Arrive at your Ximending hotel at 2:00pm, drop luggage and settle in; brief rest for the child after travel. Confirm early check-in and luggage hold if you arrive before the room is ready.
Stroll Ximending pedestrian area — colourful shops, kid-friendly arcades and the historic Red House market (open ~11:00–22:00). Great first introduction to Taipei’s street life and easy on-foot from the hotel.
Quirky themed restaurant that kids usually love for its novelty seating and playful dishes; open typically 11:00–22:00. Good light dinner option near the hotel.
Take the Maokong Gondola from Taipei Zoo to Maokong for scenic views (gondola hours typically 9:00–18:00; check for maintenance closures before travel). Great aerial experience for kids.
Head to Shilin Night Market (open late) for a wide variety of Taiwanese street food; choose kid-friendly items like fried chicken, sweet potato fries and fruit juices.
Visit the National Palace Museum (opening around 8:30–18:30) — use the kids’ discovery programmes and galleries with short, engaging displays; the museum is spacious and stroller-friendly.
Afternoon at Taipei Children’s Amusement Park (open 9:00–17:00) — rides and play suitable for younger children; check height rules and ride times at entry.
Visit a family-friendly hot-spring facility or a public foot-soaking pool; children often enjoy the warm shallow pools (check individual facility age rules and temps).
Travel to Tamsui for Old Street snacks, riverfront promenades and street performers; a relaxed place for a child to explore and for the family to enjoy sunset by the water.
Travel by MRT + shuttle or taxi to Taoyuan (allow 45–75 minutes depending on traffic). Book a private transfer if you prefer door-to-door convenience with luggage and child.
Short drive to Daxi Old Street for traditional snacks (Daxi tofu, pastries) and shops — a compact, atmospheric area that’s easy to explore with a child.
Gloria Outlets has many family-friendly restaurants and a large, comfortable food court (outlet open roughly 11:00–22:00). Good for easy dinner and some shopping.
Spend the day at Window on China Theme Park (open 9:00–17:00) — miniature world exhibits, gentle rides and family-oriented shows make it ideal for a 7‑year‑old. Short drive from Taoyuan.
Have an early breakfast — check if the hotel offers early-bird breakfast or request a takeaway box. Essential to leave with a full stomach for the journey.
Check out and take the hotel airport shuttle or a pre-booked taxi. For international flights (SQ879) aim to arrive at TPE at least 2.5–3 hours before departure; confirm your flight departure time and adjust the leave time accordingly.
Arrive at the terminal, check in and pass security. Taoyuan has family-friendly facilities and play areas to keep children entertained before boarding — allow time for last-minute duty-free shopping.