Taipei By plane

Taipei's international airport is officially called Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The airport is located about 30 km from the city and freeway buses ply the route, picking up and dropping off passengers at most of the five star hotels. It also stops at the Taipei Main Station and the domestic airport (Songshan Airport), which is in downtown Taipei. There are also bus services connecting the airport to nearby cities and Taichung in central Taiwan. Travellers to other destinations need to change transportation in Taipei.

Taipei By train

All inter-city trains, including those operated by the Taiwan High Speed Rail, arrive at and depart from Taipei Railway Station.Taipei Main Station is a huge facility. Ticket counters are on the first floor and platforms in B1. There is also a food court on the second floor, several underground shopping malls, an auditorium on the 5th floor and MRT stations serving three lines. In addition to ticket counters, the first floor also has a tourist office, small supermarkets, a post office, stores selling aboriginal handicrafts and several booths offering head and neck and full body massage

Taipei By bus

Intercity buses arrive and depart from the Taipei Bus Terminal, which is located on Chengde Road, behind Taipei Main Station. Generally speaking, the buses operated by private companies are more comfortable and sport such amenities as wide reclining seats and individual game and video monitors.

Full day Ultimate Taipei Sightseeing Tour

Explore the highlights of Taipei in 1 day with an expert English-speaking tour guide. Take in the scenery of Yangmingshan National Park and the Beitou Thermal Valley, check out architectural landmarks like the Lin An Tai Historical House and the Taipei 101 skyscraper, and end your day at the lively Shilin Night Market.
After you’re picked up from your hotel, make your way to the Longshan Temple

At the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, climb the 89 steps to see a bronze statue of the former president, admiring the white walls, blue-tiled roof, and red flowers representing the colours of the Taiwanese flag. From there, continue to Taipei 101, enjoying an hour of free time to stroll around,visit the 89th-floorobservation deck.

Next, travel back in time with a visit to the centuries-old Lin An Tai Historical House, with its Fujianese-style courtyard, before making your way into Yangmingshan National Park. Stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the entire city, snap photos of Qixing Mountain, and arrive in the beautiful Beitou Thermal Valley to see a former Japanese bathhouse and visit the Beitou Hot Spring Museum.

Make your way to the National Palace Museum for an hour-long guided tour, getting up-close looks at relics from the Tang and Ming dynasties and treasures like the jadeite cabbage and the meat-shaped stone. Your final stop is the Shilin Night Market, where you can spend as much time as you’d like shopping, soaking up the vibrant atmosphere, and seeking out delicious Taiwanese cuisine.

Yehliu Geopark & Northern Seacoast Tour

Discover the fascinating Yehliu Geopark on this day trip from Taipei. Be amazed by the natural rock formations in Yehliu, have a day of leisure at Pacific Green Bay or soak in the natural goodness at Bayan Hot Spring Resort and see a lively night market in Keelung.
Start your day trip in the morning with pick-up from your hotel, and travel northeast to the bizarre and intriguing Yehliu Geopark, famed for its sea-eroded landscapes and hoodoo stones. Bring your camera to capture the sight of the iconic stones called Queen’s Head, Mushroom Rocks and other spectacular formations.
Next, it's on to Juming Museum, named after renowned Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming. The outdoor museum celebrates art in all its forms, and showcases the unique works of Ju Ming alongside masterpieces by other global artists such as Yu Yu Yang and Pablo Picasso.
At your last stop, Keelung – Taiwan’s second largest seaport – shop for hand-made crafts and local delicacies at a bustling night market before returning to Taipei.

Bath of the Gods: Beitou Hot Springs Tour

Pamper yourself with a day of relaxation, rejuvenation and wellness. Enjoy the bath at Beitou Hot Springs, breathe in the fresh mountain air and discover interesting facts about this geological phenomenon.
After you have been picked up from your hotel, travel north to Beitou, famous for its hot springs. Along your journey, take in wonderful sights of the mountainous scenery, volcanic terrain and lush natural greenery.

Taipei City Mall

Shopping mall
Address: 100, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District, Section 1, Civic Blvd, 100

Taipei 101 Mall

Shopping Mall
Address: No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110

Restaurent in Taipei

Taipei probably has one of the highest densities of restaurants in the world. Almost every street and alley offers some kind of eatery. Of course, Chinese food (from all provinces) is well represented. In addition, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean and Italian cuisines are also popular. Basically, East Taipei, especially around Dunhua and Anhe Roads, and also the expat enclave of Tianmu are where to clash chopsticks with the rich and famous, whereas West Taipei offers more smaller, homey restaurants. Due to the sheer number of restaurants, it is almost impossible to compile a thorough list, but below are a few recommended restaurants catering to specialist tastes.

Balle Balle Indian Restaurant & Bar

Indian Restaurant
Address: No. 12, Guangfu North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105