Shilin Night Market (go before 8pm to avoid crowds, grab stinky tofu at Wang's stall for 80 TWD)
Yangmingshan Hot Springs (visit on Tues/Thurs 10am for empty pools, skip the hotel pool for local's secret spot)
Dadaocheng Wharf (take the MRT to Jianguo Bridge, eat oyster omelet at 7am stall for 60 TWD)
Taipei 101 Skyline (book rooftop access at Grand Hyatt 4pm, skip the main observation deck for free view)
Longshan Temple (arrive 5am for incense ritual, avoid tourist groups by entering through side gate)
Wanhua District Tea Houses (find "Old Man's Teahouse" near Zhongshan Bridge, 30 TWD for 100% local tea)
Elephant Mountain Hike (start at 6am to beat heat, avoid the 3pm tourist bus tour)
Nanmen Market (buy pork dumplings at 8am stall for 50 TWD, skip the market's tourist food)
Xinyi District Street Art (find "Love Hotel" mural near MRT, photograph before 9am for empty streets)
National Taiwan Museum (enter through the back garden at 10am, skip the main entrance for free access)
How much does a day in Taipei cost?
~45-75 EUR/day. That covers a mid-range hotel, meals at local restaurants (not tourist traps), public transit, and 1-2 paid attractions. Budget travelers can do it for 30-40% less by choosing hostels and street food.
When is the best time to visit Taipei?
October is the sweet spot — good weather, fewer crowds, lower prices. See our month-by-month guide for details.
Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-12 · Budget: ~45-75 EUR/day