When you check all the boxes, you can continue to the immigration desks. Please note that the lines can be very long, so be patient. It took me an hour to reach the officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you passed immigration, go to one of the ATMs to get cash, because you will need it. With 1000 to 1500 Taiwanese dollars you can easily spend an afternoon and a night in Taipei. At the airport, you will also find an information desk. This is the place to get a map, more information on what to do, and directions to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s really easy to travel from Taipei Airport to the city with public transportation. Go downstairs to the platform of the MTR train. This is the train you will need to take to the city. At the station, you can buy single tickets for the train, but you can also buy an Easycard. You can recharge this card as often as you like and you can use it for all transportation around town, check this website<\/a> for information about the Easycard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The MTR train leaves every 10 to 15 minutes, and it will take about 35 minutes to reach the main train station in Taipei. Check the floors when you\u2019re waiting for the train (and metro), the yellow lines show the waiting area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There used to be free Taipei layover tours offered by the Taiwan Tourism Board, but unfortunately, I cannot find any recent information about these tours. I assume they terminated this service.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the best things to do in Taipei? And what are the most beautiful places to visit when you’re in Taipei City during a layover? A few tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you like viewpoints? Then your first stop in Taipei should be Elephant Mountain. To get there, you can get in the metro to Xianshan (it\u2019s the red line). From the metro station, it\u2019s a 10-minute walk, before you reach the trailhead to Elephant Hill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are a couple of hiking trails on the hill, and all of them have great viewpoints. From Elephant Hill you can easily spot Taipei 101, one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world. If the weather is good, Elephant Hill is a great place to walk around and take a seat for a picnic. Hiking in this park was certainly one of my favorite things to do in Taipei<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n From Elephant Hill it\u2019s only a short walk to Taipei 101 and this is probably one of the most popular places in the city. Taipei 101 used to be the tallest building on earth until Burj Khalifa (Dubai) took over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The area around the tower is one of the most touristic areas in Taipei, so you\u2019ll spot a lot of people taking selfies. If you’re not afraid of heights, you can get a Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket<\/strong><\/a> and enjoy the incredible view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right beside the tower, there is a big shopping mall. So if you like to shop, now is your chance! And even if you don\u2019t like to shop, I still recommend walking around the mall for a bit, since it looks like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen before. Especially the floors with the restaurants are great for a visit. There are some great food courts and restaurants and it\u2019s like a museum of weird things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re hungry, this is a great place to get some local cuisine. Although the menus are in Chinese, there are usually small images of the dishes, so you can pick whatever appeals to you. Overall, it’s pretty good food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unfortunately, I arrived in Taipei in the late afternoon so I couldn’t check out this museum. But if you have the chance, make sure to visit the National Palace Museum<\/a>. It is housed in a beautiful building in the hills and is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive collections of Chinese artifacts and artwork. A great place to learn more about Chinese culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides skyscrapers and shopping malls, you\u2019ll also find some beautiful temples in Taipei. During my stopover in Taipei, I spotted two temples: the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (close to Taipei 101) and the Tianhou Temple (in Ximending), but there are more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other beautiful temples that are worth checking out are the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Longshan Temple. Check this article<\/a> for the most beautiful temples in Taipei. Most of them are free to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taipei is bursting with night markets. One of the busiest areas at night is Ximending. Expect a lot of crowds and even more lights and billboards. It\u2019s an amazing sight! Are you hungry? You can get some delicious street food in this district. If you dare, you have to try the stinky tofu. This is one of the most famous Taiwanese delicacies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ximending is not the only popular night market, but it’s one of the most hip and trendy ones. Other fun shopping districts are the Shilin Night Market (this is the largest night market in Taipei) and the Raohe Night Market (this is one of the best places to try Taiwanese food).<\/p>\n\n\n\n From Ximending it\u2019s just a short ride to Taipei Main Station, where you can take the MTR train back to the airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t have much time during your layover in Taipei, I would focus on three places maximum:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will give you a good idea of the city and you’ll probably want to get back someday to explore more (I know I do!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you don’t feel like exploring Taipei by yourself during your layover, you always have the option of booking a private tour<\/a>. A local tour guide will drive you around by car and makes sure that you visit all the highlights of Taipei at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some additional tips for your layover in Taipei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have more than 24 hours in Taipei? Lucky you! During your stopover, you’ll be able to visit multiple of the beautiful sights that I’ve mentioned before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll probably need a hotel room for a night or two. These are a few great hotels in Taipei:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check Booking.com<\/strong><\/a> for more options, availability, and prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These were all my tips for a stopover and a layover in Taipei! What\u2019s the most fun city you\u2019ve ever had a layover in?<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re interested in getting the most out of your layover in Taipei, get one of these guidebooks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei<\/a> (Pocket Guide)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Insight Guides City Guide Taipei<\/a><\/strong> (Travel Guide with Free eBook)<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you liked reading this article, you might like to read these as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a> to read about fun travel adventures and beautiful travel destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This article was published in February 2018. Last update with the latest information and more useful tips: February 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi, and how nice of you to read this disclaimer! As you may understand, maintaining a website costs money. Therefore, this website contains affiliate links. If you use them to buy a product or book your next trip, I will get a small commission which I can use to maintain this website. At no additional cost to you. Thank You! <\/em>Support this website.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you need to change planes at Taipei Airport and do you have a lot of time? Tips on how to explore the city during a layover in 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<\/a>How to get from the airport to the city?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Fun things to do during your Taipei layover<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Elephant Mountain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>National Palace Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Temples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Ximending Shopping District<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Private tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tips for a stopover in Taipei<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Would you like to read more about Taipei?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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