Capital city with Taipei 101, night markets, temples, and modern culture.
Historic mountain town with tea houses, lantern streets, and ocean views.
Scenic alpine lake with cycling paths, pagodas, and cable car.
Stunning marble canyon with hiking trails, temples, and waterfalls.
Mountain forest with historic railway, sea of clouds, and ancient trees.
Southern beach resort with national park, surfing, and tropical vibes.
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.metro | 20 NT$ ~0.63 $ | Taipei Metro | Taipei MRT: 20-65 TWD per ride (distance-based). 20% discount with EasyCard. Day pass 150 TWD. Taoyuan Airport MRT 160 TWD. Operates 6:00-24:00. Clean, safe, air-conditioned |
location.transport.bus | 15 NT$ ~0.47 $ | City buses 15 TWD per section (most city rides = 15 TWD). Long routes up to 45 TWD. Pay with EasyCard (transfer discount). Airport bus route 1819: 125 TWD | |
location.transport.train | 20 NT$ ~0.63 $ | T-EX | TRA (regular trains): Taipei-Hualien 583 TWD, Taipei-Kaohsiung 843 TWD (express, ~4h). HSR: Taipei-Kaohsiung 1490 TWD (1.5h). Discounts on Klook/KKday ~15%. Book via T-EX (HSR) or TRA app |
location.transport.taxi | 85 NT$ ~2.7 $ | Uber | Starting fare 85 TWD (first 1.25 km), then 5 TWD/200m (~25 TWD/km). Night surcharge (23:00-6:00) +20 TWD. Apps: Uber, LINE Taxi, Taiwan Taxi (55688). 5 km ride ~200-250 TWD |
location.payment.subtitle
Taiwan CASHLESS LEADER! 70%+ cashless adoption. NFC tap-to-pay everywhere - iCash, EasyCard transit cards work at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart! LINE Pay, JKoPay, iPASS dominant. Cash still common 2025.
Banks: Bank of Taiwan, Mega Bank, First Bank, CTBC - ATMs widespread. Taiwan Dollar (TWD). CASHLESS REVOLUTION 2025! 70%+ adoption. UNIQUE NFC MODEL - different from China QR codes! iCash, EasyCard transit cards work at convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart), MRT, buses. LINE Pay, JKoPay, iPASS popular. Small merchants still cash-preferred. Distinct from mainland!
Tipping not expected. Service included. Round up for exceptional service only.
Attractions and points of interest