Taipei offers ultra-affordable street food, efficient public transit, and vibrant night markets, making it a budget traveler's dream in one of Asia's most livable cities.
- ●Explore free temples like Longshan and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial
- ●Wander Raohe or Shilin Night Markets for cheap eats under $5
- ●Hike Elephant Mountain for panoramic city views
- ●Ride the MRT to all major sights for pennies
Mandarin dominates but Google Translate and English signage work well; typhoon season (July-Oct) can bring rain.