🗓️Best time to visit
October–December and March–April are best; summer is hot, humid, with typhoon risk.
📸Top activities & landmarks
- Taipei 101 and its observation deck
- The National Palace Museum
- Raohe Night Market
- The Taipei Grand Mosque
- Longshan Taoist Temple
🏨Where to stay
Da'an District is the best base for a Gulf visitor — near the mosque and certified halal dining, with direct metro access to every sight.
⚠️Tips & warnings
Visit Taipei 101 an hour before sunset to see the city by day, then its night lights from the same spot.
📍 On the ground
Getting around: An extensive, clean MRT network, and an EasyCard pays for everything. The international airport (Taoyuan) is about 40 minutes away via a dedicated express rail line.
Halal & prayer places: Taiwan's highest — the Taipei Grand Mosque in Da'an is ringed by CMA-certified halal restaurants, plus widespread Indonesian, Malaysian and Turkish options.
Local safety: Same as country →
Cost figures: 2026 prices: Taipei 101 observatory ~$20, the National Palace Museum ~$5, a night-market meal $3–6, hotels $60–160/night.
⏱️How many days?
3-4 days
Suggested plan:
- Taipei 101 + National Palace Museum
- The Grand Mosque + Da'an
- Raohe Night Market
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