Taipei 4 Days 3 Nights Selected Travel Guide

Here is a fully feasible plan for you with a budget of 💰4000 yuan to enjoy 4 days in Taipei. I have compiled a detailed itinerary including activities, food, and practical tips to make your trip both fulfilling and relaxing.

🏙️ Taipei 4 Days 3 Nights High Cost-Performance Travel Guide

✨ Highlights of the Itinerary

· Blend of classic and natural scenery: Experience Taipei’s city landmarks, historical culture, and nearby natural landscapes within 4 days.
· Authentic food experience: The itinerary includes famous night markets and specialty snacks in Taipei, allowing your taste buds to travel deeply.
· High cost-performance choice: Budget carefully, select free or low-cost attractions, and use convenient public transportation to strictly control expenses.

📝 Basic Information

Best travel time: Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer the most pleasant climate.
Recommended accommodation areas: Around Taipei Main Station (transportation hub, convenient to go anywhere), Ximending (shopping and entertainment hub).
Budget planning approach: Focus the budget on accommodation, food, and key paid attractions, while controlling expenses by using public transport and scheduling free attractions.

🛬 Day 1: City Landmarks and Night Market Stroll

· Morning: After arriving in Taipei, visit the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The hourly changing of the guard ceremony is worth watching. Admission: free.
· Noon: Have lunch at Yongkang Street. This area gathers many restaurants and snacks, such as the famous Din Tai Fung xiaolongbao. Average cost per person: about 💰60-120 yuan.
· Afternoon: Take the MRT to Taipei 101. You can go up to the 89th-floor observatory to overlook Taipei. Afterwards, explore the Xinyi shopping district.
· Evening: Experience Taipei’s night scene at a night market. Raohe Street Night Market or Ningxia Night Market are great choices, where you can try pepper buns, oyster omelets, and other snacks. Average cost per person: about 💰60-100 yuan.

🏮 Day 2: Culture, History, and Old Street Charm

· Morning: Head to the National Palace Museum. Its collection is very rich; the Jadeite Cabbage and Meat-shaped Stone are must-see treasures. It’s recommended to spend 3 hours here. Admission: about 💰80 yuan.
· Noon: Have a simple meal near the museum or take a bus to Shilin. In the afternoon, visit the Shilin Residence (admission about 💰25 yuan) or Tamsui.
· Afternoon: Take the MRT to Tamsui. Stroll through Tamsui Old Street, walk across the Lover’s Bridge at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf. If the weather is good, the sunset here is beautiful.
· Evening: Return to the city and have dinner at Shilin Night Market. There are many kinds of snacks here; try the large sausage wrapped in small sausage and oyster omelets.

🏞️ Day 3: North Coast and Mountain Town Adventure

· Morning: Start early today. Take a bus to Yehliu Geopark. The Queen’s Head and other unique rock formations formed by sea erosion are popular photo spots. Admission: about 💰50 yuan.
· Noon: From Yehliu, head to Jiufen. This mountain town old street faces the sea and mountains. At Jiufen Old Street, you can try specialty snacks like taro balls and grass jelly rice cakes for lunch.
· Afternoon: From Jiufen, go to Shifen. Experience releasing sky lanterns on Shifen Old Street, and you can also visit Shifen Waterfall.
· Evening: On the way back, you can get off at Keelung Miaokou Night Market for dinner before returning to Taipei.

🐼 Day 4: Artsy Leisure and Farewell

· Morning: Take the Maokong Gondola. You can choose the crystal cabin to overlook the Maokong tea plantations below. If interested, you can taste tea at Maokong Station. Gondola ticket: about 💰50 yuan.
· Noon: After descending, if time allows, visit the Taipei Zoo nearby (admission about 💰23 yuan) or have a simple meal near the zoo.
· Afternoon: The last stop is Ximending. This is Taipei’s pop culture center where you can shop, try Ah Zong Mian Xian (braised vermicelli), and buy souvenirs for friends and family.
· Evening: Pack up and head to the airport or station in advance according to your flight or train schedule, concluding a pleasant Taipei trip.

💡 Helpful Tips

1. Transportation card: It is recommended to buy an EasyCard immediately upon arrival. It can be used on Taipei’s MRT and buses, and also for convenience store purchases, very convenient.
2. Internet: You can buy a Taiwan SIM card in advance or rent portable Wi-Fi at major airports.
3. Cash preparation: Although most places accept cards, night markets, snack shops, and some small stores mainly accept cash, so it’s advisable to exchange some New Taiwan Dollars in advance.
4. Itinerary adjustment: This guide is a standard framework; you can adjust it anytime based on your energy and interests. If it rains, you can increase time at indoor attractions like the National Palace Museum or Miniatures Museum.

I hope this tailor-made high cost-performance guide helps you easily plan your trip and fully enjoy Taipei’s diverse charm within your budget. If you have special interests in any attraction or food, let me know, and I can provide more in-depth information. Have a great trip!