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What to see in Taipei in 3 days: day-by-day itinerary

  • 3 days
  • 13 stops
  • 13 audio guides along the way
  • Planned for November 16 – 18
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Quick answer. Day 1: Bopiliao Historic Block, Longshan Temple at dusk, Huaxi Street Night Market and a neon walk in Ximending. Day 2: the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and 228 Peace Memorial Park, then a day trip to the Gold Museum in Jinguashi and Jiufen Old Street at lantern time. Day 3: the National Palace Museum, Dihua Street in Dadaocheng and Dalongdong Baoan Temple.

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  1. Day 1 · Arrival and the Old Wanhua Heart: Bopiliao, Longshan and Ximending

    Arrival at Taipei Main Station, Bopiliao Historic Block, Longshan Temple at dusk, Huaxi Street Night Market and a neon walk in Ximending.

    On foot today: ≈ 45 min · 3.3 km

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  2. Day 2 · Memorial Grandeur Then Mountain Gold: Chiang Kai-shek Hall, 228 Park, Jinguashi and Jiufen

    The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and 228 Peace Memorial Park, then the Gold Museum in Jinguashi and Jiufen Old Street at lantern time.

    On foot today: ≈ 44 min · 3.3 km

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  3. Day 3 · Palace Treasures, Dadaocheng Streets and a Temple Farewell

    The National Palace Museum, Dihua Street and its tea shops in Dadaocheng, Dalongdong Baoan Temple and the trip home.

    On foot today: ≈ 33 min · 2.5 km

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Taipei 3-Day Itinerary
Longshan Temple, Ximending, the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Jiufen, the Palace Museum and Dadaocheng

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Taipei: Temples, Old Streets and Night Lights

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Nov 16 | Tue

Arrival and the Old Wanhua Heart: Bopiliao, Longshan and Ximending
Arrival in Taipei and Transfer to Your Hotel
Taipei Main Station, TaipeiGoogle Maps
Welcome to Taipei! Once you land, make your way into the city and head for Taipei Main Station, the easiest hub for fanning out to the old Wanhua district and Ximending, where this plan puts your base. From here a short ride or taxi gets you to your hotel (check the timetable or your ride app before you go, as services vary by time of day). Drop your bags, let the front desk hold them if your room is not ready, and change into comfortable walking shoes because today is all about streets and temples. Season Snapshot: mid-November in Taipei is typically mild and pleasantly cool, with daytime temperatures often in the low-to-mid 20s °C and cooler evenings, and showers are possible, so pack light layers and a compact umbrella. The plan leans on covered temple courtyards, arcaded old streets and indoor museums as rain backups. Take your time settling in; the afternoon visits below are untimed and flexible so they work whenever you arrive.

Notes

Keep the first evening relaxed. Ask your hotel to hold luggage if you arrive before check-in.
Hotel Check-In in the Ximending Area

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Ximending, TaipeiGoogle Maps
Your base for both nights is the Ximending and Taipei Main Station area, and it is the smartest choice for this trip. You are a short hop from Longshan Temple and Bopiliao, within walking distance of the late-night streets of Ximending, and well connected by MRT to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Dadaocheng and the transport that takes you to Jiufen. For a group of friends it also means plenty of casual food and late snacks right outside your door. Priority zones to look at are Ximending, the streets around Taipei Main Station and the Ximen MRT area. Once you have checked in, freshen up and give yourselves a few minutes to regroup before heading out. Mid-range hotels and guesthouses are plentiful here, and friends can easily share a twin or triple room. Layer up for the evening, since temperatures drop after dark and a light jacket makes the night-market stroll much nicer.

Notes

Accommodation area: Ximending. Reasoning: close to Wanhua's temples, MRT-connected to every stop on the plan, and lively with food until late.
Bopiliao Historic Block Stroll

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Bopiliao Historic Block, TaipeiGoogle Maps
15:30
75

minutes

Bopiliao Historic Block is one of the last places in Taipei where you can walk under the old arcaded shophouse fronts of the Qing and Japanese-era Wanhua district. The red brick, covered walkways and carved facades give you a real sense of how the old Monga trading quarter looked. Take your time in the courtyards and exhibition rooms, and enjoy the photogenic arcades, which are also a fine shelter if a drizzle rolls in. This is a perfect first stop for your historic-streets interest because it sets up the story you will follow for the rest of the day: Wanhua grew up around the river trade and its temples. Plan an easy, unhurried visit of an hour or so, and check the official site for current opening hours before you go. Afterward, it is a short walk to Longshan Temple.

Notes

Check the official site for opening times before going. Comfortable shoes are essential.
Longshan Temple at Dusk

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Longshan Temple, TaipeiGoogle Maps
17:00
60

minutes

Longshan Temple is the spiritual heart of old Taipei, a living temple where worshippers burn incense, fold paper offerings and murmur prayers in front of ornate carved dragon pillars and layered roofs. It was founded by settlers from Fujian, and its halls honour Guanyin along with many other deities, so you will see people of all ages praying for everything from exams to love. Arrive as the afternoon turns golden and the lanterns come on, and watch the courtyard rituals quietly from the side. Your friend group will enjoy the energy, but remember temple etiquette: keep voices low, dress modestly, and do not point cameras at people praying. The courtyards are partly covered, which makes this a comfortable stop even in light rain. Plan about an hour, then step out into the lively streets nearby, where the night market begins to wake up.

Notes

Dress modestly, keep voices low and avoid blocking worshippers. Check the official site for visiting hours.

Suggested restaurant

Huaxi Street Night Market, TaipeiGoogle Maps

Taiwanese street food

$

For the trip's night market, wander Huaxi Street Night Market, a short walk from Longshan Temple. It is a classic old-Taipei night-market street that has long drawn visitors with its rows of food stalls and old-school atmosphere. Come hungry and graze rather than commit to one stall: look for classics like oyster omelettes, braised pork rice and meatball soups, then finish with a cold fruit juice or a sweet snack. Sharing plates suits a group of friends and keeps the cost modest. With just one night market on the plan this evening, you can really take your time, and the hot food is welcome on a cool November night. Check the official site or your hotel for current stall hours before you go.
Ximending Neon Walk

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Ximending Pedestrian Zone, TaipeiGoogle Maps
20:00
90

minutes

Finish the day in Ximending, Taipei's pedestrian youth district, where neon signs, street performers, record shops, sneaker stores and snack stalls fill the car-free lanes. It grew up in the Japanese colonial era as an entertainment quarter, and the area around the Red House still keeps some of that old-time atmosphere. For a group of friends it is the perfect place to wander without a plan: pop into arcades, share a bubble tea, and people-watch from the steps outside the Ximen MRT exit. The streets are lively but easy to walk, and many shops stay open late, so you can drift back to your hotel when you are ready. Stay flexible and let the crowd decide your route; this is a relaxed, social way to end your first night in Taiwan.

Notes

Keep a light jacket handy and watch your belongings in crowds.
Get an EasyCard or similar transit card at a station kiosk so you can tap through MRT gates and buses all trip. Today is deliberately walkable, so wear shoes you can stroll in for hours. If rain arrives, linger longer under Bopiliao's arcades and in Longshan's covered halls.

Nov 17 | Wed

Memorial Grandeur Then Mountain Gold: Chiang Kai-shek Hall, 228 Park, Jinguashi and Jiufen
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall at Opening Time

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National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, TaipeiGoogle Maps
09:00
90

minutes

Start early at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, one of Taipei's grandest landmarks, with its white walls, blue octagonal roof and vast plaza flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall. Arrive early to enjoy the plaza before the tour groups, and watch the ceremonial guard change if timing suits. Inside, you can explore the statue hall and the museum-style exhibitions below that tell the story of the era and the man the building honours. Season Snapshot: November mornings are usually cool and fresh, ideal for the big open plaza, and the Jiufen hills can be damp and misty, so bring a light waterproof layer today. Today is your single day trip, so use the morning well and keep the pace steady before heading to the coast.

Notes

Check the official site for opening hours and any closures on special dates.
228 Peace Memorial Park Reflection

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228 Peace Memorial Park, TaipeiGoogle Maps
11:00
60

minutes

Walk over to 228 Peace Memorial Park, a quiet green pocket in central Taipei with ponds, old trees and pavilions, and a place of remembrance for the 228 Incident of 1947, a pivotal and painful chapter in Taiwan's modern history. A memorial monument and the museum on site invite a thoughtful pause; take it slowly and with respect. The park itself is a calm contrast to the grand plaza you just left, and it is a lovely spot for a short rest before the day's journey. Keep this stop to about an hour so you leave time to travel out to the coast. Check the official site for the museum's current opening hours before you go, and leave the park by the nearest MRT or taxi stand for the trip east.

Notes

The park is a place of remembrance, so keep voices low. Check the official site for the museum's hours.
Gold Museum Mining Story in Jinguashi

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Gold Museum, Jinguashi, New TaipeiGoogle Maps
14:00
90

minutes

Allow a flexible midday block to travel to the hills of New Taipei, where the Gold Museum in Jinguashi tells the story of the area's gold-mining past. Public transport options include direct buses from various Taipei points, or a train to Ruifang and a bus from there; check the timetable before you go and allow generous travel time. The museum sits in a mountain landscape of former mining buildings and old Japanese-era structures, and it gives you the background that makes Jiufen's story click: this whole region boomed on gold. Wear a layer, since the hills are often cooler, windier and damper than Taipei. Plan an unhurried visit, and check the official site for current opening hours and ticket details before you go.

Notes

Allow about 90 minutes or more for the journey from the city and check the timetable first. Check the official site for hours and tickets.
Jiufen Old Street at Lantern Time

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Jiufen Old Street, New TaipeiGoogle Maps
16:30
150

minutes

Wind up the day in Jiufen, the hillside town that boomed with the gold rush and now glows with red lanterns, teahouses and steep stone staircases. Wander the narrow Jiufen Old Street, then take the lantern-lit lanes and look back down toward the coast as dusk falls. The alleys are packed with snack stalls and small craft shops, and the atmosphere is at its best as the lights come on. The steps can be slippery in damp weather, so wear shoes with good grip and keep an umbrella handy. If rain closes in, duck into a teahouse for a warm pot of tea, a natural fit for the season. Plan a good couple of hours and then head back down toward your return journey (check the timetable before you go).

Notes

Wear shoes with grip, since the stone steps get slippery. Check the return timetable before heading back to Taipei.

Suggested restaurant

Jiufen Old Street, New TaipeiGoogle Maps

Taiwanese snacks and tea

$

Jiufen Old Street is built for grazing. Look for taro balls, a mountain-town favourite often served in a warm sweet soup, peanut-ice-cream rolls, fish balls and herbal teas in the small teahouses. Sharing a few snacks between friends lets you try more and keeps it affordable. On a misty November evening, a hot taro-ball dessert is just right. Eating here fits the day naturally, since you will be on your feet climbing stairs and need fuel before the journey back.
This is your only day trip, so keep the evening free once you are back. Bring a light rain jacket, since the hills are often misty, and check bus and train timetables for both directions before you set out, especially for the return. Buy snacks in Jiufen rather than a big meal so you do not lose time on the hillside.

Nov 18 | Thu

Palace Treasures, Dadaocheng Streets and a Temple Farewell
National Palace Museum Highlights

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National Palace Museum, TaipeiGoogle Maps
09:30
150

minutes

Begin your last day at the National Palace Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art, with jade, bronzes, calligraphy and painting spanning centuries. The famous pieces are a draw for first-time visitors, but even a focused two-hour visit pays off if you pick a few galleries rather than trying to see everything. Check the official site for current hours, closing days and ticketing. Season Snapshot: November in Taipei is mild, often damp, and an indoor museum is a perfect rain-proof start. Arrive on the early side to enjoy quieter galleries before the tour groups.

Notes

Check the official site for hours, closing days and tickets.
Dihua Street Heritage Walk in Dadaocheng

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Dihua Street, Dadaocheng, TaipeiGoogle Maps
13:00
120

minutes

After the museum, head into Dadaocheng and walk Dihua Street, the historic trading street lined with old shophouses selling herbs, dried goods, tea and fabrics. Dadaocheng was once a bustling river port and a centre of tea exports, and its mix of baroque facades and traditional storefronts is a highlight for anyone drawn to historic streets. You can also drop by the Xiahai City God Temple, famed for its matchmaking legend, and the riverside markets near the docks. The area has plenty of cafés and boutique stops, giving your group time to pick up tea and gifts. Plan around two hours and go at an easy pace, with a rain plan of ducking into the covered arcades along the street. Leave flexible time at the end for your onward travel.

Notes

Many shops offer tea tastings and gifts. Check each shop's hours as you walk.

Suggested restaurant

Dihua Street, Dadaocheng, TaipeiGoogle Maps

Taiwanese snacks and tea

$

Dihua Street and the Dadaocheng area are a natural place for a relaxed late lunch. Look for traditional snacks, small cafés and tea shops tucked in the old shophouses, and try a local tea or a simple Taiwanese dish while you rest your feet. The area is known for its tea heritage, so a pot of tea with a light bite fits your cultural afternoon well and suits a group of friends sharing a table.
Dalongdong Baoan Temple Visit

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Dalongdong Baoan Temple, TaipeiGoogle Maps
15:30
60

minutes

Make your final stop Dalongdong Baoan Temple, a beautifully ornate temple honouring the deity Baosheng Dadi, known as the god of medicine. Its roofs are covered in intricate cochin-ceramic and carved figures, and its craftsmanship has long earned it recognition as one of Taipei's finest temples. It is a short taxi or MRT-and-walk hop from Dadaocheng, so allow a little transfer time. The courtyard is peaceful and the details reward slow looking, an ideal final contrast to the museum earlier in the day. Keep your voice low and avoid blocking worshippers, as with all of Taipei's temples. Then return to your hotel for your bags and head onward for departure at the time that suits your plans.

Notes

Allow some transfer time from Dihua Street. Check the official site for visiting hours.
Departure Transfer from Taipei Main Station
Taipei Main Station, TaipeiGoogle Maps
When you are ready to leave, collect your bags from the hotel and head to Taipei Main Station, your hub for onward travel out of the city. Allow plenty of buffer for your own departure plans, and check the timetable and your ticket before you set off. If your departure is later in the evening, you could use spare time for a last tea or snack in the Ximending or Main Station area. Thank you for spending these days exploring Taipei's temples, old streets and flavours; may the lanterns, the tea and the stories stay with you.

Notes

Allow generous time for bag collection and getting to the station. Check the timetable before you go.
Pack and check out before you start, and ask your hotel to hold bags during the day. Visit the museum first while you are fresh, since it is the most time-hungry stop. If rain arrives, Dihua Street's covered arcades keep the walk comfortable, and a taxi between Dadaocheng and the temple saves time.

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Common questions

Is 3 days enough for Taipei?

For a first visit, yes: an afternoon in old Wanhua and Ximending, a morning at the memorials followed by Jinguashi and Jiufen, and a last day for the National Palace Museum and Dadaocheng. Leave Taipei 101, Beitou's hot springs, the Maokong Gondola and Shilin Night Market for a return visit.

How do you get from Taipei to Jiufen and back?

By public transport, with no car needed: take a Taiwan Railways train from Taipei Main Station to Ruifang and a local bus up the hill, or a direct bus from the Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT area. Allow about 90 minutes or more each way, see the Gold Museum in Jinguashi first and Jiufen at lantern time, and check the last bus and train back before you set out.

Where to stay in Taipei for 3 days?

In Ximending or around Taipei Main Station: Longshan Temple, Bopiliao and Huaxi Street are next door, the Blue Line reaches Taipei Main Station in one stop for the Airport MRT and the train toward Jiufen, and the memorials and Dadaocheng are a short MRT ride away. Zhongshan is a calmer, more boutique alternative.

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