Daan Travel Guide
Taipei
Popular places to visit
National Taiwan University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit National Taiwan University during your travels in Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Daan Forest Park
Greenery has engulfed the train station in the Lungs of Taipei City, where joggers, skaters and tai chi experts work out beside the ducks and turtles of the lake.
Yongkang Street
Explore Taipei’s culinary heart in this bustling marketplace, where you can sample some of Taipei’s best dishes and buy local and international cuisines.
Zhongxiao Road
During your trip to Taipei, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Zhongxiao Road. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
National Taiwan Normal University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Taiwan Normal University during your trip to Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Eastern Shopping District
During your trip to Taipei, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eastern Shopping District. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei
Top hotels in Daan
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Friendly and courteous staff who assisted me in having an enjoyable stay. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Clean room, helpful staff, convenient location
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
3-4 doors require room key to unlock but the point is, it only gives you 3seconds to open the door. Very unfriendly when moving in and out with luggages. Same with the elevators. There is no way you can move your luggages to catch the elevator to check out UPSTAIRS. You must leave your belongings ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The room was great spacious clean, the public bath is amazing and the staff was very friendly. The only downside was the construction at the building right next to the hotel, and my room was beside it so my view was all constructions and noises in the morning. I wish the hotel offered some kind of ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Room is bigger, clean, friendly staff. Various Chinese and America restaurants inn hotel. Very happy to stay here.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Rido Hotel
Good staying
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daan
Zhongzheng
Travellers love Zhongzheng for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Concert Hall.
Xinyi
Consider a visit to Taipei 101 and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Xinyi. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Xiangshan Station or Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station.
Yonghe
Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.
Songshan
Travellers choose Songshan for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Songshan Airport Station or Taipei Arena Station and check out top sights like Taipei Municipal Stadium.
Ximending
A noteworthy feature of Ximending is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ximending Night Market and Taipei Cinema Park.
Wanhua
Visitors to Wanhua love its popular shops, and you can check out Lungshan Temple and Huaxi Street Night Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Longshan Temple Station.
