Taiwanese Secrets Travel Guide

Transportation

Taichung Train Station Area

The Taichung Train Station area has received such a massive facelift in recent years that it is almost beyond recognition. For the better? Absolutely! This area is now one of the coolest in Taichung city, and I could not recommend it more. What’s new around the Taichung Train Station area? What is not new should […]

Travel from Taichung to Hualien City

There are quite a few ways to travel from Taichung City (West coast), to Hualien City (East coast). Over the past 20 years, I have journeyed between those two cities over 50 times. I can definitely show you how to get there by train, bus, car, scooter, or plane. What’s the most convenient way to […]

Renting a Scooter in Taichung

The most convenient place for renting a scooter in Taichung City is next to the High Speed Rail (HSR) station. It’s one of the only places where you can rent a scooter without an ARC (Taiwan’s resident card). Most scooter rental shops around the Taichung train station have old scooters that may not be the […]

Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport by MRT

If you want to travel from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan Airport, your best option is by far taking the MRT (metro / subway system). The MRT ride from Taipei Main Station to Taoyuan International Airport only takes 35 minutes. This is much faster than taking the bus or a taxi. The bus might be […]

Travel from Taipei to Tainan

Traveling from Taipei to Tainan City is really easy! On this page I will show you how to get to Tainan city from Taipei by HSR (high-speed rail),  TRA (normal train), bus, and car. The easiest, fastest, most convenient way to Tainan (in the south) from Taiwan’s capital city (in the north) is definitely by […]

Travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung City

Traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung City in the southern part of Taiwan is really easy. The 2 main questions you should ask yourself when considering transportation between Taipei and Kaohsiung are where do you want to arrive, and how fast you need to get there. Where do you want to arrive in Kaohsiung? The High […]

Taoyuan Airport to Taipei by MRT Metro

Traveling from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City used to be a bit of a pain in the butt. Not anymore! With the introduction of the modern, fast, and clean MRT Line (metro) it is now a pleasant breeze to travel from Taiwan’s main international airport in Taoyuan to Taipei City and Taipei Main Station. Taoyuan […]

How to Travel from Taipei to Kenting

Traveling From Taipei to Kenting is really easy, affordable, safe, and convenient. You do not need to travel from Taipei City to Kenting National Park with a tour. You can easily arrange the whole trip by yourself on the very same day you want to travel. HSR High-Speed Train + Shuttle Bus Here are the […]

Taoyuan Airport Taxi to Taipei City and Beyond

After a long flight, taking the Taoyuan Airport taxi service to Taipei city might be what you need. The service is fast (except during rush hour), comfortable, and reliable. Here is a picture of fares from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei and other cities: You can catch a taxi at Taoyuan International Airport at […]

Renting a Car in Taiwan

Driving a car or riding a scooter are my two favorite ways of moving around Taiwan. Having your own set of wheels allows you to visit remote places in the mountains or countryside. Traveling by car also lets you set your own schedule. Renting a car in Taiwan should only be an option if you […]

Hitchhiking in Taiwan

Hitchhiking in Taiwan is not recommended. (For legal reasons I need to start this article with this sentence.) Now the reality is different… In a nutshell, here is what you need to know about hitchhiking in Taiwan: About hitchhiking in Taiwan I have hitchhiked hundreds of kilometers around the island, north, south, east, west, without […]

Travel to Taipei

Find out how to get to Taipei from abroad and from other cities around Taiwan. The city of Taipei is located in the northern part of Taiwan. You can travel to Taipei by plane from other countries. Very few people travel to Taiwan by boat these days. The 2 biggest Taiwanese airlines are Eva Airways […]

Taiwan Train Travel

Traveling by Train in Taiwan is ultra convenient! Taiwan’s trains from the TRA (Taiwan Railway Administration) are safe, clean and always on time. The busiest line is on the west side of the island. It starts north of Taipei and ends south of Kaohsiung. It stops at the following stations: Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Jiayi, […]

Travel to Kaohsiung

Information about transportation to Kaohsiung City in Southern Taiwan On this page, I explain in details how you can travel to Kaohsiung City from Taipei, Taoyuan Airport, and other parts of Taiwan. The three main public transportation to Kaohsiung are the normal train (TRA), high-speed train (HSR), and public buses. Book a hotel in Kaohsiung before you […]

Travel in Taipei: A Transportation Guide

Understand how to get around Taipei by bus, MRT, taxi, bicycle, and on foot Travel in Taipei by MRT (metro) The central nervous system of Taipei’s public transit is the MRT, or Mass Rapid Transit. The Taipei subway is my favorite way to travel in Taipei and get to the city’s attractions. The Taipei MRT […]

Transport in Taiwan

If you have questions about transport in Taiwan, make sure you read this page from top to bottom! I have traveled to every part of the island by normal train (TRA), fast train (HSR), bus, plane, boat, car, motorbike, I’ve hitchhiked, walked… I’m sure I can help you with your questions about transportation around Taiwan. […]

Transport in Taipei City

Find all the information you need about transport in Taipei City before you get there, so you know how much to budget and what to pack. The three easiest ways to get around Taipei City in Taiwan are: taking the subway (MRT), walking, taking taxis. This article is for travelers / visitors and that’s why […]

Taiwanese Airlines

Information About Taiwanese Airlines For being a small island, Taiwan has a decent collection of airlines, some old and some new, some far-reaching and some local. As far as I’m concerned, they don’t vary much from one to the other, but I have very little experience with things like first class so I can’t vouch […]