- DEC - FEB22°12°
- MAR - MAY30°13°
- JUN - AUG33°21°
- SEP - NOV34°14°
Top things to do in Taipei
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Transport in Taipei
Hotels in Taipei
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Taipei at a glance
Quick facts about Taipei
Local weather
℉℃Time zone
GMT +08:00
No time difference
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar
1USD = 32.76TWD
Official languages
Chinese (TW)
Best time to visit
MAR
Jiufen Lantern Festival
AUG
Taipei Riverside Music Festival
Recommended trip duration
3 days
What to know before visiting Taipei
What Taipei is best known for
Taipei’s biggest draws are Events & shows, followed by Tours, Massages, Observation decks and Museums, according to Klook booking data across the year. Demand follows a clear rhythm: April sees the strongest uplift while late summer is much quieter, so plan whether you prefer lively festivals and crowded evening shows or calmer museum visits. For travellers deciding when to go, the key choice is between soaking up peak-season atmosphere in April and December or aiming for lower crowds and better prices in the quiet late-summer months. Decide whether you want peak energy or quieter streets.
Based on Klook booking data.
Best months to visit Taipei
April is the busiest month with demand roughly 31% above a typical month, while August is the quietest at about 37% below a typical month; these demand patterns are Klook historical averages. Prices across the last 12 months drift higher through summer and fall, with the priciest typical price in July and a pronounced low in February. Where they diverge: July sees high prices even as demand is quieter than peak months, while February combines very low prices with busier-than-usual demand in other parts of the year. For lower prices and smaller crowds, consider late summer into August–September; for peak-season atmosphere, April and December are best.
| Month | Demand Level | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | Busier than usual | USD 10 |
| February | Busier than usual | USD 5 |
| March | Busier than usual | USD 13 |
| April | Busier than usual | USD 18 |
| May | About average | USD 18 |
| June | About average | USD 19 |
| July | Quieter than usual | USD 21 |
| August | Quieter than usual | USD 19 |
| September | Quieter than usual | USD 21 |
| October | Quieter than usual | USD 20 |
| November | About average | USD 19 |
| December | Busier than usual | USD 18 |
Demand is bookings in that month compared with a typical month, from historical Klook booking data, grouped into the demand levels above; typical price is the median paid on Klook in that month; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, July 2025 – June 2026.
Where to base yourself in Taipei
Klook hotel booking data show a clear split across districts: Wanhua is the most affordable with a typical nightly rate around USD 74, while Beitou is the priciest at about USD 151, a gap of roughly 51%. Budget-conscious travellers or those happy to prioritise low cost over extras often prefer the more affordable end of the market around Wanhua; travellers seeking quieter neighbourhoods, spa-style stays or higher-end amenities may lean toward pricier districts like Beitou. These figures are derived from Klook booking data and illustrate where you’ll find lower typical nightly rates versus premium options.
Tips for travellers planning a trip here
Most travellers on Klook book relatively close to arrival: experiences are typically reserved about 2 days ahead, while the earliest planners secure bookings roughly 14 days out. That means you can be flexible and book many activities a day or two before travel, but during the peak months (notably April and December) it pays to lock in popular dates earlier. Use Klook to compare typical prices and secure refundable options where available, and check prices for February if you want the lowest typical rates. All figures from Klook booking data.
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Top destinations
- 1 Taipei Main Station
- 2 Taipei Arena
- 3 Taipei Dome
- 4 Ximending
- 5 Yangmingshan National Park
- 6 Ximen Station
- 7 Taipei Zoo
- 8 Beitou District
- 9 National Palace Museum
- 10 National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
- 11 Dihua Street
- 12 Taipei 101
- 13 Xinyi District
- 14 Raohe Street Night Market
- 15 Thermal Valley
- 16 Ningxia Night Market
- 17 Songshan Ciyou Temple
- 18 Liberty Square Arch
- 19 Shilin Night Market
- 20 Songshan Cultural and Creative Park No 1. Warehouse
Top Activities and Tours
- 1 Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
- 2 Maokong Gondola Ticket in Taipei
- 3 Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese
- 4 Taipei Children's Amusement Park Ticket
- 5 ChiaTe Bakery Pineapple Pastry-Delivery Service (Home / Hotel) / Airport Pickup
- 6 Taipei Zoo Ticket
- 7 Taipei Astronomical Museum + Science Education Center Ticket
- 8 Watsons - Instant Coupon
- 9 Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour
- 10 Yehliu Geopark Ticket in New Taipei
- 11 Taipei: Miramar Ferris Wheel Ticket
- 12 National Palace Museum Ticket in Taipei
- 13 Din Tai Fung-Xiaolongbao
- 14 Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus Ticket
- 15 Fuhang Soy Milk-Taiwanese food-Skip-the-line Delivery Service
- 16 Taipei - Jiufen Old Street Bus Ticket | Taipei Bus
- 17 Taipei FunPASS | Taipei 101, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Jiufen & Free Local Experiences and Unlimited Transit
- 18 Taipei - Taichung Bus Ticket (by Ubus)
- 19 Hangzhou Xiao Long Bao-Minsheng Store-MRT Zhongshan Intercity Station
- 20 KFC-eVoucher
Popular Hotels and Places to Stay
- 1 Oani
- 2 Eastin Taipei Hotel
- 3 Grand View Resort Beitou
- 4 Airline Inn Taipei Ximen
- 5 City Suites-Main station
- 6 JBG Hot Spring Resort
- 7 Royal Inn Taipei Nanxi
- 8 Green World Taipei Station
- 9 Boutech Dahu Park Hotel
- 10 Tomorrow Hotel
- 11 Royal Rose Hotel Shuangcheng Hall
- 12 Vagus Hotel
- 13 City Suites Taipei Nandong
