Luxury holidays in Taipei

City slicker Taipei is the futuristic dynamo that powers Taiwan’s bright allure — a melting pot of Chinese, Japanese and South East Asian influences, layering storied temples, markets and medicine shops with feats of modern architecture and accomplished malls, museums and galleries.

When to go

Not-too-hot temperatures and low humidity are a winning double act in March and April, October and November. Between May and August, the mercury climbs and typhoon season arrives.