Taipei

Taiwan

"Night Markets, Temples & Mountain Hot Springs"

Taipei is one of Asia's most welcoming and underrated cities. Taipei 101 dominates the skyline with an observatory and nearby Elephant Mountain hike for the perfect view. The National Palace Museum holds a world-class collection of Chinese art, and Longshan Temple and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall show the city's heritage. Night markets like Shilin and Raohe are a street-food paradise. Day trips reach the lantern-filled town of Jiufen, Beitou hot springs, and the Maokong Gondola tea fields.

Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain hike, National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Shilin & Raohe Night Markets, Jiufen, Beitou hot springs

October–December & March–May

Get an EasyCard for the excellent MRT; go hungry to night markets; check typhoon forecasts in summer

Great value and very safe. Sell to foodies and repeat Asia travelers; pairs well with Japan.

📍 Taipei 101 and the city skyline seen from Elephant Mountain