4 Days Classic Taipei Tour with Relaxing Taipei Cycling Tour

Li Hao (Hello)! Welcome to Taipei. Upon your arrival, our guide and driver will pick you up at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and take you to your hotel for check-in. Stretch your muscles and relax—you have three more days to discover Taipei.

Spare Your Free Time:

Taipei is a city that simply feels happy. You might not expect a city to be so gentle and subtle, but that's exactly what it is! Everyone in Taipei genuinely radiates a relaxed comfort; they're polite and wonderfully helpful. You can wander the streets, lose yourself staring at shop signs, or strike up conversations with passersby. These are moments of "quiet happiness."

Or savor tasty local snacks at Shilin Night Market (士林夜市). It’s Taipei's top night market – the largest and most famous. First-time visitors to Taipei usually choose this one, with over 500 food stalls.

Today, you will tour unique rocks, waterfall, romantic old street in a day.

After breakfast, drive 30-40 minutes from the hotel to Yehliu Geopark (野柳地质公园), a must-see in Taiwan. It’s the most iconic geological park in northern Taiwan, and was even praised by CNN as the most Mars-like place on Earth. The strange rocks are highlight of this 1,700-meter-long narrow cape. It could be a surprise if you facetime someone and say “Guess where I am!”

In scenic area, Queen’s head (女王头), Taiwan tourism's landmark and calling card, will amaze you. The 2 meters tall rock, with a slender neck, resembles a queen sitting majestically, facing sea with her wind-blown crown. Long way to admire other rocks! Let your imagination run wild. Nature has no fixed answers.

Yehliu is also an important stopover for migratory birds, so birder would have a double gift in March, April, and October.

Next, we'll drive 0.8h to Shifen Waterfall (十分瀑布), famous as "Taiwan's Niagara Falls". Its powerful spray creates a magnificent sight. Up close, waterfall's impressive 20-meter height and 40-meter width, along with its stunning rainbows, become even more apparent.

Then, arrive at Shifen Old Street (十分老街), one of the birthplaces of sky lanterns and a popular "train street." Here, trains pass through, lined with traditional house mixed with Chinese & Japanese style. Countless films have been shot here. You can launch a sky lantern, writing your wishes on it, and feeling as if they're coming true as it ascends into sky. Be your hero or heroine!

Finally, drive 0.6h to to Jiufen Old Street (九份老街), Taiwan's famous mountain town. It prospered in the 1940s due to gold mining. Boom to bust. Revive due to Hou Hsiao-Hsien's classic film A City of Sadness. Admire winding stair alleys, rows of vintage red lanterns, old Japanese-style buildings.

While exploring, sit down and enjoy some tea. A sweet tooth will be obsessed with Jiufen's traditional taro balls. Look out, mountains and sea appear together, perfect partners to relax your mind. As night falls, sunset dyes mountains red. And red lanterns illuminate early, their lights seemingly pouring into sea!

After the tour, drive back to hotel in Taipei.

Today, enjoy a day in Taipei’s bustling city center. First, head to the National Palace Museum (故宫博物院). It's one of the best museums in the world. Finished in 1965 in the style of traditional Chinese palace, museum houses almost 700,000 items, showing Chinese art from 8,000 years ago all the way to today.

Most of the amazing items are on the main four-story floor. You’ll admire three national treasures: Meat-Shaped Stone (looks like real pork belly), Jadeite Cabbage with Insects (a beautiful jade carving that was part of a queen's dowry), and Mao Gong Ding (an ancient bronze pot from Western Zhou Dynasty with ancient offer” inside). Look into ancient times that have long passed.

Second, visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正纪念堂), one of Taipei's iconic landmarks. Completed in 1980, it was built to commemorate the first president of the Republic of China. The memorial hall features white walls and a roof adorned with sapphire blue glazed tiles.

First floor displays Japan's instrument of surrender from World War II and life of this political powerhouse. Go ahead to outer plaza. You can get a good shot to visit the Changing of the Guard ceremony, which takes place every hour on the hour.

Third, head to the foot of Taipei 101 to admire its exterior. At 508 meters high, Taipei 101 is the most iconic landmark in Taipei, holding the title of "world's tallest building" from 2004 to 2010. Its bamboo-stalk design blesses continuous growth and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Next, discover Elephant Mountain, or Xiangshan (象山), crowned as Taipei 101's closest "natural viewing platform." It's a popular urban escape for locals and tourists. This 183-meter peak, resembling an elephant's head, sits right next to Taipei's urban area. A 30-minute climb leads to Six Giant Rocks platform (六巨石平台) for an eye-level view of Taipei 101 and a full city panorama. Go near dusk, sitting on giant rocks and watching sunset over bustling city. Incredibly relaxing!

After the tour, drive back to hotel in Taipei.

After breakfast, you’ll spend almost one day for Taipei Cycling Tour.

Cycling is one of Taipei's most popular activities. The city boasts numerous scenic bike paths, allowing locals and visitors to unlock the city's map piece by piece. As you explore, city details gradually zoom into focus. The beautiful scenery, gentle breeze, and the rush of dopamine at your destination are truly addictive. You can cycle at your own pace, stopping whenever you like. That refreshing feeling is different from traveling by car.

Choose Your Cycling Route:

1. Beginner: Riverside Bike Path(Route: Dadaocheng大稻埕 → Tamsui淡水, approx. 20 km, flat)

This entire route is flat, perfect for beginners or families. Along the way, you'll enjoy the Tamsui River scenery and mangrove ecosystems. At the end, you can explore Tamsui Old Street, known for classic Taiwanese snacks and century-old buildings.

2. Beginner: Northeast Coast Old Caoling Tunnel (Route: Fulong Train Station福隆火车站 → Old Caoling Tunnel旧草岭隧道 → Shicheng石城, approx. 20 km round trip)

The tunnel is cool and comfortable, and at the end, you can gaze at Guishan Island in the distance. This route is ideal for summer cycling, made even better with a Fulong bento box!

3. Intermediate: North Coast Route(Route: Tamsui淡水 → Sanzhi三芝 → Shimen石门 → Jinshan金山, approx. 50 km, some inclines)

This route offers expansive ocean views, passing by attractions like Baishawan (White Sand Bay), Laomei Green Reefs, and Jinshan Old Street. It's perfect for a full-day excursion.

After the tour, your 4 Days Taipei Tour & Taipei Cycling Tour concludes. We’ll take you to airport or High-Speed Station for your next destination. Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your Taipei tour!

Extend Your Taipei Travel: Our travel car can take you to Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Kaohsiung in Taiwan.