Four one-day tour routes to experience different facets of Taipei

▲ Longshan Temple in Wanhua (Photo / Wikipedia)

How to spend the four-day New Year holiday in Taipei? The Taipei City Government Tourism Bureau has specially planned multiple one-day tour routes suitable for travelers with various interests. Among them, the newly opened "Children’s Amusement Park One-Day Tour" is sure to be a favorite spot for kids; those who enjoy visiting temples for blessings can choose the "Blessing One-Day Tour," while those looking to enjoy nature’s phytoncides or prefer a leisurely route can refer to the "Parent-Child Park One-Day Tour." For those interested in art and culture, the "Trendy Cultural One-Day Tour" is recommended.

Blessing One-Day Tour

Longshan Temple in Wanhua
Known for its vibrant colors and ornate decorations, its eaves are adorned with colorful glass ceramic mosaic and Koji pottery, representing the essence of Taiwan’s unique cut-and-paste art.
How to get there: Take the MRT Brown Line (Line 5) to Longshan Temple Station, Exit 1, and you’ll arrive right at Longshan Temple in Wanhua.

Qing Shan Temple in Wanhua
A grand ceremony is held on the eve of the birthday of the Divine King of Ling’an, shaking the entire Wanhua district — commonly known as the “Wanhua Grand Worship.”
How to get there: Walk 10 minutes along Xiyuan Road from Longshan Temple, then turn left onto Guiyang Street.

Dihua Street Commercial District
Nearby, you can try Minle Mahi Somen Noodle Soup, Yongle Rice Vermicelli, Linhefa Fried Glutinous Rice, and Kangranglang Pork Ribs. You can also explore the area’s first-floor and basement malls.
How to get there: Take the MRT Brown Line (Line 5) from Longshan Temple Station, transfer to the MRT Blue Line (Line 4) at Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station to Daqiaotou Station, Exit 1. Head toward Minquan West Road at the intersection with Pingde North Road. You can walk along Dihua Street for about 10 minutes to get there.

Taipei City God Temple of Xia Hai
Nationwide famous for matchmaking and worshipping the God of Love.
How to get there: Walk along Dihua Street to near Yongle Market.

Ningxia Night Market
Focused on traditional Taiwanese snacks, must-tries include Lai Ji’s Oyster Omelet, Liu Yuzai’s Egg Yolk Taro Pastry, Crispy Taro Balls, Ningxia Night Market Sesame Oil Chicken, and Huanji Sesame Oil Chicken.
How to get there: Take the MRT Blue Line (Line 4) from Daqiaotou Station, transfer to the MRT Red Line (Line 2) at Minquan West Road Station to Shuanglian Station. Exit at Exit 1, walk west along Minsheng West Road (toward Chengde Road) for about 15 minutes to reach the night market.
%Clip?: Qing Shan Temple (Photo / Wikipedia)

Trendy Cultural One-Day Tour

Treasure Hill Artist Village(Top photo / Screenshot from Treasure Hill International Artist Village Facebook page)
Nestled by mountains and water, its winding and staggered houses showcase a uniquely Taiwanese settlement style and offer expansive riverside views. In recent years, with the opening of art studios and specialty shops, it has become a treasure trove of distinctive cultural landscapes and art exhibits.
How to get there: Take the MRT Brown Line (Line 3) to Gongguan Station, Exit 1, and walk along Tingzhou Road for about 12 minutes to arrive.

Shuiyuan Market
The first and second floors of the building serve as a market, with vendors mainly consisting of original market stalls and nearby mobile vendors. Currently, the market offers many local snacks, including Chef Chen’s Dumplings, Xiangji Delicacies, and Longji, which are very popular with visitors.
How to get there: It’s about a 5-minute walk from Treasure Hill along Tingzhou Road to Shuiyuan Market.

Yongkang Commercial District
The area is home to schools such as National Taiwan Normal University, National Taiwan University, National Chengchi University, and the urban campus of Tamkang University. The surrounding specialty shops collectively create a unique cultural atmosphere distinct from other districts in Taipei.
How to get there: Take the Brown Line (Songshan-Xindian Line) from Gongguan Station, transfer to the Green Line (Zhonghe-Xinlu Line) at Guting Station, and get off at Dongmen Station Exit 5. Head toward Yongkang Street to reach the Yongkang Shopping Area.

Qingtian 76(Photo below / Taken by intern reporter Qiu Yunrong)
A science education exhibition hall, this is a well-known Japanese-style historic restaurant in Taipei. The establishment offers coffee, Japanese-style desserts, and light meals.
How to get there: From Yongkang Street, head toward Qingtian Street. Walk from Yongkang Street toward Chaozhou Street, then turn onto Section 1, Heping East Road to enter Qingtian Street. It’s about a 15–20 minute walk.

Parent-Child Park One-Day Trip

Da’an Forest Park(Photo above / Wikipedia)
Covering nearly 26 hectares, the park includes a children’s play area, aquatic plant zone, tree-lined belt area, water pond and rockery zone, and an open-air music stage. The children’s play area is equipped with many parent-child recreational facilities, making it ideal for family trips.
How to get there: Take the Red Line (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) to Da’an Forest Park Station. Exits 4 and 5 both lead directly to the children’s play area.

Yongkang Shopping Area
The shopping area gathers many Taiwanese snacks and restaurants, and has gradually added various international cuisine restaurants, uniquely styled cafés, and in recent years, cultural and creative shops.
How to get there: From Da’an Forest Park, take the Red Line (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) to Dongmen Station Exit 5, head toward Yongkang Street, and it’s about a 5-minute walk.

Wufenpu
The largest clothing wholesale market in northern Taiwan, offering trendy and affordable fashion, attracting many young shoppers.
How to get there: From Dongmen Station, take the Green Line (Zhonghe-Xinlu Line) to Songjiang Nanjing Station, transfer to the Brown Line (Songshan-Xindian Line) to Songshan Station Exit 4, and walk about 6 minutes to arrive.

Raohe Street Night Market(Photo below / Taken by reporter Huang Kexiang)
A hub for various street foods, recommended must-tries include oyster vermicelli, herbal pork rib soup, pepper pork buns, Dongshan duck heads, and stinky tofu.
How to get there: It’s about a 10–15 minute walk from Wufenpu to Raohe Street Night Market.

Children’s New Paradise One-Day Trip

Beitou Hot Spring Museum(Photo above / Taken by reporter Chen Ruizhong)
The Beitou Hot Spring Bathhouse was established during the Japanese colonial period and is a highly significant representative building in the history of Beitou’s hot spring development. It is now a national third-grade historic site.
How to get there: Take the Red Line (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) to Beitou Station, transfer to the Xinbeitou Branch Line to Xinbeitou MRT Station, and walk about 8 minutes to arrive.

Beitou Hot Spring Soaking
Famous hot spring areas in Beitou include those around Geothermal Valley, Xingyi Road, Phoenix Hot Springs, Dragon-Phoenix Hot Springs, and Hushanli. These are great for family hot spring experiences.
How to get there: Walking along Guangming Road and Quanyuan Road from the Beitou Hot Spring Museum, you’ll find various hot spring establishments.

Beitou Market
Beitou Market is one of the oldest markets in Taipei City, gathering a wide variety of affordable street food. Recommended must-tries include Tsai Yuan-yi’s glutinous rice balls with black tea, pork ribs crisps, black tea, bubble tea, and plum juice.
How to get there: Take the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (No. 2) of the Taipei Metro to Beitou Station, transfer to the Xinbeitou Branch Line, get off at Xinbeitou Station, and walk for about 10 minutes along Guangming Road to reach the market.

Taipei Children's Amusement Park (Photo / Reporter Chen Rui-zhong
In addition to large amusement rides, there is also a giant slide in the park and an indoor ball pit area spanning 200 square meters. With just one EasyCard, you can enjoy all 13 attractions.
How to get there: From Beitou Station, take the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (No. 2) to “Zhishan Station,” “Jiantan Station,” or “Shilin Station” on the metro, where you can board free shuttle buses to and from Taipei Children's Amusement Park. On weekends, there are two direct bus routes: Child Edu Line 1 “Zhishan Station & Shilin Station – Taipei Children's Amusement Park” and Child Edu Line 2 “Jiantan Station – Taipei Children's Amusement Park.” On weekdays, Child Edu Line 3 “Shilin Station – Jiantan Station – Taipei Children's Amusement Park” is in service.

Shilin Night Market
Shilin Night Market is the largest night market in Taipei City and a must-visit destination for international tourists coming to Taipei.
How to get there: Get off at Jiantan Station on the Tamsui-Xinyi Line (No. 2) of the Taipei Metro, and walk toward Kehe Road for about 2 minutes to reach the market.