# Taipei weekend · Night markets and a beef noodle lunch

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/single-base/taipei-weekend-z0257/>)

Build a short break around one main visit

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Single base
- Nights: 2
- Interests: Food & Drink, Design

## Route and nights

- Taipei · 2 night(s)

Tradeoff: An early arrival buys time. Keep the arrival-day stop optional if your connection lands late.

Compare: Walking and local transit to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Taipei

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · citizenM Taipei North Gate
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short walk around your base · Dadaocheng, Taipei. Skip the walk if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Taipei Main Station
Overnight: [citizenM Taipei North Gate](<https://www.hotels.com/ho698854/citizenm-taipei-north-gate-taipei-taiwan/>) · Taipei

### Day 2 · Taipei

- 08:40 to 09:25 · Breakfast near Taipei Main Station · Taipei Main Station
- 09:55 to 11:35 · Walk the Dihua Street food and dry-goods shops · Dihua Street, Taipei. Compare pantry ingredients and packaging before buying gifts.
- 11:50 to 13:05 · Have beef noodle soup for lunch · Datong District, Taipei
- 13:35 to 15:35 · Explore the streets around Ximending and The Red House · The Red House, Taipei. Check opening days if you want the interior.
- 15:50 to 16:45 · Take a café break before the evening market · Ximending, Taipei
- 17:45 to 19:30 · Choose small dishes at Ningxia Night Market · Ningxia Night Market, Taipei. Read portions and prices before ordering, and move on if seating is full.
Overnight: [citizenM Taipei North Gate](<https://www.hotels.com/ho698854/citizenm-taipei-north-gate-taipei-taiwan/>) · Taipei

### Day 3 · Taipei

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Taipei Main Station
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional short morning walk · Taipei Main Station
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · citizenM Taipei North Gate
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Taipei Main Station. Replace this window with the departure you book.