Beginner's Guide to a 3-Day Trip in Taipei

A Solo 2-Night, 3-Day Adventure in Taipei Day 1: Arriving in Taipei in the evening, I started by buying souvenirs, visiting a night market for a quick bite, and enjoying a relaxing massage. Day 2 and Day 3: I made full use of the Taipei Funpass to explore the city! The unlimited metro access allowed me to travel freely, such as visiting Huashan 1914 Creative Park and Longshan Temple in the morning, then returning to the hotel without hesitation. First, I went to Shifen to release a lantern using the Funpass benefit. However, the benefit only includes a single-color lantern (red by default). If you want a multi-colored lantern, you’ll need to negotiate and pay extra. Afterward, I headed to Jiufen and relaxed at the famous tea house, Amei Teahouse, which inspired scenes from "Spirited Away." Watching the sunset was breathtaking. The tea set costs 350 NTD and is cash-only. In the evening, I took the shuttle bus back to Ximending, picked up the Funpass souvenir cup, and ended the day with a meal at Ah Zong Mian Xian. Day 3: I visited the Taipei Zoo briefly to see the pandas 🐼, then took the Maokong Gondola 🚡 for a tea-tasting experience. Afterward, I went to Taipei 101, got a queue ticket for Din Tai Fung, and spent the waiting time exploring the observation deck and enjoying Bai Shui Dou Hua (a tofu dessert). Surprisingly, the one-hour wait passed quickly! Finally, I wrapped up the trip with a Taiwanese shampoo experience, indulged in donuts, and took a red-eye flight back home!