Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
» Good bowl of beef noodles: NT$180
» Beer at a decent pub or bar: NT$120-220
Top End:
More than NT$5000
» Double room at four-star hotel: NT$4000-6000
» Hotel restaurant meals: NT$500-1200
» Ecotour guide: per day NT$4000-6000
» Well-made tea pot: NT$3000-8000
» Cocktail at a good bar: NT$280-350
Opening Hours
Banks 9am-3.30pm Monday to Friday
Night markets 6pm-midnight
Cafes 11am-9pm
Bars & clubs 10pm-4am; many bars open earlier for dinner
Restaurants 11.30am-2pm and 5-9pm
Shops 10am-9pm
Arriving in Taiwan
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport ( Click here ) Buses run every 15 minutes to the
city (NT$115-150) from 4.30am to 12.20am. A taxi (40 to 60 minutes) to the city costs
NT$1200 to NT$1400.
Kaohsiung International Airport ( www.kia.gov.tw ) MRT trains leave every six minutes
from 6am to midnight (NT$35). A taxi costs NT$350 to downtown.
Getting Around
Transport is reasonably priced and covers most of the country. In mountain areas and out-
er islands your own transport is best.
Train Trains service the north and both coasts; High Speed Rail down the west serves the
main cities. Four small tourism branch lines extend into the interior.
Scooter & Car Useful for touring at your own pace, staying at B&Bs, and exploring na-
tional parks and Taiwan's scenic backcountry. Rentals widely available. Drive on the right.
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