Tourists from most European countries, Canada, the US, Australia (until December 2016; see Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for updates), New Zealand, South Korea and Japan are given visa-free entry for stays of up to 90 days.
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Taoyuan International Airport Express
TPE to Taipei Main Station 35 mins
Taipei Metro Map
Price 0.83-2.09 CAD
Kaohsiung Metro
Price 0.83~2.09 CAD
Kaohsiung Light Rail (Streetcar)
Kaohsiung City Bus
(10km for free in Taichung City)
IPASS Card
Price 4 CAD
Easy Card
Price 4 CAD
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After arrived at the airport, you might need to go to the hotel, exhibition center, conference center or other places, Taxi and Uber are your best options.
We suggest you take a corporate taxi in Taiwan, this is because of the quality and more safety.
Although Uber is very convenient in many countries, it is illegal in Taiwan. However, you still can request an Uber as long as you want it.
Renting a car is a good option for self-traveler , you can go anywhere you want if you have a car, the price is affordable if you rent a general car, in addition, you can rent at Taipei and return it in Kaohsiung.
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If you are a nature lover, you must not want to miss the magnificent view in Taiwan, to capture the scenery during the trip, you can take the Taiwan Railway with an affordable price, you might want to try the popular lunch box on the train.
Hello Kitty-themed express train
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Taiwan Railway
It takes 90 minutes from the capital of Taiwan ”Taipei”to the second biggest city ”Kaohsiung”
You can enjoy a few days trip out of the Taipei as long as you take the HSR(Hight-Speed Railway) to the destination.
The HSR provides two classes, Business Class and the Standard Class, if you are a member of the airline or the cooperative partner, you can have a discount, in addition, if you are a student who studying in Taiwan, you can have a discount up to 50% off.
The main airport in Taiwan is located in Taoyuan city, it only takes 20 minutes from Taoyuan city to Taipei ; moreover, if you are going to the east Taiwan, you can take a domestic flight or the Taiwan Railway.
Price
KHH-TPE
Economy: Class 62 CAD
University Student: 31 CAD(50%off) 43CAD (30%off) 53CAD (15%off)
Business Class: 81 CAD
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EVA Airways operates two non-stop flights from Canada to Taiwan, EVA Airways is using Boeing 777-300ERs for the flight between Canada and Taiwan, in addition, The aircraft has three cabins: Royal Laural Class, Elite Class, Economic Class. It provides three options for passengers to select.
EVA Air (BR) Boeing 777 Star Alliance
Flight routes from North America
Royal Laural Class
Elite Class
China Airlines (CI) A350 Sky Team
Flight route from North America
Tiger Air (LCC)
Main Airports in Taiwan
1. Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
2. Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
3. Taipei International Airport (TSA)
4. Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
5. Tainan International Airport (TNN)
Best Time to travel: Oct-Dec
*Avoid travel during the Chinese New Year
Weather
Typhoon Season: Jun-Oct
East Asian Rainy Season: May-Sep
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Less than 50min flight to Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu. Enjoy the beach and sunset, historic heritage, and the famous kaoliang wine
Flight routes from Taipei (TSA)
Taipei-Kinmen
Taipei-Magong
Taipei-Nangang
Taipei-Beigan
Taipei-Taitung
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