Taiwan Travel: 18 things to do in Taipei

Taipei 101 is a landmark in Taiwan and the tallest building in Taiwan. (Photo: Getty)
Taipei 101 is a landmark in Taiwan and the tallest building in Taiwan. (Photo: Getty)

Previously, we covered what you can do in Japan, specifically in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. This time, we’re introducing Taiwan, which has also recently re-opened its borders to international tourists.

Quarantine is no longer required, but travellers are expected to follow seven days of self-health management instead. Check the notice here for more information.

When travelling in Taiwan, most people are familiar with its capital, Taipei. If you’ve never been to Taiwan before, the bustling city of Taipei is a good place to start. Here are 18 things you can do in Taipei.

1. Admire the city landscape on Taipei 101 observatory

Taipei 101 Observatory E-Ticket|Night Scene from Sky Lounge, from S$23.75 (was S$26.39)

Taipei 101 Observatory E-Ticket|Night Scene from Sky Lounge. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei 101 Observatory E-Ticket|Night Scene from Sky Lounge. (Photo: Klook SG)

2. Take your little ones to the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park

Taipei Children’s Amusement Park One Day Pass, from S$8.15 (was S$8.79)

Taipei Children’s Amusement Park One Day Pass. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei Children’s Amusement Park One Day Pass. (Photo: Klook SG)

3. Meet the cute Taipei Zoo residents

Taipei Zoo Ticket, S$2.65

Taipei Zoo Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei Zoo Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

4. Enjoy the feeling of flying through the sky on the Maokong gondola

Maokong Gondola & Zoo Combo Tickets in Taipei, from S$10.15 (was S$13.19)

Maokong Gondola & Zoo Combo Tickets in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)
Maokong Gondola & Zoo Combo Tickets in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)

5. Go on a romantic date on a Ferris wheel

Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel Ticket in Taipei, from S$5.69 (was S$8.79)

Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel Ticket in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)
Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel Ticket in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)

6. Visit Asia’s first miniatures museum

Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Ticket in Taipei, from S$9.69 (was S$10.99)

Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Ticket in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)
Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Ticket in Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)

7. Travel back in time at the National Palace Museum

National Palace Museum E-Ticket, from S$15.39

National Palace Museum E-Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
National Palace Museum E-Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

8. Hop on a sightseeing bus

Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour, S$21.99

Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)

9. Explore the mysteries of space at the Taipei Astronomical Museum

Taipei Astronomical Museum Ticket, from S$4.39 (was S$6.15)

Taipei Astronomical Museum Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei Astronomical Museum Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

10. Check out the high diving stunt shows at Yehliu Ocean World

Yehliu Ocean World Ticket, from S$15.85 (was S$19.79)

Yehliu Ocean World Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Yehliu Ocean World Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

11. Witness the natural geological landscape at Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark Admission Ticket, S$5.29

Yehliu Geopark Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Yehliu Geopark Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

12. Feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Jiufen Old Street

Jiufen Old Street & Northeast Coast Tour, S$57.15

Jiufen Old Street & Northeast Coast Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)
Jiufen Old Street & Northeast Coast Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)

13. Light a sky lantern at Shifen

Pingxi Shifen Half Day Guided Tour with Sky Lantern Experience, S$65.95

Pingxi Shifen Half Day Guided Tour with Sky Lantern Experience. (Photo: Klook SG)
Pingxi Shifen Half Day Guided Tour with Sky Lantern Experience. (Photo: Klook SG)

14. Admire the unique Golden Waterfall

Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen and Golden Waterfall Day Tour from Taipei, from S$43.09 (was S$52.75)

Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen and Golden Waterfall Day Tour from Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)
Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen and Golden Waterfall Day Tour from Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)

15. Try Taiwan's bubble tea

Milk Shop in Taiwan, from S$1.29 (was S$1.35)

Milk Shop in Taiwan. (Photo: Klook SG)
Milk Shop in Taiwan. (Photo: Klook SG)

16. Take a day trip to the port city Keelung

Keelung National Museum of Marine Science and Technology Admission Ticket, from S$7.05 (was S$8.79)

Keelung National Museum of Marine Science and Technology Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Keelung National Museum of Marine Science and Technology Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

17. Relax in a hot spring at Beitou

Taipei | Beitou Spring City Resort|Hot Springs Experience, from S$21.95 (was S$35.19)

Taipei | Beitou Spring City Resort|Hot Springs Experience. (Photo: Klook SG)
Taipei | Beitou Spring City Resort|Hot Springs Experience. (Photo: Klook SG)

18. Visit the famous Yangmingshan

Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei, S$96.75

Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)
Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei. (Photo: Klook SG)

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