
Getting Around Taipei
Taipei Travel Information
Getting around Taipei is extremely simple. The roads and public transport networks are universally efficient and simple to understand and there’s a range of trustworthy options available to get you to every corner of the city. The well-known MRT system is a particular favourite of locals and tourists alike, being cheap, quick and convenient. The vast majority of the major attractions around the city have their own MRT station, making it very easy to tick off the items in your itinerary.
Payment for many modes of transport around Taipei is made extremely simple with EasyCard (aka Yoyo Card). This 1-touch payment card has a stored value of up to NT$5,000 and can be used on the MRT, buses and the YouBike system. Its use even provides discounts on MRT and bus journeys. You can buy and top-up an EasyCard at MRT stations and convenience stores.