{"id":82203,"date":"2023-08-03T19:03:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T19:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/?p=82203"},"modified":"2023-12-12T09:17:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T09:17:49","slug":"things-to-do-in-taipei-alone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nohurrytogethome.com\/things-to-do-in-taipei-alone\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Incredible Things to Do in Taipei Alone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, can be found in north central Taiwan, not far from either coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is the city great to see in itself, it also makes a great base for visiting the surrounding area via day trips.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Taipei is a great city for solo travel.  It\u2019s easy to get around, has tons of things to do, and is very safe, even for solo female travelers (with regular precautions, of course). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you want to hike, eat, or experience the culture and history, or all three, you certainly won\u2019t be lacking on things to do in Taipei alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do in Taipei Alone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Enjoy the view from the Taipei 101 observation deck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world at 1667 feet (508 meters) for a while before being dethroned by the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and you can enjoy the view from the top!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heading up to the top of Taipei 101 to enjoy views of the city is a must do.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The official observation deck and museum where you can see the damper that helps stabilize the building are on the 91st floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about 600 NTD ($20 USD) to go up to the top and tickets can be purchased online in advance or on the 5th floor of the shopping mall.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finish up your visit with some xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung before you go!.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Take a day trip to Jiufen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taking a day trip from Taipei<\/a> to Jiufen is a must-do. Jiufen Old Street is super easy to get to from Taipei via train from Taipei Main Station to Ruifong, then by bus from there up to Jiufen.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is a very busy area but it\u2019s still worth visiting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are tons of little shops and food options as well as tea houses lining the winding old streets.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And enjoying the view from one of the tea houses is one of the best things to do in Jiufen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The A-MEI Teahouse is the beautiful teahouse with red lanterns you see in tons of pictures of Jiufen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only is the teahouse itself beautiful but the view from it is incredible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019d rather visit another one, Jiufen Teahouse and Artist Teahouse are the other two and both are very highly rated.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Visit Longshan Temple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Longshan Temple is the most famous temple in Taiwan and can be found in the Wanhua District of Taipei.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This noteworthy temple has been destroyed more than once in various earthquakes and fires but residents always pull together to rebuild it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Longshan Temple is the most famous, most well-known, and tops most lists of best temples in Taipei, there are dozens more to see across the city if this is something you enjoy seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just remember while you\u2019re here (and at other temples) to be respectful of people worshipping there and don\u2019t take their pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Sample everything at the night markets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no less than 30 night markets in Taipei<\/a> alone which means you\u2019ll have plenty of chances to try a lot of amazing Taiwanese food.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shilin Night Market is the biggest and most popular night market in Taipei but Rahoe Street, Keelung, and Ningxia Night Markets are three other great options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some foods not to miss include stinky tofu, large fried chicken, Taiwanese sausage, oyster omelet, pork buns, black pepper pork buns, fried oyster balls, and so much more.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While night markets are fun to explore with other people, they\u2019re still one of the best things to do in Taipei alone, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tip:<\/strong> This is a great tour of Roahe Street Night Market<\/a><\/strong> which is ideal if you don’t speak the language and want to try the best food out there guided by a local!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Plus, after the market, the tour includes a delicious dinner at the famous Din Tai Fung and a visit to Taipei 101 to see the skyline shimmering from the clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Take a stroll through Ximending Pedestrian Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ximending Pedestrian Area is in the Wanhua area of Taipei. It\u2019s a shopping area with tons of restaurants, shops, theaters, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s a hip, young area which also happens to be Taipei\u2019s Gay Capital and home to tons of gay bars near the Red House.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll usually see street performers and find plenty of murals\/street art in the area.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a great area for nightlife if shopping isn\u2019t your thing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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