8 Places to Visit in Taipei for School Holidays Singapore

Taipei is a vibrant and fun city with lots to offer for the whole family to enjoy. From world-class museums and historical landmarks to kid-friendly attractions and great food, there is something for everyone in Taipei.
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21 Sep 2023 - 6 min read

It's no wonder that there are many places to visit in Taipei that would be suitable as destinations during the school holidays Singapore. Some of them are also suitable as things to do in Taipei with kids so you can spend quality time with your family. If you are planning to visit Taipei with your family, here are ten places you should not miss:

1. Taipei 101

Open hours: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm

Recommended age: 6 and up

Taipei 101 is an iconic skyscraper and has become a must-visit for every visitor to Taipei. See the city's beauty from a height of 508 meters in this building with 101 floors. You can reach the highest floor instantly because this building has a high-speed elevator.

Apart from that, there are many exciting spots that you can visit, such as shopping places and restaurants that sell your favorite menus. Remember to capture a photo with a beautiful city background to prove you've visited Taipei.

2. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Open hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Recommended age: 6 and up

As the name suggests, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a building that contains a giant statue of Chiang Kai-Shek. His actions in the civil war in China and founding the State of Taiwan made him enshrined in this landmark.

Previously, this building was the center of the army's military headquarters, which was very important then. Now this landmark deserves to be admired for its beauty during the day or at night under the lights.

3. National Palace Museum

Open hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Recommended age: 6 and up

Visiting an area is only complete if you know its history to see how the local population was doing then. The museum has many collections of the Son, Yuan, Ming, and Qin Dynasties in various bronzes, ceramics, coins, rare books, paintings, and more.

You also have to go around Zhishan Garden to see the garden's beauty with authentic, traditional Chinese designs. To visit this three-story building with more than 690,000 artifacts, you can buy tickets here.

4. Raohe Street Night Market

Open hours: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm

Recommended age: All ages

Not only can you enjoy it during the day, but Taipei also has another side that is no less exciting to visit at night. The Raohe Street Night Market is a popular culinary destination for local residents and foreign tourists.

You can taste various street food and fresh seafood, such as oysters, vermicelli, and soft crabs. Come when the evening begins so there are still plenty of food supplies and not too crowded.

5. Children's Museum

Open hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Recommended age: 2 and up

Invite your children to visit the KidsAwesome Children Museum to learn many things in a fun way. Study multiple disciplines at once in this area of over 14,000 square feet until satisfied.

There are 13 themes in 3 main rooms with interactive displays, including the sky, forest, and farmers market themes. Many games combine science, technology, engineering, and mathematics elements that will hone children's knowledge.

6. Taipei Zoo

Open hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Recommended age: All ages

If you come with children, Taipei Zoo can be an exciting destination to invite children to interact with many animals. You will meet more than 400 species of animals in this largest zoo in Southeast Asia.

In addition, this zoo also has an Education Center, which is a complete animal exhibition center. This place will ban many things for children, including prehistoric animals and nature conservation. Children can learn to love animals and begin to be aware to participate in nature conservation efforts.

7. National Taiwan Science Education Center

Open hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Recommended age: 3 and up

You can find other exciting learning places at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. This place has high-tech facilities, including computer classrooms and a robotic education center in the basement. Many properties also support life sciences and natural sciences on the third and fourth floors.

Meanwhile, on the fifth and sixth floors, you can learn about material science, mathematics, and earth science. Special exhibitions worldwide are held on the seventh and eighth floors, which will provide a new perspective.

8. Taipei Botanical Garden

Open hours: 6:00 am to 10:00 pm

Recommended age: All ages

Visit the Botanical Gardens to learn about more than 2,000 plant species that have been mapped in different areas. For example, in the Botanical Gardens area, see rare and exotic flowers or other interesting spots like Lotus Pond. There is also a Chinese Zodiac Garden, Succulent Plants Garden, Fern Garden, EthnoPlant Garden, and Arecaceae Garden.

The beauty of this park always gives a different impression for each season that takes place in Taipei. You can enjoy each season and see its differences, including the unique plant life cycles.

Hotels in Taipei

1. Ambassador Hotel Taipei

Address: 63 Chung Shan N Road Sec 2, Zhongshan, Taipei City

Ambassador Hotel Taipei is a hotel that has a strategic location because it is located in the heart of the city. Staying at this hotel will allow you to reach other interesting places, including Ximending Night Market, Shilin Night Market, and Taipei Zoo.

For quality time, this hotel also provides complete facilities, including a warm coffee shop and a refreshing swimming pool. You can even have fun at the rooftop bar while enjoying the lively live music at night.

2. Grand Hyatt Taipei

Address: 2 SongShou Road, Xinyi, Taipei City

Price: start from S$ 354.52 per night

Another hotel in the city's heart and close to several tourist destinations is the Grand Hyatt Taipei. You can easily visit Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, and the famous Longshan Temple from this hotel.

During your stay, you will also be satisfied with the existing facilities including shopping, spa, sauna, and steam room. Enjoy the rooftop pool with a city view, equipped with cabanas, a poolside bar, and a kid-friendly pool.

Grand Hyatt Taipei

8.7/10

2 SongShou Road

SGD 556

SGD 417

3. The We Taipei

Address: 122 ChongYang Road, Nangang District, Nangang, Taipei City

Price: start from S$ 83.20 per night

The We Taipei is a classic style hotel with every detail of luxurious furnishings located in the Xinyi District. This hotel's luxury is shown not only by the interior but also by the completeness of the facilities.

In addition, staying at this hotel will complete your vacation because it is close to many tourist destinations. You can find several shopping destinations and culinary centers easily and essential buildings such as Taipei 101 and Taipei City Hall.

4. Regent TAIPEI

Address: No.3, Ln.39, Sec.2 Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan, Taipei City

Price: start from S$ 264.20 per night

Another hotel close to the station for easy mobility is Regent TAIPEI which is only 400 meters from Zhongshan Station. From this hotel, you can also walk to the iconic and historical Taipei Film House.

Make sure to choose a room with a city view to get the best view while in this hotel. The huge rooftop swimming pool also gives its charm to relax and enjoy the beautiful sky in Taipei.

Regent TAIPEI

8.8/10

No.3, Ln.39, Sec.2 Zhongshan N. Rd.

SGD 638

SGD 479

5. The Hotel Indigo Taipei Zhongshan

Address: No. 200, Zhifu Rd., Zhongshan District, Zhongshan, Taipei City

Price: start from S$ 233.36 per night

Luxury hotels will indeed be a compliment during holidays, including when you go to Taipei. You can choose Hotel Indigo Taipei Zhongshan. Equipped with many facilities will keep you from running out of ideas for many exciting activities. This includes playing tennis on the court or having fun in a glitzy bar.

This hotel also has a strategic location because it is close to Jiannan Road Station, with a distance of less than 0.5 km. You can also visit interesting places around this hotel, such as the famous Miramar Ferris Wheel.

Hotel Indigo TAIPEI NORTH

No. 200, Zhifu Rd., Zhongshan District

SGD 245

SGD 214

Thus a complete review of exciting places and fun activities you can do with your family. Using this guide, you can immediately plan a vacation with your children, especially during school holidays.

Apart from enjoying your vacation, rest comfortably in the best accommodation. Be clear because you can order all the hotels on this list through Traveloka. You can also look for other holiday needs, including airplane tickets and experiences.

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