Welcome to Taipei!

Welcome to Taipei!

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and its largest city. It is a place of convergence for people from all around the region and is therefore diverse and multicultural.

Taipei is part of a major high-tech industrial area in Northern Taiwan which includes New Taipei, Hsinchu, and Taoyuan. Railways, highways, airports and bus lines connect Taipei with all parts of the island. A high-speed rail connects Taipei to Taiwan's largest cities such as Taichung, Kaohsiung, and Tainan in 2 hours or less. The city is served by two airports – Songshan International Airport for regional flights and Taoyuan International Airport for long-distance flights.

Landmarks & Museums

  • TAIPEI 101 Observatory(among the top ten tallest buildings in the world)

  • Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

  • National Palace Museum

  • Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Nature & Day Trips

  • Maokong tea farms (accessible via the Maokong Gondola)

  • Yangmingshan National Park

  • Beitou hot springs

Creative & Cultural Districts

  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park

  • Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

  • Ximen Red House

Shopping & Night Markets

  • Ximending shopping district

  • Shilin Night Market

  • Linjiang Night Market

  • Taipei night view
  • Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Many nationalities enjoy visa-exempt entry for 14 to 90 days. Check the Bureau of Consular Affairs for your specific nationality. Please refer to the official Bureau of Consular Affairs website for more updated information.

  • Yes, Taipei is one of the safest cities in the world, with low crime rates.

  • Autumn is one of the best times to visit Taipei, with pleasant temperatures between 22°C (72°F) and 28°C (82°F), lower humidity, and less rain.

  • Both. Major hotels and stores accept cards, but street food vendors, night markets, and small shops are mostly cash-only.

  • Tips are not expected and can sometimes confuse your servers who are not accustomed to tips. High end restaurants, bars, and nightclubs may impose a mandatory service charge. You may find tip jars at places frequented by foreigners although they are rare.

  • An EasyCard is a prepaid smartcard used to pay for the MRT, buses, and purchases at convenience stores.

  • No, but it helps. English signs are common at tourist spots, and younger locals often speak English. Using a translation app is advised.

  • Yes, the Taipei municipal tap water supply is safe to drink according to the Taipei city government and many public water fountains including the ones at the subway stations use tap water. Most people still prefer to boil or filter the tap water before drinking.

  • Buying a local SIM card or eSIM is highly recommended for convenience and speed. You can purchase these at the airport upon arrival (e.g., Chunghwa Telecom, FarEastTone)

  • The Taipei Metro (MRT) is efficient, clean, and safe. Buses and taxis (including Uber) are also recommended.

    • For most international visitors, Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) will have the most flight options. The airport is about 45 minutes away by taxi, and an hour by the Taoyuan Airport MRT express train connecting to Taipei Main Station. From Taipei Main Station, you can transfer to most other subway lines. The taxi should cost around $1100-1500TWD to Taipei, and the airport express train that runs every 30 minutes costs $160TWD to Taipei Main Station.

    • Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) has nonstop flights for visitors flying via Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, Xiamen, Chongqing, and elsewhere in Taiwan and is inside Taipei city. Songshan Airport is a short taxi ride to most places in Taipei and is directly connected to the brown MRT light rail. It takes about 10 minutes to go from the Songshan Airport to the conference venue by taxi or public transport rail.

  • Do not eat or drink on the MRT. Stand on the right side of escalators.