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2 Days in Taipei for First Timers

Curated by Lydia Schrandtwriter, editor, and award-winning photographer.

With two days in Taipei, you have ample time to tour the city’s top attractions and to enjoy the spectacular natural scenery within and around the city. From soaring skyscrapers and must-see museums to hiking trails and hot springs, here’s how to spend a memorable 48 hours in the Taiwanese capital.

Day 1: Morning

Kick off your trip with a half-day city sightseeing tour. Stop at key attractions such as the National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, and Martyrs’ Shrine. Alternatively, tour the city at your own pace aboard the hop-on hop-off bus, creating your own itinerary with its more than 20 stops.

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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

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4-Hour Morning Cycling City Tour (incl. breakfast)

Experience Taipei the way locals do—by bike—and see a side to the city you'd miss if exploring alone. Kick things off with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast to fuel up, then cycle through the city’s historic streets. Along the way, pass by bustling markets, traditional architecture, historic temples, and more. As you pedal, listen to your guide's fun and insightful facts about Taipei’s culture and history.... More

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Day 1: Afternoon

After lunch, dig deeper into some choice city’s attractions. Discover Chinese art and artifacts at the National Palace Museum, head to the top of Taipei 101 for panoramic city views and a lesson in skyscraper architecture, or learn more about Buddhism at Longshan Temple—the oldest in Taiwan.

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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

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Full-Day Private Custom Taipei City Tour

With just one day to take in the treasures of Taipei, a private tour means you can maximize your time with a custom-made itinerary. Perhaps admire landmarks such as Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Martyr's Shrine, and the Dalongdong Baoan Temple; enjoy the views from the Taipei 101 skyscraper; or discover the best places to eat or shop in the city.... More

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Day 1: Night

Taipei is a foodie city, so this evening treat your taste buds to the flavors of Taiwan. Take a walking tour of a bustling night market to sample some of the best street foods on offer, or slurp up some famous soup dumplings at the Michelin-starred Din Tai Fung.

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

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The Award-Winning Private Food Tour of Taipei: The 10 Tastings

Taipei is renowned for its delicious variety of street food and regional specialties. On this private walking tour, explore the atmospheric Zhongzheng District, visit Dongmen Market, and sample a wide selection of Taiwanese dishes, with your guide on hand to explain the ingredients and translate any food preferences.... More

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Day 2: Morning

Taipei is blessed with abundant natural beauty that you can enjoy without leaving the city. Take advantage of cooler morning temperatures on a guided hike up Elephant Mountain Trail (aka the Nangang District Hiking Trail and Xiangshan Trail) for panoramic views, or explore the hiking trails in Yangmingshan National Park, just 10 miles (16 kilometers) north of downtown.

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Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour

Make the most of your time in Yangmingshan National Park—one of Taipei's most popular destinations—with this private, full-day tour. Avoid the crowded feel of a group tour with an excursion that's exclusive to just you and your party, and embark on a hiking trail of your choosing, with options to suit your energy and fitness levels—including one to the summit of Seven Star Mountain.... More

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Day 2: Afternoon

Relax those tired muscles with a soak in Beitou Hot Springs, where five pools ranging from extremely hot to cool feel worlds away from the busy streets of Taipei. For extra pampering, book a reflexology foot massage, hydrating facial, or other treatment at a top day spa.

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Yangmingshan National Park & Hot Spring Tour (afternoon )

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Yangmingshan National Park & Hot Spring Tour (afternoon )

Whether you’re a late-riser or wish to combat jetlag, this afternoon tour of Yangmingshan National Park offers a relaxed and accessible way to discover one of Taiwan’s highlight nature preserves. Meet your guide in the early afternoon at your Taipei hotel, and set off with just a small group for company. You’ll begin your tour by discovering the park’s scenic highlights, including its forests and Flower Clock. Then, take advantage of the region’s thermal activity when you go for a dip in a natural hot spring.... More

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Day 2: Night

Get cultural this evening with one of Taipei’s live shows. Enjoy some traditional Beijing opera or kid-friendly Taiwanese hand puppets. Some shows allow guests to arrive early and watch the performers don their costumes and makeup. Alternatively, go on a Taipei pub crawl, replete with free shots at some of the city’s hottest bars and clubs.

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