Q: How to Get to Taipei

The easiest and fastest way to get to Taipei is by: Plane If you depart from abroad, especially from outside East Asia, the best way to reach the city is by plane, landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The airport is connected to the city center by train, bus, and taxi. Bus Because it is the capital, there are many bus routes to and from Taipei and other cities in Taiwan. Taipei itself has many intercity bus stops in various corners of the city. Train All intercity trips using trains operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail arrive and depart from Taipei Railway Station. As the capital, routes to and from Taipei are widely available every day.

Q: Best Time to Visit Taipei

Season The best time to visit Taipei is between March and May, which is the end of winter, then spring, then early summer. Due to changing seasons, the city is not too hot and the weather is quite cool. In addition, beautiful flowers are also blooming in all corners of the city so you will see an unforgettable view. Average Temperature Despite experiencing four seasons, it usually counts only as long summer (May to September) and long winter (November to March) with short spring (April) and short autumn (October). In summer, the highest temperature can reach 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit). In spring, the average temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit). In winter, the average temperature can drop to 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit). Whereas in autumn, the average temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit). Festival Like other cities in Taiwan, Taipei also celebrates the Lantern Festival every February on a large scale each year. In this event, you will see a variety of beautiful lanterns adorning the night.

Question 1

What is tiket CLEAN in Taipei?

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Do you miss traveling but still worried about the COVID-19 pandemic? We understand completely. Now, you can have a great trip with your loved ones to your favorite places in Taipei without worrying! Adapting to the current situation, various tourist sites are now setting new regulations and policies regarding cleanliness and social distancing at the site. We certainly want all t-mates to enjoy a pleasant time while still maintaining health, cleanliness, and safety together.

To find out which tourist attractions in Taipei have implemented this new policy, tiket.com presents "tiket CLEAN"!

Tourist attractions that have “tiket CLEAN” logo on tiket.com’s To Do page mean that they have implemented standard rules and protocols to prevent and reduce transmission of COVID-19. Starting from checking the body temperature of all staff and visitors, setting a new requirement to wear face masks and gloves, increasing the frequency of cleaning using disinfectants, providing healthcare and hygiene supplies, to social distancing regulations, such as capacity restrictions or minimum distance when waiting in line.

For more information, you can check the Highlight section of each product page with the “tiket CLEAN” logo. There, you will find a full explanation of the new regulations at the attraction.

Make sure you and your loved ones understand and follow the rules. This way, you, other visitors, and also the staff on duty can both enjoy a pleasant day without worries!

Keep Spirit! We’re All in This Together!

Question 2

What to Expect in Taipei

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As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei is full of modern tall buildings, bustling markets and shops, as well as historical places that you must visit. The city has a good transportation system and a comfortable and bustling city atmosphere.

Taipei can be a perfect family tourist destination because of the many tourist attractions, including culinary tourism, which is suitable for all ages and people.

Question 3

How to Get to Taipei

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The easiest and fastest way to get to Taipei is by:

Plane

If you depart from abroad, especially from outside East Asia, the best way to reach the city is by plane, landing at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The airport is connected to the city center by train, bus, and taxi.

Bus

Because it is the capital, there are many bus routes to and from Taipei and other cities in Taiwan. Taipei itself has many intercity bus stops in various corners of the city.

Train

All intercity trips using trains operated by Taiwan High Speed Rail arrive and depart from Taipei Railway Station. As the capital, routes to and from Taipei are widely available every day.

Question 4

Accommodation in Taipei

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Taipei is filled with various types of accommodation that you can choose according to your needs, ranging from 5-star hotels with luxurious facilities to budget accommodations with sharing rooms. The ones you will encounter the most are 3 star hotels, both those that provide private rooms and sharing rooms.

Question 5

Instagramable Spots in Taipei

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Taipei has a number of outdoor locations that you can visit while hunting cool tourist photos. Some of them are the Elephant Trail Hike, Taipei 101 Observatory, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, Liberty Square Arch, The Grand Hotel Taipei, Longshan Temple, Jingshan Suspension Bridge, Ximending, and Juansi Waterfall.

Question 6

Culinary in Taipei

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As the capital city, Taipei has a lot of food and snacks typical of Taiwan that you can find easily in various street markets. Some of the locations that you can visit are Shilin Night Market, Raohe Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, and Huaxi Night Market (Snake Alley). In these places, you must try Stinky Tofu (as the name suggests, is tofu with a unique smell and delicious taste), Bubble Tea (Taiwanese milk tea with boba), Sausage on A Stick (sausage satay), Fried Chicken, Guabao (white wheat bread with pork belly, coriander, and pickled fillings), and Oyster Omelette (consisting of sweet potato flour, eggs, lettuce, and oysters).

Vegan / Vegetarian Food

Although you will find a lot of food with meat here, Taipei is not outnumbered in terms of vegan and vegetarian food. In fact, there are some travelers who call this city a paradise for vegan food. For that, you will have no trouble finding vegan and vegetarian restaurants, cafes, or dishes here.

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Shopping in Taipei

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The main product sought by tourists in Taipei is, of course, the local foods. However, besides that, Taipei also has many local and international products that you might be interested in. To buy these items, you can visit Shilin Night Market, Ximending, East Metro Mall, Guanghua Market, Xin Yi Eslite, Core Pacific Living Mall, and Wu Fen Pu.

Question 8

Best Time to Visit Taipei

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Season

The best time to visit Taipei is between March and May, which is the end of winter, then spring, then early summer. Due to changing seasons, the city is not too hot and the weather is quite cool. In addition, beautiful flowers are also blooming in all corners of the city so you will see an unforgettable view.

Average Temperature

Despite experiencing four seasons, it usually counts only as long summer (May to September) and long winter (November to March) with short spring (April) and short autumn (October).

In summer, the highest temperature can reach 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit). In spring, the average temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius (71 degrees Fahrenheit). In winter, the average temperature can drop to 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit). Whereas in autumn, the average temperature is around 24 degrees Celsius (75 degrees Fahrenheit).

Festival

Like other cities in Taiwan, Taipei also celebrates the Lantern Festival every February on a large scale each year. In this event, you will see a variety of beautiful lanterns adorning the night.

Question 9

How to Get Around in Taipei

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Some public transportation in the city that you can rely on in Taipei is the MRT (Metro Taipei), buses, and taxis. You can easily use the MRT and bus even though you can't speak the local language because the announcements and route map are written and spoken in English, Mandarin, Taiwanese Hokkien, and Hakka.

In addition, you can also explore the city using bicycle rental and make the most out of the bicycle lanes in the city.

Question 10

How Big is Taipei

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With an area of 271.8 square kilometers and many tourist attractions in Taipei that are interesting to visit, you should spend approximately 4 days here. During this time, you can try various exciting things to do in Taipei. Some of them are visiting the famous Taipei 101 (and watching fireworks here if you visit on New Year's Eve), enjoying the green views at Yangmingshan National Park and Shifen Waterfall, learning the history of Taipei and Taiwan at the National Palace Museum and National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, culinary tours at Shilin Night Market and Raohe Night Market, enjoying views of the city from the gondola in MaoKong, and visiting holy and historic sites such as Longshan Temple, Taipei Confucius Temple, and Dalongdong Baoan Temple.

Question 11

Currency in Taipei

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TWD (New Taiwan Dollar).

Question 12

Language(s) in Taipei

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The main languages used here are Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka, and Mandarin. Most locals can speak English, especially younger ones.

Question 13

Taipei Time Zone

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Question 14

Taipei Plug Type

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The plug types used in Taiwan are type A and B. Both have 2 parallel flat pins but type B has a grounding pin too. Taiwan operates at 110V and 60Hz supply voltages.

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Important Information About Taipei

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During the year, the weather in Taipei is usually humid and warm. However, sometimes there are unexpected weather changes. You should always wear clothes that are not too thick, not long (but still covered), and layered. Wear easily removable outers, such as a jacket, so you can adjust your clothes to weather changes.
Wear comfortable walking shoes because you can easily explore the city on foot and there are many tourist sites that you must explore on foot.
Take off your shoes as you enter local homes and holy places.
If you are not a priority passenger, give your seat on public transportation to older people, pregnant women, mothers carrying babies, and passengers with disabilities.
No need to give a tip to a restaurant, taxi or hotel staff.
Don't stick your chopsticks in a bowl straight up because it symbolizes food offerings for the dead.

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