Taiwan · Asia itinerary
Taipei
Night-market feasts, hot springs and mountain views, wrapped in Taiwan's famously warm welcome.
A sample 3-day Taipei route
Old town, then hot springs and the tower, then a day of imperial art and creative Taipei — a complete first-timer's city.
- Day 1Old town, temples & a night market
- Day 2Hot springs, the tower & a sunset
- Day 3Imperial treasures & creative Taipei
This is one of several routes in the guide — change the length, budget and dates yourself in the workspace.
Where to eat in Taipei
- Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) Bib Gourmand · verify current status
- Taiwanese beef noodle soup (niu rou mian) Bib Gourmand · verify current status
- Night-market street food Bib Gourmand · verify current status
- Fine dining (the splurge) ★ MICHELIN Star · verify current status
- Black-pepper bun (hujiao bing)
- Braised pork rice (lu rou fan)
Good to know
Where to stay
Zhongzheng / Taipei Main Station, Ximending, Da'an / Yongkang Street, Xinyi.
How long to go
3–5 days suits most visitors. Shorter and longer routes are built in, so you are never padding a trip to fill days.
Entry reminder: Many nationalities enter Taiwan visa-free for short stays, but allowances vary by passport. Confirm your own requirements (and any online arrival card) on the official Taiwan Bureau of Consular Affairs website before booking. This is a general reminder only — confirm your specific requirements on the relevant government website before booking. Last checked 2026-06-17.
Taipei travel guides
In-depth, free reads with real routes, Maps links, budgets and the mistakes to skip:
- A Taipei Food Trip: 3 Days of Eating Well
Soup dumplings, beef noodles, night-market classics and shaved ice — how to eat your way through Taipei in three days, with real stops, Maps links and the dishes worth queueing for.
Plan Taipei your way
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