Things to Do in Shilin, Taipei Shilin has many museums, including the National Palace Museum, and is home to one of Taipei's largest night markets. The area also features the ex-pat enclave of Tianmu.
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Taipei Astronomical Museum ★ 4.6 · 13.6k
Popular museum with astronomy exhibits, a viewing telescope & IMAX dome theater, plus a restaurant.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Children's Amusement Park ★ 4.5 · 37.6k
Family-friendly attraction featuring kids' rides, indoor & outdoor play areas & arcade games.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 6 PM
士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品) ★ 4.9 · 631
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 9 PM
Thu Closed
Fri 4 PM – 9 PM
Sat 4 PM – 9 PM
Sun 4 PM – 9 PM
Shi-Dong Market ★ 4.3 · 10.2k
Large indoor market for produce, seafood & flowers, with Chinese & global street food stalls.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Sat 7 AM – 9 PM
Sun 7 AM – 9 PM Where to eat & drink in Shilin · NT$800–2,000
In the 1950s, the family started serving boldly seasoned food to go with alcoholic drinks.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Morning Bar ★ 4.8 · 1.7k· NT$200–400
Mon 7 AM – 2 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2 PM
早吧 Morning Bar ★ 4.5 · 3.1k· NT$1-200
Every day 6 AM – 1 PM
左巴咖啡館（自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館） ★ 4.9 · 710· NT$200–400
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Noobtent ★ 4.8 · 1.2k· NT$200–400
Mon–Thu 6 PM – 1 AM
Fri 6 PM – 2 AM
Sat 6 PM – 2 AM
Sun 6 PM – 1 AM
Takeaway Coffee 帶著走咖啡｜咖啡豆專賣｜自家烘焙咖啡 ★ 4.8 · 437· NT$1–200
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 7 PM
Jingxing Vegetarian Kitchen ★ 4.9 · 12.2k· NT$400–800
Simple, tasty Chinese vegetarian meals. Choose a set meal from the menu and it is served on a tray. Owner speaks English, and there's a picture menu in English and Chinese.
Every day 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Giguo Taipei Shilin Zhongzheng Branch ★ 4.9 · 8.7k· NT$400–600
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10:30 PM
味擂家みらい家 日式料理｜士林店 ★ 4.9 · 5.1k· NT$200–400
A Japanese restaurant specializing in Kyoto cuisine, offering traditional Japanese dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients and a focus on five colors and five flavors.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Grassland Mongolian Hot Pot ★ 4.8 · 6.3k· NT$600–800
Easygoing restaurant serving Mongolian-style hot pots amid colorful surroundings.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 10 PM
士林貳貳參丼飯 ★ 4.9 · 3.2k· NT$1–200
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
All Day Brunch ★ 4.7 · 8.0k· NT$200–400
Easygoing locale offering American breakfast & lunch dishes, plus all-day brunch.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Shilin?
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1 Golden Formosa 2 Taipei Astronomical Museum 3 Children's Amusement Park 4 Morning Bar 5 士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品) 6 早吧 Morning Bar 7 左巴咖啡館（自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館） 8 Noobtent 9 Shi-Dong Market 10 Takeaway Coffee 帶著走咖啡｜咖啡豆專賣｜自家烘焙咖啡 Ready to plan Shilin? Turn these Shilin picks into a day-by-day Taipei plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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