Transport

Alishan Forest Railway: How to Actually Get Tickets

The Alishan Forest Railway (阿里山森林鐵路) is Taiwan’s most popular tourist railway line. However, it is notoriously difficult to get tickets ...
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A Guide to Booking High Speed Rail (HSR) Tickets in Taiwan

Figuring out the transportation system often causes headaches for travelers in Taiwan. The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) system is ...
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Getting from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei (or Taipei to Taoyuan Airport)

From the moment you book your flight to Taoyuan International Airport (also known as Taipei Airport or TPE), you’ll probably ...
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The Full Chiayi-to-Alishan Bus Schedule and Passenger Guide

Welcome to the only webpage on the Internet which shows a complete and current timetable for every bus from Chiayi ...
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How to Book Chiayi to Alishan Bus Tickets Online (Seat Guaranteed)

When taking the bus from Chiayi to Alishan (one of Taiwan’s top destinations), most passengers swipe EasyCard to ride it. ...
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How to Buy, Retrieve, or Cancel Alishan Bus Tickets at FamilyMart

I’ve already published a detailed article about how to reserve bus tickets to Alishan online and a timetable of all ...
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11 Awesome Stops on the Pingxi Railway Line in New Taipei City

The Pingxi Railway Line is a (mostly) single-track railway line that provides access to some of the most popular day ...
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How to Book the Sun Moon Lake to Alishan Bus (seat guaranteed!)

The bus from Sun Moon Lake to Alishan (or Alishan to Sun Moon Lake) is a high-demand route among visitors ...
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How to Rent a Scooter in Taiwan (& tips for riding it!)

Riding a scooter (motorcycle) is a quintessential experience in Taiwan. Taiwan is a nation of scooters. According to my calculation, ...
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Read This Before Renting a Car and Driving in Taiwan!

For my first five years in Taiwan, I was very happy that I didn’t need to drive. I love walking. ...
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Which Budget Airlines Fly to Taiwan in 2025? (Taipei, Kaohsiung & Taichung!)

In the past 15 years, the number of budget airlines going to Taiwan has exploded. Then COVID came around and ...
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Taoyuan Airport Guide: How to Tackle TPE Like a Boss

Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the largest airport in Taiwan and main airport serving the capital city, Taipei. Like any ...
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