Taipei
What you need to know before you go
Taipei boasts famous attractions, bustling nightlife, excellent restaurants and extensive shopping opportunities, as well as a heady mix of history and culture with modern and progressive thinking. It has something for almost any interest and every kind of traveller, whether you’re on a budget or looking for luxury.
With a name that literally translates as “North of Taiwan”, the city is the diplomatic, financial, governmental and cultural heart of the island. It’s made up of 12 districts, ranging from ancient Wanhua to ultramodern Xinyi, where you’ll find the marvel of design and engineering which was once the world’s tallest building – Taipei 101. It’s a city of many facets and is a place where you can discover a little more with every step, around every street corner and at every small roadside café.
What to see & do in Taipei
Featured stories & fun stuffThe choice of things to do in Taipei is large and diverse, ranging from the largest collection of ancient Chinese artefacts on the planet at the National Palace Museum to the ultramodern Taipei 101, which once held the title of the world’s tallest building. Thanks to the city’s placement in the Taipei Basin, with the Keelung and Xindian rivers running through it and the volcanic Yangmingshan National Park to the... Read more
19 Best Things to Do in Taipei
Among the best things to do in Taipei are words like “biggest”, “best” and “first” – the city is a world-leader in many ways. There’s also a lot of variety, ensuring that most types of tourist will find something to...10 Best Things to Do for Couples in Taipei
The best things to do for couples in Taipei offer a surprising range of ways to create unforgettable memories of...10 Best Family Things to Do in Taipei
There are plenty of family things to do in Taipei, whether you want to run and play outdoors, take in...11 Things to Do in Taipei on a Small Budget
There are many things to do in Taipei on a small budget, so you don't need to worry about money...10 Best Tours in Taipei
Taipei is the perfect place to see the full range of what sets the island of Taiwan apart. From grand...10 Best Places Where Locals Love to Go in Taipei
The most popular places locals love to go in Taipei will impress you with endless wonder and unforgettable memories. Visit...
Where & what to eat in Taipei
Taipei restaurants cater to a broad range of tastes and budgets, from the simple street food stalls in the many night markets up to fine-dining establishments with multi-Michelin-starred chefs. With its discerning population, particularly in the business districts, the quality of dining in Taipei is generally very high, even among the back-alley local restaurants with a menu listing just 1 item. A number of such places... Read more
10 Best Local Foods in Taipei
Taiwanese cuisine naturally draws a lot of influence from traditional Chinese food – particularly the middle and southern provinces of the mainland – but also from the native culture and the Japanese influences introduced to the island during the 50 years of...9 Best Local Restaurants in Taipei
Eating out at local restaurants in Taipei is practically a daily event for the people than live here. Compared to...10 Best Restaurants in Taipei
Taipei is a gourmet city where Chinese, Japanese, western, Cantonese, Thai and many other cuisines are waiting to satisfy your...
Where to shop & what to buy in Taipei
Shopping in Taipei is practically a national sport. There’s a remarkable number of shopping malls, boutique stores and local markets, selling everything from the very finest luxury items to the simplest little tourist trinkets. Da'an and Xinyi districts are particularly popular with shopaholics, with every other building being an air-conditioned mall containing an impressive range of international brands, generally located close to the Taipei Metro. Whole swathes of these... Read more
20 Best Places to Go Shopping in Taipei
Our list of the best shopping in Taipei picks out the best of a wide selection of outlets from across the city. Being a fashion-conscious and business-oriented place, the number of high quality malls, markets and stores in...10 Best Shopping Malls in Taipei
Taipei is something of a shopper’s paradise, with endless markets, boutique stores, shopping districts and, of course, first-class malls...10 Best Shopping Streets in Taipei
Indulge yourself with a shopping spree in the best shopping districts in Taipei. Looking for the latest 3C products? Guanghua...
Where to go & what to do at night in Taipei
The nightlife in Taipei is a very mixed bag of cultural theatre, fashionable nightclubs, busy bars and swanky lounges, reflecting the city’s very cosmopolitan population. The city is not exactly world-renowned as a party town, but it perhaps should be. It has an impressive night scene, as popular with the locals as it is with visiting tourists. Our information on Taipei’s nightlife includes the city’s top venues over a... Read more
17 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Taipei
Nightlife in Taipei is so busy and bustling that the city is almost livelier after dark than during the day! There's a lot to choose from, ensuring that most tastes are accommodated and most visitors will find something entertaining to...8 Best Bars & Pubs in Taipei
The best bars in Taipei are often friendly, social places, graced by the city’s extensive expatriate community as well as...5 Best Night Markets in Taipei
The best night markets in Taipei are extremely popular for their great range of local street food, to the point...
Useful information
Weather in Taipei
The weather in Taipei features hot, wet summers and cold, dry winters due to Taiwan’s subtropical climate and Pacific Ocean location. As the island is hit with both monsoon cycles, it is known for its frequent rainy days, with Pacific...Taipei Airport Information
There are 2 Taipei airports, with 1 serving most of the international arrivals while the other is primarily for domestic...Getting Around Taipei
Getting around Taipei is extremely simple. The roads and public transport networks are universally efficient and simple to understand and...