1, 2 & 3 Day Taipei Itineraries

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Day 1: Old Wanhua & Liberty Square

Morning (09:00 - 10:00)

Longshan Temple, No. 211 Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan

Start in Taipei's oldest district at this active 1738 temple, with its carved dragon columns and daily chanting ceremonies.

Tickets: Free entry at any time, no ticket needed; the 08:00 chanting ceremony is worth timing for if you arrive early.

Duration: ~30 - 60 min

Midday (11:00 - 13:00)

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, No. 21 Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Take the MRT to Liberty Square for the white memorial hall, the hourly Changing of the Guard ceremony, and the surrounding plaza.

Tickets: Free entry at any time, no ticket needed; the Changing of the Guard runs on the hour, 09:00 - 17:00.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~15 - 20 min by MRT from Longshan Temple

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Longshan Temple 2. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both stops today are completely free — no pass or ticket is needed for either.
• The Taipei FunPASS's unlimited MRT and bus rides are useful for getting between the two today even though neither attraction itself is on the pass.
• Dress modestly at Longshan Temple out of respect, as it remains an active place of worship.

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Day 2: Xinyi Skyline & Elephant Mountain

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Morning (10:00 - 12:00)

Taipei 101, No. 7 Section 5 Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan

Ride the high-speed elevator up to the 89F/88F/91F observatory decks for views over the Taipei Basin and a look at the building's giant tuned mass damper.

Tickets: NT$600 standard ticket, no reservation needed; confirmed included free with the Taipei FunPASS (redeem at the on-site ticket-collection machine).

Duration: ~1 - 2 h

Late afternoon (16:30 - 18:30)

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) Trailhead, Xiangshan MRT Station, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan

Walk the short, steep stone-stepped trail up to the Six Giant Rocks lookout for a free, framed view of Taipei 101 and the skyline — especially popular near sunset.

Tickets: Free entry at any time, no ticket needed; the trail is well-lit for an evening descent.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h round trip

Travel: ~10 - 15 min walk from Taipei 101 to the trailhead

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Taipei 101 2. Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) Trailhead

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Taipei 101 is confirmed included free with the Taipei FunPASS; Elephant Mountain is free regardless of any pass.
• Arrive at Elephant Mountain roughly an hour before sunset to reach the Six Giant Rocks lookout in good light.
• The trail is a steep, continuous stone staircase — comfortable shoes are worth it even for a short visit.

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Day 3: National Palace Museum & Shilin

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Morning (09:30 - 12:30)

National Palace Museum, No. 221 Section 2 Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan

Spend the morning with one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art, including the famous Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone.

Tickets: NT$350 adult ticket, advance booking optional (recommended, not mandatory); confirmed included free with the Taipei FunPASS (scan card at the entrance).

Duration: ~2 - 3 h

Evening (18:00 onward)

Shilin Night Market, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan

End the day at Taipei's largest and most famous night market for street food, snacks, and shopping.

Tickets: Free to enter and browse; individual food stalls and shops are pay-as-you-go, not covered by any pass.

Duration: ~2 - 3 h

Travel: ~20 - 25 min by MRT/bus from the National Palace Museum

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. National Palace Museum 2. Shilin Night Market

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• The museum is closed on Mondays — swap this day's order with Day 1 or Day 2 if day 3 of your trip falls on one.
• The National Palace Museum is confirmed included free with the Taipei FunPASS; Shilin Night Market itself has no admission fee regardless of any pass.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Taipei Itineraries

Day 1: Old Wanhua & Liberty Square

Longshan Temple, No. 211 Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, No. 21 Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: Xinyi Skyline & Elephant Mountain

Taipei 101, No. 7 Section 5 Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) Trailhead, Xiangshan MRT Station, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan

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Day 3: National Palace Museum & Shilin

National Palace Museum, No. 221 Section 2 Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan

Shilin Night Market, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan

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