Taipei Nature Tour: Elephant Mountain, Beitou Hot Springs, and Nearby Hidden Gems

Taipei Artistic Delights 5-Day Trip🌈 The vibrant city life and artistic vibe here really touch my heart! From the bustling night markets to the quiet alleys, there’s a new discovery every day~

🚶‍♀️Itinerary
Day 1:
📍Ximending: Taipei’s liveliest shopping district, the rainbow crosswalk is super photogenic! Recommended to visit at night to enjoy the street performances🎸
📍Red House Theater: A century-old historic building, now filled with trendy creative shops
📍Longshan Temple: A bustling ancient temple famous for incense and accurate fortune sticks (Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District)

Day 2:
📍Taipei 101: 89th-floor observatory with panoramic city views (Note: cloudy weather may affect visibility)
📍Si Si Nan Cun: A quaint military dependents’ village in Xinyi District, a must-visit for artsy youth📷
📍Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: An art space converted from an old factory, often hosting special exhibitions

Day 3:
📍National Palace Museum: The Jadeite Cabbage is extremely popular! Recommended to visit in the morning to avoid crowds🎨
📍Shilin Official Residence: The garden of Chiang Kai-shek’s former home is stunning, don’t miss the rose garden
📍Ningxia Night Market: A local favorite, try Liu Yuzai’s crispy taro balls and pork liver rice (Address: Ningxia Road, Datong District)

Day 4:
📍Taipei Zoo: Check out the adorable panda Yuan Zai🐼
📍Maokong Gondola: The crystal cabin with a transparent floor is thrilling! Enjoy tea at the terminal station
📍Raohe Night Market: Must-try Fuzhou pepper buns (Address: Raohe Street, Songshan District)

Day 5:
📍Beitou Library: One of the most beautiful libraries in the world📚
📍Beitou Hot Springs: So relaxing to soak in the hot springs (Recommended: The Gaia Hotel)

🍜Food Radar
✅Yongkang Beef Noodles: A 60-year-old classic (Address: Lane 31, Section 2, Jinshan South Road, Da’an District)
✅Fu Hang Soy Milk: Thick baked flatbread with soy milk is amazing! Worth the queue
✅Jinfeng Braised Pork Rice: Authentic local flavor right in the city

🚇Transportation Tips
• EasyCard is a must! Works on MRT and buses
• Taipei Main Station has luggage storage lockers, very convenient for transfers
• Taxi starting fare is 70 TWD, with a 20 TWD surcharge at night

🏠Accommodation Recommendations
Ximending or around Taipei Main Station is most convenient. I stayed at the Amba Taipei Ximending, great location!