With WordCamp Asia 2024 just a few weeks away, we know you’re already planning on how to make the most of your visit to Taipei. To help you navigate the city and take advantage of what this incredible city has to offer, we’ve pulled together a list of Apps to download during your stay.
Go! Taipei Metro
Want to discover local hotspots like the many night markets that Taipei is famed for? The city’s Metro system has you covered.
The Go! Taipei Metro App provides a complete route map of the Taipei Metro system, which includes station exit information, train timetables, bus transfers, parking lots, and even nearby YouBike stations to help you travel more easily. Another great feature is the journey planner, which helps you calculate the fastest route to your destination.
Uber
Uber is offers an easy-to-use and dependable ride-booking service, simplifying travel across the country. In cities like Taipei and beyond, Uber is an excellent choice for those unfamiliar with the local language or public transport. The app allows you to effortlessly book rides, monitor their driver’s whereabouts, and handle payments electronically, bypassing any language challenges and negating the need to negotiate fares with taxi drivers.
Yoxi
After highlighting Uber’s user-friendly and reliable service, it’s worth mentioning Yoxi, another valuable app for travelers in Taiwan. Yoxi offers a similar ride-booking experience, tailored more towards local preferences. The app is straightforward, allowing easy booking and real-time driver tracking. With clear pricing and electronic payment options, Yoxi simplifies travel, especially for those unfamiliar with the local language or seeking to explore beyond major cities like Taipei.
YouBike 2.0
What better way to discover the city of Taipei than by bicycle?
YouBike 2.0 allows you to rent bicycles in every corner of Taipei. The app has an interactive map that makes it easy to find bike stations near you, and see how many bikes are available at each station. You can also view rental information and rates.
You will need to register at the rental site to rent a bike. Please make sure you have an EasyCard and a Taiwanese mobile phone number to do this. Otherwise, you will need a credit card.
FunNow
There are many interesting experiences and food found all throughout Taipei—available at just the push of a button.
FunNow is a popular app that lets you book restaurants, massages, and other activities with just a click. FunNow offers low prices, quality service, and carefully selected locations.
KKday
Got a day of down time in between the WordCamp Asia program? KKday is an e-commerce travel platform that assists travelers in finding and booking local tours, activities, attractions, experiences and transportation.
Just enter your budget and time frame and KKDay will show you the best activities and attractions. You can instantly view description, price, duration and reviews. If you’re interested in attending an event, simply add it to your cart and proceed to checkout.
Klook
If you have a day of downtime during the WordCamp Asia program and are exploring options beyond KKday, consider Klook as an alternative. Klook is another excellent e-commerce travel platform that offers similar services to KKday but stands out with its unique features. Especially friendly for international travelers, Klook provides access to local tours, activities, attractions, experiences, and transportation options.
Taiwan Railway
If you’re planning on traveling further afield, look no further than the high-speed rail and Taiwan Railway.
The Taiwan Railway app helps you check timetables, train numbers, delays, travel times and fares. The app is very easy to use, but you need to know exactly where you are starting from and which station you are going to. Luckily, the answer can be found quickly with the help of Google Maps. Once you have accurate destination information, enter the app and select your departure and arrival stations and travel dates. All trains running on that particular day will pop up, showing their number, duration and cost.
T-Express
In addition to Taiwan Railway, you have a faster option—the high-speed rail
Key features of the app include viewing timetables and fares, making instant payments, cancellations or modifications. Another great feature is that you have the option to get your mobile tickets by simply scanning them at the gate.
Taiwan is an amazing place to travel, and using the apps above will help you easily explore the city, mingle with the locals, and enjoy your trip!