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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do Near Hsinchu [2025]
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Taipei Palace Museum
4.8
/5
8804 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 7.91
Based on 8,925 reviews
Taipei National Palace Museum | 67.1 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-28812021
Address: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Mao Gong Ding among top ten treasures
Stroll Zhishan Garden and enjoy traditional garden charm
Saved by 3603 users3783 positive reviews
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Taipei Palace Museum Taipei Palace Museum is in Shilin, pay attention to the door steps a bit. The building is in a traditional palace style, and the green tile and white walls look very impressive. There are really many collections inside, and the green jade cabbage and meat-shaped stone must be seen, especially the carving on the cabbage is particularly fine. It is recommended to rent a explainer, otherwise you may not understand the story behind the exhibition. The exhibition will change a batch every three months, and you can often see different babies. There are more people on weekends, try to choose a working day or noon time. There is a stamped place in the museum, you can bring a book to commemorate. It takes about three or four hours to get around.
The first time I came to Taiwan to visit the Taipei Forbidden City Museum, the various collections were really shocking. I saw a treasure of the town hall. I have the opportunity to watch another piece next time. The Taiwanese people are very friendly!
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TAIPEI 101
4.7
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6410 reviews
7.1
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | 65.2 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-81018898
Address: 89F.,No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
World's largest golden damper ball
360° panoramic view of Taipei
Saved by 3999 users2612 positive reviews
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Easy to use and save you time as you don't need to wait in line to buy a ticket. Overall experience was okay but not spectacular. Observatory for me personally was not worth it as you see the same view. There are many nice decorations to make a picture for Instagram, etc, but I don't do that on my trips, so it depends on your personality to visit observatory or not.
Great place for photos and time lapse videos, but that's it they provide the experience showing the scenery of Taipei
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Yehliu Geopark
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1946 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 6.33
Based on 2,231 reviews
Yehliu Geopark | 85.3 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-24922016
Address: No.167-1, Gangliu East Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
Highlights:
Touch unique boulders & marvel
Three areas with unique geology & scenery
Saved by 1799 users1090 positive reviews
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The attraction is worth a visit as you can touch the rocks and take pictures of the famous artefacts
Wow, this was just stunning next to the beach. The weather was perfect on the day we went. The ocean is clean and sky blue. Worth a visit!
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Sun Moon Lake
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1966 reviews
6.5
Based on 2,676 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | >100 km from downtown
Address: Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 555
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cycle the lake & enjoy the allure of world-class scenic routes
The lake surface is crystal clear, like a picturesque scene
Saved by 1026 users866 positive reviews
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It is very easy to use for all locations. Just scan a QR code, and you will get a ticket. I used it for the ropeway first. The views are very nice and breathtaking. Be aware of the weather there as it might get cloudy and rainy on some days. Boat is using a ferry service and goes to the other two locations so you can see the temple and each side of the lake. Renting a bike was also very easy. They offered me an electrical buy if I wanted to go around the lake, but I sticked with a normal one and went around the lake anyway. It took me about 2.5 hours and a bit of effort to do so as at some parts you have to go up on a steep hill.
Very easy to use, just follow the instructions. I used electronic QR code for trip forward and back. It's very easy to navigate in the high-speed rail station, just go down and look for exit gate no. 5. My suggestion is to wait in a queue no matter when the bus is arriving as there are no reserved seats, so you might not get a seat for the first bus. My mistake was that I saw the buss is coming in 16 minutes and there were only 4 people in the line so I went to a restroom and when I came back there were 25 people in front of me and at the end I didn't get a seat and needed to wait for the another bus. They way back was also not complicated as the station is small and is a clear lane for the bus going back. Just use a QR, which you redeem on the same day as your trip when boarding the bus.
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Taipei 101 Observatory
4.6
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1121 reviews
6.3
From AU$ 27.56
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | 65.1 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 8101 8898
Address: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Saved by 1437 users807 positive reviews
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Taipei 101 is undeniably one of the most iconic landmarks in Taiwan and a must-visit for anyone traveling to Taipei. The panoramic views from the observatory are absolutely breathtaking — but only if the weather cooperates. Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading over; visiting on a foggy day can mean you end up staring into a wall of clouds instead of the city skyline. Aim for a clear day to get the best experience.It’s also a good idea to go in the morning or early evening, as the afternoon hours can get quite crowded with tour groups. Despite the crowds, the visit is still very much worth it. Taipei 101 isn’t just about the view — the tower also features interesting and well-presented educational exhibits about the building’s unique engineering, especially its mass damper system, which helps stabilize the skyscraper during earthquakes and typhoons.
got this when there was a 1 for 1 promotion, fuss-free and quick redemption as well. only con was that it was cloudy the day we went and we couldnt catch the sunset
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Shilin Night Market
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2177 reviews
6.1
Based on 5,314 reviews
Shilin Night Market | 64.2 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 2881 5557
Address: No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Many snack & craft shops
Stroll and shop at Yangming Cinema Commercial Street
Saved by 3460 users563 positive reviews
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Nice Night market in Taipei, many choices of food options, famous foods such as the hot star large fried chicken is a must try.
dont forget to visit here when you travel to Taipei, it is a famous night market in Taipei. there are many food courts and fried chicken is one of delicious things
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Jiufen Old Street
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1130 reviews
6.1
94.5 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 2406 3270
Address: Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Savor Taro Balls: A Delicious Trip for Your Taste Buds
Savor Tea and Admire Fengzi Coast at a Sea-View Teahouse
Saved by 1305 users566 positive reviews
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Jiufen Old Street is located in Ruifang District, New Taipei City. This is a mountain town with many stone roads and stairs. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and walk slowly. There are old buildings on both sides of the street, with red lanterns hanging. The atmosphere is particularly good when the lights are turned on in the evening. The must-eat Auntie Gan’s taro balls are at the entrance of Jiufen Elementary School. The mixed ice contains sweet potato balls, taro balls and red beans. You can also see the mountain view when sitting by the window.
There are many snacks and handmade shops on Jishan Street, the main street of the old street. If you have enough time, you can arrange half a day, come at three or four in the afternoon to avoid the crowds, and have a cup of tea at Amei Tea House in the evening, watching the lights at the foot of the mountain connected together, like a scene in a fairy tale.
This street had so many beautiful shops and amazing food. We bought some soufeniers and ate beef noodle soup. Loved the experience! Only downfall is, the streets are very narrow, so it might be difficult to walk around if it is very crowded with people.
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Taipei Zoo
4.8
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1124 reviews
6.1
Based on 3,248 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | 65.2 km from downtown
Phone +886 02-2938 2300
Address: No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Well-equipped with indoor exhibits
See the rare animal exhibit up close
Saved by 2901 users811 positive reviews
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Best combo ticket ever! You can visit the Taipei zoo, cable cars and the Taipei 101 observation deck. Buy online and receive three QR codes, one for each place. Really efficient and great value for money!
Stepping into Taipei Zoo, it is like a wonderful natural exploration journey. The layout is clever, according to the geographical ecological partition, the Asian tropical rainforest area is lush, water vapor, Malay lizard, Asian elephant and other animals live at ease; Australia's animal area is full of unique creatures, kangaroos jumping, koalas dozing. The popular science signs in the park can be seen everywhere, introducing animal habits, living environment, and parents who bring children are patiently explaining to children and letting knowledge be passed on in interaction. The most memorable thing is to see the "tuan" and "round", which are very caring for pandas from the mainland. They are sloppy, or eat bamboo, or lazy to roll, and the cute look makes tourists laugh and draws closer to the emotions on both sides of the Straits. Walking in the garden, not only can enjoy the animals, but also feel the garden's care for the animals, and the importance of science education, is a full and warm travel.
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Maokong Gondola
4.7
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771 reviews
6.1
From AU$ 15.82
Based on 4,661 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | 64.7 km from downtown
Phone +02 218-12345
Address: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Crystal cabin with transparent floor
Featuring fully transparent Crystal Cabin with panoramic cable car views
Saved by 2135 users356 positive reviews
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It was a sunny day with breeze and the views from the top of Maokong station was stunning.
Convenient. No need to queue up for tickets. Super great view. Nice ice cream.
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MaoKong
4.7
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642 reviews
6.1
65 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-21812345
Address: Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Cable car ride with panoramic views of Greater Taipei
Stroll through the tea garden, savoring the fresh tea aroma
Saved by 579 users140 positive reviews
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You can enjoy the scenery of Taipei City by taking the cable car. There is also greenery along the way. The wind on the mountain is relatively strong and it feels cool. There are many shops selling tea, and the shop assistants are warm and friendly.
The air up there is very good. It is easy to travel by Maokong Gondola. It takes about half an hour to get to the top. It is very convenient.
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