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Taipei is home to more than 18,000 taxis, readily available at any time, day or night. Fares are metered and government-regulated. For longer trips beyond city limits, a predetermined flat rate is typically negotiated with the driver prior to departure. Toll Free Taxi Hotline 55850 by mobile phone +800 055850 by pay phone Taiwan Taxi Company www.taiwantaxi.com.tw 55688 by mobile phone +886 2 4058 8888 by pay phone Taipei Taxi Tour Service www.taipei-taxi.com +886 935 998 959 Welcome Pickups www.welcomepickups.com/taipei/taxi

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Passport/Visa
Nationals of many countries are eligible for a visa exemption program, provided they fulfil a number of requirements: passport validity for at least 6 months following the date of entry, along with a confirmed return ticket or confirmed ticket to the following destination. The list of countries whose nationals are eligible for the visa exemption …
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Best Time to Visit
To avoid the hot and humid temperatures of the summer, it's best a trip to Taipei (and Taiwan as a whole) is planned for either October and November in autumn, or March and April in spring. It can get crowded around Chinese New Year (February), as many come for the …
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is situated 40 kilometres southwest of Taipei. To travel between the airport and Taipei, you can choose from several bus services or opt for the more efficient high-speed train, which reaches Taipei Main Station in just 39 minutes. Shuttle buses frequently run between the airport and the high-speed train station …
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Public Transport
The subway (MRT) is easy and fast to use around the city. You can buy your ticket from the machines located in every MRT station. Coins and bills are accepted. MRT day passes (TaipeiPass) without limits on journeys, distance and can be used on all routes. You can also get the transportation card EasyCard …
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Taxi
Taipei is home to more than 18,000 taxis, readily available at any time, day or night. Fares are metered and government-regulated. For longer trips beyond city limits, a predetermined flat rate is typically negotiated with the driver prior to departure. Toll Free Taxi Hotline 55850 by mobile phone +800 055850 by pay phone Taiwan Taxi Company www.taiwantaxi.com.tw 55688 by mobile …
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Post
Taipei's central post office is located south of the train station. There is another post office in the station itself. Red post boxes are for international mail, while the green ones are for local …
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Pharmacy
There are many pharmacies throughout Taipei. Cosmed is a popular pharmacy chain. You can also pick some over the counter medication at POYA or Watsons. For all off-hours emergencies contact National Taiwan University Hospital …
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Telephone
Country code: + 886 Area code: …
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Electricity
Taiwan has the same electrical standard as North America and many countries in Asia. The power plugs and sockets are of type A (with two flat prongs) and B (with two flat prongs and a round grounding rod. Expect 110V at …
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