Travel Taipei Itinerary:4 days Must-do list in Taipei

Day 1 | Morning

Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: No. 39, Chang'an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is located on Chang'an West Road, Datong District. It used to be a school that only a few elite children could attend, and was later rebuilt into the Taipei Second Art Museum. This art museum, which integrates historical sites, technology, art and other elements, is itself a historic building with a different architectural style and local characteristics. The exhibition forms are colorful and interesting.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: really excellent. lots of video and thought provoking art. easy to walk from the main station and easy to spend a couple of hours walking around the exhibitions. maybe not so suitable for kids. nice gift shop and coffee shop to unwind.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Postal Museum.

Postal Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: No. 45, Sec. 2, Chongqing S. Rd, Taipei 100, Taiwan

The Postal Museum is very eye-catching, with a clear outline and a clear structure. After decades of operation, the collection in the museum is complete and very rich. Currently, the items displayed in the museum include stamps, philatelic products, postal history introduction, postal business simulation and related books, etc. The objects are all available and presented in great detail. The history of postal development in Taiwan for thousands of years. very meaningful.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Les Suites Taipei Ching-Cheng is the best places.

Les Suites Taipei Ching-Cheng

The Les Suites Taipei Ching-Cheng is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Taipei will find that the Les Suites Taipei Ching-Cheng is a fantastic accommodation choice.

The hotel is conveniently located just 2km from Taipei Songshan Airport and 4km from Taibei Railway Station. The closest major public transportation, Nanjing Fuxing Metro Station, is only 200m away. Keeping busy is easy, with Boven Magazine Library, Taipei Cultural Center and Simling Post Office all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Taipei hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 2 | Morning

Taipei Palace Museum

Opening Hours: 9:00-17:00.

Ticket Price: 350 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City

The National Palace Museum in Taipei is a must-see museum in Taiwan. It houses a collection of Chinese cultural relics, such as bronzes, paintings, ceramics, books, and handicrafts. It covers almost 5,000 years of Chinese history and is known as “the treasure house of Chinese culture”. The gift shop in the National Palace Museum in Taipei is also very popular where you can buy souvenirs.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: 2021/09/26, the National Palace Museum is a world-renowned museum with a rich collection. It is open from 9 to 17 every day from Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Monday. It is open on holidays. Take the bus to the small 18-zone bus, red 30, brown 20 can be reached directly. Parking for self-driving is 50 yuan per week, 40 yuan per hour on holidays, free locomotive. Accessibility is perfect, wheelchair access is not hindered. At present, the first floor of the first exhibition hall is the special exhibition of religious sculptures, statues, books and documents, the collection of treasures of the courtyard, the daily furniture of the Qing Dynasty, the second floor of the paintings and calligraphy, the collection of ceramics of the courtyard, the third floor of the collection of jade and bronzeware. The exhibition is wide, light is smooth, temperature is suitable, the exhibits are clearly revealed, it is a good place for family and children to visit. The second exhibition is free of charge and is not open because of the epidemic.

Trip.com User: I have traveled a lot to see the glorious art treasures left by my ancestors, because I love Chinese traditional art. I have been to Tokyo and London for many years, and to the East Asian Art Museums, large and small, in every city and country, I have been to see many of the works that I had seen in my childhood books and albums. But every time I see those exhibitions, I feel a yearning to see the Forbidden City in Taipei, and to visit the treasures of China in Taipei someday. So I decided that Taiwan must be going all my life, because there is a National Palace Museum in Taiwan. That is the motive of my trip to Taiwan.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence nearby is the top choice before you leave Taipei Palace Museum and hit the road.

Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,9:30am-12:00am,1:30pm-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 100 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 60號, Fulin Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111

Shilin Official Residence is Chiang Kai-shek's pavilion in Taiwan. It is near Fushan and Zhongshan North Road. Now, the Shilin Official Residence has been changed to an ecological park. The ancient trees in the park are towering, making it a good place for visitors to go for leisure. This is a two-story western-style bungalow features an elegant and simple interior. The combination of Chinese and Western styles is exquisite and grand. It is a good place to learn about the life of Chiang Kai-shek and his wife.

Reviews from Real Guests:

日日開心: Taipei Shilin Guandi ～ The environment is beautiful 😍😍😍😍

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence, Grand Mayfull Taipei nearby is the best place to stay.

Grand Mayfull Taipei

The Grand Mayfull Taipei provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Taipei will find that the Grand Mayfull Taipei is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 4km from Taipei Songshan Airport and 7km from Songshan Railway Station. In addition, Dazhi Metro Station is just a short walk away. With 美堤河滨铁马道, 我可能不會愛你-劍南山夜景 and 耿畫廊 Tina Keng Gallery all within a short distance, there is no shortage of things to do in the area.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Taipei hotel provides parking on site.

When it comes to Taipei hotels, the Grand Mayfull Taipei is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 3 | Morning

Taipei 101 Observatory

Opening Hours: 9:00-22:00 (the latest ticket exchange and admission time is 21:45)

Ticket Price: 600 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

Taipei 101 Tower View Terrace is located on the 89th floor of Taipei 101 Tower. This building is currently the second tallest building in the world, second only to Burj Khalifa in Dubai, where you can overlook the entire Taipei. Thinking of the indoor observation deck on the 89th floor, you need to buy a ticket at the ticketing area on the 5th floor and take the elevator. This floor has a service desk, souvenir shop and free shipping containers. It is worth mentioning that the elevator of Building 101 is the fastest elevator in the world, and it only takes 37 seconds to go from the 5th floor to the 89th floor. The indoor observation deck on the 89th floor has a 360-degree viewing angle and a world-high mailbox where you can send your blessings to your friends. The 91st floor is an outdoor observation deck, which is open from time to time. Climb to the outdoor viewing platform, as if the world is under your feet, a real viewing experience. From the 91st floor to the 88th floor, you can see the world's largest and heavy wind damper at close range, take a photo with it, and visit the global high-quality gem art museum.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: I could see the night view of Taipei on 360 degrees through Taipei 101. I was able to wash away such a pity. Moreover, I booked a ticket through Trip.com and visited it. I like it so much that I am very happy as a parent. I made all the hotel and activity reservations on this trip to Taiwan through Trip.com. I was very satisfied from the preparation stage of the trip. Thank you Trip.com for helping my family trip this time

Charlie Jhan: Taiwan must go to the attractions! The landscape platform can see super beautiful scenery and the elevator is very fast! The elevator is actually very stable and quiet! You can see the instruments of the stable building are super cool!

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Maokong Gondola.

Maokong Gondola

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday: 9:00-21:00; Friday and the day before public holiday: 9:00-22:00; Saturday and public holiday: 8:30-22:00; Sunday and last day of public holidays: 8:30-21:00.

Ticket Price: 30 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan

Maokong Cable Car, referred to as Maokong Cable Car, is a sightseeing and leisure cable car with a total of four stations, namely the Zoo Station, the Zoo Station, the Guide Palace Station and the Maokong Station. The whole journey takes about 17 minutes. The Maokong cable car is connected to the Maokong mountain area, and you can see the entire Maokong scenic area from the top of the carriage. Maokong Cable Car Zoo stands next to Taipei Zoo. You can consult and get a map and introduction to Maokong Scenic Spot at the visitor center. There is usually a queue to take the cable car, and the queue is divided into two lines: ordinary cars and crystal cars. The bottom plate of the crystal carriage is made of fully transparent tempered glass. When you look up in the carriage, you can see the mountains in the distance, and when you lower your head, you can enjoy the scenery passing by. The Maokong Tea Garden is like a miniature landscape, with neat rows of tea trees lined up regularly, like terraced fields. ,quite splendid. Take a bus to the zoo's inner station, you will pass above the zoo, and you can hear animal calls. This station is inside the Taipei Zoo. The third stop further up is the Guide Palace Station. The Guide Palace is a famous temple in Taipei City, mainly dedicated to Lu Dongbin. There will be a steep downhill between the Zoo Station and the Guide Palace Station, which is a bit exciting and needs to be mentally prepared. After the last climb, we arrived at the terminal, Maokong Station. Maokong is also a well-known tea tasting place in Taipei. We came here with two or three relatives and friends to drink tea, chat, and watch the night scene. If you are not in a hurry, it is recommended to stay at the top of the mountain for a leisurely half day. First, you can wait for the crowds of tourists to dissipate. Second, you can enjoy this quiet night on the top of Maokong Mountain, overlooking the night view of Taipei, and even Taipei 101.

Reviews from Real Guests:

pon pon jhu: Very suitable for a family size to experience, the ride is very comfortable and smooth, we started from the wooden grid station, directly to the cat station. The scenery along the road is very beautiful, when the weather is good, you can see the 101 building. The children greet the people who will meet the car opposite the car in the car. Everyone is very enthusiastic. It is a good experience 😊

Trip.com User: Very happy, rare ️ so long high-altitude cable car, all the way to the scenery overlooking the distance, very beautiful, the wind of nature through the cable car window, let us as if bathing in nature

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Home Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Home Hotel

Located at the heart of Taipei, Home Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the City Hall MRT Station. Taoyuan International Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

Western dishes are served at the on-site restaurant.

Business travelers can make use of a fully equipped study room able to accommodate six to eight people for meetings or events.

Guests with leisure time can sip a drink at the hotel's whisky gallery or head to the on-site gym for a workout.

Day 4 | Morning

Taipei Zoo

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-5:00pm;Open on Sat,8:30am-9:00pm;Open on Sun,8:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

Taipei Municipal Zoo, also known as Mucha Zoo, the animals here have a native living environment, just like a virgin forest. Taipei Zoo is divided into two parts: outdoor exhibition area and indoor exhibition hall. The outdoor exhibition area includes Taiwan native animal area, children's zoo, Asian tropical rain forest area, desert animal area, Australian animal area, African animal area, temperate animal area, bird park, Waterbird Observation Area, Wetland Ecological Garden, Insect Exploration Valley and Fern Garden; indoor exhibition halls include education center, insect hall, amphibian and reptile hall, koala hall, penguin hall and cool energy-saving house. The park is very large, and it will be difficult to visit after a day. It is recommended to visit the star venues selectively to experience the essence of the park. The Taiwan Native Animal Zone is not far from the entrance. There are more than 20 kinds of native wild animals. The rare species that are almost extinct, the clouded leopard and the blue-bellied pheasant are worth seeing. The children's zoo area is located in front of the exit, and children can see the newborn in the nursery. The delicate state of animals can also participate in various activities in animal classrooms, art workshops, and theaters. The nocturnal animal museum is located behind the education center. It uses lights to subvert day and night, and the activities of nocturnal animals can be clearly seen during the day. The Australian animal area is located next to the desert animal area, and kangaroos are the representative of this area. The African animal area is located in Next to the Australian Animal Zone, this zone displays animals such as African elephants, giraffes, rhinos, hippos and other animals on the African savannah; the Penguin Pavilion is located next to the temperate animal zone, including king penguins and conservation black-footed penguins. There are two transportation routes in the park, one is a small train line, which runs between the train terminal next to the Koala Pavilion and the Bird Garden Station; the other is a bus line, which runs between the Bird Garden Station and the Maokong Cable Car Zoo. , the two lines can be interchanged with each other.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The Taipei City Zoo (Muzha Zoo) is fun, and the one-day trip with the cat cable car is even more wonderful. From childhood to the visit to Taipei Zoo broken 10 times. About the ticket price of Taipei Muzha Zoo, MRT parking lot, the food restaurant in the park, and the tour route ＆ must see the key points (koala bear, penguin, panda, etc.), Bobby will be regrouped for everyone. The wood gate zoo, which covers a wide area and has a lot of animals, is really worth visiting again and again.

Trip.com User: I always thought the zoo was just an attraction for children. I found that adults will also have a great time visiting. The place is large, there are many animals and clean. There are more food on different topics in each food pavilion in the park. So intimate. NT$60 is simply worth the starting price. Between lunch and dinner crazy. Just walk right through it.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Taipei Zoo, Taipei Double-decker Sightseeing Bus next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Taipei Double-decker Sightseeing Bus

Ticket Price: 150 NT$

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-48 Hours

Location: Taipei Station, Taipei City

The bright red body is matched with semi-outdoor seats on the top floor. The appearance is combined with the drawings of popular attractions, which is quite eye-catching and eye-catching. It is divided into classic red and blue routes, passing through scenic spots such as Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Xingtian Temple, Ximen Red Building, etc. The vehicle will also be equipped with a guide system to facilitate you to understand the information of each scenic spot. Hop-on and hop-off all day, day and night, to easily visit Taipei's popular attractions, making your Taipei city trip more convenient and romantic.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Awesome, saw the night view of Taipei at night, beautiful, and the service attitude is also very good.

* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.