TAIPEI TOURIST MAP

Festivals & Events Tourist Attractions Tourist Guide Books Transportation & Accommodation Package Tours Travel Information

SERVICE

Tourist Information Tourist Information

Useful Telephone Numbers

Taipei Travel Net

Type in taipeitravel.net and you will be linked to a website that will provide you with all kinds of travel information in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Its abundant resources and lively design have made it the first choice for tourism information on Taipei city.
Taipei Citizens Hotline: 1999 (Charged) Special Line For Consumer Service: 1950 Tourism Bureau (MOTC) Toll-Free Traveler Complaints Hotline: 0800-211-734 Tourism Bureau (MOTC) 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Information Hotline: 0800-011-765

City of Thousand Faces

Basic Information
Area:271.8 square kilometers. Location: Northern Taiwan, in the Taipei Basin. Bordered on all sides by Taipei County. Population:Approximately 2.62 million. Languages:Taiwans official language is Mandarin; English is also commonly used. Climate: Taipei has a subtropical climate. Summers are hot with occasional afternoon thunderstorm; winters are chilly with frequent drizzles. Taxi Fares: NT$70 upon entry, good for 1.25 kilometers; each additional 250 meters is NT$5, and there is a waiting charge of NT$5 for each 1 min. and 40 sec. when the speed drops below 5 km/h. From 11:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m., an extra NT$20 is added to the meter. City Bus Fares: Full-fare: NT$15/section, half-fare: NT$8/section. Fare can be paid in coins or by using EasyCard. MRT: MRT lines, including the Muzha-Neihu Line, Danshui Line, Xindian Line, Bannan Line, and Zhonghe Line covers all of the Taipei metropolitan area. The MRT lines give access to Taipeis bustling street life and scenic beauties. If you want to visit many different places within a single day, you can buy a one-day ticket and ride the MRT as many times as you want on the date of purchase.

Internet Services

Emergency Calls 119,110 Directory Service 104 English Directory Service 106 Weather Forecasting Service 166 Bureau of Foreign Trade (02)2351-0271 Taiwan External Trade Development Council (02)2725-5200 Tourism Bureau, MOTC (02)2349-1500

Free Brochures

Taipei Travel Net comprises: About Taipei, Events & Culture, Specialty Tours, Dining, Shopping, Exhibitions, Interactive, and Travel Query. The latest news on Travel Info, Exhibitions, Monthly Selections, Discounts and Other Travel Info are also provided.

Taipei Main Station Visitor Information Center

(02)2312-3256 3, Beiping W. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon~Sun 08:00~20:00

Taipei Songshan Airport Visitor Information Center

(02)2546-4741 340-9, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 08:00~20:00

9F, 290, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei www.taiwan.net.tw Travel Information Service Center, Tourism Bureau (02)2717-3737 240, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Airport Departure Service Counter Terminal 1 (03)398-2143 Terminal 2 (03)398-3274 Taipei SongShan Airport Tourist Information Center (02)8770-3460 Dept. of Foreign Affairs, National Police Administration (02)2321-3175 7, Sec.1, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei Hospitals Taipei Veterans General Hospital (02)2871-2121 National Taiwan University Hospital (02)2312-3456 Mackay Memorial Hospital (02)2543-3535 Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (02)2713-5211 Taipei Medical University Hospital (02)2737-2181 Taipei City Hospital (02)2552-3234 ZhongXing Branch (02)2835-3456 YangMing Branch (02)2709-3600 RenAi Branch (02)2786-1288 ZhongXiao Branch

Transportation Contacts
Taipei Pass www.tscc.com.tw Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation www.trtc.com.tw Taxi Booking Hotline (Toll-Free) English Taxi Drivers Association Taiwan High Speed Rail www.thsrc.com.tw Taiwan Railway Administration www.railway.gov.tw Airlines China Airlines EVA Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Japan Airlines All Nippon Airways Singapore Airlines United Airlines Northwest Airlines KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Thai Airways Philippine Airlines Malaysia Airlines TransAsia Airways UNI Airways Mandarin Airlines Air Macau Korean air Asiana Airlines 0800-028-880 (02)218-12345 0800-055-850 (02)2799-4818 (02)6626-8000 (02)2381-5226

MRT Jiantan Station Visitor Information Center

(02)2883-0313 65, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 14:00~20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~20:00

MRT Ximen Station Visitor Information Center

(02)2375-3096 B1F., 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 14:00~20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~18:00

East Metro Mall Visitor Information Center

(02)6638-0059 Room 4-2, B1F., 77, Sec. 1, Daan Rd., Daan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 10:00~19:00

MRT Beitou Station Visitor Information Center

(02)2894-6923 1, Guangming Rd., Beitou District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 09:00~18:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~18:00

Miramar Entertainment Park Visitor Center

(02)8501-2762 20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 11:00~21:00
Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government 2009.07

Yangming Park Visitor Center

(02)2861-8975 26, Sec. 2, Hushan Rd., Beitou District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 09:00~17:00

(02)2715-1212 (02)2501-1999 (02)2715-2333 0800-065-151 (02)2521-5777 (02)2551-6655 (02)2703-7600 (02)2772-2188 (02)2711-4055 (02)8772-5222 (02)2506-7255 (02)2716-8388 (02)449-8123 (02)2518-5166 (02)2717-1230 (02)2717-0377 (02)2518-2200 (02)2581-4000

Taipei MRT Map Taipei MRT Map

Natural Scenic Areas Natural Scenic Areas

Taipei Zoo
In addition to the unique, protected animals like the Formosan Serow, the Formosan Sika Deer, the Rana Taipehensis, and the Formosan Flying Fox, Taipei Zoo has also introduced koalas, penguins and pandas, which have attracted large crowds to the zoo.

Taipei Main Station Commercial District Taipei Main Station Commercial District
Maokong
The aromatic and mellow Tieguanyin tea produced in Muzha is one of the must-have souvenirs of Taipei. Tourists can enjoy tea and gourmet cuisine at numerous teahouses at the famous Maokong. Three routes to explore this area are recommended: Red cultural area (Zhanghu area): including cultural sites like the Threestone Teapot Museum, the Tea Master Chang Nai-Miao Memorial Hall, and U Theatres Laochuan Mountain Theater, etc. Yellow scenic area (Teahouses and old trails area): numerous teahouses along the road will serve as fine spots to enjoy Taipeis night view. Blue ecosystem area (Caonan area): including the pothole terrain and the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong tea, etc. Taipei Main Station is the citys hub for the major railway, MRT, high speed rail, and bus lines of Taipei. Close to the station are a number of department stores, underground shopping malls, and hotels.
Chen gd e Rd.

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

Zhongshan Metro Mall: Between Taipei Main Station and Shuanglian Station of MRT Danshui Line. Taipei City Mall: Located underground in Civic Blvd. from Tacheng St. to Gongyuan Rd. Tel: (02)2559-4566 Station Front MRT Mall: Located underground in Zhongxiao W. Rd. from Nanyang St. to Chongqing N. & S. Rd. Department Stores: Sec.1, Zhongxiao W. Rd. Bookstore Street: Sec.1, Chongqing S. Rd.

Zhengzhou Rd.
Tac hen gS t.
Taipei City Mall

Sec. 1, Zho ngx i ao

Address: 30, Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd. Tel:(02) 2938-2300 ext. 630 Opening Hours: 09:00~17:00 (No entry after 16:00) Tickets: Full Ticket: NT$60 Discount Ticket: NT$30 Website: www.zoo.gov.tw

Beiping W. Rd. Taipei Intercity Kuo-kuang Bus Terminal W. R motor transd. port Taipei West Station Taipei Post Office

North Gate Kaifeng St.

Kuo-kuang motor transport Taipei Station Front Caeser Park East Station MRT Mall Taipei Shin Kong Life Tower Taiwan Storyland Xuchang St. First Bank Hankou St.

Sec.1, Chong qing N. Rd.

Zhongshan Metro Mall

Sec.1 ,

Civic Blvd.

Taip e

i Ma in St ation

Yanp i ng S . Rd.

YMCA
YWCA Qing d ao

HSBC
W. R d.

Guanqian Rd.

Nanyang St.

Wuchang St. Taiwan Business Bank Taipei Zhongshan Hall Mega International Commercial Bank
Hengya ng Rd.

Chinatrust C. Bank Land Bank Taiwan Museum Citibank 228 Peace Park
NTU Hosp it

Bure Nation au of al Insura Health nce

Camera Street: Boai Rd., Hankou St., and Sec.1, Zhonghua Rd.

Sec. 1, Zh on ghua

Sec.1, Chongqing S. Rd.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
NTU Hos pita l

Yangmingshan National Park

Yangmingshan is Taipeis well-known backyard. As spring approaches, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms and azaleas bloom resplendently all over the mountains, making the Flower Festival a great annual tourism event. As Zhuzihus calla lilies blossom, visitors wend their way amongst the flowers. The post-volcanic geography has also created other magnificent scenes, such as hot springs, sulfur vents, cold water pits, etc.

Cathay United Bank Bank of Taiwan

Bao

Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan) 122, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd. Tel: (02)2311-3731
Zhon gshan S. Rd .

Rd.

al Sta tio

qin gR

d.

Shin Kong Bank

228 Peace Park 103, Huaining St. National Taiwan Museum 2, Xiangyang Rd. Tel: (02)2382-2699

Office of the President

Boai Rd.

Ketagalan Blvd.

Xinyi Commercial District Xinyi Commercial District

Besides being the major financial center, Xinyi is also the largest shopping area in Taipei. You can find the pleasures of shopping, cuisines, and entertainment at places such as the worlds famous building, TAIPEI 101, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store, Vieshow Cinemas, New York-New York Department Store, and eslite Bookstore.

Shilin Commercial District Shilin Commercial District

The Shilin commercial district has Taipeis largest night market. Visitors can buy a variety of snacks, clothes, accessories, artifacts, jewelry, musical instruments, CDs, etc. here. Also beerhouses, seafood restaurants, and a theater are just within reach. The most popular local foods include: Oyster Omelet, Guangdong Porridge, Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice, Wrapped Biscuit, Stir-fried Squid, Sweetened Bean Ice and Oyster Noodles.

Zhongxiao E. Rd. Commercial District Zhongxiao E. Rd.Commercial District

The area around Zhongxiao E. Rd. is the most fashionable and modern area of Taipei. Here you will find large department stores, pubs, boutiques, and fashionable restaurants.
Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence

SHOPPING AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

TAIPEI 101 Observatory: 89F, 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd. Ticket Office and Entrance: 5F, TAIPEI 101 MALL Tel: (02)8101-8898 www.taipei-101.com.tw

Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake & Pastry Taipei Meilun Science Park Fubon Bank Taipei Astronomical Museum g Rd. National Taiwan Science Education Center

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

Department Stores Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Sogo Department Store (Zhongxiao Branch) 45, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Tel: (02)2776-5555

Zhong

zhen

eslite Bookstore (Shilin)

Taiwan Business Taiwan Bank Cooperative Bank

Shil

d. eR Jih

in

g an ish Sh

Rd

B&Q

Keelu

Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.

Taipei City Hall Station

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

eslite Bookstore (Xinyi) SKM (A4 Branch) Songgao Rd. SKM (A8 Branch)

Cixian Temple Dan an R d.

Breeze Center Taipei Fubon Bank

YangMing Movie Theater

Ming Yao Department Store 200, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Tel: (02)2777-1266 Fashionable Restaurants Area around Anhe Rd. and Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Cathay United Bank Cash Box KTV B2 by Breeze Chinese TV System United Hotel

s ng Bu ong St. And

Se

Ke

c.

We

elu ng

,Z ho ng sh an nli N. nR Rd d. .

Sundried goods & snacks Shilin Night Market

Pa rk

Ri ve rs id e

National Dr.Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Rd ., Se c .1

Hua Nan Bank

Shilin Night Market

Sec. 4, C ivic Blvd.

Bank of Taiwan Cathay United Bank

Daan Rd.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
esl i te Bo o ks t or e (Xinyi): 11, Songgao Rd. Tel: (02)8789-3388 www.eslitebooks.com Cixian Temple 84, Danan Rd. Tel: (02)2882-1083 Taipei Astronomical Museum 363, Jihe Rd. Tel: (02)2831-4551 Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence At the intersection of Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd. and Fulin Rd., on the southeast corner Tel: (02)2881-2512 National Taiwan Science Education Center 189, Shishang Rd. Tel: (02)2837-8777

Ming Chuan University SOGO Dept. Store (Zhongxiao Branch) Free Go Bus

Jiantan Rd.
Jian tan

Post Dinghao Market

Bistro 98 98, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.

Sec. 4, Renai Rd.

Shifu Rd.

Taipei International Convention Center

In89 Digital Cinema

Yixian Rd. Taipei City Hall Discovery Center of Taipei Grand Hyatt Taipei Taipei World Trade Center (3rd Exhibition Hall) Taipei World Trade Center Taipei 101

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi New Life Square Songzhi Rd. Songren Rd.

Cathay United Bank

Zhongxiao Dunhua Station Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Taipei Fubon Bank SOGO Dept. Store (Fuxing Branch) San Want Hotel Ming Yao Dept. Store

Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.

Hua Nan Bank DinTaiFung Tourism Bureau

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PUBS Area around Zhongxiao E. Rd. and Dunhua S. Rd. eslite Bookstore (Dunnan) 245, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd Tel: (02)2775-5977 National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 505, Sec. 4, Renai Rd. Tel: (02)2758-8008
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station

Sec. 4,

Novel Hall for Performing Arts SKM (A9 Branch)

Che ng de

Yanji

SOGO Dept. Store (Dunhua Branch)

St.

Rd .

SKM (A11 Branch) Songshou Rd. Chinatrust C. Bank New York New York Vieshow Neo 19 Cinemas Shopping Center

Grand Hotel

Taipei Show

Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd.

Discovery Center of Taipei 1, Shifu Rd. (Enter through the west entrance of the Taipei City Hall) Tel: (02)2757-4547 www.discovery.tcg.gov.tw

eslite Bookstore (Dunnan) Taipei Fubon Bank Cathay United Bank RenAi Circle Ren Ai Branch Taishin Bank Chinatrust C. Bank Sec. 4, Renai Rd. Union Bank National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

Martyrs Shrine Jiantan Overseas Youth Activity Center

Cathay General Hospital

Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd.

Zho

ngs

Howard Plaza Hotel

Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd.

An he

han

Hig

hw

ay
Taipei Hakka Culture Hall

Taiwan Cooperative Bank

Guangfu S. Rd.

Rd .
Post

Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd.

Taiwan Cooperative Bank

Taipei Story House Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Ximending Commercial District Ximending Commercial District

Ximending commercial district is an entertainment hub for youths. From a pedestrian only area, cinemas street, and tattoo street to music stores and department stores, it offers a venue for youths to express themselves, a great place for shopping or dating. The 100-year-old Red House by the MRT Ximen Station used to be the first publicly-operated market in Taiwan and is now a platform for the cultural and creative industry, with a market nearby selling creative merchandise.
Zho ngx iao Brid

Wanhua Commercial District Wanhua Commercial District

Wufenpu Commercial District Wufenpu Commercial District

In addition to department stores, the Wufenpu commercial district is also an ideal place to shop for in-season clothes and accessories. It is Taipeis largest wholesale market for garments, where hundreds of stores offer a wide variety of styles at low prices, and vendors often come to look for new stock. Also, the popular Songshan Ciyou Temple and the bustling Raohe St. Night Market are nearby.

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

Department Stores Emei St., Kunming St., and Xining S. Rd. Cinema Streets Sec. 2, Wuchang St. Ximending Pedestrian Area Hanzhong St., Wuchang St., and Emei St.

There are many temples in Wanhua district. Some of the temples were built more than two hundred years ago. Longshan Temple is the most famous one. It attracts many followers, and acts as the local religious center. Nearby Xiyuan Rd., a famous Buddhist utensils street supplies all kinds of utensils used for god worshipping. The Herbal alley in Xichang St. is renowned for its various kinds of health herbs, attracting people seeking to promote their health. Also in the area is Taiwans first international night market, Huaxi St. Night Market, noted for its delicious snacks.
Chingshui Temple

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

Sundried goods & snacks Huaxi St. Guangzhou St. Wuzhou St. Xiyuan Rd. Xichang St. Shanshui St. Kangding Rd. Sec. 2, Changsha St.

ge

Raohe St. Night Market

Songshan Ciyou Temple

t. uiyang S Sec. 2, G
Xichang St.

Sec .

Se

, .1

Hu

e nh

d .R

Luo Yang Parking

Sec. 2, Z hongxia

o W. Rd.

Luoy

Specialized Shops for Audio Equipment Kaifeng St., and Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
Taipei Post Office

Chingshan Temple

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Hua Nan Bank

Songshan Station
lon Song . g Rd
Zhongpo Park

2,

Hu an he S. R

Longshan Riverside Park

ang

Shin Kong Bank

St.

Hanko

u St. Viesho w Cine m as (Taipe i Sun)

Kaife

ng S t.

Second-Hand Clothes Stores Kunming St., Wuchang St., Xining S. Rd. Snack Food Noodles, Starfruit Ice, Peanut and Corn Ice, Food Stewed in Gravy

Longshan Temple 211, Guangzhou St. Tel: (02)2302-5168

Cosmos Bank

Xinin g S. Rd .

d.

Guilin Rd.
Hwatai Bank Huaxi St. Night Market Dizang Temple Longshan Temple
Xiyuan Rd.

Herbal Medicine Lane Bopiliao Historic Area

Alley 17, Lane 119, Songshan Rd. Alley 1, Lane 119, Songshan Rd.

WuZhou St. Night Market

Huaxi St.

Chingshan Temple 218, Sec. 2, Guiyang St. Xuehai Academy 93, Sec. 2, Huanhe S. Rd. Dizang Temple 254, Xichang St. Chingshui Temple 81, Kangding Rd. Taipei Longshan Temple Tourism Mall 145, Sec. 1, Xiyuan Rd. Bopiliao Historic Area Kangding Rd., Guangzhou St. and Kunming St. Tel: (02)2336-1704
Hulin St.

Lane 443, Yongji Rd.

Lane 119, Songshan Rd.

Sec. 1, Zh on

Kangding Rd.

Lux Cin ema Wuch ang S Taipe t. i Cine ma Pa rk

Emei P arking

eslite Bookstore

Yangji Peanut and Corn Ice

Hwang Family Shrine

Guangzhou St.
Huajiang Waterfowl Nature Park Guangzhou St. Night Market XueHai Academy

Hsih Tzu Lin Dept. Store (SKC Taipei)

Bangka Fortified Gate Renzhi Hospital

Alley 13, Lane 443, Yongji Rd.

Zhongpo Park Parking Jinan Temple

SHOPPING AND DELICACIES

Wufenpu Commercial District Between Songlong Rd., Zhongpo N. Rd., Yongji Rd., and Songshan Rd. Sundried goods & snacks Raohe St. Night Market

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Taipei City Police Department Taipei Zhongshan Hall

Longshan Temple Park Sanshui St.

Taipei Fubon Bank

ghua Rd.

Wuzhou St.

Alley 9, Lane 443, Yongji Rd.

Alley 9, Lane 491

Alley 8, Lane 517

Emei

St.

Holiday KTV Wannian Dept. Store

eslite Bookstore

CashBox KTV CashBox KTV Ah-Tzung Noodles

Cheng

du Rd .

T Coope aiwan rative Bank

Ximen Shinjuku
Taiw Busin an e Bank ss

The Red House 10, Chengdu Rd. Tel: (02)2311-9380 Taipei Zhongshan Hall 98, Yanping S. Rd. Tel: (02)2381-3137

Taipei Longshan Temple Tourism Mall

Lane 149, Songshan Alley 7, Lane 443 Rd.

(7th St.) Alley 5, Lane 443 (5th St.) Alley 3, Lane 443 (3th St.) Alley 1, Lane 443 (1th St.)

Han zhon

Zhongpo N. Rd.

Kang ding Rd.

Alley 9, Lane 459

Alley 7, Lane 491

Lane 459, Yongji Rd.

Lane 491, Yongji Rd.

Lane 517, Yongji Rd.

g St.

Huachiang Bridge

Sec. 3, Heping W. Rd.

Longshan Temple Station

Alley 7, Lane 459

Alley 5, Lane 491

Lane 43

Alley 5, Lane 459

Alley 5, Lane 459

Am Moviebassador Theate r

Tianhou temple

eslite 116 NET

Lane 37

Hua Nan Bank The Red House Majestic Cinema

Heng yang Rd. Baoq ing R d.

t. Tali S

Bank of Taiwan

Longshan Bazaar

Alley 3, Lane 459

Alley 1, Lane 517

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Songshan Ciyou Temple 761, Sec. 4, Bade Rd. Tel: (02)2766-9212

Xiy ua

Songshan Rd.

Kunm ing S t.

Xim en S tat ion

nB rid ge

Wanhua Station

Yongji Rd. To Houshanpi Station

Post

Far Eastern Dept. Store

To Yongchun Station