5 best things to do in Taipei
The essentials of Taipei with the booking notes that actually matter — which tickets sell out, which slots are quietest, which formats reward the advance purchase. Every booking happens with the provider you choose.
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Attractions, tours, day trips and transport passes from major providers — instant mobile tickets.
The Taipei shortlist
- Taipei 101 observatory — the 89th-floor deck and the tuned mass damper exposed inside.
- National Palace Museum — the Chinese imperial collection’s finest; the jade cabbage is the star.
- Jiufen mountain village half-day — the lantern-lit mining town north of the city.
- Night-market crawl — Shilin and Raohe are the giants; the pepper buns at Raohe are the queue.
- Beitou hot springs afternoon — the historic hotspring district on the metro line.
Flying in, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) serves the city — attraction districts sit 30–60 minutes away at typical city speeds.
Compare Taipei activity providers
- Klook — Taipei activities — the widest catalogue, instant QR tickets, strong on transport passes and day trips.
- KKday — Taipei experiences — local-led formats and small-group tours.
- Tiqets — museums and landmarks with instant mobile entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the number one thing to do in Taipei?
Taipei 101 observatory — the 89th-floor deck and the tuned mass damper exposed inside. Start there, then build the itinerary around it.
Do I need to book Taipei attractions in advance?
The headline attractions reward advance booking — timed-entry systems and quota tickets mean walk-up availability is worst exactly when you want to visit. Everything on this page links to providers showing live availability.
How many days do you need in Taipei?
Three to four days covers the shortlist above at a humane pace for a first visit; add days for the day-trip formats rather than compressing the city itself.
Is a city pass worth it in Taipei?
Run the arithmetic honestly: a pass wins when you would genuinely visit three-plus ticketed attractions in its window. Our provider links show pass options side by side with single tickets — compare before committing.