9 Tickets & Entry Passes in Taiwan to Build a Day Around

1.Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 847 reviews · 1 - 365 days · from $19Our pick

Visit Taipei 101’s observation levels for sweeping city views, a 37-second elevator ride, and a close look at the 660-tonne tuned mass damper. Standard tickets use a self-service machine on the fifth floor. Choose fast-track entry if you want priority elevator access, especially at busy times.

“My partner and I liked the view the most. But the whole atmosphere was great. From the mall to the people we were with. I liked everything about it.”

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2.Priority Pass Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 467 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Use a Priority Pass to reach Taipei 101’s 89th-floor observatory through express queues. See Taipei from indoor and outdoor decks, watch the 660-tonne tuned mass damper, use telescopes, and save time on the ride down. The ticket is valid for one day and includes WiFi.

“Amazing. Just make sure to check weather in advance if you can. Skip the line is the way to go! Saves time.”

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3.National Palace Museum E-Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 273 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Visit Taipei’s National Palace Museum at your own pace with a one-day ticket for non-Taiwanese visitors. See the Jadeite Cabbage, Mao Gong Ding, ancient books, and scrolls, then visit Zhishan Garden. An optional audio guide is available in nine languages, and the North Branch ticket includes a reserved-priority entrance queue.

“Easy entry to the museum. Amazing artifacts and food is also great at the cafe.”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · from $44

Spend about nine hours beyond Taipei’s center, visiting Shifen Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, Jiufen, and Yehliu Geopark. You’ll release a wish lantern, sample local food, and walk among strange coastal rock formations. Guides such as Jerry, Pauline, Amy, and Miya Lin have been praised for clear directions and thoughtful help, though the group may reach 40 people.

“A great way to see the country side of Taiwan - the old villages -the mountains and the sea! Our guide VANNESS was funny and smart - we learned a lot!”

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5.Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $30

Visit Taipei 101 Observatory in Xinyi District with an ordinary ticket or priority pass. Ride the record-setting elevator from the fifth to the 89th floor in 37 seconds, enjoy wide city views, and use Ever Rich Neihu shopping discounts. Allow about two hours, and choose a clear day for the best sightlines.

“Great experiences to visit Taipei 101. It is inside the nice shopping mall, with a big food court with a lot of varieties to try.”

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6.National Palace & Shung Ye Aborigines Museums Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Use one ticket to visit Taipei’s National Palace Museum and Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines within one day. Expect ancient Chinese art, the Jadeite Cabbage, bronze vessels, calligraphy, Indigenous clothing, tools, and ceremonial objects. There is no guide or hotel transport, so plan your own route and allow extra time for the larger museum.

“A world treasure, National Palace Museum offers superb collections that are expertly curated and displayed. Though the number of glorious art works at the NPM can seem overwhelming, visitors will appreciate the site's manageable layout. I highly recommend the audio guide, which helps visitors focus on key exhibits and learn about their significance. A trip to Taipei (indeed, Taiwan) isn't complete without an unhurried tour of the NPM, which is a stunning landmark nestled on a spectacular hillside. Multilingual staff are helpful, efficient, and friendly. Much smaller and far narrower in scope, the Shung Ye Aborigines Museum is nonetheless a pleasure to visit. The exhibits highlight Taiwan's d...”

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7.Yehliu Geopark Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $3Best value

Spend a day at Yehliu Geopark, where waves and seawater have shaped Ice Cream Rock, Honeycombed Rock, Ginger Rock, Candle Rock, and Queen’s Head Rock. Your ticket includes admission and a self-guided audio tour of 15 scenic spots in Chinese, English, Japanese, or Korean. Transportation is not included.

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8.Zoo Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 15 reviews · 1 day · from $4

You begin at Taipei Zoo, home to pandas, giraffes, koalas, penguins, and more than 400 kinds of wildlife. Then redeem your gondola ticket at Taipei Zoo South Station for a 30-minute ride toward tea-growing Maokong. Choose the zoo-only ticket or the combo pass, and allow time to manage two separate redemptions.

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9.Heping Island Geopark Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $3Top rated

Use your QR code to collect a physical ticket and spend the day exploring Heping Island Geopark near Keelung. You’ll see Elephant Rock, Mushroom Rock, Candlestick Rock, fossils, sea-eroded formations, coastal paths, and local plants and animals. The basic ticket does not cover Alabao Bay, restricted areas, or an audio guide.

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