Getting around in Taipei
Taipei has an advanced and diversified public transport system that makes getting around the city easy for expats. Even day trips in and out of the city are feasible with Taiwan’s high speed trains. Spend Saturday at the hot springs in the mountains, the next day at the beach, and even pop down to the bottom of the island within mere hours.
Maps in English are easy to come by. However, beware that the Romanisation of Chinese words has resulted in the English names of many roads having two to three different spellings.
Maps in English are easy to come by. However, beware that the Romanisation of Chinese words has resulted in the English names of many roads having two to three different spellings.
Methods of getting around Taipei
MRT (MASS RAPID TRANSPORT)
Taipei’s efficient and convenient subway system can take you all around Taipei. Easy for English speakers to use.
HIGH SPEED RAIL
Taiwan’s high speed rail can get you to the south of the island in two hours, and English speakers are well catered for.
BUSES
Local buses within Taipei city are tricky to take because drivers don’t speak English and bus stops and destinations are all in Chinese. However, taking a long distance bus presents no problems.
TAXI
Cost of a taxi in Taipei is NT 70 for the flag-down and the first 1.5 km and then NT 5 per 300 metres.
SCOOTER
Scooter rental is NT 400 per day. If you are going to purchase a scooter it will cost NT 20,000 from a shop or NT 12, 000 from a private sale.
