Free self-guided walk · Taipei

Old Taipei

A free self-guided walk in Taipei, from Longshan Temple to the Red House and the Presidential Office, to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

Distance
3.7 km
Walking time
49 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Taipei on foot.

Combine with the metro for Dadaocheng.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Late afternoon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Longshan Temple

    Start at the temple.

  2. Bopiliao Historic Block

    Old shophouses.

  3. Red House

    The theatre.

  4. Presidential Office Building

    The colonial building.

  5. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

    Finish at the hall.

Tips

  • Carry water.
  • Changing of the guard is on the hour.
  • Visit a night market afterwards.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.