5 days in Taipei Itinerary

Situated in a basin between two mountain ranges, Taipei appeals to tourists with its blend of Asian cultures, living side by side amidst Japanese-era mansions and Taoist temples.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street) and Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Taipei 101 and Shilin Night Market. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Ximending, get engrossed in the history at National Palace Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Taipei Zoo, and make a trip to Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail).

To find maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Taipei travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Vietnam, the closest major aiports are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei Songshan Airport and Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base. In December in Taipei, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.