Things to Do in Taipei

A pedestrianised shopping and entertainment area with vintage shops, street food stalls, and red-brick buildings from the Japanese era. No entry fee but food costs money.

🕐 Shops open 11am to 10pm, streets busy until midnight

💡 Try the fried chicken cutlet from the stall at the corner of Section 2, Wuchang Street—small queue, huge portion.

A 26-hectare urban park with a large pond, pavilions, and walking paths. Locals practice tai chi and play chess under the trees. Toilets and water fountains available.

🕐 24 hours, park closes at 10pm

💡 Visit the ecological pond near the Xinyi Road entrance at dawn to see kingfishers and egrets.

A 20-minute uphill concrete staircase through jungle to a viewing platform. Sweeping views of Taipei 101 and the city skyline.

🕐 24 hours, best before sunset

💡 Go at 4pm for golden light and avoid midday heat. Take the MRT to Xiangshan Station, then walk 10 minutes.

A lively 18th-century temple in Wanhua district. Smoke from hanging incense fills the main hall and worshippers pray with red wooden blocks.

🕐 6am to 10pm daily

💡 Arrive before 7am to see the morning rituals without crowds. Bring small change for coin offerings.

Houses the world's largest collection of Chinese imperial artefacts, including jade carvings and ancient bronzes. Entry costs 150 TWD (under £4).

🕐 9am to 5pm, closed Mondays

💡 The 'Jade Cabbage' room gets packed by 10am. Start on the second floor for less crowded galleries.