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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Taitung City [2025]
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Taipei Palace Museum
4.8
/5
8923 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 7.44
Based on 8,936 reviews
Taipei National Palace Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886228812021
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 4149 users3623 positive reviews
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There are many rooms to explore and a lot of people will come after so if you can begin your trip at the place in early it will be less crowded.
How can you not visit the National Palace Museum when you come to Taipei!
There were so many people
It’s a pity that the braised pork was not on display today, and everyone lined up in an orderly manner to take pictures of the cabbage.
It costs NT$150 to rent a guide, which is very good.
If you want to visit carefully, you need a whole day.
The inconvenience is that the food supplies inside are a bit expensive.
Finally, I bought a lot of souvenirs in the cultural and creative goods store, which is so unique.
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TAIPEI 101
4.7
/5
6450 reviews
7.0
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886281018800
Address: 89F.,No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
World's largest golden damper ball
360° panoramic view of Taipei
Saved by 4461 users2532 positive reviews
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Easy to use and save you time as you don't need to wait in line to buy a ticket. Overall experience was okay but not spectacular. Observatory for me personally was not worth it as you see the same view. There are many nice decorations to make a picture for Instagram, etc, but I don't do that on my trips, so it depends on your personality to visit observatory or not.
Great place for photos and time lapse videos, but that's it they provide the experience showing the scenery of Taipei
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Yehliu Geopark
4.8
/5
1986 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 5.95
Based on 2,240 reviews
Yehliu Geopark | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886224922016
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 2036 users1091 positive reviews
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Nice view of the ocean and natural geo sculptures. It’s great place to visit for the nature lovers!
This is my second visit. Besides being a great spot for photos and check-ins, it also offers a unique view of nature. It can be quite chilly, so remember to wear a windbreaker. Definitely worth a visit!
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Sun Moon Lake
4.7
/5
1976 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,678 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886492855668
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 1150 users859 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
/5
1194 reviews
6.4
From AU$ 29.75
Based on 2,636 reviews
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886281018898
Address: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 1791 users843 positive reviews
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Wow. Definitely worth coming up especially as a scientist/ architecture or geographer. Great place for dating as well
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.
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Taipei Zoo
4.8
/5
1140 reviews
6.1
From AU$ 4.96
Based on 3,250 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886229382300
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 3207 users819 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
/5
794 reviews
6.1
From AU$ 14.92
Based on 4,662 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8860227208889
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 2450 users376 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
/5
647 reviews
6.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886221812345
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 681 users139 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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Jiufen Old Street
4.7
/5
1132 reviews
6.0
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886224063270
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 1558 users563 positive reviews
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Jiufen Old Street is in Ruifang District, Xinbei City. In the northeast of Taipei, it takes 1.5 hours to take a bus from downtown Taipei. Jiufen is a mini mountain city surrounded by mountains and seas. Except for mountains and seas, the other is no different from the old streets of the ancient town. There are shops on both sides of the street, selling milk tea drinks, tea cakes, fish production, coffee shops, homestays, and grocery stores. Dried bean buns and red meat rounds are very good. Amei Tea House is a landmark, crossing the old street with Jianqi Road. There are many tourists and no tickets.
Bustling with many shops. Tea tasting is also offered in many of the stores.
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Alishan National Scenic Area
4.7
/5
807 reviews
5.9
90.2 km from downtown
Phone +88652593900
Address: Alishan Township Chiayi County, Taiwan 605
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
Highlights:
Awe-Inspiring Alishan Xianglin Sacred Tree
Forest Mini-train Weaves Through the Verdant Forest
Saved by 661 users257 positive reviews
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This tour was surprisingly good. It wasn't a large group, but the most important thing was that the tour guide was very professional, articulate, and attentive to every detail. He was also very considerate and helped the passengers find the best angles for photos. This was definitely the best tour guide I've ever had! Of course, the car was also spacious, comfortable, and clean. I have to give it a thumbs up!
A very beautiful mountain with lots of peace and tranquillity. Hikers must go climb Tashan, the highest peak in Alishan. It’s a tough climb, gave us a very good workout. But you must go early to enjoy the view at the top because the fog will cover most of the view in the afternoon.
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