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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do Near Hsinchu County [2025]
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Taipei Palace Museum
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8787 reviews
7.6
From £3.71
Based on 8,925 reviews
Taipei National Palace Museum | 61 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-28812021
Address: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Mao Gong Ding among top ten treasures
Stroll Zhishan Garden and enjoy traditional garden charm
Saved by 3513 users3802 positive reviews
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Taipei Palace Museum Taipei Palace Museum is in Shilin, pay attention to the door steps a bit. The building is in a traditional palace style, and the green tile and white walls look very impressive. There are really many collections inside, and the green jade cabbage and meat-shaped stone must be seen, especially the carving on the cabbage is particularly fine. It is recommended to rent a explainer, otherwise you may not understand the story behind the exhibition. The exhibition will change a batch every three months, and you can often see different babies. There are more people on weekends, try to choose a working day or noon time. There is a stamped place in the museum, you can bring a book to commemorate. It takes about three or four hours to get around.
The first time I came to Taiwan to visit the Taipei Forbidden City Museum, the various collections were really shocking. I saw a treasure of the town hall. I have the opportunity to watch another piece next time. The Taiwanese people are very friendly!
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TAIPEI 101
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6404 reviews
7.1
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | 59.3 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-81018898
Address: 89F.,No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
World's largest golden damper ball
360° panoramic view of Taipei
Saved by 3938 users2624 positive reviews
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Taiwan must punch in the attractions, I bought a package on the 101st floor and the sightseeing floor, overlooking the entire city. The suggestion is to be optimistic about the time when buying tickets. After the time, you have to go to the front desk to queue up again to change tickets. There are many places for souvenirs on it that are very chic. If the time is not very fast, you can spend 2 to 3 hours at this attraction, there are many places suitable for taking pictures. There is also an outdoor viewing platform. If the weather is good, you can feel the scenery of the upper floors. The traffic is very convenient, you can get there by subway.
We just watched the building from outside and did not go inside. Wow, this is really stunning to see. It is so tall, it almost did not fit into the photos. Definitly worth it to go and see.
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Yehliu Geopark
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1943 reviews
6.6
From £2.97
Based on 2,231 reviews
Yehliu Geopark | 79.2 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-24922016
Address: No.167-1, Gangliu East Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
Highlights:
Touch unique boulders & marvel
Three areas with unique geology & scenery
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The attraction is worth a visit as you can touch the rocks and take pictures of the famous artefacts
Wow, this was just stunning next to the beach. The weather was perfect on the day we went. The ocean is clean and sky blue. Worth a visit!
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Sun Moon Lake
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1962 reviews
6.5
Based on 2,676 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | >100 km from downtown
Address: Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 555
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cycle the lake & enjoy the allure of world-class scenic routes
The lake surface is crystal clear, like a picturesque scene
Saved by 1020 users867 positive reviews
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Sun Moon Lake is the pearl of Taiwan, and its water is so blue that it looks like God has adjusted its color. It is very pleasant to take a boat trip on the lake. Remember to go to Xuanguang Temple to eat grandma's tea eggs, which are so fragrant that you will doubt your life. The bicycle path around the lake is extremely beautiful, but be careful not to fall asleep while riding. The steps of Wenwu Temple are so many that your legs will feel weak, but the view is worth climbing to break your legs. The sunset in the evening is as beautiful as a filter, but don't just take pictures and fall into the water.
How can you not visit one of the few 5A-level scenic spots in Taiwan? The lake tour is very interesting. The captain also serves as a tour guide. The real body of Tang Sanzang's relics is in Xuanzang Temple. The black tea ice cream at Yishaogu Wharf is delicious.
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Taipei 101 Observatory
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1110 reviews
6.2
From £13.28
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | 59.3 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 8101 8898
Address: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Saved by 1394 users803 positive reviews
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got this when there was a 1 for 1 promotion, fuss-free and quick redemption as well. only con was that it was cloudy the day we went and we couldnt catch the sunset
The building itself was massive, the lift is sooo fast within a minute you reached 89th floor. The view was breathtaking, you can go around and see Taipei’s view in 360 degree. Worth for a visit.
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Shilin Night Market
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2177 reviews
6.1
Based on 5,314 reviews
Shilin Night Market | 58.1 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 2881 5557
Address: No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Many snack & craft shops
Stroll and shop at Yangming Cinema Commercial Street
Saved by 3417 users566 positive reviews
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Nice Night market in Taipei, many choices of food options, famous foods such as the hot star large fried chicken is a must try.
dont forget to visit here when you travel to Taipei, it is a famous night market in Taipei. there are many food courts and fried chicken is one of delicious things
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Taipei Zoo
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1124 reviews
6.1
Based on 3,248 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | 59.5 km from downtown
Phone +886 02-2938 2300
Address: No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Well-equipped with indoor exhibits
See the rare animal exhibit up close
Saved by 2865 users811 positive reviews
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Best combo ticket ever! You can visit the Taipei zoo, cable cars and the Taipei 101 observation deck. Buy online and receive three QR codes, one for each place. Really efficient and great value for money!
Stepping into Taipei Zoo, it is like a wonderful natural exploration journey. The layout is clever, according to the geographical ecological partition, the Asian tropical rainforest area is lush, water vapor, Malay lizard, Asian elephant and other animals live at ease; Australia's animal area is full of unique creatures, kangaroos jumping, koalas dozing. The popular science signs in the park can be seen everywhere, introducing animal habits, living environment, and parents who bring children are patiently explaining to children and letting knowledge be passed on in interaction. The most memorable thing is to see the "tuan" and "round", which are very caring for pandas from the mainland. They are sloppy, or eat bamboo, or lazy to roll, and the cute look makes tourists laugh and draws closer to the emotions on both sides of the Straits. Walking in the garden, not only can enjoy the animals, but also feel the garden's care for the animals, and the importance of science education, is a full and warm travel.
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Jiufen Old Street
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1130 reviews
6.1
88.7 km from downtown
Phone +886 2 2406 3270
Address: Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Savor Taro Balls: A Delicious Trip for Your Taste Buds
Savor Tea and Admire Fengzi Coast at a Sea-View Teahouse
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Jiufen Old Street is in Ruifang District, Xinbei City. This is a mountain city, with many stone roads and ladders. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and stroll slowly. There are old-fashioned buildings on both sides of the street, with red lanterns hanging, and there is a special atmosphere when the lights are on in the evening. The must-eat Auntie Taro Round is at the gate of Jiufen National Small Gate. There are sweet potato rounds, taro rounds and red beans in the comprehensive ice. Sitting by the window, you can see the mountain view. There are many snacks and handmade shops in Jishan Street, the main street of the old street. If there is enough time, you can arrange half a day, avoid the flow of people at three or four in the afternoon, drink a cup of tea at Amei Tea House in the evening, and watch the lights under the mountain, like a scene in a fairy tale.
This street had so many beautiful shops and amazing food. We bought some soufeniers and ate beef noodle soup. Loved the experience! Only downfall is, the streets are very narrow, so it might be difficult to walk around if it is very crowded with people.
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Maokong Gondola
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770 reviews
6.1
From £7.41
Based on 4,661 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | 59 km from downtown
Phone +02 218-12345
Address: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Crystal cabin with transparent floor
Saved by 2099 users358 positive reviews
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Convenient. No need to queue up for tickets. Super great view. Nice ice cream.
We loved this experience. It has 3 stops including the zoo, temples and the top stop that has many shops and tea houses. The scenery was beautiful around us. Would recommend this experience. We just used a normal cabin, a crystal cabin has a glass bottom.
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MaoKong
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642 reviews
6.1
59.4 km from downtown
Phone +886-2-21812345
Address: Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Cable car ride with panoramic views of Greater Taipei
Stroll through the tea garden, savoring the fresh tea aroma
Saved by 564 users140 positive reviews
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Take the cable car to enjoy the scenery of Taipei City, along the way is also green, the mountain wind is relatively large, it feels cool. There are many shops selling tea, and the clerks are warm and friendly.
The weather above is very good. Easy to travel by Maokong cable car It takes about half a clock to arrive upstairs and is very convenient.
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