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.

Golden FormosaTaiwanese
Taipei Astronomical MuseumScience Museum
Children's Amusement ParkAmusement Park

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Top things to do in Shilin

Taipei Astronomical Museum
★ 4.6 · 13.4k
Science Museum
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
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Children's Amusement Park
★ 4.5 · 37.5k
Amusement Park
Family-friendly attraction featuring kids' rides, indoor & outdoor play areas & arcade games.
Every day
9 AM – 8 PM
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士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品)
★ 4.9 · 629
Specialty Store
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 9 PM
Thu
Closed
Fri
4 PM – 9 PM
Sat
4 PM – 9 PM
Sun
4 PM – 9 PM
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Shi-Dong Market
★ 4.3 · 10.2k
Market
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
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Where to eat & drink in Shilin

Golden Formosa
Michelin ★
Taiwanese· 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
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左巴咖啡館（自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館）
★ 4.9 · 710
Café & Bakery· NT$200–400
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5:30 PM
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Noobtent
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Pub· NT$200–400
Mon–Thu
6 PM – 1 AM
Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 1 AM
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Awoo Kōhii
★ 4.8 · 567
Café & Bakery· NT$200–400
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5:30 PM
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TAKEAWAY COFFEE 帶著走咖啡｜咖啡豆專賣｜自家烘焙咖啡
★ 4.8 · 435
Café & Bakery· NT$1–200
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 7 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 7 PM
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Jingxing Vegetarian Kitchen
★ 4.9 · 12.2k
Chinese· 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
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味擂家みらい家日式料理｜士林店
★ 4.9 · 5.1k
Japanese· 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
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Grassland Mongolian Hot Pot
★ 4.8 · 6.3k
Hot Pot· 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
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士林貳貳參丼飯
★ 4.9 · 3.2k
Japanese· NT$1–200
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Odin Bistro
★ 4.8 · 2.5k
Bistro· NT$400–1,200
Every day
7 PM – 3 AM
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荷麵亭 HASUMENTEI 士林店
★ 4.6 · 5.0k
Ramen· NT$200–400
Compact, informal Japanese eatery preparing traditional ramen dishes amid old-school furnishings.
Every day
11:40 AM – 2:15 PM, 5:10 PM – 8:30 PM
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Din Tai Fung Tianmu Branch
★ 4.5 · 4.9k
Taiwanese· NT$400–600
Mon–Thu
10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Fri
10:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 9 PM
Sun
10 AM – 8:30 PM
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