Taiwan Travel
Info before you leave
Check List
- Have your hotel address, phone number and name of the hotel written down or on your phone that doesn’t require internet.
- Check where your hotel is located and what the best mode of transport is before leaving.
- Order your E-sim so you have internet ready. It will be cheaper than buying from the airport.
- Bring cash to exchange at a currency exchange office, To avoid fees on using the ATM.
- Have cash exchanged ready or make sure to get some cash from the ATM at the airport, since getting train tickets machine only accepts cash. When exchanging also make sure you have a few smaller bills since the machine only accepts small bills. ( if needed exchange the large bills at a conveniece store.
- The currency they use is New Taiwan Dollar (NT) or Taiwan Dollar (TWD). They are both the same currency. As some store may still use the old currency code.
Activities I recommend to pre-book
- Taipei 101
- Shine Sky Lantern
- Taipei Exhibition " Teamlab Future Park "
- Moaokong Gondola Cable Cart
Transportation options
- EasyCard (MRT Card) The easy card is your typical transportation card for the metro, Bus, Ferries, YouBike and some taxi’s. The card can also be used as payment method at most convenience stores, some department stores, supermarkets, parking lots and tourist attractions.
You can buy an EasyCard in every train stations, which mostly only sell the basic ones. If you are looking for a more fun card, I recommend not buying it at the airport but when you arrive in Taipei. Almost all the convenience stores will sell EasyCards with a print on it. That can vary from cartoons like Sanrio Characters, Anime, Taiwanese foods, animals etc.
[ TOPPING UP THE EASYCARD IS CASH ONLY ] You can top up the EasyCard at all convenience stores and all train stations.
The costs of an EasyCard is a TWD 100 non refundable deposit. (The cost of the deposit may vary on the print you buy on the card). Besides the deposit you will have to have credit on the card before using it. A standart adult card will be TWD 500, TWD 100 deposit with TWD 400 credit on the card ready to use.
Taipei
Xinyi District
Taipei 101
Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It is owned by Taipei Financial Center Corporation. The building was officially classified as the world's tallest from its opening on 31 December 2004.
Taipei 101 Shopping Centre
Towering landmark skyscraper offering shops, eateries & an observation platform on the 89th floor.
Pokemon Centre Taipei
The first Pokémon Center in Taiwan, Pokémon Center TAIPEI, will have its grand opening at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Xintiandi A11
Milksha Taipei 101
Xinyi Shopping district
Pedestrianised area with designer brands, eateries & a cinema, plus street artists & skyscrapers.
Wanhua District
The Red House
The Red House Theater, often called Hong Lo Red Play House, Red Theater, Ximen Honglou or Ximen Red House in English, is a historic theater
Ximending
Ximending, a vibrant shopping district in Taipei, is renowned for its fusion of trendy and traditional elements.
Ximending Night Market
Experience the vibrant energy of Taipei at Ximending Night Market, a bustling hub for shopping, entertainment, and delectable street food. Join the lively crowds as you explore a diverse array of stalls and savor the unique flavors of Taiwanese cuisine under the city's neon lights.
Ching Shin Fu Chuan Tea Station
Shilin District
Shilin Market
Shilin Night Market is a night market in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan, often considered to be the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan
Sanchon District
Duckling Park
Duck art & thematic landscaping distinguish this river park with wild birds, cycling & basketball.
Edge Coffee
Quiet cafe
Jiufen
Jiufen Old Street
Tourists from all over the country are attracted by the retro buildings and unique landscape of sloping fields in this mountain city.
Jiu Fen A Mei Tea House
Iconic tea house in a former blacksmith shop, with tea ceremonies & terrace views.
Jiufen Qingyun temple
Shifen, Pingxi District
Shifen Old Street
Railroad tracks run through this old street with shops & restaurants, plus sky-lantern lightings.
Shifen Sky Lantern Experience
Pingxi Sky Lantern is a traditional activity that has become a popular tourist attraction in Taiwan. The lanterns are made of paper and bamboo and are released into the sky with the hope of bringing good luck and fortune.
Shifen Beef Noodle Restaurant
Shifen Waterfall
Shifen Waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River. The falls' total height is 20 metres and 40 metres in width, making it the broadest waterfall in Taiwan.
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