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StavvioD · Joined: 31 Aug 2009

Dear all,

I have an overnight layover in Taipei from 4pm on the Staurday and 12pm on the Sunday whilst flying from BKK to ICN in a couple of weeks.
What I'd like to know is if it is possible/feasable to head into downtown Taipei for a few drinks/cheap hotel and be back at the airport for 10am?

Can I get out of the airport on such a layover?
Do I need a visa (I'm British)?
How much is a taxi or bus into Taipei city?
How much would a cheap hotel or even dorm be?

I've had a short layover at Taipei before and really did'nt like the airport so I'd rather not spend the night there!

Thanks in advance

Taiwantroll · Joined: 10 Sep 2006

Depends.

Does it have to be Taipei? The airport is actually in Taoyuan. It would only be about a 10-15min. drive into Taoyuan. It is a big enough city, with some nice night life.

If you want to go into Taipei that is feasible too. I think Taipei would be about a 40min. drive. The bus is your best option. A bus is very inexpensive. There are many nice hotels in Taipei. It is possible to find a hotel for $30 but you may have to look around. Better just to spend some money on something nice. A visa is no problem. You can get a landed entry visa at the airport. Getting to the airport in the morning will be more of a challenge. It is possible to get an airport bus from Taipei Main station, but it is a little hard to find. A taxi to the airport will cost upwards of $30-40. Make sure you are clear that you want to go to CKS since there is a local airport in Taipei also.

Hope that helps.

P.S.
Make sure you hit a breakfast stand in the morning. They are fantastic. It is one of the things I miss the most about Taiwan. They have an orange and yellow sign. It is open air and they cook different egg, bacon and beef dishes. Get a 'bacon dambing'. It is an egg cooked and rolled in a crepe. Fantastic.

interestedinhanguk · Joined: 23 Aug 2010

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