Taipei

Taipei

Taipei is the capital and special municipality of the Republic of China (also known as Taiwan, refers to the Chinese Civil War). Taipei is a beautiful city with the mix of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences. Great care has been taken to make it a liveable place for people: transportation is fast and cheap, a lot of green parks, good coffee everywhere, MRT offers umbrellas on a rainy day, and clean public toilets. You can explore the culture wherever you go. Another specialty is food - from modern restaurants to street snacks - you'll never forget it. Taipei is a treasure that will call you back again and again.

About Taipei

Taipei is the capital and special municipality of the Republic of China (also known as Taiwan, refers to the Chinese Civil War). Taipei is a beautiful city with the mix of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences. Great care has been taken to make it a liveable place for people: transportation is fast and cheap, a lot of green parks, good coffee everywhere, MRT offers umbrellas on a rainy day, and clean public toilets. You can explore the culture wherever you go. Another specialty is food - from modern restaurants to street snacks - you'll never forget it. Taipei is a treasure that will call you back again and again.

Must-Visit Highlights

Airport transportation

Airport transportation

##### Buses 1819 to Taipei Main Station: (main stops) School for the Hearing Impaired - MRT Yuanshan Station - Taiwan cement corporation - Ambassador Hotel; departs from airport 24 hours every 15-20 minutes 1840 to Songshan Airport: (main stops) Hsingtien Temple - Rongxing Park - MRT Zhongshan Junior High School Station; from Taoyuan Airport 6:10 AM - 12:00 AM, from Songshan Airport 4:30 AM - 10:45 PM every 20-25 minutes 1843 to Nangang Exhibition Center: (main stops) Terminal 1 - Terminal 2 - Ruiguang Road (Neihu) - Neihu administration center; from airport 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM, from Nangang Exhibition Center 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM every 45-65 minutes 1841 to Songshan Airport: (main stops) Taimall - Nankan - Santos Hotel - MRT Minquan West Road Station - Sunroute Hotel - The Landis Hotel; from Taoyuan Airport 5:50 AM - 10:30 PM, from Songshan Airport 3:30 AM - 11:45 PM every 20-25 minutes 5201 to Taipei City: (main stops) MRT Xingtian Temple Station - MRT Nanjing Fuxing Station - MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station - MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station - Evergreen Laurel; from airport 6:15 AM - 12:30 AM, from Taipei City 5:00 AM - 4:45 PM every 20-30 minutes 1960 East Bus to City Hall Bus Station: (main stops) Rongxing Park - MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station - The Howard Plaza Hotel - Far Eastern Plaza Hotel - Grand Hyatt; from airport 5:50 AM - 1:05 AM, from City Hall Bus Station 4:40 AM - 11:00 PM every 20-30 minutes 1961 West Bus to Taipei West Bus Station: (main stops) Grand Hotel - MRT Minquan West Road Station - Ambassador Hotel - Sheraton Hotel; from airport 5:50 AM - 1:00 AM, from Taipei West Bus Station 4:40 AM - 11:00 every 20-30 minutes

阿裏山茶

Ali Mountain Tea

Tea leaves grown in the high Ali Mountain are the most sought and recommended by the tea lovers all around the world. It's a type of the oolong tea that is known for its floral and creamy taste. If you are a tea lover, get yourself Ali Mountain Tea at Maokong tea shops.

肉乾

Bakkwa

Bakkwa is a Chinese salty-sweet dried meat similar to jerky. A blend of meat and almonds in a crunchy thin cracker is a snack loved by many people.

北投梅庭

Beitou Plum Garden
museum
Nearby Transport
subway red line to Xinbeitou station
Ticket Price
free
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Beitou Plum Garden is a museum in the former residence of calligrapher Yu Youren. The wooden building was constructed using a mixture of Japanese and Western architectural styles. The building houses various calligraphy works, so if you are a fan of history and art, come and take look. 项目 | 详情 Address | Taipei City, Beitou District, Zhongshan Road, No. 6 臺北市北投區中山路6號 Ticket price | free Opening time | Tuesday - Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Transportation | subway red line to Xinbeitou station Recommended time for visit | 30 minutes, all year round

寶麗廣場

Bellavita Shopping Mall

Plan Your Visit

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Local Insights

  • Best Time

    April to October offers the mildest weather.

  • Transportation

    Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.

  • Payments

    Alipay is widely accepted even in small stalls.

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