Destination
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei is a friendly, easy city of night markets, hot springs, mountain trails and some of Asia's most approachable food.
Trips to Taipei from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- February, March: Lantern Festival marks the end of Lunar New Year, with the Pingxi sky lanterns an hour away.
- November, December, January, February: Mild, mostly dry winter around 18°C; the ideal time for hot springs and hiking.
July, August, September: Typhoon season with heavy heat and humidity.
Where to stay in Taipei
- Zhongshan: Central, well-connected district of cafes, boutiques and mid-range hotels.
- Ximending: Pedestrian youth district with street food, cinemas and budget hotels.
- Xinyi: Taipei 101, department stores and the city's luxury hotels.
- Da'an: Residential streets with Yongkang Street dining and the original Din Tai Fung.
- Beitou: Hot-spring resort district at the end of the MRT line.
What to do in Taipei
- Night-market crawl at Raohe or Shilin
- Xiao long bao at the original Din Tai Fung on Xinyi Road
- Hot-spring soak in Beitou
- Elephant Mountain hike for the Taipei 101 skyline
- Day trip to Jiufen's lantern-lit teahouses
- National Palace Museum's imperial collection
Good to know
| Airports | Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE), Taipei Songshan (TSA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | Asia/Taipei |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, nature, shopping |
Questions about Taipei
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
October, November, December, January, February, March and April. July, August, September: Typhoon season with heavy heat and humidity.
Do US citizens need a passport for Taipei?
Yes. Taipei is in Taiwan; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Taipei on the ground?
Taipei is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.