👥2.6 million (city proper) / 7.0 million (metropolitan area)Population
💬Mandarin Chinese (Traditional Chinese)Language
💱New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)Currency
🕐Taipei Time (UTC+8)Timezone
💰70–130 USDDaily Budget
🛡️Very SafeSafety
At a Glance
👥Population
2.6 million (city proper) / 7.0 million (metropolitan area)💬Language
Mandarin Chinese (Traditional Chinese)💱Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)🕐Timezone
Taipei Time (UTC+8)💰Daily Budget
70–130 USD🛡️Safety
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Neon nights and mountain air in Taipei’s bold, welcoming pulse.
Taipei blends sleek city energy with nearby nature, from night markets sizzling with street food to temple-lined streets steeped in history. First-time visitors can ride the MRT to iconic landmarks, then escape to hot springs or viewpoints for unforgettable city-meets-mountain views.
Night marketsTaipei 101Tea and templesHot springsModern street food
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