Home/Things to do/Taipei

Things to Do in Taipei

Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Taipei, Taiwan — 2026 traveler picks.

Top places to see

Neighborhood

Jiufen Old Street

75 min from TPE

Hillside tea houses and stone steps — the inspiration for Spirited Away. Best on a weekday to avoid crowds.

Market

Shilin Night Market

45 min from TPE

Taipei's largest night market, open from 4pm. Oyster vermicelli, stinky tofu, and XXL fried chicken.

Landmark

Longshan Temple

45 min from TPE

Working Taoist temple with elaborate incense rituals — not a tourist show. Free entry, open from 6am.

Book tours + skip-the-line tickets

Compare tours + attractions in Taipei across GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Trip.com — free cancellation on most, and prices match direct booking.

Things to do in Taipei

Lock in a few experiences before you go — the good ones sell out.

Tours, tickets & day trips

Our pick

GetYourGuide has the deepest catalogue for Taipei and free cancellation on most experiences — book now, decide later.

Browse Taipei
Just need timed-entry attraction tickets? Try Tiqets.Want a private driver-guide? Trip.com Private Tours in Taipei.

Eat here first

Beef noodle soup (niú ròu miàn) at Lin Dong Fang in Zhongshan — Taipei's most decorated bowl, TWD 280.

Local tip

Taiwan Taoyuan is 40km from Taipei but the Airport MRT makes it very accessible. iPass card (top-up transport card) works on MRT, buses, and city bikes.

Where to stay

Hotels across Taipei — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.