Taipei
Plan Taipei with Haqqi Tours: day tours, private airport transfers, attraction tickets and packages, run by our own team and confirmed on WhatsApp in Arabic or English.
Early morning in Taipei, mist hangs over the green hills that ring the city and the tip of Taipei 101 slips in and out of low cloud. In the parks, neighbours move through slow tai chi beneath banyan trees, scooters gather at the traffic lights like a tide waiting to turn, and steam rises from breakfast stalls selling warm soy milk, scallion pancakes and fluffy buns. By the time the bells ring at Longshan Temple, the city is wide awake.
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Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a compact and friendly city where glass towers stand beside incense-filled temples and old shophouse streets. Within an hour you can soak in volcanic hot springs, walk among steaming fumaroles on a mountain, or reach lantern-lit mining villages on the northeast coast. It is easy, safe and endlessly delicious, the perfect introduction to the island.
Why include Taipei in your itinerary?
- Imperial treasures in one museum. The National Palace Museum in Shilin holds an extraordinary collection of Chinese imperial art, with jade, bronzes, porcelain, painting and calligraphy spanning thousands of years, displayed in rotating galleries at the foot of green hills.
- Mountains and hot springs at the edge of the city. Yangmingshan National Park and the hot-spring valley of Beitou are reached by metro and short drives, with steaming vents, spring flowers and mineral baths only minutes from busy downtown streets.
- A legendary food culture. Taipei's night markets, from Shilin to Raohe, are famous for noodle soups, pepper buns, oyster omelettes and bubble tea, and the city has a growing number of halal-certified restaurants, especially around the Taipei Grand Mosque in Da'an.
Signature experiences in Taipei
Taipei 101 and the Xinyi Skyline
Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world, and its observatory high above Xinyi gives sweeping views over the city basin, the river and the mountains beyond. Ride one of the fastest lifts anywhere, see the giant golden damper sphere that steadies the tower in typhoons, then stroll Xinyi's skybridges below. We book timed entry tickets so you can go up near sunset and watch the city lights come on.
The National Palace Museum
In Shilin, the National Palace Museum displays treasures that once filled the imperial palaces of China, from the celebrated Jadeite Cabbage to delicate porcelain, carved ivory and fine scroll paintings. Allow at least half a day and arrive early, before the busiest hours. We arrange entry tickets and can add a private guide who brings the dynasties to life, then pair the visit with the Shilin night market nearby.
Shifen, Jiufen and Yehliu
Northeast of the city, the old Pingxi railway line runs through Shifen, where travellers paint wishes on paper sky lanterns beside the tracks and walk to the broad Shifen Waterfall. Jiufen, a former gold-mining town, clings to the hillside with red lanterns, steep stairways and teahouses looking out to sea, while Yehliu Geopark on the north coast is famous for sculpted rocks such as the Queen's Head. Our guided day trips link all three in one comfortable day, some timed for Jiufen's lanterns after dark.
Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan
At the foot of the mountains, Beitou has the steaming pool of Thermal Valley, a hot-spring museum in a historic bathhouse, and both public and private baths. Above it, Yangmingshan National Park offers sulphur fumaroles at Xiaoyoukeng, grassy volcanic peaks, and cherry blossoms and calla lilies in spring. Our day tours combine both with transport, so you can relax in a private bath after walking the mountain trails.
Thousand Island Lake and the Pinglin Tea Hills
Southeast of Taipei, the Feitsui reservoir creates Thousand Island Lake, a mirror of green islets seen from viewpoints near Shiding. Nearby Pinglin is known for terraced tea gardens and fragrant Baozhong oolong, with a tea museum and quiet riverside paths. Our day trips include the scenic viewpoints and a relaxed stop at a tea house, where you can sample freshly brewed leaves and learn how the tea is made.
Neighbourhoods and quarters to know in Taipei
Xinyi
Xinyi is Taipei's modern centre around Taipei 101, with department stores, wide pedestrian skybridges, cinemas and many international hotels. It is clean, polished and well connected by metro, ideal for first-time visitors who want convenience and views. Elephant Mountain rises right behind it, and its short, steep trail gives the classic panorama of the tower at sunset.
Zhongshan and Taipei Main Station
Around Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan, hotels sit close to the airport express train, the high-speed rail and several metro lines. Tree-lined lanes hold boutiques, cafés and small restaurants, and the old merchant street of Dihua in Dadaocheng, with its herb and fabric shops, is a short ride away. It is practical for travellers planning many day trips.
Ximending and Wanhua
Ximending is a lively pedestrian quarter popular with young locals, full of street food, shops and performers, while neighbouring Wanhua holds Longshan Temple and the restored brick lanes of Bopiliao. It is the most atmospheric area for old Taipei, busy until late in the evening, with plenty of mid-range hotels and easy metro access in every direction.
Da'an
Leafy Da'an surrounds Da'an Forest Park, with tea houses, bookshops, the noodle and dumpling restaurants of Yongkang Street and quiet residential lanes. It feels calm and local yet central, and suits families and longer stays. The Taipei Grand Mosque stands on Xinsheng South Road at the edge of the park, with halal restaurants in the surrounding streets.
How long to stay in Taipei and how to pair it
Recommended stay
We recommend four nights in Taipei. One day for Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum and a night market, one for temples and old streets in Wanhua and Dadaocheng, one for Shifen, Jiufen and Yehliu, and one for Beitou and Yangmingshan or the tea hills of Pinglin. With five nights, add a slower day in Da'an or a trip to the coast.
How to pair it
Taipei pairs beautifully with the rest of Taiwan. The high-speed rail reaches Taichung in about an hour, with Sun Moon Lake a scenic drive beyond, and Kaohsiung in the south in about one and a half hours. A seven-day trip combines Taipei, Taichung and Sun Moon Lake. In ten days, add Hualien and the marble cliffs of Taroko Gorge on the east coast, and a fourteen-day journey can continue to historic Tainan and Kaohsiung.
Best time to visit Taipei and the rhythm of the day
Best months
The best time to visit Taipei is from October to early December and from March to May, when days are mild and skies are clearer. Spring brings cherry blossoms and calla lilies to Yangmingshan. Summer, from June to September, is hot and humid with afternoon storms and occasional typhoons, while winter is cool and often drizzly, perfect weather for the hot springs of Beitou.
The daily rhythm
Taipei wakes with breakfast stalls and morning exercise in the parks, and museums and temples are best visited early. Lunch is a quick bowl of noodles or a set meal, and many travellers escape the afternoon heat in a museum, a tea house or a hot spring. As darkness falls the night markets open, and the city stays lively and safe until close to midnight.
On-the-ground logistics in Taipei
Arrival
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) lies west of the city, about forty minutes from Taipei Main Station on the airport express train and around fifty minutes to an hour by car. Songshan Airport (TSA), right inside the city, handles domestic flights and routes from Japan, Korea and mainland China. We arrange private airport transfers that meet you on arrival and take you straight to your hotel.
Getting around
Taipei's metro is clean, fast and easy, with signs and announcements in English, and a rechargeable transit card covers the metro, buses and the city's shared bikes. Taxis are plentiful and honest. For day trips to Jiufen, Yehliu or Pinglin, where public transport means several changes, a private car with driver arranged by our team is the most comfortable choice.
Local etiquette tip
Taiwanese people are polite, helpful and quiet in public. Eating and drinking are not allowed on the metro, priority seats are kept for those who need them, and everyone queues neatly on the platforms. In temples, speak softly, step over rather than on the raised threshold, and ask before photographing worshippers. Hand over cards and gifts with both hands; a simple 'xie xie', thank you, is always appreciated.
Must-do things in Taipei
- Watch the city lights come on from the Taipei 101 observatory
- Climb Elephant Mountain for the classic skyline view
- See imperial jade and porcelain at the National Palace Museum
- Release a paper sky lantern beside the railway tracks in Shifen
- Wander Jiufen's lantern-lit lanes and hillside teahouses
- Walk among the sculpted rocks of Yehliu Geopark
- Relax in a hot-spring bath in Beitou
- Hike past steaming fumaroles in Yangmingshan National Park
- Visit Longshan Temple and the old brick lanes of Bopiliao
- Taste pepper buns and noodle soup at a night market
Do’s and don’ts in Taipei
Do
- Do get a rechargeable transit card for the metro and buses
- Do carry a small umbrella; showers arrive quickly in any season
- Do visit Jiufen and Shifen on weekdays when you can
- Do queue and keep your voice low on the metro
- Do check typhoon warnings in summer and early autumn
Don’t
- Don't eat or drink on the metro or inside stations
- Don't sit in priority seats when others need them
- Don't step on temple thresholds or point at altars
- Don't stand chopsticks upright in a bowl of rice
- Don't try to fit Jiufen, Yehliu and the museum into one day
Taipei at a glance
Plan Taipei with Haqqi Tours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask most about Taipei.
Where should first-time visitors stay in Taipei?
First-time visitors usually stay in Xinyi, near Taipei 101, or around Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan, which are best for the airport train and day trips. Ximending suits those who want old Taipei and street life, and Da'an is calm and close to the Taipei Grand Mosque. Our team can suggest a hotel and arrange your private airport transfer.
Can Taipei be done on a short stopover, or does it need several nights?
A long layover allows a quick look at Taipei 101 and a night market, but Taipei truly deserves three or four nights to enjoy the museum, the temples, the hot springs and the beautiful day trips to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu. We arrange private transfers, entry tickets and guided day tours to fit your schedule.
What is the dress code and etiquette in Taipei?
Taipei is relaxed about dress, and light, comfortable clothing is fine in the city. In temples and at the Taipei Grand Mosque, modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is respectful. Keep your voice low on the metro, never eat or drink there, queue patiently and ask before photographing people. Our guides explain local customs along the way.
Is Taipei tourist friendly?
Very. Taipei is famous for its friendly, helpful people, and the metro, signs and many menus include English. Hotels and guides are used to visitors from around the world, and Muslim travellers will find prayer rooms at the airport and halal-certified restaurants in the city. Exploring with our guided day tours makes everything even easier.
Is it safe to travel to Taipei now?
Taipei is widely regarded as one of the safest capitals in Asia, with low crime and busy streets late into the evening. The main natural risks are typhoons in summer and occasional earthquakes, for which buildings are well prepared. Before departure, check your own government's official travel advice, and keep our WhatsApp line handy throughout your stay.
What are the must-do things in Taipei?
The must-do things in Taipei include the Taipei 101 observatory, the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, a night market, the hot springs of Beitou and the fumaroles of Yangmingshan, plus a day trip to the sky lanterns of Shifen, the lantern-lit lanes of Jiufen and the rocks of Yehliu. Our guided day tours combine these in the best order.
How many days do you need in Taipei?
Four days is ideal for Taipei: one for Taipei 101, the museum and a night market, one for temples and old streets, one for Shifen, Jiufen and Yehliu, and one for Beitou and Yangmingshan or Pinglin. Three days covers the highlights at a quicker pace, while five allows quiet tea-house afternoons.
What can I book in Taipei with Haqqi Tours?
Day tours and attraction tickets, including Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation Day Trip, Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour and Shifen Jiufen and Yehliu Guided Day Trip from Taipei. Each has its own page, and the WhatsApp desk combines any of them into one plan with one written price.
How do I get from the airport to my hotel in Taipei?
With a private transfer: a driver at arrivals, flight tracking and a fixed price for the whole vehicle, door to door. Tell the desk the flight number and the hotel.
Is there public transport from the airport to Taipei?
Public options vary by airport and end at a station rather than your hotel; the private transfer starts at the arrivals door and ends at your door.
Which tours are available in Taipei?
Among them: Thousand Island Lake and Pinglin Tea Plantation Day Trip, Beitou Hot Springs and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour, Shifen Jiufen and Yehliu Guided Day Trip from Taipei and Jiufen Night View and Shifen Day Tour from Taipei. Each page says whether the day is private or small-group, what it includes and how long it lasts.
Are the tours private or in a group?
Both exist, and each tour page says which. A private tour has a vehicle and guide for your party alone; the desk can make most group tours private on request.
How do I book?
Fill in the form on any page or message us on WhatsApp with the date, the number of travellers and the hotel. A member of our team confirms the price and the details in writing within minutes.
Are the prices fixed?
Yes - every price is agreed in writing on WhatsApp before you travel and does not change on the day.
Do the drivers and guides speak Arabic or English?
It depends on the city and the day, so we do not promise a particular language; tell us your preference and we do our best. The WhatsApp desk always works in Arabic and English.
Can I change or cancel a booking in Taipei?
Yes, in the same WhatsApp conversation. The terms depend on the product and on how close to the date the change comes; the desk states them before you pay.