Questions tagged [taipei]
The capital of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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TPE transit timing
An international flight originating from TPE is boarding tonight at 22:30. What time should one arrive at the airport to check-in, clear any security, customs, etc?
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Places in Taipei related with Edward Yang's films
I plan to visit Taipei, Taiwan this fall, and as a big fan of the film director Edward Yang（楊德昌）, I want to consult about where I can find some scenes appearing in his films like ‘Yi Yi’ （《一一》）or ‘A ...
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How to get to Wulai Hot Spring in Taipei by public transport
There is a hot spring place called Wulai near Taipei city but how to get there by public transport?
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Taipei tourist shuttle bus - where do they depart and when?
It says there are Taiwan Tourist Shuttles in Taipei but cannot find the details where they depart and their time tables. Resources just explains what they are and Taiwan Tourist Shuttle website does ...
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Time for clearing controls at Taipei International airport
I will soon take an outbound flight from Taipei Taoyuan International airport with Scoot.
The airport site advices to reach the airport 2-3 hours before the flight departure. For various reason I ...
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Are layover currently allowed as of 20th of March 2020 In Taipei and Manila airport?
I am planning to flight from Brisbane to Osaka and wondering if it was possible to layover at Taipei or Manila airport?
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Is there any printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
Is there any publicly available printer at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) that airline passengers can use?
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Does the taxi waiting time impact the taxi fare when taking a taxi from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)'s taxi stand?
Does the taxi waiting time impact the taxi fare when taking a taxi from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)'s taxi stand?
I see the waiting time on my taxi ride receipt, which makes me wonder:
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Am I eligible for the Taiwan Travel Authorization Certificate with a H1B US Visa?
I am an Indian citizen, currently working in the US on the H1B visa.
I was under the impression that Indians with a valid US visa can simply apply for a Travel Authorization Certificate online. ...
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Is the wifi at TPE airport in Terminal 1 or 2 fast and robust enough to video call for 2 hours?
Is the wifi network at TPE airport in Terminal 1 or 2 fast and robust enough to use a videoconference program (e.g. Skype) for two hours during a layover?
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Is it possible to have a same-day walk-in appointment at the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Taipei (Taipei City, Da'an District)?
Is it possible to have a same-day walk-in appointment at the Global Entry Enrollment Center in Taipei (Taipei City, Da'an District)?
I couldn't find the information on the Global Entry's official ...
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Can I leave a large suitcase at TPE during a 4-hour layover, and pick it up 4.5 days later when I come back to TPE on my way to Taipei downtown?
Can I leave a large suitcase (~ 28.0 x 19.75 x 12.5 inches, i.e. 71.12 x 50.165 x 31.75 cm, and ~15 to 20kg) at TPE during a 4-hour layover, and pick it up 4.5 days later when I come back to TPE, so ...
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Bus 965 to Jiufen
Here is some information about bus 965: http://www.tpebus.com.tw/image/lineimage.php?imagetest=9650
It says "charge by section NT$15 / once". What does it mean? What are the sections? Should I pay ...
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What exactly is "Fuxing / Shuttle"?
I'm using Google Maps to find public transportation from Keelung to Tapiei Main Station. It shows "Fuxing / Shuttle" as the recommended option. Is this a bus? When I click "details" to see its number, ...
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Where to buy a microfiber towel in Taipei? [closed]
I'm not sure whether this question is suitable for Travel Stackexchange, but where (in which store chains for example) can I buy a (preferably microfiber) towel in Taipei (near the Main Station, if ...
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Getting an Easy Card in TPE airport?
Can I buy an Easy Card in TPE (and load it with money)? Can I use a credit card for that, or do I need to have NTD in cash to do that?
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Is there a daily fare cap on the Taipei MRT?
My wife is Taiwanese, so every couple of years we visit her family in Taipei. I generally know my way around the Taipei MRT network, so for a laugh I'm planning to attempt Taipei's equivalent of the ...
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Transportation card in Taiwan
Is there a universal transportation card that is valid for MTR and buses all over Taiwan? Or do I have to buy a new card each time I visit a new city in Taiwan?
If there is no universal card, I see ...
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What's the cheapest way to get from downtown Taoyuan to downtown Taipei, other than hitchhiking?
I will probably hitchhike but it is winter and rain is not unlikely.
There are lots of discussions about getting from Taoyuan airport to Taipei, but I've actually been staying in Taoyuan for a few ...
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Is a US-to-International connection in Vancouver in 1 hour 13 mins possible?
This March I will be transferring in Vancouver, arriving on a flight from Seattle, and continuing to Asia. (This means I only have to clear the CBSA, where they check your passport and boarding passes)...
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Night-time layover in Taipei: can I leave the airport, and what to visit if I do so?
I bought a plane ticket which is cheap because it has a 10-hour night transit (from midnight to 10am) at Taipei International Airport (Taoyuan) in Taiwan.
I don’t really mind waiting, but I am still ...
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The literacy rate of Mandarin/Simplified Chinese in Taipei?
When I'm in China and having trouble communicating in English, I type in a sentence in Mandarin on my iPhone. I'm good enough to write one or two sentences in Mandarin, although I can't handle an oral ...
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Where do I do immigration exit procedures when taking the CSF ferry from Taipei, Taiwan to Pingtan, China?
I intend to take the CSF 海峡高速 (Haixia Gaosu) "Strait High-speed" ferry from Taipei, Taiwan to Pingtan, Fujian, China in a few days.
I found one blogger who has done the trip in the opposite direction ...
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What is Kaohsiung and Taipei like 1 week after Chinese New Year [closed]
May I know what is the condition after 1 week of Chinese new year in Kaohsiung and Taipei? Will it be crowded with a lot of people?
I am planning to go to Kaohsiung and Taipei next year February 6 ...
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I'm traveling from LA to Bali, with a 4 hour layover in Taiwan. Would I need to go through customs in Taipei?
Additionally, do I need to hold any special visas upon entry to Bali? Or am I granted one upon entry?
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Nicaraguan citizen with a layover at Pu Dong, Shanghai, China, do I need a transit visa?
I cannot find an affordable flight from Taiwan to Chicago except for one about $625 through China Eastern Airline. Instead of it going Taipei direct to US (LA or San Francisco) then on to Chicago, it ...
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Charged checked baggages for connecting international flights
I was traveling from Dfw-SFO (AA) and SFO- Taipei (Eva Air)
I brought 2 suitcases and AA charged me $60.
Has this ever happens to anyone?
Their reasoning was that Eva Air is not part of One World.
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Can I ask for a luggage transfer at the transfer check in counter in Taipei?
I'm taking a flight from Seoul to Taipei (on Korean Air) and then another one from Taipei to Paris (on Emirates) in August. The flights are on different airlines and booked with different reservations....
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Storing Luggage in Taipei
I am looking for a place to store my luggage in Taipei at a safe place, for about 2 weeks. I think it can be pretty hard to find something as I hardly speak any Chinese.
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What is the cheapest way to get to and from Taipei, Taiwan to Shenzhen, China?
I've taken a look at Seat61 and rome2rio, but they offer incomplete or expensive options at best. Aside from hitch-hiking, what is the cheapest way to get from Shenzhen, China to Taipei, Taiwan?
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Are there any meat substitute restaurants in Taipei?
In my home town (Perth WA) there is a Taiwanese restaurant that has meat items on the menu, but which serves vegetarian meat substitute instead.
These meat substitutes are available frozen as in the ...
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Internet connections in Taipei
Can you recommend an internet cafe in or near Beitou district, Taipei, Taiwan? Are there any that are convenient for English speakers?
What is the cost?
I've tried to do some research on this, and am ...
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