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About Taipei
Taipei is Taiwan's capital city set in a lush mountain basin, blending high-tech innovation and modern neon street life with old-world traditions. Known as a world-class food destination, it offers everything from Michelin-recognized dining to iconic street food stalls at Shilin Night Market. Visitors can explore vibrant shopping and historic hubs like Ximending, admire views surrounding Taipei 101, and quickly escape to natural retreats such as the geothermal springs in Beitou or the hiking trails of Elephant Mountain.
When to go
Taipei is at its best in autumn or spring for night markets, tea and mountain views.
Taipei's shoulder seasons from March to May and October to November offer mild temperatures averaging 19–22°C (66–72°F), making it an ideal time for viewing cherry blossoms on Yangmingshan and enjoying pleasant weather. The cooler months from November to March draw fewer tourists, providing a relaxed environment for outdoor hikes and trips to the Beitou hot springs. Peak crowd season occurs from July to August, characterized by heavy monsoon rains and hot temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F). Despite summer heat, the city hosts vibrant events like the Dragon Boat Festival in June and the Taipei Water Festival in July, while autumn features the LGBTIQ+ Pride parade in October followed by the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival in mid-February.
Pick a neighbourhood.
Taipei offers a diverse selection of neighborhoods for travelers, ranging from modern luxury shopping hubs to historic riverside areas and thermal hot spring districts.
Serving as Taipei's modern financial center, Xinyi is packed with luxury shopping malls, department stores, luxury hotels, and the iconic Taipei 101 observatory.
A leafy area offering numerous mid-range and five-star hotels alongside plenty of eateries and trendy spots along nearby Chifeng Street.
Serving as the city's political core, this historic transport hub surrounds the main train station and key sights like the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
One of Taipei's oldest neighborhoods features historic architecture along Dihua Street, traditional tea shops, and heritage sites like Museum 207.
Often compared to Tokyo's Harajuku, this energetic arts and nightlife district is famous for sneaker stores, cocktail bars, and the weekend market at the historic Red House.
This neighborhood offers generous green space centered around Da'an Forest Park, along with cultural teahouses and the original Din Tai Fung restaurant.
Located at the base of Yangmingshan National Park, Beitou features Taiwan's only metro-accessible hot springs and walking trails around Thermal Valley.
A commercial district housing the iconic Taipei Arena as well as Raohe Street Night Market, the oldest night market in the city.
The things worth planning around.
Taipei offers a mix of modern skyscrapers, historic temples, night markets, and scenic mountain trails.
Once the world's tallest building at 1,667 feet, this skyscraper features observation decks on levels 88, 89, and 91, the world's largest mass damper, and a luxury shopping mall.
This museum houses 700,000 ancient imperial artifacts, including a renowned carved jade cabbage complete with a locust in its leaves.
Weaving up Elephant Mountain, this popular 1-2 hour circular hiking trail provides breathtaking views over the city skyline and Taipei 101.
Located in a mountainous area with geothermal waters, this destination features the public outdoor pools of Millennium Hot Springs and the steaming crater of Thermal Valley.
Located in the historic Wanhua neighborhood, this Qing Dynasty-style temple dates back to 1738 and honors Taoist and Buddhist deities.
Set in a former sake and wine distillery, this trendy arts hub features pop-up shops, open-air performance spaces, and a skatepark.
Located in the Muzha District, this mountain area is accessible by the Maokong Gondola and specializes in traditional teahouses serving Bouzhong and Taiguan Ing tea.
This popular street market offers wallet-friendly traditional Taiwanese dishes alongside stalls selling clothes and homeware.
Come hungry.
Taipei offers a diverse culinary scene ranging from iconic, budget-friendly night markets to world-renowned Michelin-starred fine dining establishments.
Serves classic Taiwanese lu rou fan topped with fatty, minced braised pork over rice at budget-friendly prices.
A food-focused night market packed with family-owned stalls serving chewy squid balls, taro balls, and oyster omelettes.
An international gold standard for soup dumplings, famous for its delicate pork-and-crab xiao long bao.
Serves traditional banquet dishes like dong po rou alongside an extensive champagne menu in a minimalist space.
Features organic Taiwanese banquet food sourced from local farms, including a signature whole pig baked inside a salt-based meringue.
Offers sophisticated small plates crafted by chefs with experience at Noma, Per Se, and Quay.
A top fine-dining restaurant where chef André Chiang serves Western-influenced interpretations of traditional local fare.
An avant-garde kaiseki destination that combines Japanese culinary techniques with local Taiwanese ingredients.
Climate
Climate data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0).
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