Are there any recommended rainy day itinerary spots in Taipei? Any photogenic indoor locations or places for rainy day dates? Taipei City and New Taipei City are located on the northern side of Taiwan, often affected by the northeast monsoon in winter, resulting in a whole day of drizzly, damp weather. This article is here to share a few rainy day itinerary spots in Taipei City and New Taipei City. Although not all are indoor locations, they are still great for photography even in the rain, and transportation is very convenient. They are perfect for weekend or holiday outings with friends, family, or a significant other, especially when unexpected rain disrupts your plans!
Taipei 101 Observatory
Looking for a romantic rainy day date? Then head up to the Taipei 101 Observatory! From the 89th floor, you can overlook the day and night views of Taipei, comparable to the views from skyscraper observatories abroad! Additionally, you can experience the super high-speed elevator, which only takes 37 seconds to travel from the 5th to the 89th floor; you can also see the world’s largest wind damper. All these make it worth visiting Taipei 101! The observatory is easily accessible by taking the Tamsui-Xinyi Line to “Taipei 101 Station”.
Taipei 101 Observatory
Taipei 101 ObservatoryAddress: No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 – 19:00 Saturday to Sunday and National Holidays 10:00 – 19:00
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
In addition to periodic special exhibitions and permanent exhibitions, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum is a great place to enhance your artistic literacy and taste. After renovation, the indoor space of the museum is also very photogenic! It’s a great place to spend some time taking photos with friends or a date, even on a rainy day. However, please be mindful of your volume when taking photos as it is an exhibition space. To get to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, take the Tamsui-Xinyi Line to “Yuanshan Station”, walk through Yuanshan Park for about 10 minutes to reach the museum.
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Taipei Fine Arts MuseumAddress: No. 181, Section 3, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday/Sunday 09:30 – 17:30 Saturday 09:30 – 20:30 Closed on Mondays Tickets: General Admission 30 TWD
National Taiwan Museum Railway Department
Located opposite Taipei’s North Gate, the National Taiwan Museum Railway Department is an indoor exhibition area that has been renovated and reopened in recent years. The exterior of the Railway Department itself has a strong Japanese colonial architectural style, similar to the Presidential Office Building. The main attraction here is the opportunity to appreciate many railway histories and artifacts, various models of Taiwan Railways passenger cars from different periods, and a miniature dynamic model of Taipei Station before it was underground. It’s a must-visit for railway enthusiasts! To get there, take the Songshan-Xindian Line to “Beimen Station” and walk for about 5 minutes.
National Taiwan Museum Railway Department
National Taiwan Museum Railway DepartmentAddress: No. 2, Section 1, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei City Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 09:30 – 17:00 Closed on Mondays Tickets: General Admission 100 TWD, or you can purchase a four-museum joint ticket for 130 TWD.
Taiwan Literature Base – Qi Dong Poetry Salon
The Qi Dong Poetry Salon is a hidden Japanese-style architectural complex in the bustling area of Taipei, and it is currently the most well-preserved Japanese dormitory complex in Taipei City. Some of the buildings in the Qi Dong Poetry Salon are open to the public and have been transformed into a base for Taiwanese literature. To get to the Qi Dong Poetry Salon, take the Bannan Line or the Xinlu Line to “Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station” and walk for about 10 minutes.
Qi Dong Poetry Salon
Address: No. 27, Section 2, Jinan Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 Closed on Mondays Admission: Free
Nangang Bottle Cap Factory
The Nangang Bottle Cap Factory in Taipei is a newly established attraction in the city in 2021. Located near the Nangang Station, it is easily accessible by MRT, train, or bus. The factory retains some Japanese-style architecture and white brick exterior walls. A visit to the Nangang Bottle Cap Factory on a weekend will reveal many photogenic corners!
The Xinfu Town Cultural Market is located in the Wanhua District of Taipei, hidden within the Sanshui Market and close to the Longshan Temple MRT station and Bopiliao Historic Block. It is a century-old historic building. The most distinctive feature of the Xinfu Town Cultural Market is its horseshoe-shaped exterior. After being renovated by the Zhongtai Architecture Foundation, it is now a cultural market mainly selling creative products. To get there, take the MRT Bannan Line to “Longshan Temple Station” and walk for about 1 minute from Exit 3.
Xinfu Town Cultural Market
Xinfu Town Cultural MarketAddress: No. 70, Sanshui Street, Wanhua District, Taipei Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 Closed on Mondays Admission: Free
Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology
The Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology, located on the left bank of Bali in New Taipei City, is Taiwan’s first municipal archaeological museum. The museum was established to promote the prehistoric culture of the Shihsanhang site. The museum also has many permanent exhibitions, making it a great place for the whole family to learn about history and culture. The unique exterior of the museum, with its large expanse of fair-faced concrete walls, offers many photogenic spots!
Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology
Shihsanhang Museum of ArchaeologyAddress: No. 200, Museum Road, Bali District, New Taipei City Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00 – 17:00
Air Force Village in Sanchong
The Air Force Village in Sanchong was originally a military dependents’ village for the air defense artillery unit. After renovation, it was opened to the public. The park retains most of the architectural style of the military dependents’ village and has different exhibition spaces and indoor installation art, making it a great place for couples to take photos! To get there, take the MRT Xinzhuang Line to “Sanchong Station” and walk for about 10 minutes.
Air Force Village in Sanchong
Air Force Village in SanchongAddress: Lane 86, Zhengyi South Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 – 18:00 Admission: Free
The Changhua Confucius Temple, located in Changhua city, is a national first-class monument with significant historical meaning and value. The temple is not far from Changhua Station, and unlike traditional Taiwanese temples, it tends to be less crowded, offering a more serene environment.
Anping in Tainan is home to the most historical sites in the city. Besides the famous local Anping Tofu Pudding, the nearby attractions are enough to keep you entertained for an entire day. This time, we specifically arranged a visit to the Anping Tree House and the Tait & Co. Merchant House to experience the vibrant life of the old banyan trees.
Visiting Taoyuan to watch planes is a travel itinerary I highly recommend. If a foreign friend asks me what’s fun in Taoyuan, I might suggest they go watch planes near Taoyuan Airport! The plane-watching spot on Dayuan’s War Preparedness Contact Road in Taoyuan is a great place to watch planes take off and land up close. It’s worth revisiting, and you can easily spend several hours leisurely watching planes come and go.
