5-Day Taipei Itinerary: Exploring Taiwan's Hidden Gems

How to Spend 5 Days in TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Underrated!)

Destination:ChinaCity:TaipeiPopulation:2.7 million
How to Spend 5 Days in TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Underrated!)
Doug Barnard2024-10-2027 min

In this video, I'm spending five full days exploring Taipei, Taiwan, and taking you along for the adventure. We'll check out the city's food scene, top places to visit, and more. Discover why Taipei just might be one of Asia's most underrated destinations. Danbing breakfast crepes, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Chun Shui Tang Zhongzheng Branch, Taipei Restaurant Bus, Taipei 101 & Xinyi District, Din Tai Fung, Roaders Plus Hotel, Zhinan Temple Trail & Hall, Four Brothers Tea House Restaurant, Raohe Street Night Market, Dihua Street & Dadaocheng, Wang Tea & Wangtea Lab, Fleisch Cafe, Longshan Temple, Healing Herbar, Bopiliao Historic Block, Xinfu Market, Hot pot (Ximending), Binjiang Fruit & Vegetable wholesale market, Addiction Aquatic Development, MRT Zhongshan & Station Xianxing Park, National Palace Museum, Silks Palace Restaurant, Taipei Dome, Songshan Cultural & Creative Park, Xiao Lin Seafood Restaurant are all places visited during the trip.

--- Doug Barnard
October 20, 2024, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction to Taipei
  2. 0:23Danbing breakfast crepes
  3. 0:36Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
  4. 1:25Original Bubble Tea
  5. 2:46Taipei Restaurant Bus
  6. 3:55Taipei 101 & Xinyi District
  7. 5:17Roaders Plus Hotel
  8. 6:13Zhinan Temple hike
  9. 7:13Mountain tea house
  10. 8:07Raohe Street Night Market
  11. 13:11Dadaocheng & Wang Tea
  12. 14:17Longshan Temple
  13. 15:39Herbal medicine shop
  14. 16:58Bopiliao & Xinfu Market
  15. 18:56Binjiang wet market
  16. 21:28Addiction Aquatic Development
  17. 22:52National Palace Museum
  18. 23:31Taipei Dome
  19. 24:17Songshan Cultural Park
  20. 25:06Final dinner

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How to Spend 5 Days in TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Underrated!)

Doug Barnard's Taipei adventure unfolds over five days, showcasing the city's hidden gems and vibrant culinary scene. From the iconic Taipei 101 to the bustling Raohe Street Night Market, he explores diverse attractions, savoring Danbing breakfast crepes and indulging in hot pot. His journey includes cultural immersion at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple, alongside unique experiences like the Taipei Restaurant Bus and exploring the historic Bopiliao block. Discover why Taipei is an underrated Asian destination through Doug's captivating exploration.

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Doug explores Taipei's vibrant culture and food scene, from bustling night markets to serene temples, leaving him captivated by its charm.

Attractions in this video: Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, Zhinan Temple, Raohe Street Night Market, Longshan Temple, Bopiliao Historic Block, National Palace Museum, Taipei Dome, Songshan Cultural And Creative Park