If you only have one day to explore Taipei, these routes are the most popular classic itineraries.
Start at the National Palace Museum, which houses over 700,000 treasures of Chinese culture, to gain a deep understanding of the historical context of Taiwan and Chinese culture; then head to the bustling Longshan Temple to experience Taiwan's unique folk religious culture.
In the evening, arrive at Shifen Old Street, the most iconic spot on the Pingxi Line, to personally release a sky lantern symbolizing blessings and dreams. Finally, stroll through the nostalgic Jiufen Old Street to admire the mountain town's night views and the beauty of its red lanterns.
The entire journey includes private car transfers and a Japanese-speaking guide, so you do not need to worry about transportation and can easily enjoy Taipei's most popular tourist attractions.
- Itinerary Introduction -
【Taipei Day Tour | Hotel Pickup | National Palace Museum・Shifen Sky Lantern Experience・Night Tour of Jiufen | Din Tai Fung Lunch Not Included】
13:20 Depart from Taipei city hotels
13:40-14:00 Visit Longshan Temple (approx. 20 minutes)
14:40-15:10 Visit the National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine and watch the changing of the guard ceremony (approx. 30 minutes)
15:30-16:40 Visit the National Palace Museum (approx. 1 hour 10 minutes)
17:40-18:40 Shifen Sky Lantern Experience (approx. 1 hour), personally release a blessing sky lantern (※ 1 sky lantern shared by 2 to 4 passengers)
19:40-21:40 Free time to explore Jiufen Old Street (approx. 2 hours), admire the mountain town's night views
22:30 Return to the hotel, or disperse after free time at the night market
【Taipei Day Tour | Hotel Pickup | National Palace Museum・Shifen Sky Lantern Experience・Night Tour of Jiufen | Din Tai Fung Lunch Included】
11:00 Depart from Taipei city hotels
11:20-11:40 Visit Longshan Temple (approx. 20 minutes)
11:50-12:40 Free time to explore Dihua Street (approx. 50 minutes), experience Taipei's old street culture and specialty shops
13:00-14:20 Lunch: Enjoy signature Xiao Long Bao at Din Tai Fung
14:50-16:00 Visit the National Palace Museum (approx. 70 minutes), admire the precious artifact collection
17:00-17:30 Shifen Sky Lantern Experience, personally release a blessing sky lantern (※ 1 sky lantern shared by 2 to 4 passengers)
18:40-20:00 Free time to explore Jiufen Old Street, admire the mountain town's night views
21:00 Return to the hotel, or disperse after free time at the night market
- Din Tai Fung lunch set menu: Xiao Long Bao (4 pieces), Vegetable and Pork Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings, Fish Dumplings, Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, Seasonal Vegetables, Shredded Pork Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup ※ Meal contents are subject to the restaurant's daily supply.
- The order of attractions may be adjusted based on Din Tai Fung reservation availability.
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View・Shifen Sky Lantern | Jiufen Xinyu Restaurant/Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao Set Not Included】
16:00 Depart from Taipei city hotels, take a private car accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide to Shifen
17:00 Shifen Sky Lantern Experience, personally release a blessing sky lantern
17:40 Head to Jiufen for sightseeing
18:40 Arrive in Jiufen and enjoy free time (please arrange your own dinner)
20:00 Take a private car back to Taipei
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View・Shifen Sky Lantern | Jiufen Xinyu Restaurant Included】
14:40 Depart from Taipei city hotels, take a private car accompanied by a Japanese-speaking guide to Shifen
15:40-16:30 Shifen sightseeing + sky lantern experience (※ 1 sky lantern shared by 2 to 4 passengers)
16:30 Head to Jiufen
17:00 Arrive in Jiufen, enjoy a Xiao Long Bao dinner at Jiufen Xinyu Restaurant, followed by free time
20:40 Take a private car back to Taipei
【Taipei Half-Day Sightseeing Tour | Jiufen Night View・Shifen Sky Lantern | Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao Included】
14:40 Depart from Taipei city hotels, take a private car to Din Tai Fung
15:00-16:00 Enjoy a Xiao Long Bao meal at Din Tai Fung
16:00-17:00 Take a private car to Shifen
17:00-17:40 Shifen Sky Lantern Experience (※ 1 sky lantern shared by 2 to 4 passengers)
17:40 Head to Jiufen
18:40-20:40 Free time to explore Jiufen (please arrange your own dinner, cost not included in the tour fee)
20:40 Take a private car back to Taipei
- Din Tai Fung lunch set menu: Xiao Long Bao (4 pieces), Vegetable and Pork Dumplings, Chicken Dumplings, Fish Dumplings, Shrimp and Pork Dumplings, Seasonal Vegetables, Shredded Pork Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup ※ Meal contents are subject to the restaurant's daily supply.
- The order of attractions may be adjusted based on Din Tai Fung reservation availability.