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Taipei is the cosmopolitan capital city of Taiwan, and a surprising mix of futuristic modernism and ancient tradition. Home to about 2.5 million citizens, itβs a city that never sleeps, with renowned night markets featuring arguably some of the most amazing street food in the world.
Itβs a buzzing city where ancient temples are flanked by towering skyscrapers filled with name-brand goods. For those looking for an escape, itβs also filled with plenty of green. You donβt ever have to wander far to reach one of the many forested hillsides and parks dotted all over the city. Taipei is a city steeped in historical culture combined with modernized Western, Chinese, and Japanese touches. Read more in Kaila Yuβs guide to Taipei.
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If itβs your first time in Taipei, start here. These canβt-miss stops and experiences capture the cityβs culture, creativity, and after-dark buzz. |
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Taipei 101: The tallest building in the world from 2004β2009, an iconic skyscraper that symbolizes Taipeiβs futuristic side and anchors the cityβs modern skyline.
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Ximending Pedestrian Area: Taipeiβs answer to Japanβs Harajuku neighborhood, a lively hub for youth culture, fashion, nightlife, and the cityβs LGBTQ+ community.
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National Palace Museum: Home to the worldβs largest collection of Chinese art, featuring 4,000+ years of artifacts, surrounded by the serene Zhishan Garden.
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KTV: A local pastime where groups rent private rooms to sing karaoke. Popular options: Cashbox Partyworld, karaoke taxis, and karaoke kiosks (think singing in a phone booth) for when you need to belt some Whitney Houston, stat.
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Night markets: More than just food, these are social hubs packed with snacks, shopping, and nonstop energy after dark. Top picks: the Raohe and Shilin night markets.
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Japan colonized Taiwan from 1895 to 1945. Today, many Taiwanese people are still a bit obsessed with Japanese culture and relicsβfrom soba and sushi, to Baroque-style architecture and well-built railways. These days youβll still encounter Japanese signs throughout the streets of Taiwan, even though few Taiwanese can read Japanese characters.
βKaila Yu, Going contributing writer
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Come hungryβand curious. Taipeiβs food scene is famous for pushing boundaries while perfecting the classics. |
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Bubble tea: Born in Taiwan in the 1980s, this iconic drink features chewy tapioca pearls (boba) and can be found on nearly every corner.
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Din Tai Fung: The birthplace of the worldβs favorite soup dumplings, famous for paper-thin wrapped dumplings featuring exactly 18 folds each (12 locations in Taipei).
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Stinky tofu: Crispy on the outside, custardy on the inside, a pungent Taiwanese specialty best experienced at night markets or on Shenkeng Tofu Street.
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Night market snacks: Must-tries include oyster omelets, pepper pork buns, skewered street snacks, and anything sizzling under bright lights at markets like Raohe and Shilin.
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7-Eleven eats: Taiwanβs ubiquitous convenience stores are culinary lifesavers, serving Chinese delicacies like marinated tea eggs. Bonus: You can also print and copy documents, get packages delivered, and dine with free wifi in larger locations.
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New nonstop routes plus expanded Scoot service are making Taipei easier and more affordable to reach from the US.
Scott, Goingβs Co-Founder and Chief Flight Expert, says: Taipei made our Where To Go in 2026 list not just thanks to new nonstop flights from Dallas, Phoenix, and Ontario (California). It made it because itβs a world-class city that inexplicably gets overlooked by too many American travelers. Taipei is both highly developed and quite inexpensive, plus the food at night markets is worth a trip alone. A sampling from my recent trip: exploding egg yolk taro balls, rou jia mo (aka βChinese hamburgersβ), and scallion pancakes. Total cost: $5.
Bonus reason to go: taking the train down and riding a motorscooter through Taiwanβs unbelievably picturesque Taroko Gorge.
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