Taiwan
19 Best Things to Do in Taiwan
The places travelers rate highest across 10 Taiwan cities we cover, Taipei included.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 417 tracked places in Taiwan, max 3 per city. Updated monthly.
Taipei 101
Landmark · TaipeiTaipei 101 is a 508-meter, 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It houses offices, restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor observatories.
Read our full guide →Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Landmark · TaipeiFree entryThe Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument in Taipei, built in memory of former President Chiang Kai-shek.
Read our full guide →Love River
Park & nature · KaohsiungThe Love River flows through the heart of Kaohsiung, lined with promenades, parks, and cultural landmarks.
Read our full guide →Daan Forest Park
Park & nature · TaipeiDaan Forest Park is a 26-hectare public green space in the Da'an District of Taipei, bordered by Xinyi Road, Heping E.
Read our full guide →National Museum of Natural Science
Museum · TaichungThe National Museum of Natural Science is a six-venue complex in Taichung's North District, covering 22 acres.
Read our full guide →National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
Museum · TaichungFree entryThe National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (NTMoFA) in Taichung’s West District is Taiwan’s first and only national-grade fine arts museum.
Read our full guide →Dream Mall
Entertainment · KaohsiungDream Mall in Kaohsiung is a sprawling shopping and entertainment complex that ranks among the largest malls in Taiwan.
Read our full guide →85 Sky Tower
Landmark · Kaohsiung85 Sky Tower, also known as the Tuntex Sky Tower, is a 378-meter skyscraper dominating Kaohsiung's skyline.
Read our full guide →Taichung Park
Park & nature · TaichungTaichung Park is the oldest park in Taichung, located in the North District. It features an artificial lake covering 13,530 m² with two adjacent pavilions built to commemorate the 1908 Crossway Railway.
Read our full guide →Bitan Scenic Area
Landmark · XindianFree entryBitan Scenic Area is a picturesque waterfront destination in Xindian District, New Taipei City, centered around the Bitan Lake section of the Xindian River.
Read our full guide →Donglong Temple
Landmark · DonggangFree entryDonglong Temple stands as a spiritual and cultural heart of Donggang, a fishing town in Pingtung County, Taiwan.
Read our full guide →Banqiao Station
Landmark · BanqiaoBanqiao Station serves as a central transit nexus for New Taipei City, connecting travelers to the Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways, and Taipei Metro.
Read our full guide →Hua Qiao Market
Market · DonggangFree entryHua Qiao Market is a bustling hub in Donggang Township, Pingtung County, famous for its fresh seafood straight from the nearby Taiwan Strait.
Read our full guide →Aozidi Forest Park
Landmark · FengshanFree entryAozidi Forest Park, located in the Gushan District of Fengshan, Kaohsiung, is a lush green space that provides a tranquil retreat from the city's hustle.
Read our full guide →Bitan Suspension Bridge
Landmark · XindianFree entryThe Bitan Suspension Bridge is a picturesque landmark in Xindian District, New Taipei City. This pedestrian-only bridge stretches across the Bitan River, connecting the bustling Bitan waterfront area to the quieter eastern shore.
Read our full guide →Xindian River Park
Park & nature · XindianFree entryXindian River Park is a lush green space stretching along the banks of the Xindian River in New Taipei City.
Read our full guide →Jin Mian Shan Trail
Park & nature · NeihuFree entryJin Mian Shan Trail is a hidden gem in the Neihu district of Taipei, perfect for nature lovers seeking a short but rewarding hike.
Read our full guide →Taipower
Museum · HengchunFree entryTaipower, located in Hengchun Township in southern Taiwan, is a museum operated by Taiwan Power Company that explores the history and technology of electricity generation in Taiwan.
Read our full guide →Mu Sheng Insect Museum
Museum · PuliMu Sheng Insect Museum is a unique attraction in Puli Township, Nantou County, Taiwan, that showcases an impressive collection of insect specimens.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Taiwan?
Taipei 101 in Taipei is the most reviewed, with 12,366 traveler reviews and a 4.1 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Taiwan's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Donglong Temple in Donggang rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 76 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Taiwan has the most places to visit?
Taipei, with 3 on this list, ahead of Kaohsiung on 3. The list spans 10 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 10: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Bitan Scenic Area and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 417 tracked places in Taiwan. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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