Things to do in Taipei

Why go to Taipei

• Taipei 101

  Rocket up the world's once-tallest skyscraper for jaw-dropping views over the entire city and beyond.

• Jiufen Old Street

  The lantern-lit hillside village that inspired Studio Ghibli, dripping with nostalgia and incredible street food.

• National Palace Museum

  Home to one of the world's greatest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts, a genuine treasure trove.

• Longshan Temple

  Taipei's most atmospheric temple pulses with incense smoke, chanting, and centuries of living religious tradition.

• Shilin Night Market

  The biggest and most electric night market in Taiwan, bursting with food, games, and bargain shopping after dark.

Good to know in Taipei

• Get an EasyCard (reloadable transit card) at any MRT station, it covers metro, buses, and YouBike rentals with a 20% discount over cash fares.
• Tipping is not customary in Taiwan and can even cause confusion; skip it at restaurants, taxis, and hotels without any awkwardness.
• Tap water in Taipei is treated to a safe standard but locals prefer to boil it first, bottled water is abundant and costs under $0.50 at convenience stores.
• The National Palace Museum offers free entry on the last Wednesday evening of each month; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is always free.

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