Itineraries · 1 day
Taipei in one day
Temples, dumplings, a skyline hike and the city after dark.
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1 day · Taipei
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The plan
If you have only 24 hours, resist the urge to see everything. This route gives you the old city, the museum and the skyline without rushing between distant neighbourhoods.
For a slower version, drop the museum and add a long lunch in Dadaocheng.
Day 1
Old town, museums and the skyline
This route runs west to east, so you end the day with the best light on Taipei 101. Use the MRT between stops and keep meals simple.
Taiwanese breakfast
Start with warm soy milk, a flaky egg pancake and a sesame flatbread at a traditional breakfast shop. Fuhang Soy Milk is the famous option; expect a queue.
Huashan / Zhongxiao Xinsheng
Longshan Temple
Watch the morning chanting and offer a prayer with the locals. The carved roof, stone dragons and incense haze make this the city's most atmospheric temple.
Longshan Temple MRT
Dadaocheng & Dihua Street
Wander the old merchant street, taste tea and browse the dried-goods shops. Stop at a restored courtyard café for a second coffee.
Daqiaotou MRT
Beef noodle lunch
Join the office crowd for Taipei's signature bowl: braised beef, thick noodles and a deep, spiced broth.
Zhongshan
National Palace Museum
Spend two focused hours with the imperial collection: jade, bronzes, ceramics and calligraphy. Do not try to see everything.
Shilin
Sunset on Xiangshan
Climb the stair trail to the Elephant Mountain viewpoint as the city lights come on around Taipei 101. Allow 20 minutes up and bring water.
Xiangshan MRT
Shilin Night Market
Finish with oyster omelettes, giant fried chicken, shaved ice and whatever looks good. The basement food court is the easiest place to start.
Jiantan MRT
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