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Scooter around Taipei
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    • kiely
  • By kiely on April 18, 2006
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    • Taipei Transportation
    by kiely
    Here in Taiwan, if it's a big road, scooter usually can't make a left turn. You need to get to the other side of the road and stop in the white blank( like the pic on the left ) till that side of the light turns green. If you don't follow and you get unlucky then you might get a ticket.

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    Bus - Chiang Kai Shek Airport to Taipei
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    • Ewingjr98
  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on November 14, 2006
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    • Bus Receipt - Taipei
    Bus Receipt
    by Ewingjr98
    I took the bus from CKS Airport into downtown Taipei. This was very easy and convenient. There is a ticket counter just outside of the international terminal where they speak English and are willing to help. A one-way ticket was TW$135 (US$4). The buses make stops at many major hotels downtown. The trip took 30-45 minutes.

    There are at least two companies that offer this service: AirBus (0800-088-626) and Free Go (02-2586-3065). Free Go buses are recognized by the giant dalmatians painted on the side. Free Go has one bus route that covers all of the major hotel areas on Sungchiang Rd, Nanking East Rd, Tunhua Rd, and Cuangfu Rd near the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall. Free Go buses go to the airport daily from 0400-2230 and from the airport to Taipei daily from 0530-0130.

    AirBus has four routes to different geographic areas of the city: West Line (to Main Train Station and Chengshan Rd), East Line (to Fuhsing Rd and world Trade Center areas), West Express (directly to Chengshan Rd vicinity), and BanQiao Line (to the Banqiao Station vicinity). Prices range from TWD 100-140 depending on the route.

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    Taipei yellow cab
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    • dmirebella
  • By dmirebella on March 1, 2004
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    • Taipei Transportation
    by dmirebella
    If you are on a budget like me - perhaps one should not think of taking the abundance of cabs around - but it is recomended that your destination as well as your place of stay is translated into Chinese characters to reduce any communication issues that might occur.

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    Scooters everywhere
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    • dmirebella
  • By dmirebella on March 4, 2004
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    • Lined up scooters - Taipei
    Lined up scooters
    by dmirebella
    Now - this took me quite by suprise... there are TONS and TONS of scooters all around Taipei. Large super bikes are quite rare to find but this handy lil vehicle can be seen zipping around every corner and even on the walking path. Hence pedestrians, be warned. :)

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    Metro Taipei
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    • dmirebella
  • By dmirebella on March 1, 2004
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    • Metro Taipei train arrival - Taipei
    Metro Taipei train arrival
    by dmirebella
    The subway system in Taipei is known as the Metro and there are 4 main routes around the Taipei area which is clearly marked by colors of BLUE, RED, BROWN and GREEN.

    It covers the main visitors district (and is pretty easy to get around as well) but do remember that once you are out of the train lines - there are no distinctive routes to show you where you are - and signboard indicators to the next train station is limited so mark your area and remember how to get back to your station.

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    Flights to Taipei
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    • dmirebella
  • By dmirebella on March 2, 2004
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    • The view from the sky at 1830 hours - Taipei
    The view from the sky at 1830
    hours
    by dmirebella
    From Asia, most of the major airlines fly direct to Taipei and fleets include both Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airline and the local carrier EVA Air. In fact, it seems that LUFTHANSA plans to resume operations back again to Taipei which means a boost to economy.

    Tix prices depends on availability of special rates as mine was on SQ.

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    Taipei Subway
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    • Ewingjr98
  • Updated By Ewingjr98 on November 14, 2006
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    • Taipei subway pass - Taipei
    Taipei subway pass
    by Ewingjr98
    The Taipei subway system consists of 6 lines that cover a good portion of the city. The longest line is 23 km end-to-end. The two main lines (Blue and Green Lines) are the longest; they basically form a giant "+" covering the city. Taipei's subway is clean, modern, convenient, and inexpensive (TW$20-60 for a one-way ticket).

    Much of Taipei's central downtown area is near the intersection of the Blue and Green lines, while the Sun Yat Sen Memorial is several stops out the east/west line.

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  • Website: http://english.trtc.com.tw/
  • Other Contact: http://www.romanization.com/mrt/
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    Avoid the bus unless you know which one to get on
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    • mim95
  • Updated By mim95 on September 21, 2003
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    • Taipei Transportation
    by mim95
    The Taipei bus system can be very confusing if you don't know which one to get on. Although there are maps posted at the bus stop, there are in Chinese only. Different routes are run by different companies. So the bus comes in different colours, and sometimes sizes too. (Minibuses are usually seen in rural and mountainous routes.)

    You need to flag down the bus once you see it coming. If you don't, it'll just pass right by.

    Also, sometimes you pay the fare when you get on, but sometimes you pay when you get off. You can tell by the lighted sign (in Chinese, of course) near the bus driver.

    The fare is not fixed, it depends on how long you travel.

    Most drivers are very nice if you ask them to tell you when you reach your destination, but you have to tell them in Chinese.

    Conclusion: avoid taking the bus if you can't read Chinese.

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  • Website: http://www.tbm.idv.tw/egoing/index1.htm
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    MRT, Taipei's extensive subway system
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    • mim95
  • Updated By mim95 on September 22, 2003
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    • CKS Memorial Station - Taipei
    CKS Memorial Station
    by mim95
    Very convenient, comfortable and clean way to get around the city.

    Note that no food/drink, including gum or betel nut chewing, is allowed.

    Slightly more expensive than the bus, but it's well worth the extra $$ to take the MRT if you can, as you can't really get lost with the MRT.

    All signs in the MRT system are written in both English and Chinese, which is not common in Taiwan.

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  • Website: http://www.trtc.com.tw/
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    Driving
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    • keeweechic
  • Updated By keeweechic on July 3, 2004
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    • Taipei Transportation
    by keeweechic
    If you don't want to tackle the heavy congestion of Taipei yourself, cars and mini buses can be hired with drivers. Roadside parking is extremely scarce in the city centre and is there is an inconsistency of phonetics in street signs. There are also many tour operators with both small and large group tours for the entire country.

    Taxi's are plentiful in Taipei and quick. Most taxi drivers cannot speak or read English, so providing the destination in Chinese characters or a map is helpful. At night there is an additional charge of 20%.

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