Taipei 5 Days Itinerary

🌟 Taipei 5-Day City Walk Itinerary ⸻ 📅 Day 1 – Taipei Icons & City Vibes • Morning • Start at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (grand plaza + photogenic blue-roof halls). • Walk through Liberty Square gardens to soak in Taipei’s historical atmosphere. • Afternoon • Stroll to Yongkang Street – boutique shops and cafes. • Lunch: Original Din Tai Fung (famous xiao long bao). • Evening • Walk to Daan Forest Park (Taipei’s Central Park vibe). • End at Shida Night Market – smaller, more local night market. ⸻ 📅 Day 2 – Old Taipei & Temples • Morning • Explore Longshan Temple (Taipei’s most famous temple). • Walk through Bopiliao Historical Block – charming old streets with murals. • Afternoon • Wander around Huaxi Street (Snake Alley) for quirky shops and street food. • Lunch: Beef noodle soup at Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle nearby. • Evening • Take a leisurely walk along Ximending Pedestrian Area – Taipei’s Shibuya: street performers, shops, quirky photo spots. • Dinner: Modern Taiwanese at Modern Toilet Restaurant (if you want a fun/weird experience) or hot pot. ⸻ 📅 Day 3 – Modern Taipei & Green Spaces • Morning • Start at Taipei 101 – browse the mall or take the observatory lift for city views. • Walk towards Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall – see changing of the guards & enjoy its gardens. • Afternoon • Stroll around Xinyi District – modern architecture, high-end shops, Instagrammable cafes. • Lunch: Try a stylish cafe (Woolloomooloo or Simple Kaffa). • Evening • Walk to Raohe Night Market – don’t miss pepper pork buns at the entrance. ⸻ 📅 Day 4 – Art, Design & Coffee • Morning • Walk around Huashan 1914 Creative Park – cool art exhibits, indie shops, cafes. • Stop for coffee at Fika Fika Cafe or VVG Thinking. • Afternoon • Wander through Zhongxiao East Road for shopping (Uniqlo, local boutiques). • Lunch: Gua Bao (Taiwanese burger) at Lan Jia Gua Bao nearby. • Evening • Walk to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park – explore design shops & exhibitions. • Dinner: At one of the trendy restaurants in the area. ⸻ 📅 Day 5 – Chill Taipei Neighborhoods • Morning • Explore Taipei Botanical Garden – peaceful, lush, and photogenic. • Stroll over to Presidential Office Building (outside view for photos). • Afternoon • Walk through Dihua Street (Dadaocheng) – historic tea shops, indie boutiques, hipster cafes. • Stop at ASW Tea House or Coffee Lover’s Planet. • Evening • Stay in Dadaocheng for sunset by the riverside. • Dinner at Ningxia Night Market (small but packed with local food). ⸻ 📝 Tips for City Walkers ✅ Stay central (Ximending / Da’an / Xinyi) so you can walk everywhere. ✅ Taipei is very walkable but bring comfy shoes. ✅ Bring a foldable umbrella – sudden showers are common. ✅ Use Google Maps or Maps.me for walking routes.