East Asia · Taiwan

Taipei Travel Guide

Flights, places to stay, and the best things to do in Taipei for travelers flying from Vietnam.

Taipei Travel Guide
Currency
Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Language
Mandarin
Timezone
UTC+8
Flight Time
3.5 hours from HCM

Overview

Taipei is Asia's most overlooked city for food lovers. Night markets serve some of the best street food on the planet — beef noodle soup, xiao long bao, bubble tea (invented here). The city is clean, safe, and incredibly easy to navigate by MRT. Japanese colonial architecture, Chinese temples, and modern skyscrapers create a unique cityscape.

Where to stay

Budget$20–45/night

Ximending

Young, vibrant pedestrian shopping district. Hostels and budget hotels.

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Mid-range$50–100/night

Zhongshan

Design district with boutique hotels, cafes, and underground book streets.

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Luxury$100–300/night

Xinyi (Taipei 101)

Business district. Taipei 101 observation deck. High-end malls.

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Things to do

Shilin Night Market

Taipei's largest and most famous night market. Stinky tofu, pepper buns, XXL chicken cutlet.

Taipei 101

Once the world's tallest building. Fast elevator to 89th floor. Best at sunset.

Jiufen Old Street

Spirited Away village on a hillside. Tea houses with ocean views. 1-hour bus from Taipei.

Hot Springs (Beitou)

Free public hot springs in northern Taipei. Take the MRT. Budget 2-3 hours.

Best time to visit

October – December

Cool, dry weather. Perfect for walking.

Travel tips

  • 1

    EasyCard for MRT and buses.

  • 2

    YouBike public bikes are everywhere — $0.15 per 30 minutes.

  • 3

    Night markets peak 6-10pm.

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