Taipei 3-Day Night-Market Trip
Three days, one night market per evening: temples and street food by day, Raohe's glow, Shilin's scale, and the Elephant Mountain sunset between.
Trip overview
- A different night market every evening
- Beitou's hot springs on the MRT line
- Elephant Mountain's famous skyline shot
Best time to visit
October–November is the sweet spot. Summers are hot and wet; winters mild but grey. Night markets run in any weather — many are covered.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Temples & Raohe
- 🛕10:00Longshan Temple's morning incense
- 🍵13:00Dadaocheng's riverside & tea shops
- 🏮17:30Raohe Night Market at lamp-lighting
- 🥟20:00Pepper buns from the charcoal oven
- 🛕
Day 2 · Springs & Shilin
- ♨️10:00Beitou hot springs & thermal valley
- 🏺14:00National Palace Museum highlights
- 🍢18:00Shilin Night Market — the big one
- 🧆21:00Stinky tofu, conquered or deferred
- ♨️
Day 3 · 101, Elephant Mountain & Ningxia
- 🏙️10:00Taipei 101 observatory
- 🌄16:30Elephant Mountain climb for sunset
- 🥟19:00Ningxia Night Market — the food-first local pick
- 🧋21:30Bubble tea farewell
- 🏙️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 270 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- October–November is the sweet spot. Summers are hot and wet; winters mild but grey. Night markets run in any weather — many are covered.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Taipei are tourist-friendly.
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