Must Visits
Beyond its vibrant urban landscape, Taipei offers a remarkable blend of nature, culture and leisure experiences. Within a short journey from the city center, visitors can enjoy mountain views and tea culture, relaxing hot springs, volcanic landscapes and scenic river cruises—offering refreshing ways to experience the diverse character of Taipei.
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Maokong Gondola & Tea Culture
Ride the Maokong Gondola above the lush hills of southern Taipei and discover one of the city’s most distinctive tea-growing areas. Maokong is known for its Wenshan Baozhong and Muzha Tieguanyin teas, with mountain teahouses offering panoramic views over the Taipei Basin. Visitors can combine the gondola ride with scenic trails, tea experiences and relaxing moments in the hills.
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Beitou Hot Springs
Just a short MRT journey from central Taipei, Beitou is one of Taiwan’s best-known hot spring destinations. Surrounded by greenery and historic architecture, the area combines natural geothermal landscapes with a distinctive heritage atmosphere. Visitors can explore Thermal Valley, the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Beitou Park, or simply enjoy a relaxing hot spring experience.
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Yangmingshan National Park
Located just north of central Taipei, Yangmingshan National Park offers a remarkable volcanic landscape within easy reach of the city. At Xiaoyoukeng, visitors can see fumaroles, sulfur deposits and other post-volcanic geological features of the Datun Volcano Group. The park also offers mountain trails, seasonal flowers, grasslands and panoramic views, making it a unique natural escape from the urban environment.
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Xiangshan & Taipei Skyline
For one of Taipei’s most iconic city views, take a short hike up Xiangshan, part of the Four Beasts Mountains. The accessible trails lead to viewpoints overlooking Taipei 101 and the surrounding cityscape, offering a striking contrast between Taipei’s lush mountain environment and its modern urban skyline. Sunset and evening are especially popular times to experience the view.
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Blue Highway & Dadaocheng
Discover Taipei from the water and explore the historic character of Dadaocheng. Cruises along the Tamsui River offer a different perspective of the city, while Dadaocheng Wharf connects visitors with one of Taipei’s historic trading districts. From riverside sunsets to traditional shops, local cuisine and restored historic buildings, the area offers a unique blend of waterfront scenery and cultural heritage.
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Bopiliao Historic Block
Step into the historic heart of Taipei at Bopiliao Historic Block, where well-preserved buildings reflect the city’s development through successive periods of history. Located near Longshan Temple, the atmospheric streets feature traditional architecture, cultural exhibitions and creative spaces, offering visitors a glimpse into Taipei’s rich urban heritage.
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National Palace Museum
Discover one of the world’s renowned collections of Chinese art and cultural treasures at the National Palace Museum. Its collection spans thousands of years and includes ceramics, jade, paintings, calligraphy, rare books and other remarkable works of art. Set against the hills of northern Taipei, the museum combines cultural discovery with a tranquil setting away from the city center.
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Railway Department Park
Step into Taipei’s railway heritage at the Railway Department Park, a beautifully restored historic site near Beimen and Taipei Main Station. Once the headquarters of Taiwan’s railway administration, the site now features historic architecture and exhibitions exploring the development of Taiwan’s railways and their role in shaping modern Taipei. It offers a unique connection between transportation, architecture and urban history.
