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3 Days in Taipei: The Perfect Itinerary
Three days is ideal for Taipei — a day downtown and at the night markets, a day in the old quarter and temples, and a day in the hot springs or hills. The MRT makes it effortless, and each day groups sights to minimise backtracking.
Best for: First-timers, solo travellers and food-lovers wanting night markets, temples and a mountain day trip.
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Day 1: Downtown & Taipei 101
Based around Xinyi
Morning
Up Taipei 101’s observatory for the city panorama, then the Xinyi shopping district.
Afternoon
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and a stroll through the modern district.
Evening
The Tonghua (Linjiang) night market for street food.
Day 2: Old Taipei
Based around Wanhua & Datong
Morning
Longshan Temple and the restored Bopiliao historic block.
Afternoon
Ximending’s pedestrian streets and the Red House, then up to Dadaocheng and Dihua Street.
Evening
Raohe or Ningxia night market.
Day 3: Hot springs & the hills
Based around Beitou / Shilin
Morning
The Beitou hot-spring valley, or a hike in Yangmingshan National Park.
Afternoon
The National Palace Museum’s treasures in Shilin.
Evening
Shilin Night Market, Taipei’s biggest.
Taipei itinerary tips
- Get an EasyCard — it works on the MRT, buses, YouBike and convenience stores.
- Pace your night-market eating across several evenings; each market has its own specialities.
- Jiufen and the Pingxi railway make a brilliant alternative day trip into the old gold-mining hills.
Where to stay in Taipei
Taipei is compact and the MRT is superb, so almost any central district is an easy ride from the sights — choose by whether you want shopping, nightlife or old-town character.
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Taipei itinerary FAQs
Is 3 days enough for Taipei?
Yes — 3 days is a great length to see Taipei's highlights at a comfortable pace. It's best for first-timers, solo travellers and food-lovers wanting night markets, temples and a mountain day trip. The plan groups sights by area so each day flows naturally instead of criss-crossing the city.
How should I spend 3 days in Taipei?
Spend it like this: Day 1 is Downtown & Taipei 101 (Xinyi), Day 2 is Old Taipei (Wanhua & Datong), Day 3 is Hot springs & the hills (Beitou / Shilin). Each day is built around one area to keep walking and transport to a minimum.
Which areas does this Taipei itinerary cover?
It's based around Xinyi, Wanhua & Datong, Beitou / Shilin — chosen so you explore one part of Taipei per day.
What should I know before visiting Taipei?
Get an EasyCard — it works on the MRT, buses, YouBike and convenience stores.
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