Taipei

Updated October 30, 2022

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Taipei Overview

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a metropolis with lanes that were built during the Japanese colonial period, bustling shopping districts, and modern buildings.

Taipei 101, a 509-meter-high skyscraper shaped like a bamboo, houses high-end stores, and a high-speed elevator takes visitors up to the observation deck, which is almost at the top of the building.

Taipei is also known for its lively street food scene and many night markets, such as the large Shilin Night Market.
(The information below is current as of January 2020.)

population: 2,674,000 (2018)

areaTotal area: 271.8 km² (1,760,000 sq. mi.)

airportTaiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taipei Songshan Airport

Direct flights from Japan are operated by JAL, ANA, China Airlines, EVA Air, Tiger Air Taiwan, Peach Aviation, etc. (3h30min flight).

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is about 40 km from the city center.

Taipei Songshan Airport is located in the Songshan District of Taipei City, close to the city center and accessible by MRT or local buses.

Taoyuan International Airport(Major international flights arrive and depart.)⇔ City Access:

1. MRT Taoyuan Airport Line
   Locally, the line is referred to as the "Taoyuan Jieyun Airport MRT Line" or "Taoyuan Airport MRT".
   Compared to buses, there is no need to worry about traffic congestion, and most buses operate on time.
   Also, you don't have to wait in long lines to get on the bus.
   The buses do not operate early in the morning or late at night (except from 6:00 to 23:35), so those traveling early in the morning or late at night should take the following "airport bus" or a cab.
   Taipei Station and Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 are connected by rapid (direct) train in 35 minutes and by regular train in 45 minutes. Terminal 2 is an additional 2 minutes.
2. Airport Connection BusCurrently, there are five limousine bus companies that run from Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei City: Kuokuang Bus Company, Chang-Yung Bus Company, Dayu Bus Company, Jian-Ming Bus Company, and Ge-Maran Bus Company. (Hakun and 巴士 mean "bus.")
   Less travel and easy. It takes about 55 minutes to Taipei Station.Various routesThere is a
   If you want to get to Taipei quickly or if it is your first time and you are not sure, take the Guoguang Bus.
   Guoguang Bus (bus) runs directly to Taipei Main Station.
   Other buses take an extra 15 to 30 minutes to make their rounds in Taipei City. The trip takes about 1 hour.
3. cab
   Since it does not stop anywhere but goes straight, the time required is slightly faster than that of a bus.
   The fare is about NT$1,200. There is a slight variation depending on the destination in Taipei, but not much different from other cabs.
   In principle, these prices are approximate, since boarding at Taoyuan Airport is by permit only.
4. Travel agency shuttles & hotel shuttles
   For those who come with package tours from various travel agencies, a local meeting place is often set up just outside the arrival lobby after passing through customs, where local tour guides are holding placards and talking to visitors.

Taipei Songshan Airport(Major domestic flights and some international flights arrive and depart.)⇔ City Access:

1. cab
   It takes about 15 minutes to the city center. 100-200 yuan.
2. local bus
   15-30 yuan. 15-30 minutes to the city center.
3. MRT
   The Songshan Kishan Station on the MRT Wenhu Line is located just outside the International Arrivals lobby.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation Official WebsiteTaiwan: A lot of information about Taiwan.

Hotel:The average price for a 3-star hotel is ￥5,803 and for a 5-star hotel is ￥14,193.

Map of Taipei

Taipei Travel Guide

Taipei Travel Guide - Expedia

Taipei City Transportation

MRT

There are six train lines. Trains run on average every 5 minutes, making it very convenient and comfortable .

Taipei MRT Route Map

local bus

Taipei's city buses have many routes and are complicated, but many buses are convenient for connecting to the MRT and are quite convenient if you know how to use them.

TAIPEI navi

Taipei City Government Bus Terminal

cab

Cab is ji chong chia (計程車) in Chinese.

Cabs in Taiwan are yellow, so they stand out from a distance, and if you show them a note of where you are going, they will get you to your destination.

Fees are also more reasonable than in Japan, so we would definitely like to take advantage of this.

Take the MRT to the nearest station and then take a cab.

Fees are lower than in Japan, so they can be used easily.

6~23:00 ...... NT$70 (approx. ¥248) for the first 1.25 km, then NT$5 (approx. ¥17) for every 250 m or every minute and 40 seconds after that at a speed of 5 km/h or less.

23~6pm...... daytime rate plus NT$20 (approx. ¥71) surcharge.

If you call a cab by phone, NT$10 will be added.

If luggage is loaded in the rear trunk, an additional NT$10 will be charged, but many drivers do not charge for the rear trunk.

Many drivers do not speak English or Japanese, so they write the address of the destination in kanji on a memo and hand it to you (if you write it in English, it will not be understood).

If you tell them only the name of the store, such as "Shinko Mitsukoshi," you may end up at a different branch than your destination, so be sure to tell them the address.

It is better to show the address than to show a map.

The doors of Taiwanese cabs open and close manually, so passengers open and close them by hand.

When you start running, check to see if the meter is working.

Major cab companies in Taipei, such as "Taiwan Grand Carte" and "Da Ai Kei Cheng Cars," are reliable.

Try to avoid anything that says "TAXI" or "personal" in black letters on the roof lamp portion.

Five Principles of Taxi Use

1. Have change ready.
2. Prepare a piece of paper with your destination (address) written on it.
3. Doors open and close by themselves.
4. Seat belts must be worn (all seats are required to wear seat belts and are subject to fines).
5. I avoid cabs that are touting.

Car Distribution App

The Uber car-dispatch service is available.

Uber" runs in large numbers and is available in Japanese.

rent-a-cycle

In Taipei, the city government is taking the initiative in promoting the "YouBike 微笑單車" bicycle rental program.

There are more than 150 rental stations throughout the city, and you can use different stations for renting and returning.

The fee is RMB 10 per 30 minutes.

YouBike Taipei City Government Smile Bicycle

long-haul bus

Currently, there are three long-distance bus terminals departing from Taipei: Taipei Bus Terminal, Kuokuang Bus East Station, and Kuokuang Bus West Station.

Each of the three terminals are clustered in the same area and are a short walk from the west exit of Taipei Station.

1.[Taipei Bus Terminal (台北轉運站)] [Map]

Taipei Bus Terminal (台北轉運站) is a long-distance bus terminal in Taipei, located north of the Taipei Railway Station.

From the Taipei Bus Terminal, long-distance buses depart for Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung (and other destinations).

2.[Guoguang Bus East Station] [Map]

This is the bus stop for limousine buses bound for Taoyuan International Airport and buses bound for Keelung.

The bus to the airport costs NT$150 per adult, and departs every 15 minutes.

It takes about 40 minutes to the airport. However, the road can be congested during the evening rush hour.

At international airports, the bus first stops at Terminal 1, then at Terminal 2.

When you board the bus, tell the driver which terminal you are using.

3. 【Guoguang Bus West Station】 [Map]

Long-distance routes to/from Taichung, Puli (Sun Moon Lake), Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and other central and southern destinations.

Kokkang Bus Company was formerly a state-run bus company, but is now a privately owned company.

Another feature of Kunimitsu is partially reserved seating. You can buy a ticket without a reservation and wait for an opening.

We hear that buses are less likely to be delayed during consecutive holidays than the popular Ubus (Tonglian) and other buses.

Railroad [Map]

Taipei Station (Taipei Railway Station) is an underground station shared by the Taiwan Railway Administration, Taiwan High Speed Rail, and Taipei MRT.

There are also passenger transportation terminals such as the Taipei Bus Terminal nearby.

It is not only the transportation hub of northern Taiwan, but also the railroad station with the largest traffic volume in all of Taiwan.

Taipei City double-decker sightseeing bus "Open Top Bus

There are two routes, the red route and the blue route, and the open-top buses run through Taipei City, with passengers free to get on and off.

Tickets can be purchased in advance on the official website or from the staff after boarding the bus.

local travel agent

MyTaiwanTour

MyTaiwanTour provides local optional tour services in Taiwan.
The company offers a wide range of services, from standard sightseeing tours to tailor-made tour planning, from small group participation to large group accommodations.

KK Day (May 8)

KKday is a website and app that handles online reservations for travel-related activities and local tours.
KKday.com International Company Limited, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, operates the service with a focus on Asian cities.

HOT HOLIDAY

Optional tour company in Australia. Offers local tours from Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Wendy Tour
Offers a variety of guided tours in Japanese. Inquiries and applications can be made in Japanese.