Taipei itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · TaiwanJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 2,150 TWD
- First stop
- 08:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Taipei itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Taipei 101 and Elephant Mountain
- Day 2 Palace Museum and Shilin
- Day 3 Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,150 TWD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–18:00
Taipei 101 and Elephant Mountain
Landmark
Taipei 101 Observatory
Floor 89. The first slot in the morning is uncrowded. Look for the wind damper ball.
≈ 600 TWD per personShopping
Xinyi District
Shopping malls and the Eslite bookstore, all air-conditioned.
FreeFood
Din Tai Fung Xinyi
The brand that made xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) famous. Take a queue number at 11:45.
≈ 500 TWD per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Changing of the guard every hour. The park has views of Taipei 101.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Elephant Mountain
A steep 20-minute staircase climb. The sunset photo of Taipei 101 is crowded but worth it.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Kao Chi YongkangA cheaper rival to Din Tai Fung, serving xiaolongbao.
- Songshan Cultural ParkDesign exhibitions in an old tobacco factory.
Day 2 · 09:00–17:30
Palace Museum and Shilin
Culture
National Palace Museum
Imperial Chinese treasures, including the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-shaped Stone, Tuesday to Saturday. Go before the morning tour buses arrive.
≈ 350 TWD per personNature
Shilin Official Residence
The gardens of Chiang Kai-shek's residence, with a rose garden.
FreeFood
Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodle
Some of the best beef noodle soup in Taipei (Bib Gourmand), with a clear broth.
≈ 250 TWD per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Beitou Thermal Valley
A steaming green hot spring lake with a sulphur smell. Take the MRT to Xinbeitou.
FreeNature
Beitou Public Hot Spring
A public hot spring (60 TWD, swimwear required), shared with locals.
≈ 60 TWD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Shilin Night MarketTaipei's biggest night market, known for giant fried chicken cutlets and stinky tofu.
- Beitou Hot Spring MuseumA Japanese-era bathhouse building, good for a rainy day.
Day 3 · 08:30–16:30Day trip
Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu
Nature
Yehliu Geopark
See the Queen's Head rock and the mushroom rocks. Arrive before the tour buses.
≈ 120 TWD per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Shifen Waterfall
Known as Taiwan's Niagara. A 20-minute walk.
FreeLandmark
Shifen Old Street
Release a sky lantern over the railway tracks (150 TWD) and watch the trains pass.
≈ 150 TWD per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Jiufen Old Street
A terraced mountain town with taro balls and tea houses, and a Spirited Away feel.
FreeFood
A-Mei Tea House Jiufen
A tea house hung with red lanterns. Come for the oolong and the view; the lanterns light up at sunset.
≈ 400 TWD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Jiufen Grandma Lai Taro BallTaro ball dessert.
- Houtong Cat VillageA cat village, as an alternative to Shifen.
Day 4 · 08:30–18:30
Dadaocheng and Longshan
Culture
Longshan Temple
Taipei's oldest temple. Come in the morning for prayers, incense and divination blocks.
FreeLandmark
Bopiliao Historic Block
A Qing-era street with a free exhibition.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Dihua Street
Dadaocheng's street of dried goods and tea, with Baroque facades and a Lunar New Year market.
FreeFood
Yongle Market Food Court
Local food in the Dadaocheng market. Try the oyster omelette.
≈ 150 TWD per person- 3 h 45 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Dadaocheng Wharf
Riverside container bars, with sunset views and cycling.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Du Hsiao Yueh TaipeiTainan danzai noodles in Dadaocheng.
- XimendingTaipei's Shibuya, with youth culture and street art. A swap for the wharf.
Day 5 · 09:00–20:30
Yangmingshan
Nature
Yangmingshan Qingtiangang
Grassland and water buffalo above the city. Cool in summer. Take bus 260.
FreeNature
Xiaoyoukeng
Sulphur fumaroles and views of Qixing Mountain.
FreeNature
Yangmingshan Zhuzihu
Calla lily fields and a village restaurant.
FreeFood
Yangmingshan Kalla Restaurant
Mountain vegetables and chicken in Zhuzihu.
≈ 300 TWD per person- 3 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Raohe Night Market
A single-street night market. The charcoal-baked pepper buns (Fuzhou pepper buns) are at the entrance.
≈ 300 TWD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Ningxia Night MarketA local, food-focused night market.
- XiangshanAn alternative hill.
Day 6 · 10:00–18:30Day trip
Tamsui
Landmark
Tamsui Old Street
At the end of the MRT line, an estuary town known for a-gei (stuffed tofu) and fish balls.
FreeCulture
Fort San Domingo
A Dutch-Spanish fort and British consulate. Look for the red building.
≈ 80 TWD per personFood
Tamsui A-Gei Restaurant
Glass noodles stuffed in tofu, Tamsui's signature dish.
≈ 150 TWD per person- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Fisherman's Wharf Tamsui
Lovers' Bridge. Cross by ferry; there are cafes on the pier.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Tamsui Sunset Beach
Home to some of Taiwan's most famous sunsets, over the estuary.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tamsui Zhengzhong Fish BallFish ball soup.
- Bali Left BankThe opposite bank by ferry, with a cycle path.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:30
Yongkang: a gentle farewell
Culture
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
A giant white monument with a changing of the guard every hour. Liberty Square is out front.
FreeShopping
Yongkang Street
Cafes and mango shaved ice. Try Smoothie House.
FreeFood
Yongkang Beef Noodle
Serving braised beef noodles since 1963. A good farewell lunch.
≈ 250 TWD per personNature
Da'an Forest Park
A city forest for a last walk. The MRT to Taoyuan Airport takes 40 minutes.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Smoothie House YongkangMango snow ice, a dessert in place of noodles.
- Taipei Botanical GardenLotus ponds, as a swap for the park.
Getting around: get an EasyCard
Works on the MRT, buses, YouBike and in convenience stores, including the Jiufen bus
Good to know: 6 things that make a Taipei trip easier
- EasyCard works on the MRT, buses and YouBike. Eating and drinking are banned on the MRT (you will be fined). The MRT to Taoyuan Airport takes 40 minutes.
- Summer brings 33°C heat and humidity, and July to September carries a typhoon risk (everything closes under a T8 signal). Sightsee in the morning, visit museums or malls in the afternoon, and go to night markets in the cooler evening.
- Night markets run 18:00-24:00, and 300 TWD is enough to eat your fill. Tipping is not expected, and cash is still widely used.
- For Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu, take a tour (~1,500 TWD) or bus 1062. Go to Jiufen in the afternoon, as the lanterns light up after 17:00.
- Take a queue number at Din Tai Fung. Noodles at Yongkang and Lin Dong Fang cost 250 TWD.
- You do not take your shoes off in temples. Divination blocks and incense are open to all.
Spending: ≈ 15,000 TWD per person for 7 days
- Food9,000 TWD
- Entry and tours2,500 TWD
- Local transport1,500 TWD
- Other2,000 TWD
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Taipei?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Taipei cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 2,150 TWD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Taipei?
The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.