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Top 10 Things to Do in Taipei in 2026
Taipei is a city where futuristic skyscrapers stand next to incense-filled temples. Here are the experiences you cannot miss.
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- 1. Taipei 101 Observatory — Ride to the 89th floor for panoramic views from the former world's tallest building.
- 2. Shilin Night Market — Taiwan's largest and most famous night market with hundreds of food stalls and games.
- 3. National Palace Museum — Home to nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese imperial art spanning 8,000 years.
- 4. Elephant Mountain Hike — A short but steep trail rewarding hikers with the best Taipei 101 skyline photo.
- 5. Longshan Temple — A 280-year-old temple alive with prayer, incense smoke, and ornate carvings.
- 6. Beitou Hot Springs — Soak in volcanic thermal waters just 30 minutes from downtown by metro.
- 7. Dadaocheng Heritage Walk — Wander Baroque-era shophouses in Taipei's oldest trading quarter along Dihua Street.
- 8. Raohe Night Market — A compact, single-lane market famous for its pepper buns and medicinal stew.
- 9. Maokong Gondola & Tea — Take a cable car over the hills to sip oolong tea at plantation teahouses.
- 10. Huashan 1914 Creative Park — A converted sake brewery now hosting art exhibitions, indie shops, and live music.
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Ride to the 89th floor for panoramic views from the former world's tallest building.
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Taiwan's largest and most famous night market with hundreds of food stalls and games.
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Home to nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese imperial art spanning 8,000 years.
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A short but steep trail rewarding hikers with the best Taipei 101 skyline photo.
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A 280-year-old temple alive with prayer, incense smoke, and ornate carvings.
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Soak in volcanic thermal waters just 30 minutes from downtown by metro.
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Wander Baroque-era shophouses in Taipei's oldest trading quarter along Dihua Street.
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A compact, single-lane market famous for its pepper buns and medicinal stew.
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Take a cable car over the hills to sip oolong tea at plantation teahouses.
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A converted sake brewery now hosting art exhibitions, indie shops, and live music.
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