Information about Taipei
The beautiful city of Taipei provides the world with an ideal stage for the free play of economic activity. In addition to the friendly, welcoming nature of its inhabitants, the rich cultural heritage of 5,000 years of Chinese history and the high level of development created by Taiwan's economic miracle make Taiwan a cosmopolitan city that brings together the traditional and the new. The National Palace Museum houses the world's finest collection of Chinese art; beautiful temples are the setting for colorful folk festivals. As far as culinary delights are concerned, visitors can enjoy regional specialties from all parts of China. On top of all this, Taipei also offers bustling night markets, areas of spectacular natural beauty, streets lined with shops selling brand name products, and numerous international hotels. More information about Taipei please refers to Taipei City Government, Tourism Bureau at https://english.tpedoit.gov.taipei/ .
Climate
Most area of Taiwan enjoys a subtropical climate. The weather is warm and mild all year round, particularly suitable for travel. The temperature is around 21 ~ 24°C in March. Please go to Central Weather Bureau for more information.
Time Zone
Taiwan is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Useful world time and date converter website: http://www.timeanddate.com/.
Currency
The exchange rate is quoted around TWD 31-32 to USD 1. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival, or at government-authorized banks and tourist hotels. Useful currency converter website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/
Electricity
Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles.
Tipping / Taxes
Tipping is optional. It is common, however, to tip for restaurant service and hotel porters. A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added tax are added to room rates and meals.
Transportation
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
Buses, taxis, shuttle bus to the Taiwan high speed rail, and limousine services are available at this airport. The costs are approximately TWD 1,200-1,500 to get to Taipei City area from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport by taxi. The rate for taxis in Taipei is TWD 70 for the first 1.25 kilometers and TWD 5 for each additional 200 meters. Extra TWD 20 will be charged between 11p.m. and 6 a.m. Different rates apply in other areas.
All other transportation (Buses, Taxi, and Taiwan High Speed Rail) to Taipei:
https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/?lang=en
Taiwan High Speed Rail shuttle bus: http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/?lc=en
Taoyuan Metro: https://www.tymetro.com.tw/tymetro-new/en/index.php
Taipei Songshan Airport
Located conveniently near downtown Taipei City area, Taipei Songshan Airport is accessible by buses, taxis and Taipei Metro (MRT Brown Line). It offers a variety of convenient services in the terminal building, including: airliner operation, identification check, security inspection, banking, insurance, post office, telephone-telegraph, shopping, restaurant, and artifact display and gift shops.
Taipei Songshan Airport transportation:
https://www.tsa.gov.tw/layout?id=f416b29c-a8c9-4017-ad60-62028f62c72f&culture=2
Metro Taipei: http://english.metro.taipei/np.asp?ctNode=70239&mp=122036
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Academia Sinica (128, Sec. 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei, Taiwan), categorized by cost and convenience:
Please see this page for more useful information, including Campus Map. Academia Sinica,
The address of Academia Sinica is No. 128, Section 2, Academia Road, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan.
1. Cheapest Way
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Route:
Take the Taoyuan Metro Airport MRT (Commuter Train) to Taipei Main Station (台北車站). Then transfer to Taipei MRT Bannan Line (Blue Line) and alight at Nankang Station (南港站). From there, take Bus 212 (Shuttle), Bus 270 or Blue 25 to Academia Sinica Stop (中央研究院站). -
Approximate Cost:
- Airport MRT: 160 TWD
- MRT (Blue Line): 30 TWD
- Bus: 15 TWD
- Total: 205 TWD
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Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
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Traditional Chinese 中文:
路線：搭乘桃園捷運機場線（普通車）至台北車站，轉乘台北捷運板南線（藍線）至捷運南港站，再搭乘212（區間車）, 270, 或藍25公車至中央研究院站。
預估費用：- 機場捷運：160元
- 捷運藍線：30元
- 公車：15元
- 合計：約205元
預估時間：約1小時30分鐘
2. Cheaper Way
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Route:
Take the Taoyuan Metro Airport MRT (Express Train) to Taipei Main Station. Transfer to Taipei MRT Bannan Line (Blue Line) and alight at Nankang Exhibition Center Station (南港展覽館站). Then, take a taxi to the Academia Sinica. -
Approximate Cost:
- Airport MRT (Express): 160 TWD
- MRT (Blue Line): 30 TWD
- Taxi: Around 120 TWD
- Total: 310 TWD
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Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour
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Traditional Chinese 中文:
路線：搭乘桃園捷運機場線（直達車）至台北車站，轉乘台北捷運板南線（藍線）至南港展覽館站，再搭乘計程車至中央研究院會館。
預估費用：- 機場捷運（直達車）：160元
- 捷運藍線：30元
- 計程車：約120元
- 合計：約310元
預估時間：約1小時
3. Convenient Way
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Route:
Take a taxi directly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to the Academia Sinica Guest House. -
Approximate Cost:
- Taxi: Around 1,100–1,300 TWD (depending on traffic and time).
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Travel Time: Approximately 50 minutes
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Traditional Chinese 中文:
路線：直接從桃園國際機場搭乘計程車至中央研究院會館。
預估費用：- 計程車：約1,100–1,300元（依交通狀況而定）。
預估時間：約50分鐘
- 計程車：約1,100–1,300元（依交通狀況而定）。
