Places To Visit in Taipei Taiwan
Taiwan is a small country, but Taipei city attractions are numerous and have a lot of character. This modern metropolis in Taiwan is worth a visit as it has many different places, from observation decks to the national palace museum Taipei, Buddhist temples, cultural landmarks, city parks, and national parks, that some of which are among the free things to do in Taipei.
Most of these Taipei tourist attractions mentioned here are within reach by public transport and are good if you have only a few days to visit the city. Make sure to enjoy the city at night by going to its night market, which is available in almost every district, especially in Wanhua and Zhongzheng districts.
Taipei 101 Observatory in Xinyi District
The city of Taipei is famous for its landscapes, but many people admire this city for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings. One of the most well-known Taipei city attractions and tallest towers is the Taipei 101 Observatory.
This tower is used today mainly as a luxury shopping mall and workplace, but there is also an observatory in the top 3 floors of the tower in order to see the city. It is also one of the best Taipei city attractions at night that will give you a 360º panoramic city view.
It is free to go to this building; still, visiting the observatory on the 91st floor will cost you around $20, but if you want to be adventurous and see the outside Skyline460 on the 101st floor, you will need to pay an additional $100 per person.
Other observatory features include the infinite horizon view, the wind-damping system, a beautiful secret indoor garden that has a stunning view to give people an excellent photo spot, and the high-speed elevator that goes 1 kilometer per minute to get you to the top.
You can visit this Taipei Observatory every day of the week from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號89樓.
One of the best ways to get to Taipei 101 Observatory is to take the Tamsui-Xinyi Subway Line and get off at Taipei 101/World Trade Center station.
Liberty Square in the Zhongzheng District
One of the most famous Taipei city attractions is Liberty Square, or Freedom Square. Liberty Square Arch here has a memorial hall built to honor Chiang Kai Shek, the first leader of Taiwan. There is no entrance fee to get to the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, and it is among the free places to visit in Taipei. It is also an iconic plaza, a national concert hall, and a theater.
This Liberty Square is open every 24 hours and is where many people gather for national celebrations and pay respects to the founders of Taiwan.
The Liberty Square Arch also has a beautiful design with white stone walls and colorful flowers outside that are arranged to represent the colors of the national flag of Taiwan.
To get to Liberty Square, you need to stop at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station, and both Songshan-Xindian and Tamsui-Xinyi Lines have stops there.
What is the best month to visit Taiwan?
The best time to visit Taipei city attractions is from March to May and December. During these seasons Taiwan weather becomes a bit warm and you can enjoy or attend their top events and go to Taipei theme parks and visit all outdoor attractions in Taipei city.
National Taiwan Museum in Zhongzheng District
The National Taiwan Museum is the oldest museum in Taiwan and mainly focuses on giving detailed information to visitors about how Taiwan came to be and what types of animals used to and currently exist on this island.
Overall, this museum is one of the most fantastic Taipei city attractions for those who are seeking information about Taiwan’s history and the role of Japan in it, as well as all the achievements that have made Taiwan a success story.
The ticket price for entering this national palace museum in Taipei is $1. The museum is open from 9:30 am until 5 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
To get here, you can take the Red Tamshui-Xinyi Line, stop at NTU Hospital Station and head towards 228 Peace Memorial Park to find this museum. Or, you can take either the Bannan or Songshan-Xindian Line and stop at Ximen station, and then, take Hengyang Road all the way to get to the National Taiwan Museum.
Maokong Tea Town in Wenshan District
The Maokong Hills are famous for its Tieguanyin and Oolong tea production. It is definitely one of the most refreshing Taipei city attractions because of its high altitude and the beauty of the tea farms.
To get to the Maokong area, you must first stop at Taipei Zoo Station on the Wenhu Line. Then, take the Maokong Gondola Cable Car Line and stop at Maokong Station. The one-way ticket will cost per person around $4 to get to the top. This cable car operates daily, except Mondays, from 9 am to 9 pm.
After you reach Maokong Station, you can take the Zhangshu Trail to see the nearby tea fields. At the end of this trail is an observation deck and the Xinghualin Leisure Farm, which is very beautiful in the spring blossom season.
Bangka Longshan Temple in Wanhua District
Mengjia Longshan has been an important religious icon among Taipei city attractions because of its history and the fact that it has managed to accommodate multiple faiths under its roof, namely Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
This historical place in Taipei was constructed in honor of Guanyin by Chinese settlers in the Qing dynasty era. Nowadays, there are multiple statues of gods belonging to the above-mentioned name available, so worshippers can pay their respects and burn incense.
The temple building is truly a work of art, but you should also take pictures of the beautiful nearby park. There is no charge to enter the Mengjia Longshan Temple. It is open every day from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
If you want to buy traditional Chinese herbs, you can go to the “Herb Lane” shop next to this park on Lane 209. The Subway Bannan Line has a stop by the Longshan Temple name, but you need to pass through Bangka Park first to reach this temple.
This district has some of the best Taipei city attractions and some must-visit night market Taipei. There are also some places where you can eat for cheap, get great deals on quality souvenirs from Taiwan and bring them back home.
