Arrive at 08:05 to a full first day: collect eSIM and EasyCard, then Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain sunset hike, and Raohe Night Market.
Activities
Arrival at Taoyuan Airport
桃園國際機場
Clear customs, pick up luggage. Get eSIM at airport telecom counter (~€4). Buy EasyCard at MRT station.
Pro Tips
- •eSIM: Nomad (~€4) or Saily (~€3.50) - pre-order online!
- •EasyCard: Load €15-20 for first days
- •Airport MRT Express to Taipei Main: 40 min, ~€4.50, then taxi to hotel ~15 min, ~€6
- •Or taxi direct from airport to hotel: ~50 min, ~€25-35
Drop Bags at Shangri-La
台北遠東香格里拉
Leave luggage at Shangri-La Far Eastern. Check-in only starts at 15:00, the hotel stores bags until then.
Taipei 101
台北101
Iconic 509m skyscraper. See the 730-ton wind damper, panoramic views from 89th floor.
Pro Tips
- •Book tickets online to skip lines
- •Food court in B1 has Din Tai Fung
- •Best views on clear days
Check into Shangri-La
台北遠東香格里拉
Check in from 15:00, shower and rest after the overnight flight.
Elephant Mountain Sunset Hike
象山
Quick but steep 20-min hike for the most iconic Taipei 101 photo spot.
Pro Tips
- •Arrive 30 min before sunset
- •Bring water - steeper than it looks
- •Best photo spot is crowded, arrive early
Raohe Night Market
饒河街觀光夜市
Classic first night market - less overwhelming than Shilin. Famous for pepper pork buns.
Pro Tips
- •Fuzhou pepper pork buns at entrance - must try!
- •Point at food, use Google Translate camera
- •Cash only at most stalls
Getting Around
Taoyuan Airport → Taipei Main Station
Airport MRT Express
Taipei Main Station → Shangri-La Far Eastern
Food & Dining
lunch
Taipei 101 Food Court
dinner
Raohe Night Market