Taipei Nature Tour: Elephant Mountain, Beitou Hot Springs, and Nearby Hidden Gems

Taipei Artistic Delights 5-Day Trip🌈 The vibrant city life and artistic vibe here really touch my heart! From the bustling night markets to the quiet alleys, there’s a new discovery every day~ 🚶‍♀️Itinerary Day 1: 📍Ximending: Taipei’s liveliest shopping district, the rainbow crosswalk is super photogenic! Recommended to visit at night to enjoy the street performances🎸 📍Red House Theater: A century-old historic building, now filled with trendy creative shops 📍Longshan Temple: A bustling ancient temple famous for incense and accurate fortune sticks (Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District) Day 2: 📍Taipei 101: 89th-floor observatory with panoramic city views (Note: cloudy weather may affect visibility) 📍Si Si Nan Cun: A quaint military dependents’ village in Xinyi District, a must-visit for artsy youth📷 📍Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: An art space converted from an old factory, often hosting special exhibitions Day 3: 📍National Palace Museum: The Jadeite Cabbage is extremely popular! Recommended to visit in the morning to avoid crowds🎨 📍Shilin Official Residence: The garden of Chiang Kai-shek’s former home is stunning, don’t miss the rose garden 📍Ningxia Night Market: A local favorite, try Liu Yuzai’s crispy taro balls and pork liver rice (Address: Ningxia Road, Datong District) Day 4: 📍Taipei Zoo: Check out the adorable panda Yuan Zai🐼 📍Maokong Gondola: The crystal cabin with a transparent floor is thrilling! Enjoy tea at the terminal station 📍Raohe Night Market: Must-try Fuzhou pepper buns (Address: Raohe Street, Songshan District) Day 5: 📍Beitou Library: One of the most beautiful libraries in the world📚 📍Beitou Hot Springs: So relaxing to soak in the hot springs (Recommended: The Gaia Hotel) 🍜Food Radar ✅Yongkang Beef Noodles: A 60-year-old classic (Address: Lane 31, Section 2, Jinshan South Road, Da’an District) ✅Fu Hang Soy Milk: Thick baked flatbread with soy milk is amazing! Worth the queue ✅Jinfeng Braised Pork Rice: Authentic local flavor right in the city 🚇Transportation Tips • EasyCard is a must! Works on MRT and buses • Taipei Main Station has luggage storage lockers, very convenient for transfers • Taxi starting fare is 70 TWD, with a 20 TWD surcharge at night 🏠Accommodation Recommendations Ximending or around Taipei Main Station is most convenient. I stayed at the Amba Taipei Ximending, great location!