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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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

Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei

Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Top hotels in Daan

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Beautiful onsen on top floor. Right next to the subway.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

Eastin Taipei Hotel
Room had excellent view and very clean. Staff was very friendly and arranged professional driver from airport for our late night arrival. I would stay here again!
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
The room and facilities are great. My only comments are that the rooms are NOT soundproof as I was kept awake by a loud person in the next door room. Also slightly annoying that bars and restaurants are not open every night given guests are staying
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Park Taipei Hotel
Great place to stay as its close to transit and easy to get around with local places to eat
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
N/A
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026

Green World Hotels ZhongXiao
Room is clean. Air conditioning works fine.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Daan

Shida
Shida is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Guting Station or Taipower Building Station to explore sights like Shida Night Market.

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 Theater.

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.

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.
