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EnglishTaipei City, Taiwan
When to visit
MODERATEJan16°6d rain
MODERATEFeb16°7d rain
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BUSYApr21°11d rainBEST
MODERATEMay24°15d rainBEST
NOT BUSYJun27°14d rain
VERY BUSYJul29°13d rain
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BUSYSep27°11d rain
VERY BUSYOct24°9d rainBEST
MODERATENov20°7d rainBEST
BUSYDec17°6d rain
Attractions in Taipei City, Taiwan
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Day trips
Jiufen
38 km 1–1.5h by car/bus or train+bus
Historic hillside town with teahouses and mountain/ocean views.
Google MapsYehliu Geopark
40 km 45–60min by car or bus
Coastal geopark known for unique rock formations.
Google MapsPingxi (Shifen)
35 km ~1h by train/bus
Old mining town famous for sky lanterns and waterfall.
Google MapsHualien / Taroko Gorge
175 km 2–3h by express train
Spectacular marble gorges, hiking and scenic drives.
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Getting there
Train stations
Taipei Main Station
TRA (Western Line), THSR (via Taipei HSR), MRT Bannan & Tamsui–Xinyi
Nangang Station
TRA, THSR (Nangang HSR), MRT (interchange)
Songshan Station
TRA, MRT (Green Line / Songshan–Xindian)
From TPE use the Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station (~35–40 min) or an airport bus/taxi for direct routes.
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Useful information for Taipei City, Taiwan
Shopping locationsTaipei 101 Mall, Ximending, Shilin Night Market, Raohe Night Market, Zhongxiao Dunhua
Nightlife locationsXimending, Raohe Night Market, Zhongxiao Dunhua, ATT 4 Fun, Bars in East District
Popular casual restaurantsDin Tai Fung, Night market stalls, Yongkang Street eateries
Popular fancy restaurantsMUME, RAW, Le Palais
Popular coffee shopsFika Fika, Simple Kaffa, % Arabica
Tap water safe to drinkYes
Digital nomad visaYes
Best taxi appUber, Taiwan Taxi, Line Taxi
Taxi price / km$0.9
Tourists / year6000000
Population2646000
Mobile internet speed100 Mbps
Unemployment percentage3.7 %
Poverty percentage1.5 %
Average income / month$1200
Average cost of living / month$1600
Hotel price / night from$40
Beer price from$2.5
Coffee price from$2.5
Street food price from$1.5
Restaurant meal price from$6
Local currencyTWD
Power plug typesA, B
ReligionsBuddhism, Taoism, Christianity
Spoken languagesMandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, English
EthnicitiesHan Chinese, Indigenous peoples
Political orientationcenter
Population density9900 /km²
Geographical area272 km²
Possible natural disastersTyphoons, Earthquakes, Flooding
Dangerous animalsVenomous snakes, Jellyfish, Mosquitoes
Locations for a nice walkDaan Forest Park, Elephant Mountain, Tamsui, Riverside parks, Huashan 1914
Public transportationsMRT, Buses, YouBike, TRA local trains
AirlinesEVA Air, China Airlines, Mandarin Airlines
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccines, Hepatitis A, Influenza, Japanese encephalitis (if rural/long stay)
Architecture typeJapanese colonial, Traditional temples, Modern skyscrapers, Contemporary architecture
Average beer consumption per person / year18 l
Average wine consumption per person / year3 l
Tipping cultureNot expected, round up appreciated
Coworking / day$12
Airbnb / month$1800
1BR rent / month$900
Gym / month$40
Daily budget (backpacker)$30
Daily budget (mid-range)$80
Overview for Taipei City, Taiwan
English proficiencyGood
Traffic safetyGood
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechGood
Public transportationVery good
HealthcareVery good
EducationGood
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityVery good
NightlifeGood
Food sceneVery good
LGBTQ+ friendlyVery good
Startup sceneGood
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessGood
Nature accessGood