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This guide carefully plans a perfect 5-day and 4-night trip in Taipei for you. Covering local attractions, authentic cuisine and popular shopping areas, you can easily travel around Taipei and enjoy a worry-free holiday. Whether you want an in-depth exploration of history and culture or a fashionable check-in in a modern city, this guide can meet your needs. Come and start your wonderful trip to Taipei!

Explore the three museum treasures, sample tea and take in the nighttime scenery in Maokong, soak in the sulfur hot springs in Yangmingshan, and see the Jade Cabbage in the Forbidden City.

Enjoy pepper-cooked chicken at the night market, take pictures of Taipei 101 at night in Xiangshan, film scenes at Bopiliao, and sample mango ice cream at Yongkang Street.

Taipei's National Palace Museum has a very extensive collection. With 650,000 pieces, the cultural artifacts and riches nearly span China's illustrious 5,000-year history. The "Treasure House of Chinese Culture" is the name given to it. The museum's three most priceless artifacts, the "Meat-Shaped Stone," the "Jade Cabbage," and the "Mao Gong Ding," are on display here. Their overall realistic shapes and flawless craftsmanship are stunning.

In addition to viewing various rare treasures up close, you can also visit the Zhishan Garden, Zhide Garden and Zhang Daqian Memorial Hall in the park.

Take a close look at the life-inspired artwork, a stone shaped like flesh. One of the three treasures of Taipei's National Palace Museum is the Dongpo Meat-shaped Stone, one of China's four major weird stones.

The artisans who created the "Jadeite Cabbage" utilized a deep, dark green to symbolize the layers of cabbage leaves, adhering to the jadeite's natural color. Despite its imperfections and fissures, the white portion is skillfully arranged to create a fresh, water-filled cabbage stem.

Read classic calligraphy and painting works and explore the mysteries of calligraphy.

Address: No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei City

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (ticket sales stop at 16:30)

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The mountainous region made up of Datun Mountain, Qixing Mountain, Shamao Mountain, and Xiaoguanyin Mountain is known as Yangmingshan National Park. It includes the mountainous regions of Tamsui and Sanzhi Districts of New Taipei City, Shilin District of Taipei City, and a portion of the mountainous Beitou area. The Yangming Book House, Xiaoyoukeng Recreation Area, Erziping Recreation Area, Datun Recreation Area, Lengshuikeng Area, Qixing Park, Qingtiangang Area, and Longfeng Valley Sulfur Valley Recreation Area are among the other planned recreation places in Yangmingshan National Park. Every location has its own landscape.

Address: Taiwan

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Elephant Mountain is situated in Taipei City's Xinyi District. Its elephant-like form is the source of its name. Along with the neighboring Tiger Mountain, Leopard Mountain, and Lion Mountain, it is one of the Four Beast Mountains. Although the mountain's summit is not particularly high, it is a suitable starting point for ascending and observing because there are no obstacles in the way and the Taipei Basin is well seen. In addition to being a popular hiking route for Taipei locals over the holidays, Elephant Mountain is a fantastic backdrop for photos of the Taipei 101 building.

Address: Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Keep your childishness and double the happiness! Taipei 101 celebrates Children's Month by launching the "Super Robot Legend Special Exhibition" for the first time, which will be on display at the 89th floor observation deck from now until August 31, recreating the passionate memories of fifth and sixth graders.

Welcome to the thoughtfully designed "Space Capsule Elevator" at Taipei 101. Enter the world of robots by taking the sci-fi light and shadow elevator from the fifth floor all the way to the 89th floor. Jointly organized by Taipei 101 and Ha Toys, the "Super Robot Legend Special Exhibition" featured seven prominent series: Iron Man, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Doraemon, Atomic Jack, Five Lions Combined (Beast King), Star Wars, and Intercept Memory Code.

In addition to the exhibition of dozens of classic legendary robot collections spanning Japanese and Western works, there are also 10 super-grand "life-size" models, allowing you to relive the classic charm of the times in the sky of Taipei 101.

This year's "The Beauty of Four Seasons in the Clouds" exhibition is now entering the summer chapter, with a special theme of "Cingjing 101".

The Taipei 101 Observation Deck is transformed into a cloud-top pasture with green grass and gentle breezes, bringing the summer scenery of Cingjing Farm to the top of the city.

A healing sheep installation was specially created on site to recreate the cute image of Cingjing's iconic black-faced sheep, making visitors feel as if they are on a high mountain grassland.

Whether traveling with family or friends, you can capture beautiful moments full of childlike fun and natural atmosphere and spend a refreshing summer time together.

Infinite Sky: Visitors are given the impression that they are in a kaleidoscope world by the levels of reflection and projection on the floor and skylight, which use the unique mirror principle to give the impression that the world is infinitely expanding and within reach.

Address: 89F, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Taipei City

Transportation: MRT: Take the MRT Xinyi Line to Taipei 101 Station, Exit 4, or take the Bannan Line to City Hall Station, Exit 2, and you can walk to the destination.

Business hours: Open from 10:00 to 21:00 tomorrow

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Adjacent to Songshan Ciyou Temple in Taipei's Songshan District lies the Raohe Street Night Market. The area is packed with people on weekends and holidays, many of them are visitors from other countries. Throughout the night market, there are hundreds of stalls offering a vast array of delectable food. The flavor is truly remarkable, whether it is tofu pudding, oyster noodles, medicinal stewed pig ribs, or Turkish specialty ice cream.

Address: 105 Raohe Street, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Opening hours: 17:00-23:00

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A popular commodity market in Taipei City's north and south is located on Dihua Street in the Datong District. Southern Fujian architecture, Western architecture, modernism, baroque, and other architectural styles are among the historic structures on the street. In order to accommodate both business and residential purposes, the home is long and deep rather than large. In addition to being an old street with significant historical value, it is a typical Qing Dynasty business street in Taiwan. This store sells a wide range of things in bulk at affordable costs. They mainly sell local specialties, dried seafood, ginseng and medicinal materials, etc. There are also some snack stalls dotted in between. During the Chinese New Year, local departments will hold events on the New Year Street here. Pedestrians are busy trying and buying New Year's goods. If you want to experience the strong Taipei New Year atmosphere, you must come to Dihua Street.

Address: Section 1, Dihua Street, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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The Xingtian Temple MRT Station is not far from Xingtian Temple. In the middle of a busy city stands a Taoist temple. Guandi is a deity in the temple. Yu Youren wrote the words "Xingtian Palace" on the main hall. A Tiangong furnace stands in front of the hall. There is a distinctively shaped dragon head that extends towards the sky, and the grips on either side are shaped like flying dragons.

When you enter the front hall, you will see many believers kneeling and worshipping the gods. Many local people go there to worship when they encounter bad luck. Sometimes the number of believers is astonishing, and the line is often so long that it goes around in circles. There were only flowers and tea on the table for worshiping the gods, no other offerings. Because Xingtian Temple discourages the burning of gold paper and offering of sacrificial animals, the temple also provides incense and candles for free, and there is no merit box in front of the temple. Worshipers only need to pray devoutly.

The underground passage in front of the Xingtian Temple is a fortune-telling street, which can be entered from the four corner entrances at the intersection of Minquan and Songjiang Road. Together with the underground street of Longshan Temple, it is known as the "two major fortune-telling areas in Taipei City". There are 22 stalls in total, mainly selling incense, candles, fruits, fortune-telling, etc., and they operate from about 8 am to 9 pm every day. Those who are interested can go and have a try, and try out Taiwan’s popular fortune-telling, divination, and fortune-telling. Of course, you must be cautious and beware of encountering "religious scammers."

Address: No. 109, Section 2, Minquan East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491

Opening hours: 4:00-22:00

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· A glimpse of the epic history of the Republic of China and the life of Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife in their mansion

Stroll through the small garden of the Shilin Residence, where you can enjoy the sights of birds, fish and flowers.

Visit the official residence, guest house, Ciyun Pavilion and Kaige Hall to experience the combination of ecology and humanities

The main building of the Shilin Official Residence was built based on the guest house for foreign guests built by the Taiwan Provincial Government in 1949. It is a simple and practical two-story sloping-roof building that combines wood structure and reinforced concrete in its structure. Restoration began in 2006 and was completed at the end of November 2009. Mr. Chiang Kai-shek and his wife spent 26 years here. Walking into the main building, you can get a glimpse of Mr. Chiang's family gatherings, receptions for foreign guests, and daily life in the past.

△ The main residence of the Shilin Official Residence records every detail of the life of the first family and played an important role at critical moments in history. Whether it is the main residence where Chiang Kai-shek and his wife lived, or the barracks where servants and guards were stationed, they were all painted dark green to blend in with the surrounding woods, serving both concealment and protection.

△ The main guesthouse of the Shilin Official Residence blends in with the surrounding greenery, combining ecological and concealed functions.

△ Walk into the small garden and feel the leisure lifestyle.

△ Stroll through the small garden, a great place to enjoy the flowers and go for an outing.

Address: No. 60, Fulin Road, Shilin District, Taipei City 111005

Transportation: Take the MRT Tamsui Line or Xinyi Line and get off at Shilin Station.

Business hours: Open from 09:30-12:00 tomorrow (ticket sales stop at 11:50; admission stops at 11:50)

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Shilin Night Market is mainly divided into two parts. One is the commercial street centered on Yangming Theater and Cicheng Palace, with boutiques, clothing stores, shoe stores and sporting goods stores; the other is the night market food street, which brings together various delicacies and snacks from all over the country. It is bustling and lively.

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Old Shilin Big Pancake Wrapped in Small Pancake - If big intestine wrapped in small intestine can be found all over Taiwan, then the big pancake wrapped in small pancake at Shilin Night Market is very authentic. The pancakes are fried until crispy and wrapped in thick dough. When you knock them with a small hammer, you can hear the sound of delicious food being born. From sesame and red bean at the beginning, we now have more than 10 flavors including peanut, taro, red bean paste, coconut, curry, spicy, crispy, meat floss, black pepper, etc., with many choices.

Loyalty Oyster Omelet - famous oyster omelet and stir-fried squid at Shilin Night Market. Stir-fried squid contains not only squid but also squid. Although it is a snack, it is quite famous.

Frog laying eggs - Frog laying eggs is a variety of tea drinks with tapioca pearls added, but the two "Wang Ji" and "Wu Ji" in Shilin both claim that they are the original ones. They are different, so you'd better try it first.

Other delicious foods include: Shengji Shilin Big Sausage, which is too much for one person to finish; Ladu Alibaba Pancake, where the queue is super long and there is a pancake-shaking live show; Datoulong Oyster Omelet, which is the stall where a certain artist apprenticed in "Turning Corner to Meet Love"; Wangji Herbal Tea, a 50-year-old shop that is great for relieving greasiness. In addition to eating and drinking, you can also visit the stalls and shops at the night market.

Address: No. 101, Jihe Road, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Transportation: Take the MRT Tamsui Line and get off at Jiantan Station or Shilin Station.

Opening hours: 16:00–00:00 (next day)

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Lungshan Temple, also known as Menggao Longshan Temple, is a famous ancient temple in Taipei. The temple consists of the front hall, the back hall, the east and west treasure halls and the main hall in the center, forming a "回" character. There are many statues of gods enshrined in the temple, the main deity being Guanyin. Every year from the 15th day of the first lunar month to the 19th day of the second lunar month, grand memorial ceremonies and lantern exhibitions are held in the temple to celebrate the god's birthday.

Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853

Opening hours: Tomorrow 09:30-11:00, 13:30-15:00, 19:00-20:30

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Bopiliao Old Street is located in Wanhua District, Taipei City. Wanhua was formerly known as Monga, which was an important waterway for transportation in the Qing Dynasty. Bopiliao is located on Monga Street. It is said that this is where the bark was peeled off when Fuzhou merchant ships transported fir trees in the Qing Dynasty. There are many brick-and-wood houses on both sides of Bopiliao Street, with red bricks and black tiles, dark brown wooden doors and windows, and Minnan-style arcades, which are very charming. Today, no one lives in Bopiliao Old Street anymore. The local government has renovated the old street and used it as a place for sightseeing, local education and cultural activities.

Address: Lane 173, Kangding Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Business hours: Open from 9:00 to 18:00 tomorrow

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The Taiwan Museum was built in 1915. Its exterior is a Greek-style building. Under the dome of the hall is a stained glass skylight. When sunlight shines through the skylight, the ground is reflected in colorful colors. The museum has three floors, each with a different theme. The Aboriginal exhibition area contains a wealth of historical content. Next to the museum is the famous Memorial Park, where Ximending and the Ximen Red House are also quite distinctive.

Address: No. 2, Xiangyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

Business hours: Open from 9:30 to 17:00 tomorrow

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Taiwan Freedom Square, located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, is a public space with profound historical significance and cultural value. The square attracts tourists from all over the world with its magnificent architecture and open environment, and is one of the symbols of Taiwan's democratic development. At the center of the square is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, whose architectural style combines traditional Chinese elements with modern design, and is solemn and spectacular. On both sides of the square are the National Theater and the National Concert Hall. These two buildings are not only the temples of Taiwan's performing arts, but also important venues for hosting international art festivals and concerts.

Address: No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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Maokong is located on the mountain of Muzha Tea Area in Wenshan District of Taipei. It is named after its unique pothole terrain. Muzha Tourist Tea Garden is a well-known tourist tea garden in Taiwan. Maokong was once a famous tea-producing area in Taipei. The Muzha Tieguanyin produced there is one of the top ten famous teas in Taiwan. Drinking tea and enjoying the scenery in Maokong has become a unique culture in Taipei. You can choose to walk the trail or take the cable car to Maokong for a unique experience.

Maokong Gondola - Overlooking the beautiful scenery from high altitude, and enjoying the great view of Taipei

Address: Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

Transportation: Take the MRT Wenhu Line and get off at Zoo Station.

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 21:00 tomorrow

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• One of the top ten metropolitan zoos in the world, easily accessible by MRT Muzha Line

• There are more than 400 species of animals in the park, the largest in Southeast Asia

• The park has complete facilities and multiple rest areas and water dispensers

△ There are more than 400 species of animals in the park, making it the largest zoo in East Asia. The exhibition areas in the park include the Taiwan Native Animal Area, Children's Zoo Area, Insect House, Education Center, Koala House, Giant Panda House (Shin Kong Special Exhibition Hall), Asian Tropical Rainforest Area, Desert Animal Area, Australian Animal Area, African Animal Area, Bird Garden Area, Amphibian and Reptile House, Temperate Animal Area, Penguin House, etc. Animals that are not easy to see in daily life can be seen here with your own eyes. Through professional and detailed explanations, you can further understand the living environment and habits of the animals, which has the significance of education, conservation research and leisure and entertainment.

△ The cute national treasure giant panda can also be observed up close

△ The zoo is like a diversified museum. It is a teaching museum that can showcase the diversity of life, a wildlife conservation base, and provides the public with a rich and intellectual recreational attraction.

Address: No. 30, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116

Transportation: Take the MRT Muzha Line and get off at Zoo Station.

Business hours: Open from 09:00 to 17:00 tomorrow (admission ends at 16:00)

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Yongkang Street is a famous food street located on Section 2 of Xinyi Road in Taipei City, between Jinshan South Road and Xinsheng South Road. It is well-known for the many famous restaurants and snacks in the alleys. It is also a favorite place for Taipei people to go for dinner. Yongkang Street is centered around Yongkang Park. Originally, it was mostly Taiwanese snacks and restaurants, but now it has gradually opened up many exotic food and coffee shops, as well as some boutique shops. It attracts crowds at night and on holidays.

Address: Yongkang Street, Da'an District, Taipei City, Taiwan

Opening hours: 24 hours a day, all year round

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