TAIPEI TRAVEL GUIDE: Everything You Need to Know

13 tips for traveling to Taipei Taiwan that you need to know before you go! Taipei is the Capital of Taiwan is 2.6 million residents in the city and 7 million in the metropolitan area. One third of all of the people in Taiwan live here. Taipei is a city where the east meets the west, and both thrive here. A really interesting blend of Chinese, Japanese, and American influences. You’ll find traditional temples and markets nestled underneath soaring skyscrapers with an amazing efficient and clean public transit system that connects it all.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
00:00 1. Taipei Background
00:50 2. Taipei Orientation
02:59 3. Getting In to Taipei
05:07 4. Getting Around Taipei
09:02 5. Weather in Taipei
09:51 6. Money
10:41 7. Language in Taipei
12:31 8. Food
15:01 9. Night Markets in Taipei
17:38 10. Shopping in Taipei
18:43 11. Hotels in Taipeu
20:06 12. Trash
20:43 13. Best Things To Do in Taipei
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[@YellowProductions]

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[@norviccheng8189]

Who needs Expedia when you have Chris for your travel guides!!

[@YellowProductions]

Awww

[@aviationnine-tailedfox2216]

i do, i need to book plane tickets.

[@frakundo]

I love Taiwan! It’s safe, people are so nice and the food is delicious!

[@papagen00]

well won't be safe for long when (not if) china decides to invade.

[@TCTranceClassics]

Great place

[@dancingruth]

I love your daughter’s demonstrating snacking. Adorable! I’m going to Taipei in a couple weeks. Thanks for your help.

[@YellowProductions]

Hope you enjoy the trip! Thanks Ruth!

[@angelopacana7912]

Went to Taipei alone back in 2019 and what I love about it are the narrow back streets where you might to discover something.

[@YellowProductions]

Definitely!

[@todays_scent]

Thank you for the recommendations, definitely useful.

[@peteran4721]

Amazing guide, very detailed, thanks a lot

[@lisalister8002]

So exotic! Love it!

[@thibaudmerlin]

Thank you for the comprehensive and accurate info, well done Chris!

[@wrldtrvlr4vr]

Great video!

[@zandileuwoghiren7796]

Thank you for the video, it’s really helpful. My son is going on a school trip to Taiwan in a few weeks, you’ve covered most of what we’ve been told and it’s just nice to see where they’re going.

[@cfc0620]

謝謝您詳細的介紹台北

[@chrisjones3637]

I wish more people points out the low crime rate, the friendly locals, and no one gets shot or robbed in any of the croweded night markets. That alone is something you can't find in any of the States' busy celebrations

[@user-mq1fz9gs8x]

It’s very friendly of you to explain about English speaking in Taiwan! You are so considerate😊

[@bojackhorseman6533]

Very great travel guide. Nice editing too!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks a lot!

[@jameshiga8077]

Hi Chris. Great info on Taipei. I believe that Taipei is an underrated tourist destination. You can enjoy the historical and cultural areas. in the West and the modern parts in the East. An amazing place to visit for sure. Take care.

[@YellowProductions]

Taipei is definitely under rated!

[@MayaIsley21]

Great video 👍, planning on taking my next vacation in Taipei and this hit everything important.

[@jackdark3012]

really nice guide.....great job!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jack!

[@audryangus4795]

VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. MANY THANKS.

[@deimosmuc]

Thank you for your excellent videos :) I will visit Taipei in October this year.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Enjoy Taipei!

[@teslala9412]

This is the best and thorough introduction! Thank you so much!

[@YellowProductions]

You're very welcome!

[@robertofraser101]

Well made thank you just subbed great video

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the sub and welcome!

[@mackey719]

Absolutely fabulous video which preps me for my solo visit to Taipei. TY!!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome!

[@RenerDeCastro]

Thanks for providing helpful advice for Taipei. I really loved your Tokyo videos from before, so it's nice to see you covered another city I plan to visit.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheNintendoWizrad]

I get so much excitement seeing your travel guides. You were the one who convinced me to travel to tokyo before and Taipei as well. Makes me want to go back! I would highly recommend Taroko National Park as a day trip from Taipei.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Thanks for the tip on Taroko

[@jimmyetheridge]

This is an excellent video - very clear and informative. Thank you! 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@danielhead6126]

Perfect timing on this video. I am going to Taipei in September. Hopefully it doesn't rain too much!

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Daniel!

[@theresahuongnguyen6022]

I’m going there on November. Thanks for your video’s guidance

[@YellowProductions]

My pleasure Theresa!

[@christine1188]

I like the way how you introduce Taiwan, very informative, clear and detailed. I hope you and your family had a wonderful trip in Taiwan.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Christine! We sure did!

[@TheSimo1971]

Thanks for your great video. I'll be alot better off now in Taipei after watching this 😎👍

[@astrostar49]

Very helpful. Thanks for the information.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@clairewang7800]

Great video and I like the way you introduced Taipei to make it very easy for those who have never been there to grasp the uniqueness and learn how to best navigate it. The spots you videoed are the exact spots I would go to every time I go home to visit my beloved hometown Taipei. As someone who was born and raised there and left almost 30 years ago to move to the U.S., I truly appreciate this video and have shared it with other Americans who are also interested in visiting Taiwan for vacation! Keep up the great work!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Claire!

[@lavenderlove2024]

Eventually got an American that introduced Taipei❤

[@MRBCA500]

I really enjoyed your video. It's organic not forced and interesting. Ive seen a lot of Taiwan travel clips but yours is the most comprehensive and interesting. Thanks a lot.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much!

[@denniswhite1399]

Love Taipei went in 2016 beautiful country

[@christopherpriestley2468]

Great video really informative!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CathyKoalaCat]

Thank Chris. Definitely some great tips there. I am starting to research for when we go next year. We have a couple of days before we board our cruise. Will need to take some notes. 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Cathy! Hopefully this is helpful!

[@cheerios4canaries]

Thank you for sharing your travel insights to exploring Taipei! I’m going to plan a trip near November or December 😅😊

[@YellowProductions]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@theaveragejoe5781]

Taipei is an amazing destination. You can spend days exploring, and the food is indeed delicious. Note that you can make many great day trips as well!

[@user-zn5tn9br3b]

Yes, Dont go to Japan, just come to Taiwan !!!!

[@dancingruth]

I’ve had so many people tell me there’s nothing to do in Taipei and that I need to get outside the city. They say the same about Bangkok (where I live) too, so I take it with a grain of salt. Great to hear from someone who loves the city.

[@oshi_86]

Does the Easy card need to be returned back? Or can you keep it for future visits? Does it deactivate in certain time after none usage?

[@c121451233]

你對台北的旅遊真的很了解，下了不少功夫唷! 有機會可以再到其他縣市旅遊，可以看到更多不同於台北的樂趣

[@avibongo]

Excellent well organized tour. Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@Zeemutt01]

Taiwan is an amazing country, so much to see & do, my favorites are Taroko Gorge & Alishan mountain 👍👍👍

[@duba77777]

i was about to remove taipei from my itinerary, glad i came across with this video, thanks a lot

[@anamarie76]

im going to Taiwan in 2 weeks, your video is fun to watch and informative, thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your trip!

[@bigfreaky]

Very nice, informative but not over the top video. Recently decided I need to add Taipei to my travel destinations and this was really helpful. Will check out some of your other videos as well. Thanks.

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KrystianandVenus]

Hi Chris, this is my first time to hit your channel and here is your new subscriber~ I enjoyed this Taiwan's video a lot, thank you for all the tips as we're going to Taipei in October! Enjoy your trip 😄🌍

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for subbing!

[@minhtrichau359]

Love it, enough information to put it on my next trip. Thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandratcarrascom8024]

Hello! Thank you SO SO MUCH for this well-detailed and explained video! I will be visiting Taipei fpr the first time very soon and I feel this video really helped me out! THANK YOU!!

[@YellowProductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garybleiberg9331]

I have been to Taiwan several times. My wife is Taiwanese. This is by far the most comprehensive Taiwan/Taipei video I have seen. Hits all the highlights and really does a great job explaining things for a first time traveler. Well done. 😀

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Gary!

[@david_hsu]

Fantastic introduction! As a newcomer to this channel also just wanna say your daughter is so adorable 🥰

[@YellowProductions]

Awww

[@javedsayed1234]

Thanks for this video, I just came back from Taiwan couple days ago .... wish I had seen your video before my visit - would have really helped. Thanks Anyway, it brought back good memories

[@NhatLinhNguyen82]

I recently start living here. Never seen such information pack travel video and i can tell everything is accurate

[@shenjunma]

I used to live in Taipei. One of the hiking places I’ve been to is the tienmu trail. It’s a nice trail and I’d recommend that you go there some time in the future.

[@samartz]

You are my 1st go to content! I watch all your ads !

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks samartz!

[@sdarkao9297]

You are welcome to travel to Taiwan, and I wish you a pleasant journey!!

[@lavenderlove2024]

This channel is a very decent and informative one for the travellers to get clear information to it. Browsing quire a few other videos, i was like panic to jump into the busy and crowded world. But afrer i found yours i decided to go there with confidence✌️

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome Lavender Love!

[@renatoSuperEinfach]

GREAT Video, lots of information in a brief time, Lovin'it - ThnXs a lot !!! Now I'm looking forward to my first Taiwan visit end of February 2024 😊 and visit the Taiwan Cycle Show in Nangang 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Enjoy your trip!

[@johngriffin6990]

I was just in Taipei for four days as a stopover from a weeklong trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on my way back to Chicago. I really enjoyed the city and would be more than happy to go there again. Very interesting. Totally different from Saigon, of course, and kind of like I remember Tokyo from the early '90s when I was there twice, with a little bit of NYC even thrown in. I've not been to most of the other big Asian cities like Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul or Shanghai -- but your point that Taipei is well taken that it is definitely worth visiting if you have a chance. That said, I only missed the earthquake by less than three weeks...and admittedly was not in Hualien where it hit so hard. Thanks for your videos on Taipei. I watched a couple of them before going there, but honestly just found myself walking and wandering everywhere I could to explore. Plus, I'm an avid tennis player and spent a couple of afternoons scoping out places to pick up a game -- and found the Taiwanese players really open and welcoming to let me join in with them. (It doesn't hurt that I'm an accomplished player, so I'm able to step in with just about any level and get a good game.)

[@reallybadviolinist]

Hi Chris, as an Australian born to Taiwanese parents, I applaud you for educating a lot of the mainstream world about Taiwan and Taipei. Great tips and tricks for a first time traveller who may be lost and confused with the complexity of Taiwan. Your chinese pronouncation is very good! I appreciate the brief albeit thorough introduction about transportation. Transportation is one of the most convenient parts of Taipei, which I miss living back home is AUS. Many people hear the drama between Taiwan and China, but don't know the marvel of the city. Thank you again Chris!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much!

[@buckspath]

OMG your daughter is adorable! Good for you to take her on world travels! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@YellowProductions]

Thank you so much!!

[@user-mq1fz9gs8x]

Green onion pancake you introduced in the video was really great! That’s my favorite one

[@YellowProductions]

Good choice!

[@SaOuGenLa]

This guide is perfect thank you. My wife and I chose our flights to Japan next year specificly due to a layover in Taiwan for 18 hours. After watching your video we may need to change our departing flight so we can have more time in Taiwan.

[@YellowProductions]

Yeah. There's lot to do in Taipei!

[@NerTV777]

Very nice Vlog and very very informative,wish you good luck and keep safe

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks Nery!

[@scottman895]

I'm glad to see that you can go up to an observation deck at the top of Taipei 101 even though there's a fee which is understandable. From all the food to the neat sites, I'm sure I would really enjoy Taipei!

[@YellowProductions]

I think you would Scott 😀

[@seandavie3672]

Looks like an awesome destination. It does remind me a lot of Japan.

[@sls17662]

Yes, taiwan is once ruled an d developed by japan and very convenient, it is the good side of Chinese culture

[@HanC.]

Very nice video ❤

[@YellowProductions]

Many many thanks

[@johngriffin6990]

Looking forward to my first visit to Taipei in mid-March '24 & this video is very informative. I'll be sure to check out your others as well. I'll have almost 4 full days to explore.

[@YellowProductions]

Awesome! Enjoy Taipei John!

[@emonypemony]

hey chris thanks for your video - on the topic of money would u say that bringing $80 USD per day in taipei is enough (excluding accommodations?) will be going this fall - thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Hi Emony -- yeah. I think so. Taipei is a pretty cheap destination

[@Original_Flanno]

I would love to visit Taipei some day!

[@neilbertescalante697]

Wow beautiful country Taiwan 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sddn22]

Great review with awesome detail. I’m planning to go alone. Would this be easy or do I need a tour guy.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks. Taipei is easily doable without a tour guide

[@user-df7le5in6i]

❤ your daughter!! She is so adorable 🥰 and you are so good and patient with her!! I am really happy to see your videos!! Especially on Taiwan 🇹🇼 I am going to bring my adult sons next May to Taiwan 🇹🇼 for the first time for them !! I am really excited about that !! 😊

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much! Enjoy Taiwan!

[@alexma4354]

Thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks so much Alex!!!

[@neoxsupreme]

We have a trip to Taipei in December but will be arriving @ TPE @ 1A.M. which is outside the service hours of the Airport Express line. Would you suggest taking a taxi or UberXL to our hotel in Zhongzheng district? We are six travellers with just one carry-on luggage each. I'm kind of hesitant to take taxis (been burned too many times by taxi drivers in international destinations 😅).

[@YellowProductions]

I have found Taxi drivers in Taipei to be quite honest

[@neoxsupreme]

@@YellowProductions Thanks for your reply.

[@user-py8wp1qd4p]

聯絡酒店幫您安排交通也是一種方式，價格方面都可提前詢問。

[@Chih-sw3en]

You can take Kuo-Kuang bus 1819 which runs 24 hours from taoyuan airport to Taipei City. Or book a private airport transfer service from KKday. TWRail App is useful for traveling in Taiwan.

[@teepool3576]

Uber is good here in Taipei too. but it might not have many drivers at 1A.M.

[@remyd8767]

can you get there if you are just flying domestically?

[@dannyf8426]

Thanks for the useful tips. Going there and Thailand in October. I was born there but have not visited Taipei in over 20+ years. BTW cute kid in your video.

[@YellowProductions]

Enjoy Taipei! Thanks!

[@kadlee]

very detailed. 👍i want to add though that if tourists use Google translate, choose Traditional Chinese. some Taiwanese can't read the simplified one. ☺

[@YellowProductions]

Great point!

[@awake_at_the_wheel7644]

Great video! Three notes: (1) For the Shilin night market, don't go to Shilin MRT station, as the closest station is actually Jiantan station, one station south of Shilin station. (2) I'd actually recommend staying at a hotel that's near a station on the Red MRT line (not the Blue). It will take you to more tourist attractions. The area south of Main Station has a lot of hotels, but isn't very attractive. North of the station around Zhongshan station is a nice area, or around Dongmen, Da'an Park, or Da'an station. (3) I'd definitely recommend using those YouBikes, even in the city. Biking is pretty safe, especially since you can ride on the sidewalks (pedestrians have right of way though, so pay attention). Biking through Taipei is great, especially if get off the big streets and onto the smaller ones.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the extra tips!

[@jollygreen4662]

how does the taxi get paid? credit card? cash?

[@sls17662]

Taiwan food is my favourite while for my struggling to find food in japan, i can find food easily in the bight markets in Taipei

[@kenjiang21]

just curious. at time stamp 14:40, she selected number 2 on the credit card reader. wouldn't that not be local currency conversion and charge u that upcharge the reader showed of 8%? wouldn't it be better to select number 1? was that a mistake or what was ur reason behind that. thanks!

[@YellowProductions]

Her mistake. I corrected her and told she selected the wrong number. Good catch! I stopped recording at that point though 😀

[@roselynq8744]

So does this mean when using credit card it is always better to use to local currency?

[@kenjiang21]

@@roselynq8744 yes always

[@evelynchang8729]

@@roselynq8744yes, so you won’t get currency transfer charged twice. It’s so shameful that in Taiwan they did this to visitors😢. I hope all my fellow man extend their warmest welcome to all visitors instead of doing tourists traps.

[@teepool3576]

@@roselynq8744 YES

[@worawatli8952]

4:09 The person walking behind you waved at your camera,lol. The hospitality in Taiwan is beyond my expectation, in most big cities, people are less friendly, but it was not the case in Taiwan, they're generally want to help you. I've been there 4 months ago, and I wish to go again this year, the food, the people, it's the nicest place to visit on a budget. I rented a car, driving in rural Taiwan is really fun but not so in Taipei, people drive like maniac, lol, but well, compare to Thailand, it's maybe is less challenging, Thai traffic is much more chaotic but slower, while Taipei traffic is pretty organized chaos, everyone move so fast it's scary.

[@travel6368]

I will going on Feb 2024 after traveling Thailand I am Thai. please if you can recommend us the best place for me first time going to Taiwan?

[@kerryannebagiu9834]

Hey there, quick question - cost wise, east or west more expensive?

[@jomjom715]

I like the the yellow shirt ❤

[@khaldoso8227]

Taiwan Number 1 👆🏻

[@beckpeng5982]

Taiwan number one

[@ldioneil07]

Is the easy card cash top up only? No credit card?

[@teepool3576]

for foreigners, nope

[@smellycatstrongwill4448]

Is there any accessible accomodation in subway train stations in Taipei such as elevaors/wheelchairs for elderly/handicapped?

[@YellowProductions]

Most definitely so

[@legendarymothasthomastengt6861]

Wish Taiwan should be my homeland Everything is cheap and foods was the best I can say

[@yanweizhang2874]

Thank you for the tips! If you travel with little kids and infants, what do you do with carseats, when not using public transit?

[@YellowProductions]

Car seats aren't required in Taipei for taxis... so for us... it's either Taxi, or public transit. As far as the law goes car seats are required for personal vehicles (including car rentals) for children under 4 so that makes Uber a no go.

[@justinhuang9274]

If you are going to Shilin (Shi Lin 士林）Night Market，get off the train at Jiantan (Jian Tan 劍潭）Station, not Shilin Station.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip

[@evelynchang8729]

I wouldn’t suggest ShinLin night market since it’s too tourist. Ning Sha night market is the best for food choice.

[@angelinkao2185]

I live in Taiwan definitely go to shing men ding that’s where all young people go and the food there is so good

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tjp!

[@user-ev5co3jq1d]

As someone who currently lives in Taiwan, I would like to add to you. if you want to go to Shilin Night Market, you should get off at Jiantan（劍譚）Station, not Shilin, because that's further away.

[@YellowProductions]

Thanks for the tip!

[@zbigniewwendorff4989]

It is very nice , that we can see Your small daughter . She is so pretty !!!! Greetings from Poland.

[@YellowProductions]

Thank you so much!

[@Coolek]

Recommending anyone to come to Taipei in winter is preposterous. Constant rains that can last for days and the weather so cold (no insulation in the buildings!) that you will need to wash your hand in a hot water every 2-3 hours to keep your fingers moving. High humidity is what helps you survive the summer weather, not a con.

[@christinerobertson8538]

Wow, crazy I want mom and dad to definitely go to Taipei Taiwan without T-man

[@watchPaige]

Can you pay credit card TAP on the subway? - and is Amex a card friendly? thanks

[@YellowProductions]

Hmm.. no.. no credit card tap on the subway. And Visa and Mastercard definitely more widely accepted than Amex

[@watchPaige]

@@YellowProductions thanks! Keep up the great channel

[@mason9483]

I’m so glad you said Taiwan and not China!

[@YellowProductions]

Definitely Taiwan

[@_YouTube-User_]

Taiwan is the real china! long live the ROC

[@nova7730]

It is China though, not the mainland, but it is the Republic Of China. Taiwan is the island.

[@Oliver-om3vz]

Taiwan is better lot better the China

[@nova7730]

@@Oliver-om3vz Taiwan is the better China, but still China.

[@christinebesa1550]

We will arrive at 10 pm in TPE is MRT still open going to the night market?

[@YellowProductions]

The MRT closes at midnight