Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, set in a basin at the north of the island with mountains on three sides. Its emblem is Taipei 101: at 508 metres it was the tallest building in the world between 2004 and 2010, and the 660 tonne pendulum inside damps the sway in earthquakes and typhoons. The city's other face is in the National Palace Museum, whose collection rests on the imperial holdings brought from the mainland in 1949 and is among the most complete gatherings of Chinese art anywhere. In the evening life moves to the night markets.
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See flights to Taipei →When to visit Taipei
October to December is the best window, dry and between 20C and 26C. March to May is also favourable. June to September is hot, humid and within the typhoon season. January and February are cool and wet.
Things to do in Taipei
Taipei 101
The 508 metre tower was the world's tallest building between 2004 and 2010. The lift to the observation deck on the 89th floor takes 37 seconds, and the 660 tonne steel pendulum in the upper structure is open to view.
National Palace Museum
The collection rests on the imperial treasures brought from the mainland in 1949 and numbers some seven hundred thousand objects. Famous pieces such as the jadeite cabbage and the meat shaped stone are fixtures of the galleries.
Longshan Temple
Founded in 1738, the temple is a place where Buddhist and Taoist practice continue side by side. Badly damaged in the war, it was restored to its original form, and the courtyard fills during evening rites.
Beitou hot springs
Beitou in the north of the city is a hot spring district reached by metro. The steam rising from Thermal Valley and the bathhouse museum from the Japanese period form its centre.
Jiufen
This former gold mining town about 35 kilometres east of the city is known for its stepped lanes on the hillside and tea houses hung with red lanterns. Sunset is watched from its terraces over the sea.
Shilin Night Market
The city's largest night market opens in the evening and is the centre of its street food. Taiwanese staples such as bubble tea, fried chicken cutlet and oyster omelette are found here.
Flights from Turkey to Taipei
Turkish Airlines flies nonstop from Istanbul to Taipei in about 11 hours 25 minutes, with around ten services a week. Flights land at Taoyuan Airport (TPE); the city's second airport, Songshan (TSA), serves domestic and regional routes and is not used by the Istanbul service.
Taipei FAQ
How many days do you need in Taipei?
Three days cover the centre, the museum and the night markets. Adding Jiufen, Beitou and Yangmingshan makes four or five days a comfortable pace.
How far is the airport from the city centre?
Taoyuan International Airport is about 40 kilometres from the centre. The airport metro reaches Taipei Main Station in 35 to 50 minutes.
What do you need to enter Taiwan?
A visa is required for a Turkish passport and the application is made before travel. The rules can change, so the current position should be checked before booking.
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