Taipei

Itinerary - 3-day itinerary: Day 1: Longshan Temple → Ximending → Red House Theater → Taipei 101 → Elephant Mountain; Day 2: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall → Shilin Official Residence → National Palace Museum → Ningxia Night Market; Day 3: Eslite Bookstore (Dunnan Store) → Zhongxiao East Road → Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall → Songshan Cultural and Creative Park → Raohe Street Night Market. - 5-day itinerary: The first 3 days are the same as the 3-day itinerary. Day 4: Taipei Zoo → Maokong; Day 5: Beitou Library → Beitou Hot Spring Museum → Beitou Thermal Valley → Fort San Domingo → Aletheia University → Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf → Tamsui Old Street. Attractions - National Palace Museum: One of the world's most famous museums, with a rich collection of artifacts, such as the Jadeite Cabbage and Mao Gong Ding. We recommend allowing 3 hours for your visit. - Taipei 101: A landmark building in Taipei, which held the title of the world's tallest building for 6 years. The 89th floor is an indoor observation deck, and the 91st floor is an outdoor observation deck. It's one of the best places to enjoy the night view of Taipei. - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: A symbol of Taiwan's history and culture, where you can watch the solemn flag-raising ceremony. The hall is equipped with elevators for the convenience of visitors. - Shilin Official Residence: The official residence of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling. The flat area is open to the public. The garden is tranquil and the landscape design is unique. The villa is a blend of Chinese and Western styles. - Taipei Zoo: One of the largest zoos in Asia, with a rich variety of animals and a beautiful natural environment. You can take the Maokong Gondola to Maokong. - Maokong: Once one of the largest tea-producing areas in Taipei, with many hiking trails. You can hike to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Taipei, or enjoy tea and meals at a tea house. - Beitou Hot Spring Area: A famous hot spring resort in Taiwan, with attractions such as the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Beitou Thermal Valley. You can relax in the hot springs. - Tamsui Old Street: Full of historical charm, where you can taste local snacks such as A-gei and fish balls, and enjoy the sunset view of the Tamsui River. Food Recommendations - Night Market Food: Ningxia Night Market has Jinlin Three Brothers Medicinal Ribs, Fuzhou Pepper Buns, etc.; Raohe Street Night Market has Oyster Vermicelli Dongfa, Mingpeng Xiagang Stinky Tofu, etc.; Shilin Night Market has Oyster Omelet, Big Sausage Wrapped in Small Sausage, Pepper Buns, etc. - Specialty Restaurants: Din Tai Fung's Xiao Long Bao, with a delicious taste and rich soup; Ah Cheng Goose, with tender and juicy smoked goose; Shiyutang's Taro Puff, with a delicate taste and a sweet but not greasy flavor. Accommodation Recommendations - Near Taipei Main Station: Convenient transportation, such as Caesar Park Hotel Taipei, Just Sleep Taipei, etc. - Near Ximending: Bustling and lively, with many food and shopping places, such as Taipei Ximen Hotel - Building A, Sunlight Hotel Ximen, etc. - Near Xinyi District: Close to Taipei 101 and Xinyi Shopping District, convenient for shopping and dining, such as Eslite Hotel, etc. Transportation - MRT: The Taipei MRT network covers Taipei City and New Taipei City. You can buy an EasyCard to take the MRT. The fare is based on the distance traveled. For distances within 5 km, the fare is NT$20. For every additional 3 km, the fare increases by NT$5. - Bus: You need to swipe your card when getting on and off the bus, and press the bell in advance before getting off. - Taxi: You can use apps such as Uber or 55688 to call a taxi. - Shared Bike: YouBike in Taipei. You need to download the YouBike app, register, and link your EasyCard.