Flights from Copenhagen (CPH) to Taipei (TPE)

About Taipei

Discover Taipei

Why visit Taipei?
Taipei blends modern city energy with leafy hillsides, night markets, and vibrant neighbourhoods. You will find a skyline marked by Taipei 101, alongside quiet backstreets, traditional shops, and contemporary galleries that give the city a relaxed but creative character.

What to expect
The city is compact and easy to navigate, with efficient metro lines linking districts such as Xinyi, Ximending, and Zhongshan. You can expect friendly service, late-opening shops, and a mix of sleek malls, riverside parks, and alleyways filled with small cafés and boutiques.

Plan your trip
Taipei works well as a standalone city break and as a starting point for exploring Taiwan’s mountains, hot spring towns, and coastal scenery. With its busy transport hubs and frequent rail services, it is an excellent base from which to see more of the island at your own pace.

Top sights in Taipei

Taipei 101

Ride up to the observation decks of this landmark tower for sweeping city views and explore the mall and dining options at its base.

National Palace Museum

Discover an extensive collection of Chinese imperial art and artefacts displayed in a modern hillside complex north of the city centre.

Elephant Mountain Trail

Hike this short but steep trail in the Xinyi area for one of the best vantage points over Taipei, especially around sunset.

Ximending District

Stroll through this lively pedestrian area filled with fashion boutiques, entertainment venues, and colourful street scenes popular with younger crowds.

Maokong Gondola

Take the cable car from the city’s edge into the surrounding hills for cooler air, tea houses, and green views back towards Taipei.

Dadaocheng Riverside Park

Walk or cycle along the riverside paths, enjoy open views of the city, and watch locals relaxing in the late afternoon and evening.

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Explore this former factory complex turned cultural space, home to design shops, exhibitions, and weekend events in an open, industrial setting.

Beitou Hot Spring Area

Head north of central Taipei to soak in hot spring facilities and visit museums and parks set among green hills.

Experience Taipei’s everyday rhythm

Getting around
Taipei’s MRT network is the easiest way to move between key districts, with clear signage and frequent trains. Buses reach areas beyond the metro lines, while taxis and ride-hailing apps help with late-night journeys or door-to-door trips. Many central streets are also very walkable.

Local life & culture
Neighbourhoods such as Yongkang, Zhongshan, and Daan reveal Taipei’s relaxed pace, where independent cafés sit beside long-standing family shops. Cultural centres and galleries host regular exhibitions and performances, and you will often see residents gathering in parks and public squares in the early morning and evening.

Where to unwind
Daan Forest Park offers generous green space in the middle of the city, ideal for a quiet walk or a picnic. Along the riverside parks, wide paths invite jogging and cycling with open skies and city views. For a cooler retreat, the surrounding hills provide shaded walks and fresh air.

A taste of Taipei

Street food & local specialties
Taipei is known for its night markets, where stalls serve noodles, grilled snacks, and sweet treats well into the evening. Areas such as Shilin, Raohe Street, and Ningxia Night Market let you sample a variety of local favourites in one place.

Casual & modern dining hubs
In Xinyi and Daan, you will find contemporary eateries, cafés, and food courts inside malls that make dining easy between shopping and sightseeing. Menus often mix Taiwanese flavours with international influences, and smaller portions or shared plates make it simple to try several dishes.

Signature & scenic dining
For a meal with a view, restaurants around Taipei 101 and the Xinyi business district offer skyline outlooks, especially after dark. Hilltop areas such as Maokong feature tea-focused venues with terraces facing the city lights. Along the river, some spots combine open-air seating with a relaxed dining atmosphere.

Retail therapy in Taipei

Malls & lifestyle hubs
Xinyi District is home to many of Taipei’s major malls, where international brands, cinemas, and dining options sit side by side. These complexes provide air-conditioned comfort and often host pop-up events, exhibitions, and seasonal decorations that make them popular meeting points.

Markets & local crafts
For smaller boutiques and design-focused shops, visit areas such as Zhongshan, Dadaocheng, and Huashan 1914 Creative Park. Here you can browse local labels, lifestyle goods, and creative items that reflect Taipei’s growing design scene in restored buildings and narrow streets.

Evening retail scene
Pedestrian areas like Ximending come alive after dark with bright signage, street performances, and late-opening fashion stores. Many night markets also feature sections dedicated to clothing and accessories. These districts are well connected by the MRT, so you can enjoy evening shopping and return to your hotel with ease.

Best time to visit Taipei

Spring (chūn tiān), March to May, brings mild temperatures of around 18–24°C (64–75°F) and fresh greenery across the city. Occasional showers keep the air clear, and this shoulder season is ideal for exploring parks, hillsides, and outdoor cafés.

Summer (xià tiān), June to September, is warm and humid, with averages of 28–32°C (82–90°F). This peak season offers long daylight hours, lively night markets, and refreshing escapes to mountain trails or riverside parks when you need a break from the heat.

Autumn and winter (qiū dōng), October to February, are pleasantly cool, typically 15–22°C (59–72°F), with many clear, crisp days. As a low season, it feels calmer at popular sights, and the comfortable temperatures suit walking tours, cultural visits, and hot spring day trips.

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