Things to do in Taipei this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Taipei this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Taipei
Taipei 101
CultureXinyi
Damper-ball observatory and the world's fastest elevator.
Shilin Night Market
Food & DrinkShilin
Biggest night market — XXL fried chicken, stinky tofu, oyster omelette.
Elephant Mountain
OutdoorsXinyi
20-minute hike for the postcard Taipei 101 sunset shot.
Beitou Hot Springs
FamilyBeitou
Sulphur baths 20 minutes from the city — old Japanese-era inns.
Da'an Forest Park
OutdoorsDa'an
Taipei's Central Park — lotus pond, free outdoor concerts.
Indulge Experimental Bistro
NightlifeDa'an
World's 50 Best Bars — Asian-twist cocktails in a converted townhouse.
Where to eat
Din Tai Fung (Original)
$$Taiwanese / Dim sum · Xinyi
The original Xinyi location — 18-fold xiao long bao at the source.
RAW
$$$$Contemporary Taiwanese · Zhongshan
André Chiang's two-Michelin-star tasting — reserve 4 months out.
Yong Kang Beef Noodle
$$Beef noodle · Da'an
The 60-year-old reference point for Taipei's national dish.
Fuhang Soy Milk
$Breakfast · Zhongzheng
Famous queue (1 hour) for shao bing youtiao + warm soy milk.
Live & on stage
Spring Scream
Kenting · Apr · Festival
Megaport Festival
Kaohsiung · Mar · Indie
Legacy Taipei
Huashan 1914 · Year-round · Live music
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, Elephant Mountain. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.