Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, a dense and walkable city of night markets, hot springs, temples, and mountain trails set in a basin ringed by green hills. Its skyline is anchored by Taipei 101, while the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's great collections of Chinese imperial art. Taipei pairs an efficient metro, a famously food-obsessed street culture, and easy access to hot springs and tea-growing hills within the city limits.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Taipei Zoo
One of Asia's largest zoos, with pandas, koalas, penguins and Formosan animals.
Duration: Half to full day
Taipei Children's Amusement Park
Rides and playgrounds near Shilin with a low entry fee.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Taipei Children's Museum
Hands-on play areas and exhibits designed for young children.
Duration: 2-3 hours
National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC)
Science museum with hands-on physics, ecology and robotics exhibits.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Maokong Gondola
Gondola ride over tea hills with tea houses and viewpoints.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel
A 70-metre Ferris wheel with skyline views, plus a mall with cinema and arcade.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Discovery Center of Taipei
Free interactive museum on Taipei's history with a 4D theatre.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Taipei 101 Observatory
Fast elevators to the 89th-floor observatory and the wind damper display.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Taipei Astronomical Museum
Planetarium and space exhibits near Jiantan station.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Thermal Valley
Historic bathhouse museum and a steaming sulphur valley.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Yangmingshan Flower Clock and Park
Flower Clock, trails and seasonal blooms.
Duration: 3-4 hours
Da'an Forest Park
Central park with playgrounds and water play areas.
Duration: 1-3 hours
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Grand Hyatt Taipei
5-star hotel near Taipei 101 with a large indoor pool.
Family features: Family suites, indoor pool, kids' amenities
Humble House Taipei
Design hotel near Taipei 101 with family rooms.
Family features: Family rooms, Metro access
Caesar Park Hotel Taipei
Hotel beside Taipei Main Station, handy for train trips.
Family features: Family rooms, easy transport
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
Most restaurants provide high chairs on request.
Din Tai Fung is child-friendly and fast.
Night markets are crowded; go before 7PM with young children.
Convenience stores sell milk, snacks and warm food.
Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.