Itinerary for 5 day trip to Taiwan

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Here's an ideal itinerary for 5 days in Taiwan that will cater to your interests and constraints:

Check-in at your hotel and freshen up
Head to the famous Shilin Night Market for some delicious street food. Try the oyster omelette, stinky tofu, and bubble tea.
Take a stroll around the bustling Ximending district, known for its shopping and entertainment.

Start your day with a visit to the iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper. Take the elevator to the observation deck for stunning views of the city.
Next, head to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a national monument dedicated to the former President of the Republic of China.
For lunch, try the famous beef noodle soup at Yongkang Beef Noodle.
In the afternoon, visit the National Palace Museum, which houses over 700,000 ancient Chinese artifacts.
End your day with a relaxing soak in the Beitou Hot Springs.

Take a train to the charming mountain town of Jiufen, known for its narrow alleys, tea houses, and stunning views of the ocean.
From there, take a short bus ride to Pingxi, a small town famous for its sky lanterns. Write your wishes on a lantern and release it into the sky.
On your way back to Taipei, stop by the Shifen Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Taiwan.

Take a high-speed train to Tainan, the oldest city in Taiwan and the cultural capital of the country.
Visit the historic Anping Fort, built by the Dutch in the 17th century.
Try the local specialty, danzai noodles, at the famous Du Hsiao Yueh restaurant.
Visit the Confucius Temple, one of the oldest and most well-preserved Confucian temples in Taiwan.
End your day with a stroll around the lively night market at Garden Night Market.

Start your day with a visit to the Longshan Temple, one of the oldest and most famous temples in Taiwan.
Next, head to the trendy Daan district for some shopping and brunch at the popular café, Fika Fika Café.
Take a walk through the beautiful Zhongshan Park and visit the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.
For dinner, try the famous Taiwanese dish, lu rou fan (braised pork rice), at Jin Feng Braised Pork Rice.
End your trip with a visit to the Elephant Mountain hiking trail for stunning views of Taipei's skyline at night.