How many days do I need in Taipei?
We recommend 4–6 days to see the highlights without rushing.
Guide de voyage Marhaba🇹🇼 Taiwan · Asia
Taipei
Northeast Asia's friendliest capital — Taipei 101, Michelin noodles, hot springs and 30-day visa-free.
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When is the best time to visit Taipei?
October–December is peak — 18–26°C, clear skies, Taipei 101 New Year fireworks. March–May brings cherry blossom and Yangmingshan calla lilies (25°C). June–September is hot, humid, typhoon-prone. January–February can be chilly and wet but hot springs are at their best. Lunar New Year (Jan/Feb) shuts many small shops for 5 days.
Who is Taipei best for?
Taipei is a great fit for first-time asia, foodies, solo travellers, value, city breaks.
I'm a first-time visitor — what should I know?
Base in Xinyi (Taipei 101 + malls) or Zhongshan (design boutiques) — MRT reaches every icon.
À propos de Taipei
Taipei is Taiwan's easy-going capital — Taipei 101 above night markets, hot-spring day trips, cheap MRT, Michelin-starred noodle shops and some of Asia's friendliest visa rules. Base in Xinyi (Taipei 101 + luxury malls), Zhongshan (design boutiques + old-city walkability), or Ximending (youth culture + budget hotels). The 25-minute bullet-train reach of Beitou hot springs and 90-minute Taroko Gorge day trip make it a proper mini Japan-for-half-the-price experience.
Pourquoi visiter Taipei ?
Taipei is a mini Japan-for-half-the-price — spotless MRT, Michelin-starred beef noodles, Taipei 101 above night markets, hot-spring day trips and some of Asia's easiest visa rules.
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Taipei at a glance
- Recommended trip
- 4–6 days
- Best time to visit
- October–December is peak — 18–26°C, clear skies, Taipei 101 New Year fireworks.
- Getting around
- MRT (EasyCard) covers the city — NT$20–65 per ride, all-day pass NT$150.
- Recommended areas
- Xinyi · Zhongshan / Zhongshan North · Ximending
Top experiences
- Taipei 101 Observatory — 89F indoor + 91F outdoor deck — arrive 30 min before sunset for city + mountain transition.
- National Palace Museum — Home to 700,000 imperial Chinese artefacts — the world's greatest Chinese art collection.
- Shilin Night Market — Taipei's largest — oyster omelettes, XL fried chicken, stinky tofu, bubble tea (17:00–midnight).
- Jiufen Old Street + Shifen day trip — Spirited Away-inspired mountain village + sky lantern release at Shifen railway — 90 min from Taipei.
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Meilleures choses à faire à Taipei
Taipei 101 Observatory
89F indoor + 91F outdoor deck — arrive 30 min before sunset for city + mountain transition.
National Palace Museum
Home to 700,000 imperial Chinese artefacts — the world's greatest Chinese art collection.
Shilin Night Market
Taipei's largest — oyster omelettes, XL fried chicken, stinky tofu, bubble tea (17:00–midnight).
Jiufen Old Street + Shifen day trip
Spirited Away-inspired mountain village + sky lantern release at Shifen railway — 90 min from Taipei.
Beitou hot springs
20-min MRT to volcanic hot-spring town — day pools from NT$150 or splurge on Villa 32.
Où loger à Taipei
Xinyi
Taipei 101, luxury malls (Bellavita, ATT4Fun), Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt, W Taipei — first-time base.
Zhongshan / Zhongshan North
Design boutiques, Regent Taipei, Palais de Chine, cafés and old-city walkability.
Ximending
Taipei's Shibuya — youth street fashion, budget hotels, movie theatres, Longshan Temple nearby.
Da'an / Yongkang
Din Tai Fung original, boutique cafés, National Taiwan University area — foodie's base.
Beitou (hot springs)
20-min MRT to volcanic hot-spring resorts — Villa 32, Grand View, Radium Kagaya.
Conseils de voyage pour Taipei
- EasyCard works on MRT, buses, YouBike shared bikes, taxis, 7-Eleven and payment at convenience stores.
- Standing on the RIGHT of escalators is the local rule; leave the left side clear for walkers.
- Tap water is drinkable after boiling; bottled water is cheap (NT$15/500ml) and safer for visitors.
Pour qui Taipei est-elle idéale ?
Des conseils adaptés à votre façon de voyager.
Première visite
Base in Xinyi (Taipei 101 + malls) or Zhongshan (design boutiques) — MRT reaches every icon.
Voyage en famille
Taipei Zoo (giant pandas), Maokong Gondola, Miramar Ferris Wheel and Yehliu Geopark day trip work well.
Voyage de luxe
Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt (Xinyi), W Taipei, Regent, Palais de Chine, Kimpton Da An and Shangri-La Far Eastern.
Voyage économique
MRT day pass NT$150, Din Tai Fung dumplings from NT$220, night-market meals under NT$200, hot-spring day baths from NT$150.
FAQ voyage — Taipei
Do I need a visa for Taiwan?
Most Western, Japanese, Korean, Singaporean and Malaysian passports enter visa-free for 90 days (60 days for Thai, Filipino, Bruneian). US, UK, EU, CA, AU, NZ — 90 days visa-free. GCC passports need an eVisa. Passport must be valid 6+ months. No mainland Chinese visa needed — Taiwan issues its own.
How do I get from Taoyuan Airport (TPE) to Taipei?
Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station in 36 min (Express) or 50 min (Commuter) for NT$150. Kuo-Kuang bus 1819 to Taipei Main Station NT$140 in 55 min. Taxi NT$1,100–1,400 (~US$35–45) in 40 min. Songshan Airport (domestic + regional) is inside the city — MRT one stop.
How many days do I need in Taipei?
Three days cover Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, National Palace Museum, one night market (Shilin or Raohe) and a hot-spring evening. Five days add Jiufen (Spirited Away vibe) + Shifen lantern day trip and Beitou hot springs. Seven days let you fit Taroko Gorge (2h HSR to Hualien) and Sun Moon Lake.
Is Taipei safe for tourists?
Extremely safe — Taiwan is consistently ranked among the safest countries in Asia. Solo female travel is easy; lost items are commonly returned. Emergency 110 (police), 119 (ambulance/fire), 0800-011-765 tourist hotline (24h English).
What is the best area for a luxury stay?
Mandarin Oriental Taipei (Songshan, Michelin restaurants), Grand Hyatt (Xinyi, Taipei 101 view), W Taipei (Xinyi), Regent Taipei (Zhongshan, classic), Palais de Chine (Taipei Main Station), Kimpton Da An and Shangri-La Far Eastern anchor the top tier.
Is Taipei good for families?
Yes — Taipei Zoo (giant pandas), Maokong Gondola, Miramar Ferris Wheel, Yehliu Geopark day trip, Leofoo Village theme park and Beitou hot springs work well. MRT is spotless and stroller-friendly. Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) on every corner make family logistics easy.
Can I combine Taipei with Tokyo or Seoul?
Yes — Taipei is a natural Northeast Asia hub. China Airlines/EVA/JAL/ANA fly to Tokyo in 3h30 (from US$180 return), Seoul in 2h30, Osaka in 3h, Shanghai in 1h30 and Hong Kong in 1h40. Popular combos: Taipei + Tokyo (10 days), Taipei + Seoul (10 days), Taipei + Singapore hub-and-spoke (10 days).
What are the essential foods to try?
Xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung Xinyi original, beef noodle soup at Yong Kang or Lin Dong Fang, bubble tea (Taiwan invented it — Chun Shui Tang), oyster omelette at Shilin Night Market, stinky tofu at Raohe, Michelin-starred RAW (André Chiang) and mango shaved ice at Ice Monster. Taipei has 30+ Michelin-listed restaurants.
Suggested itineraries for Taipei
Editorial trip templates — a starting point for your own planning.
3 days
Taipei essentials
- Day 1 — Taipei 101 + Xinyi malls; sunset from observatory; Din Tai Fung dinner original.
- Day 2 — Chiang Kai-shek Memorial + National Palace Museum; Shilin night market evening.
- Day 3 — Beitou hot springs day + Longshan Temple + Ximending shopping evening.
5 days
Taipei + Jiufen + Shifen
- Day 1–3 — Full essentials above.
- Day 4 — Jiufen Old Street + Shifen lantern release day trip (Spirited Away vibe).
- Day 5 — Yehliu Geopark + Tamsui fisherman's wharf sunset OR Maokong Gondola tea day.
7 days
Taipei + Taroko Gorge + Sun Moon Lake
- Day 1–5 — Full Taipei + Jiufen.
- Day 6 — HSR to Hualien (2h) then Taroko Gorge — overnight in Hualien.
- Day 7 — Sun Moon Lake day trip OR return to Taipei via HSR + farewell beef-noodle.
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More ways to extend or combine your Taipei trip.
Northeast Asia mini-Japan pair
China Airlines/EVA/JAL/ANA 3h30 daily — pair budget-friendly Taipei with Tokyo in 10 days.
Taipei + Seoul K-culture pair
China Airlines/Korean/EVA 2h30 — cheap Northeast Asia twin capitals.
Taipei + Singapore hub-and-spoke
Scoot/SIA/EVA 4h40 — Singapore for skyline + Taipei for food + culture.
Taipei + Hong Kong weekend
Cathay/EVA/China Airlines 1h40 — cheapest Asia city-break combo.
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Dernière mise à jour : July 2026
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