Taipei

Taipei is the place to go for night markets, Beitou's hot springs and a metro that covers the main districts without a taxi.

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Taipei is Taiwan's capital, in the north of the island. The city sits in a basin ringed by hills and mountains, with the Danshui River along its western edge. People come for the food, the night markets and the mix of old temples and modern towers. Shilin Night Market is one of the largest in the city, and Longshan Temple in Wanhua dates to 1738.

Beitou, at the end of a metro line, has hot spring baths and a museum on the area's hot spring history. The National Palace Museum holds one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts. Plan three to four days for the main sights, or a week if you want a day trip to Jiufen or Yangmingshan National Park. March to May and October to November are the mildest months. Summer is hot and humid, and typhoons can disrupt travel from roughly June into early autumn.

Taipei in five

Take the Airport MRTThe express train from Taoyuan reaches Taipei Main Station in about 35–40 minutes.
One EasyCard does it allMRT, buses, YouBike bikes and convenience stores.
Night markets start after darkRaohe and Ningxia fill up from about 6pm. Go hungry and carry cash.
Soak in BeitouHot springs at the end of the red MRT line, with baths from basic public pools to private rooms.
Choose a base near the MRTZhongshan, Da'an, Ximending and Xinyi suit different trips. The where-to-stay guide ranks them by night noise, price and time from the airport.Where to stay in Taipei

Things to do in Taipei

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Shopping · TaipeiLao Mian Cheng Lantern ShopBring cash; the shop is described as cash-only.

Temple · TaipeiTaipei Xia Hai City God TempleGo early or on a weekday if you want to avoid the busiest periods.

Landmark · TaipeiNational Revolutionary Martyrs' ShrineArrive shortly before the hour to catch the full guard ceremony, which begins at the gate and continues at the main shrine.

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Need to know

Airport: Taoyuan (TPE), about 35–40 min by Airport MRT express
Transit card: EasyCard
Best base: Zhongshan or Da'an, near an MRT stop
Emergency: 110 police, 119 fire and ambulance
Weather: Typhoon season Jul–Sep

Weather by month

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JanuaryCloudy12 rainy daysHigh18°Low13°Cool, damp
FebruaryRain12 rainy daysHigh19°Low13°Lunar New Year
MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh22°Low16°Mild
AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh26°Low19°Warm, clear
MayRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low22°Plum rains
JuneRain18 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Hot, showers
JulyRain14 rainy daysHigh33°Low26°Typhoon season
AugustRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°Hottest
SeptemberRain16 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Typhoon risk
OctoberRain14 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Warm, drier
NovemberRain13 rainy daysHigh23°Low19°Mild, clear
DecemberRain14 rainy daysHigh19°Low15°Cool, quiet

Average daily high and low in Taipei, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

Right now in Taipei

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

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Humidity: 88%
Wind: 12 km/h
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Taipei

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Wed30°21°2%Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 2%.
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Sat27°23°16%Saturday: Drizzle. High 27°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 16%.
Sun27°22°5%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 27°, Low 22°. Chance of rain 5%.

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Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 32.64 TWD

Amount

Converted to

TWD · New Taiwan Dollar

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

What's on in Taipei

Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city

Events calendar

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Day trips by train

Tainanabout 1.5 to 2 hours by high speed railTaiwan's oldest city, for temples and a day of small eats.Read the guide
Jiufenabout 1 to 1.5 hours by bus or train and busA hillside former mining town of tea houses and sea views.
Beitouabout 30 to 40 min by metroHot spring baths from public pools to private rooms.
Yangmingshanby bus from Taipei; check the park siteVolcanic hills, trails and hot springs north of Beitou.Read the guide

Before you go to Taipei

Hotels near Zhongshan and Da'anMetro-side rooms for day-trip basesCheck availability

Taipei day toursJiufen, Beitou and food walks, guidedCompare day trips

eSIM for TaipeiMetro app and maps from the airportRead the guide

Travel insurance for TaiwanCover for typhoon flight cancellationsRead the guide

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Rules for Taipei, checked

Entry: citizens of many countries enter visa-free for a set number of days; check your passport and the permitted stay on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs site.Source
Customs: declare meat, fresh fruit, plants and animal products on your arrival form. Undeclared items can be seized and fined.Source
Vapes: e-cigarettes are banned from import and sale in Taiwan, so leave them at home.
Emergencies: dial 110 for police and 119 for fire or ambulance.

All Taipei guides

Where to stayWhere to stay in Taipei: six areas compared, with the Airport MRT routeChecked Oct 2, 2026

Plan around Taipei

All of Taiwan

Rail, entry rules and when to go

Read the guide Northern Taiwan

Yangmingshan, Jiufen and Yehliu as day trips.

Read the guide Tainan

Old temples and food, 1.5 to 2 hours by rail

Read the guide Taroko National Park

Marble gorge by train from Taipei

Read the guide Getting around Taiwan

EasyCard, high speed rail and regional trains

Read the guide Connectivity

eSIM options for the MRT and maps

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Taipei FAQ

How many days do you need in Taipei?

Three days cover the old city, a night market, Taipei 101 and Beitou. Add a fourth for a day trip to Jiufen or the Pingxi line, and more for Tainan or the east coast.

How do I get from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei?

Take the Airport MRT express to Taipei Main Station in about 35 to 40 minutes. A commuter train stops at every station and takes longer, and buses and taxis run all hours.

What is the best area to stay in Taipei?

Zhongshan for a first trip, Da'an for food and quiet streets, Ximending for value. Stay near an MRT station in all cases, since the metro is how you will move.

When do the Taipei night markets open?

Most start in the late afternoon and fill up after dark, with the busiest hours around evening. Carry cash for stalls, and go hungry.

Is Taipei safe at night?

Generally yes: streets and the MRT are busy late and violent crime is low. Use normal city sense with bags, and check typhoon warnings in summer.