Taipei trip cost estimate
Taiwan’s capital mixes night markets, temples, tea culture, and nearby mountain escapes.
Daily budget baseline: $75 USD. Food-focused city travel
Top attractions
- 1. Taipei 101 — Skyscraper observation floors and mall.
- 2. Shilin Night Market — Classic night-market snacks and stalls.
- 3. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial — Monument plaza and cultural venues.
- 4. Jiufen — Hillside old street day trip with teahouses.
- 5. Beitou Hot Springs — Thermal baths north of the city.
Must-try dishes
- Beef noodle soup — Taiwanese comfort bowl with braised beef. (avg $6.00)
- Xiaolongbao — Soup dumplings from famed shops. (avg $10.00)