Travel
Flight
Taoyuan (TPE) is the airport name, which is about 40-min train ride to Taipei.
Eva or Starlux Airlines are both Taiwanese airlines and offer great in-flight experiences. Suggest to use Google Flight to search and set price tracker for the best price.
Train
Taoyuan Airport MRT
By Taoyuan Airport MRT Follow the signs: After clearing immigration, follow the purple signs for the Airport MRT. Choose your train: Express Train (Purple): This is the fastest option, taking approximately 35-40 minutes to reach Taipei Main Station, about NT$160. Commuter Train (Blue): This option is more budget-friendly and takes about 50 minutes to reach the station, stopping at more stations along the way. Purchase a ticket: You can buy a ticket or use an EasyCard (a stored-value card) for access to the MRT and other public transport. You can purchase an EasyCard in the arrival hall. Board at your terminal: Board the train at either Terminal 1 (A12) or Terminal 2 (A13).
Travel Note
Private Car Service from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei
Sarah works as a private car service driver, and is the cousin of a friend. She is fluent in English and can pick up from airport to Taipei for NT$1100. Each additional stop is $200. Please let me know if you want to book her service so we can include it in our group reservation, thus waiving the deposit. She will take cash payment upon arrival.
Hotel
The Tango Taipei ChangAn
Some of the guests are staying at this hotel near Taipei Main Station. You are welcome to join them. This is in an area with more night life.
Hotel
arTree Hotel
Some of the guests are staying at this hotel. You are welcome to join them. It is a central location, and close to Judy & James' Air B&B.
Hotel
小隱居商旅 Hermitdorm
This is close to the Raohe Nightmarket. The front desk closes at 11p.
Hotel
K Hotels Songjiang
This is also in a central location, very close to one of the MRT stations.
Hotel
City Suites Taipei Nanxi
This is near one of the older neighborhoods of Taipei and quite central to many sights.