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City guide · Taiwan

Taipei

A photograph of Taipei
Photograph · Heeheemalu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Taipei is organised around a highly connected MRT grid rather than one single old centre. Ximending and the historic west side sit near Taipei Main Station, civic and commercial districts extend east toward Taipei 101, and the northern museum and hot-spring areas follow separate rail corridors. Riverside parks and mountain trailheads form another outer layer.

Practical information

Language spoken
Mandarin Chinese; Taiwanese Hokkien and other languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+886
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 119 fire and ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and B · 110 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
Not recorded
Getting around
Walking, MRT and city bus
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Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Ningxia Road Night Market Ningxia Road Night Market
    02 45 min

    Ningxia Road Night Market

    Ningxia Night Market is a traditional Taiwanese night market located in Taipei's Datong District. The local name is 寧夏夜市. It appears in the official Taipei city attraction inventory as a retained visitor destination.

    • Must see
    • Market
  2. 公館夜市 公館夜市
    03 45 min

    公館夜市

    Gongguan Night Market is a visitor destination in Taipei, Taiwan, documented in the official city attraction inventory. The market operates in the Gongguan area, near National Taiwan University.

    • Must see
    • Market
  3. Linjiang Street Night Market Linjiang Street Night Market
    04 45 min

    Linjiang Street Night Market

    Linjiang Street Night Market is a visitor destination in Taipei, known locally as 臨江街觀光夜市. The market appears in the official city attraction inventory maintained by Taipei's tourism authorities, confirming its status as a recognized point of interest for travellers.

    • Must see
    • Market
  4. 南機場夜市 南機場夜市
    05 45 min

    南機場夜市

    Nanjichang Night Market is a local night market in Taipei, known by its local name 南機場夜市. It appears in the official Taipei city attraction inventory as a meaningful visitor destination.

    • Must see
    • Market
  5. 廣州街觀光夜市
    06 45 min

    廣州街觀光夜市

    Guangzhou Street Night Market is a Taipei night market operating along Guangzhou Street in the Wanhua District. Known locally as 廣州街觀光夜市, it forms part of Taipei's extensive night market culture that draws both residents and visitors.

    • Must see
    • Market
  6. Taipei Fish Market Taipei Fish Market
    07 45 min

    Taipei Fish Market

    Taipei Fish Market, locally named 台北魚市, is a working fish market facility in Taipei. It functions as a wholesale and retail marketplace handling seafood distribution for the metropolitan area.

    • Must see
    • Market
  7. Miramar Entertainment Park Miramar Entertainment Park
    08 45 min

    Miramar Entertainment Park

    Miramar Entertainment Park is a large-scale shopping and entertainment complex in Taipei, known locally as 美麗華百樂園. The development combines retail, dining, leisure, and entertainment functions within a single integrated destination.

    • Must see
    • Market
  8. ATT 4 FUN ATT 4 FUN
    09 45 min

    ATT 4 FUN

    ATT 4 FUN is a commercial entertainment complex in Taipei, recognized in the city's official attraction inventory as a meaningful visitor destination. The facility operates as a multi-purpose venue combining retail, dining, and entertainment functions.

    • Must see
    • Market
  9. 台北101購物中心 台北101購物中心
    10 45 min

    台北101購物中心

    Taipei 101 Mall is a shopping center located within the Taipei 101 complex, one of Taipei's most recognizable landmarks. The mall occupies the lower floors of the Taipei 101 skyscraper, which was formerly among the world's tallest buildings.

    • Must see
    • Market
  10. SOGO SOGO
    45 45 min

    SOGO

    • Notable
    • Market
  11. SOGO
    46 45 min

    SOGO

    • Notable
    • Market

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

How the city is laid out

Group Longshan Temple, Bopiliao and Ximending on the west side, then use Taipei Main Station as the interchange for other zones. Plan Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall separately from the eastern Taipei 101 and Xinyi cluster. Beitou, National Palace Museum, Maokong and Yangmingshan each require a deliberate transit leg beyond the central grid.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Taipei Travel identifies the MRT as the city’s most convenient public transport, with frequent services and connections to buses. Walk within each neighbourhood cluster and use rail between them. QR single-journey tickets and other accepted fare media are available, but check current operator guidance before travel. Buses or final walking sections are needed for several hillside attractions.

Checked 2026-08-26

Common questions

How many days should I spend in Taipei?

A fixed stay length is not recorded. Build the visit around the west side, civic centre and Xinyi, then add Beitou, Maokong and Yangmingshan only when the available time supports a separate journey.

What is the best way to organise sightseeing in Taipei?

Group places by district instead of crossing the city repeatedly. Start with the west side, civic centre and Xinyi; treat Beitou, Maokong and Yangmingshan as separate routes with their own travel allowance.

How do I get around Taipei?

Use Walking, MRT and city bus. Walk within compact clusters and consult the linked official transport information before making longer transfers or relying on a particular route.

Can I explore Taipei mainly on foot?

Only within individual neighbourhood clusters. The main visitor areas are separated by distances, waterways, major roads or regional approaches, so longer links normally need public transport or a licensed vehicle.

Which Taipei sights need separate transport planning?

Plan Beitou, Maokong and Yangmingshan separately from the west side, civic centre and Xinyi. Check the current route, return connection and any access requirements on the official source before departure.

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Taipei