Transportation
New! May 29
<Hotel
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C.K.S.Airport>
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From hotel main entrance |
From airport terminal 1 |
From airport terminal 2 |
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05:55~24:55 |
<Hotel
←→
Yuan Shan MRT Station>
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Departure place: The Grand Hotel Main
Lobby |
Departure place: Yuan Shan Station of
MRT |
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Taiwan has complete fundamental constructions and a convenient traffic network weaved by flights, trains and highways. It takes only a few hours to travel between scenic spots, and most of the scenic spots can be reached by public transportation vehicles.
There are two international airports in Taiwan:
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport(about 40 KM from Taipei City), and Hsiao-Kang Airport in Kaohsiung. Direct flights between Taiwan and other countries provide convenient services. Except for some flights to and from between Taiwan and Hong Kong as well as South East Asia land in Hsiao-Kang Airport, most international flights all land in
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport -
Flight Timetable -
Airport Transportation
Hsiao-Kang Airport -
Flight Timetable -
Airport Transportation
On-line airlines
Off-line airlines
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Major cities have an abundance of taxis. Charges are NT$70 for the first 1.5km and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. An additional NT$5 is charged for every two minutes of waiting, and a 20% surcharge is added to fares between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., NT$10 dollars tip needed for cab dispatched by phone and for luggage placed in taxi trunk. Charges may be raised during Chinese New Year holidays. Basically, taxi fares in all major cities are set by local city government itself and are in a minor discrepancy. Out-of-town or long-distance travels may not apply to meter charge; travelers are suggested to confirm charging method before getting on taxi.
50% additional to meter charge needed for cab travel to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. It costs around NT$1,200 to travel from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei city, and NT$300 for traveling between Kaohsiung city and Hsiaokang airport. Island wide travel service available in fixed fares upon passengers' needs.
Most drivers do not speak English, so it is a good idea to have hotel personnel write both your destination and your hotel's name and address in Chinese, along with the projected cost of each one-way trip.
Any unreasonable charges or misdeeds from taxi drivers, please jot down driver's name and license's plate along with time, place & happenings for further pleading to local supervision or foreign affair police department.
English Taxi Association:
(02)2799-7997
Taipei Foreign Affairs Police Station:
(02)2381-7475; 2381-8341; 23817494
Complaint about Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport taxi:
(03)398-2241; (03)398-2177
Taichung Foreign Affairs Police Station:
(04)2222-3725
Kaohsiung Foreign Affairs Police Station:
(07)215-4342
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The mass rapid transit system (MRT) in Taipei, together with the metropolitan area's dedicated bus route network, forms a convenient transportation system. The MRT currently has five lines in operation:
These lines are dotted with a variety of attractions and scenic spots. As a result, visitors can take a leisurely journey through most of the attractive parts of Taipei by using the MRT service.
Auto ticketing slots can be found in MRT stations, providing ticketing services (Coin changers are equipped in all stations.) "Single-journey Ticket" price ranging from NT$20 to NT$65 depending on travel distance. A 150-dollar "One-day pass" purchased from service booth will allow unlimited travels among all MRT lines within one day. Please take advantage of One-day pass if you are in desire of visiting spots along MRT lines.
Passenger Service InformationPlease Note:
| | MRT running hours- 6:00~24:00 |
| | To provide passengers a comfortable and safe ride, smoking, drinking & gum chewing are strictly prohibited in MRT area. |
| | Using cellular phone is prohibited in the first and the last cabinet of the train. |
| | Tickets are valid on day of purchase. |
| | Please locate pets in hand-carry cage; police dogs and guide dogs are excluded. |
For further information, please call Taipei MRT customer service lines:
(02)2181-2345 (24 hours);
(02)2536-3001 (8:30a.m. -5:30p.m.)
Route Map of Taipei Metro
http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/service.asp
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation
http://www.trtc.com.tw/e/index.asp
Department of Rapid Transit Systems, Taipei City Government
http://english.taipei.gov.tw/dorts/index.jsp
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