4-Day Taiwan Itinerary: Taipei and the North Coast (2026)

Four days works if you want Taipei and one easy day out of the city, without long train rides. This plan gives you two days in Taipei, a day on the north coast at Yehliu, and a last morning before your flight. It keeps the days short enough that you aren’t tired by Day 3.

Entry rules in one paragraph

Singapore and Malaysia passport holders can stay 30 days visa-free, according to Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs (list updated 17 July 2026). The Philippines is on a 14-day trial until 31 July 2027, and Philippine passport holders need a hotel booking record, Taiwan contact details and proof of funds. All of them cover a four-day trip. Fill in the online arrival card at twac.immigration.gov.tw within seven days before arrival.

Day 1: Arrive in Taipei

Check in, then head out for dinner at a night market. You’ll want an early night, since Day 2 starts with a museum that opens at 9:00.

Day 2: Palace Museum and the memorial hall

The National Palace Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 to 17:00 (last ticket 16:30), and closed on Mondays except on special opening days. A general ticket is NT$350. In the afternoon, go to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, open daily 9:00 to 18:00, with an honor guard changing ceremony on the hour from 9:00 to 17:00 (not in rain). If your Day 2 falls on a Monday, do the memorial hall first and move the museum to another day.

Our 3-day Taipei itinerary has more ideas for the city if you’d rather stay put for the whole trip.

Day 3: Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu is a rock-formation park on the north coast. It’s open from 8:00 to 17:00 all year, and in summer from 8:00 to 18:00, with the last ticket sold at closing time. The official site doesn’t say which months count as summer, so check before you go. A full ticket is NT$120, with NT$60 for students, children aged 6 to under 12 and visitors 65 and over.

From Taipei you can go by bus. Yehliu’s own transport page lists Kuo-Kuang Motor Transport route 1815 from Taipei Main Station, and Keelung Bus routes 953 and 1068, all of which stop at Yehliu. Check each operator for current times and the exact boarding stop. If you’d rather not work out buses, a private car with a driver saves the guesswork. Also see our day trips from Taipei guide.

Day 4: A last morning

Leave your bags at the hotel and walk an old neighborhood or a market. Aim to be at the airport with plenty of time, because you won’t want to rush the last day.

Want to add Taroko?

You’d need a fifth day for it. The 5-day Taiwan itinerary swaps Yehliu for Hualien and Taroko Gorge.

Want it arranged?

See our Taiwan tours, or tell us your dates and we’ll build a four-day plan.

Sources (read in Chinese): National Palace Museum opening hours and tickets; Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall; Yehliu Geopark official site (hours, tickets, transport); Bureau of Consular Affairs visa-exempt list (17 July 2026). Last checked 9 November 2026.

4-day Taiwan itinerary: FAQ

What can you do in 4 days in Taiwan?

Taipei’s main sights and one day trip, such as Yehliu on the north coast.

How much does Yehliu Geopark cost?

A full ticket is NT$120. Students, children aged 6 to under 12 and visitors aged 65 and over pay NT$60.

How do you get to Yehliu from Taipei?

By bus. Yehliu’s official transport page lists Kuo-Kuang route 1815 and Keelung Bus routes 953 and 1068, which stop at Yehliu. Check each operator’s current timetable.

Is the National Palace Museum open every day?

No. It’s open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays, apart from special opening days.