About Taipei

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About Taipei City


Taipei City, Taiwan's capital and largest city, blends vibrant culture, bustling markets, and modern skyscrapers. With a population exceeding 2.6 million and covering approximately 272 square kilometers, Taipei is a dynamic hub of commerce, technology, and tourism in East Asia. Situated in northern Taiwan's basin, Taipei has evolved from aboriginal settlements to showcase a mix of historic traditions and cutting-edge architecture, including landmarks like Taipei 101, the world's tallest building.

Taipei also boasts dozens of world-class performance venues, where you can enjoy world-class theater and concert events. The city also offers a wide range of other diversions - shopping malls, nightclubs, live-music bars, quality hotels, and exotic restaurants.

With natural sceneries, convenient transportation and delicious cuisine, whether you're just stopping over a route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei will make your trip enjoyable and unforgettable.

Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
The system operates on a spoke-hub distribution model with 5 lines extending from central Taipei. Operating hours are from 6 am to midnight, with extended services during special events. Train intervals range from 1.5 to 15 minutes. "Single-journey Tickets" cost NT$20-NT$65 based on distance. An NT$150 One-day Pass offers unlimited travel across all MRT lines. Smoking, eating, drinking, and gum chewing are prohibited on all MRT trains. For more information,please visit: Metro Taipei

Bus
Buses in Taipei are numerous and bus routes are well-planned. Once you get a hang of it, buses are a great way to get around the city. Buses take EasyCard or cash. Prices are calculated by distance. Tickets come in three price levels: One-segment ticket, regular NT$15; Two-segment ticket, regular NT$30; Three-segment, NT$45. Passengers can get on and off a bus from the front or back door. Please tap e-ticket when getting on & off. For more information please visit: Taipei Bus Information

Taxi
Taipei has a huge fleet of taxis. Charges are NT$70 for the first 1.25km and NT$5 for each additional 200 meters. An additional NT$5 is charged for every 1 minute 20 seconds of waiting, and an NT$20 charge is added to fares between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Tips are not required. Please visit: 55688

YouBike
There is an NT$5 charge for the 30 minutes in Taipei city. For rentals over 30 minutes, charges remain unchanged. For more information please visit: Youbike