{"id":5373,"date":"2023-12-13T00:31:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/?page_id=5373"},"modified":"2024-01-22T13:52:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T05:52:50","slug":"get-around-taipei","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/get-around-taipei\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get around"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you&#8217;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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the following sections, we will provide you with detailed insights into the venue you plan to visit, ensuring you&#8217;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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best way to get around in Taipei<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?resize=500%2C262&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/public-transportation.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lisanto_?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lisanto \u674e\u5955\u826f<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/city-skyline-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-YQDHwcCrWjs?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"2994\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?resize=500%2C262&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-bus.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lisanto_?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lisanto \u674e\u5955\u826f<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/city-skyline-under-blue-sky-during-daytime-YQDHwcCrWjs?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" data-id=\"2993\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?resize=1024%2C536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?resize=300%2C157&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?resize=768%2C402&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?resize=500%2C262&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/files\/2023\/11\/taipei-youbike.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@danielhonies?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Honies<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/a-row-of-bikes-parked-next-to-each-other-on-a-sidewalk-6hrxLk5TbfQ?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;re already a user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &#8220;mode of transport&#8221; in Taipei!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"getting-around-taipei\">All transportations in Taipei <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public transportation\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Getting around Taipei is convenient and easy even if you don\u2019t speak Mandarin. Station names are written in Chinese and English. Announcements are in Mandarin, English, Taiwanese, Hakka, and Japanese. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Armed with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easycard.com.tw\/en\/service\">Easy Card<\/a> or single-journey tokens, you can easily take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or buses around the city.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours of MRT operation are from 6 am to midnight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taxi\/Uber\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rideshares\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.youbike.com.tw\/region\/main\/\">YouBike<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.youbike.com.tw\/region\/main\/rent-way\/member\/\">local Taiwanese mobile number<\/a> if you have one. For those without a Taiwanese number there is the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.youbike.com.tw\/region\/main\/rent-way\/single\/\">option for linking your credit card<\/a> via the YouBike 2.0 app for one-time bike rentals. This option will not include public bicycle injury insurance coverage.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"travel-passes\">Travel Passes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can explore Taipei and Taiwan using these options: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/english.metro.taipei\/cp.aspx?n=BECC2E7AC426F659&amp;s=01872DBE36650923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MRT Travel Passes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taipei Metro tickets (one-day passes, 24\/48\/72hr Taipei Metro Passes) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Taipei Fun Passes (Transportation Passes and Unlimited Passes, Exploring Passes, Classic Version, 2-day THSR Holiday Tickets and 2-day THSR Joint Tickets). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pass.thsrc.com.tw\/oatsb2c\/home.do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THSR (Exclusive for foreign passengers)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>THSR Pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-day pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited rides on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for three consecutive days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexible 2-Day Pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlimited rides on Taiwan High Speed Rail trains for any two days of a designated seven-day period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>THSR &amp; TRA Join Pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5-Day Standard Joint Pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5-Day Premium Joint Pass\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More Travel Information: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/useful-apps-in-taiwan\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6854\">9 Useful Apps in Taiwan<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/webinar-summary-travel-to-taiwan-with-ease\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6986\">Webinar Summary: Travel to Taiwan with Ease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/location\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2966\">Airport Information <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;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.&nbsp; In the following sections, we will provide you with detailed insights into the venue you plan to visit, ensuring you&#8217;re well-prepared to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18854206,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wp-custom-template-has-background-page","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5373","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5373","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18854206"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5373"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5373\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7442,"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5373\/revisions\/7442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/asia.wordcamp.org\/2024\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5373"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}