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Top things to do in Taipei
The 3,540 highest-rated places in Taipei, ranked by travellers.
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Places of interest
Jiufen Old Street is a historic mountainside village in New Taipei City, once a prosperous gold mining hub during the Ja...
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Zoos
Taipei Zoo is the largest zoo in Taiwan and ranks among the top ten in Asia by size, encompassing over 165 hectares. The...
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Places of interest
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument dedicated to the former President of the Republic of China. The...
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Historical places
Huashan 1914 Creative Park is a repurposed industrial complex that originally served as the Taihoku Sake Factory, establ...
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Museums
The National Palace Museum houses one of the world's largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts, spanning nearly...
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Amusement parks
Leofoo Village Theme Park is an integrated resort combining a multi-themed amusement park with an open-range safari zoo....
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Temples
Lungshan Temple is a historic Buddhist and Taoist site in Taipei's Wanhua District, originally established in 1738 by se...
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Parks
Daan Forest Park is a 26-hectare urban park often referred to as the 'Central Park' of Taipei. It features a central eco...
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Places of interest
Shifen Old Street is a historic commercial strip built directly along an active, single-track railway line that continue...
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Amusement parks
Window on World is a long-standing miniature park in Taoyuan featuring over 100 scaled-down models of global landmarks,...
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Amusement parks
Taipei Children's Amusement Park is a municipal facility operated by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation, featuring 13...
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Historical places
Sanxia Old Street features one of the longest rows of preserved red-brick arcade buildings in Taiwan, dating back to the...
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Places of interest
Bitan, which translates to Green Lake, is a historic riverfront destination located on the Xindian River. The area is de...
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Places of interest
Tamsui Old Street serves as the primary commercial hub along the Tamsui River waterfront in New Taipei City. The area fe...
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Museums
The Brick Ark Museum in Yilan City functions as a dedicated gallery and interactive space focusing exclusively on LEGO-b...
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Places of interest
Shifen Waterfall is a 20-meter tall, 40-meter wide cataract located on the Keelung River in the Pingxi District. It is c...
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Places of interest
Qingshui Geothermal Park is a recreational area in Yilan County known for its natural hot spring water, which reaches te...
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Places of interest
Luodong Forestry Culture Park occupies the former site of the Luodong Forestry Office, which served as a primary hub for...
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Temples
Xingtian Temple is a prominent urban place of worship in Taipei dedicated to Guan Yu, the deity of loyalty and justice....
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Parks
Heping Island GeoPark is a coastal geological site in Keelung, Taiwan, characterized by distinctive Miocene-era sandston...
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Natural attractions
Qingtiangang Grassland is a high-altitude volcanic terrace located within Yangmingshan National Park, characterized by i...
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Museums
The National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall is a prominent cultural institution in Taipei designed by architect Wang Da-h...
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Natural attractions
Bamboo Lake, locally known as Zhuzihu, is a high-altitude agricultural settlement located within Yangmingshan National P...
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Museums
The Lanyang Museum is renowned for its iconic deconstructivist architecture, designed by Kris Yao to mimic the 'cuesta'...
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Historical places
The Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence served as the primary home for President Chiang Kai-Shek and his wife, Soong Mei-li...
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Museums
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum is Taiwan's first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art. It occupies a striking wh...
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Historical places
228 Peace Memorial Park is a historical urban site commemorating the victims of the February 28 Incident of 1947, a viol...
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Parks
New Taipei Metropolitan Park is a massive urban green space spanning 424 hectares along the Erchong Floodway. The park s...
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Amusement parks
The Miramar Ferris Wheel is a 70-meter-tall landmark situated on the rooftop of the Miramar Entertainment Park shopping...
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Museums
The National Museum of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST) is a massive complex in Keelung, Taiwan, integrated into th...
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Plan your visit to Taipei
Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.
Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.
City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.
Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.
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Aventuro lists 3,540 curated attractions in and around Taipei, ranked by traveller ratings.
Jiufen Old Street is the highest-rated place to visit in Taipei right now.
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