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 family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Jianguo Flower and Jade Market
Explore Taipei’s bustling markets, smell a vast array of colorful flowers, discover what is in bloom and find jade jewelry or an auspicious charm.
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
Great hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Park Taipei Hotel
Room is lean and quiet. Staffs are friendly and helpful. Many good local restaurants and fast food chains close to the hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Eastin Taipei Hotel
The room is so clean, staffs were friendly and courteous, only down side is room is at different level from the reception...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Nice property, and I wish there were a gym and laundry.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Courteous staff. Great location
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Rido Hotel
We enjoy the stay. Will come again
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
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 Taipei Cinema Park and Ximending Night Market.

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.

