Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler looking to explore this dynamic metropolis, we have compiled a comprehensive resource to ensure your trip is filled with seamless navigation and unforgettable experiences.
In the following sections, we will provide you with detailed insights into the venue you plan to visit, ensuring you’re well-prepared to make the most of your time there. We will also delve into the travel essentials, offering valuable tips on getting to Taipei and moving around the city.
Best way to get around in Taipei
Getting around Taipei using public transportation is incredibly convenient, with options like buses, the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), and Youbike (bicycles). Fares range from around NT$5 to NT$50 for a one-way trip, allowing you to navigate the city smoothly. Google Maps provides precise and detailed transportation guidance.
If you prefer taxis, the fare starts at NT$85, and you can hail them on the street, use an app for booking, or opt for Uber if you’re already a user.
Additionally, we recommend exploring the city on foot. Near TICC in the Xinyi district, you can reach various attractions, delightful restaurants, and bars within a 30-minute walk. In March, walking is definitely an excellent “mode of transport” in Taipei!
All transportations in Taipei
- Public transportation
- Getting around Taipei is convenient and easy even if you don’t speak Mandarin. Station names are written in Chinese and English. Announcements are in Mandarin, English, Taiwanese, Hakka, and Japanese.
- Armed with an Easy Card or single-journey tokens, you can easily take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or buses around the city.
- Hours of MRT operation are from 6 am to midnight
- Taxi/Uber
- Hailing a cab is easy, but be prepared to have your destination address in Chinese. Fares start at NT$85 or NT$105 between 11pm and 6am.
- Rideshares
- There are multiple rideshare/taxi apps in Taiwan. Uber, LINE Taxi, Yoxi are all popular options to get around the city and will accept credit card payments.
- YouBike
- Traveling by bike around the city is good exercise and quick. You can rent a YouBike using an EasyCard or iPass. You can register at a YouBike kiosk with your local Taiwanese mobile number if you have one. For those without a Taiwanese number there is the option for linking your credit card via the YouBike 2.0 app for one-time bike rentals. This option will not include public bicycle injury insurance coverage.
Travel Passes
You can explore Taipei and Taiwan using these options:
- Taipei Metro tickets (one-day passes, 24/48/72hr Taipei Metro Passes)
- Taipei Fun Passes (Transportation Passes and Unlimited Passes, Exploring Passes, Classic Version, 2-day THSR Holiday Tickets and 2-day THSR Joint Tickets).
THSR (Exclusive for foreign passengers)
- THSR Pass
- 3-day pass
- Unlimited rides on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for three consecutive days.
- Flexible 2-Day Pass
- Unlimited rides on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for any two days of a designated seven-day period.
- 3-day pass
- THSR & TRA Join Pass
- 5-Day Standard Joint Pass
- Unlimited rides on Taiwan Railway Chu-Kuang Express or trains at a lower price than Chu-Kuang Express for five days and on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for any two days within the designated five days.
- 5-Day Premium Joint Pass
- Unlimited rides on Taiwan Railway Tze-Chiang Limited Express or trains at a lower price than Tze-Chiang Limited Express for 5 days and on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for any two days within the designated five days.
- 5-Day Standard Joint Pass
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