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Shilin in Taipei

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.

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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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Shilin

  • Children's Amusement Park in Shilin, Taipei

    Children's Amusement Park

    ★ 4.5 · 37.7k
    Amusement Park

    Family-friendly attraction featuring kids' rides, indoor & outdoor play areas & arcade games.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 6 PM
  • 士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品) in Shilin, Taipei

    士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品)

    ★ 4.9 · 635
    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
  • Shi-Dong Market in Shilin, Taipei

    Shi-Dong Market

    ★ 4.3 · 10.3k
    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

Where to eat & drink in Shilin

  • Golden Formosa in Shilin, Taipei

    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
  • Morning Bar in Shilin, Taipei

    Morning Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 1.8k
    Brunch· 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
  • 左巴咖啡館(自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館) in Shilin, Taipei

    左巴咖啡館(自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館)

    ★ 4.9 · 711
    Café & Bakery· NT$200–400
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5:30 PM
  • 早吧 Morning Bar in Shilin, Taipei

    早吧 Morning Bar

    ★ 4.5 · 3.0k
    Breakfast· NT$1-200
    Every day
    6 AM – 1 PM
  • Noobtent in Shilin, Taipei

    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
  • Takeaway Coffee 帶著走咖啡|咖啡豆專賣|自家烘焙咖啡 in Shilin, Taipei

    Takeaway Coffee 帶著走咖啡|咖啡豆專賣|自家烘焙咖啡

    ★ 4.8 · 437
    Café & Bakery· NT$1–200
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
  • Jingxing Vegetarian Kitchen in Shilin, Taipei

    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
  • Giguo Taipei Shilin Zhongzheng Branch in Shilin, Taipei

    Giguo Taipei Shilin Zhongzheng Branch

    ★ 4.9 · 8.9k
    Hot Pot· 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
  • Grassland Mongolian Hot Pot in Shilin, Taipei

    Grassland Mongolian Hot Pot

    ★ 4.8 · 6.3k
    Hot Pot· NT$600–800

    Easygoing restaurant serving Mongolian-style hot pots amid colorful surroundings.

    Mon
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Tue–Fri
    11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Niao Shao Izakaya - Shilin in Shilin, Taipei

    Niao Shao Izakaya - Shilin

    ★ 4.9 · 3.4k
    Izakaya· NT$400–1,200
    Every day
    5 PM – 12 AM
  • 味擂家みらい家 日式料理|士林店 in Shilin, Taipei

    味擂家みらい家 日式料理|士林店

    ★ 4.8 · 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
    11:30 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–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
  • 士林貳貳參丼飯 in Shilin, Taipei

    士林貳貳參丼飯

    ★ 4.9 · 3.2k
    Japanese· NT$1–200
    Mon
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
    Tue–Fri
    4 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • All Day Brunch in Shilin, Taipei

    All Day Brunch

    ★ 4.6 · 8.0k
    American· NT$400–600

    Easygoing locale offering American breakfast & lunch dishes, plus all-day brunch.

    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM

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Map of Shilin with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Golden Formosa
  2. 2Children's Amusement Park
  3. 3Morning Bar
  4. 4士林晶晶-J.R專業穿洞藝術(晶晶飾品)
  5. 5左巴咖啡館(自家烘焙熟豆販售、手沖咖啡館)
  6. 6早吧 Morning Bar
  7. 7Noobtent
  8. 8Shi-Dong Market
  9. 9Takeaway Coffee 帶著走咖啡|咖啡豆專賣|自家烘焙咖啡
  10. 10Jingxing Vegetarian Kitchen

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