Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. One of two international entrances to Taiwan Island is..
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
All international flights to Taipei arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The airport is situated apprx. 30 km from Taipei city. You can take non- express bus as the cheapest transportation in order to get to Taipei Main Station.
For student discount (transportation, accommodation, services)
Apply for Youth Travel Card in Tourist Service Center (6.30am – 11.30pm) situated on the right as you exit immigration in terminal 1 and in the middle of the arrivals area in terminal 2. You can get many discounts in accommodation, admissions and food.
You may change or withdraw money from ATMs and exchange counters – they are available on both terminals.
ISIC
Generally you will NOT get a student discount in Taiwan with ISIC card (However if you have Taiwanese University Student ID- take it with you).
Taipei City - Transportation
Metro
The most convenient transportation in Taipei. Stations and trains are clearly identified in English, so even for those who cannot read Chinese, the MRT system is very accessible. You can purchase ticket from ticket vending machines (they accept coins and banknotes)
City Buses
Single route: 15/30 NT depends on distance – payment: by cash in bus, have exact amount.
Eating in Taipei
Din Tai Fung (No.194, Sec.2, Sinyi Rd., Taipei City)
This is an award-winning restaurant originating in Taiwan, specialising in xiaolongbao (small steamed buns, different from "Chinese dumplings").
Consumption with YTC and get a free siao/long/bao phone strap.
Gan-en Restaurant of Beaf and Mutton (No.44-1, Ningxia Rd., Datong Dist., Taipei City)
Discount with YTC: Free side dishes valued NT25 with spending over NT130
Long-der oyster thin noodles
No.1, Ln. 119, Jilin Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City, 02-25623227
Special price of NTD50 on large size of thin noodles.
Hundred-Year Wu Jia Dianbinsor
B1F, Taipei 101.
Consumption with YTC and get a free plate of fried tofu.
For more restaurants and accommodation have a look into youth travel discounts book or http://www.youthtravel.tw/.
I recommend Shilin night market and other night markets in Taipei City where you can find new, interesting, local-made food!
Sleeping/Taipei:
One of the cheapest one is probably Taipei Hero House (500NT/bed on weekdays)
No.20, Sec.1,Changsha St., Taipei City, phone: 02-2331-9722
Shopping
Doctor-Tea shop
No.119, Sec. 7, Jhongshan N. Rd.,Taipei City
Buy tea and get 10% discount with YTC.
TAIPEI CITY - SIGHTS & ATTRACTIONS
1. Longshan Temple
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