Transportation and Travel Information

Transportation

1. From C.K.S. airport to Taipei City:

Buses Taxis
Six bus companies now provide frequent service between CKS International Airport and important destinations around Taipei. For one personal it charges NT$75 ~ NT$145
Typical fare to Taipei is around NT$1,100

2. In side Taipei City:

Buses M.R.T.(Subway) Taxis
There are more than 300 bus lines and the major transfer hub is around Taipei Main Station. There are more than 50 bus lines going through here. The bus system is extremely comprehensive, but can be difficult for non-Chinese speakers. Most of the bus drivers do not speak English and there is no English information on bus stops. The fare for traveling within one section is NT$15 per section. Buses do not provide change. Most bus services run until 23:00. There are six different lines operating: the Danshui line starts from NTU Hospital and ends at Danshui, the Muzha line starts from Zhongshan Junior High School and ends at Taipei Zoo, the Nangang /Banqiao line currently operational section from Kunyang to Xinpu, the Xindian line starts from the Xindian and ends at NTU Hospital, the Zhonghe line starts from Dingxi and ends at Nanshijiao, the Xiaonanmen line connections the Hsimen and C.K.S. Memorial Hall. (MRT Route map) Flagfall is NT$70 and is good for the first 1.5km after which the charge is NT$5 for each additional 300m. At night, there is an additional 20% charge.

3.Get to Academia Sinica in Taipei City:

By Taxi Typical fare from Taipei Main Station to A.S. is around NT$300
By M.R.T (needs to transfer to bus) First, passenger should take M.R.T. Nangang /Banqiao line to Kunyang station, then transfer to bus line: 212 , 270 or Blue25
By Bus There are 16 bus stops around A.S. : 205、212、、270、276、306、620、645、小1、小12、小5、Blue25

4.Get to National Taiwan University in Taipei City:

By Taxi Typical fare from Taipei Main Station to A.S. is around NT$150
By M.R.T Passenger should take M.R.T. Xindian line to NTU station.
By Bus There are several bus stops around NTU:0南、109、207、253、280、284、290、311(永福)、505、52、642、668、675、907、松江幹線、敦化幹線

 

Travel

and

Sightseeing

1.Information for Tourists:

National C.K.S. Airport

Tourism Bureau,Rep. of China

Taiwan Railway Adminstration

Taiwan Map Search Web

Taipei City Government

Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation

Night Markets

2. Recommend Sightseeing Spots in Taipei City and its suburbs:

Name of the spot

transportation

National Palace Museum

Take DanShui MRT Line to Shilin Station then transfer to Red 30 Bus line to the Museum

CKS Memorial Hall

Take DanShui MRT Line to CKS Memorial Hall Station

Taipei 101

Take Nangang /Banqiao MRT line to Taipei City Hall Station

Taipei Zoo

Take Muzha MRT line to Taipei Zoo Station
Longshan Temple Take Nangang /Banqiao MRT line to Longshan Temple Station
Fort San Domingo Take DanShui MRT Line to Shilin Station then transfer to Shuttle Bus Red 26 line
Shilin Night Market Take DanShui MRT Line to Jiantan Station

 

 

Map 1:

GIS International Convention Center

Map 2:

NTU Campus Map

Map 3:

GIS Convention Center
Floorplan