Taipei is a modern Asian metropolis where glossy skyscrapers stand beside centuries-old temples, and where food culture is as important as sightseeing. The city is easy to explore thanks to its efficient public transport, walkable neighborhoods, and plenty of late-night dining.

Your days can start with cultural landmarks and museums, shift into café-hopping and shopping streets, then end in lively night markets packed with Taiwanese comfort food. Taipei also shines for “city + nature” travel within an hour you can soak in hot springs, ride a gondola into tea-growing hills, or hike to a viewpoint for a stunning skyline sunset.

Whether you’re visiting for first-time must-sees or a return trip focused on food and local neighborhoods, Taipei delivers a smooth, exciting itinerary with something to do from morning until midnight.