12 Absolute Best Things To Do in Taipei, Taiwan – Hand Luggage Only

Taipei is an incredible city to visit in Taiwan. It’s buzzing with activity, cool neighbourhoods, and some of the best bars we visited in Asia. It’s a totally epic city and one that’s well worth exploring if you’re heading to Taiwan (or the wider geographic region).

We’ve spent quite a bit of time in the city, and it’s so easy to get under the skin of what makes Taipei special on a trip. Not only that, it’s a really safe, well-connected city that ’s super easy to get around – even if it can feel quite spread out.

So, to help you get the most out of your time in Taipei, I’m sharing the top places we loved visiting in the city: cool speakeasies, delicious night markets, and, of course, the temples.

Take a look below at the best things to do in Taipei on your trip. Have the absolute best time.

1.) Taipei Night Markets

Night markets in Taipei are a must-visit. They are not just a place for tourists or visitors—locals from across the city come to eat, chill, and socialise, too.

One thing you will find is that there are heaps of night markets in Taipei to choose from. So, to help you get the most out of your visit, I’ve created a whole post on the best Taipei Night Markets you won’t want to miss.

We loved Linjiang Night Market, Yong Le Night Market, Raohe Street Night Market – but there are so many more that we’ve detailed in our post.

Oh, and take cash with you (specifically smaller notes of around $100). Nearly all vendors are cash only, and they hate breaking bigger notes.

Read more: Taipei’s best night markets to visit

2.) Taipei 101 Observatory (台北101)

Probably one of Taipei’s most iconic buildings, ‘Taipei 101’ is an absolute must-see when visiting Taipei. Now, what makes Taipei 101 so special is that it has its very own observation deck, which you can visit by grabbing these tickets. The views are incredible and the lookout lets you see all over the whole of Taipei itself. 

Now, if you do head up to the 101 Observation Deck, you will miss the iconic skyline view of the 101 building itself. This isn’t a bad thing; it’s just that some of the best views (in my opinion) include the 101 building within the vista.

Still, it’s absolutely worth visiting for a 45-minute trip, and the views across Taipei are spectacular on a clear day.

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