{"id":1853,"date":"2019-06-12T15:29:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T07:29:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/?p=1853"},"modified":"2019-11-29T14:51:22","modified_gmt":"2019-11-29T06:51:22","slug":"best-things-to-do-in-taipei-during-a-layover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventurefilledlife.com\/best-things-to-do-in-taipei-during-a-layover\/","title":{"rendered":"10+ Fun Things To Do In Taipei During A Layover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Do you have a layover in Taiwan with some extra time before your departing flight? If you think spending the day at the airport is a complete waste of time then you are one-hundred percent correct. There are so many fun and affordable things to do in Taipei during a layover!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find out if you need a visa<\/strong> – In recent years the Taiwanese government has extended visa-free entry to an expanding list of countries<\/a>. The length of stay granted is between 14 – 90 days. Far longer than any layover! Be sure to check the link above to confirm whether you are eligible for visa-free entry to Taiwan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the weather forecast<\/strong> – There’s nothing worse than a downpour of rain to put a damper on your day. And only having a short time to enjoy the city only makes it that much worse. In the event of rain, you might want to avoid some of the outdoor activities and stick to things you can do inside as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember<\/em>: 7-11 in Taiwan sells everything<\/a>. You can easily purchase a cheap umbrella from one of the 7-11s in the airport. There is no need to bring one with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Understand the geography<\/strong> – The vast majority of flights coming through Taiwan don’t actually land in the capital of Taipei. Instead, flights land at the Taoyuan International Airport which is 30 miles (48km) from the city center. This means that you will need to account for the time it takes to actually get into the city and back. Expect the journey from the Taoyuan Airport to the City Center to take about 45 minutes each way. Consider yourself lucky if you have a layover at Songshan Airport. Songshan is located in Taipei City which makes getting around much more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Methods of payment<\/strong> – Taiwan is a primarily cash-based society. Large businesses like Starbucks and department stores will take cards, but you will definitely need cash if you want to make the most of your experience in the city. ATMs are plentiful in Taipei and can be found in convenience stores as well as banks. Check out our Cost of Living in Taipei<\/a> if you want an idea on the general cost of food and other goods. An easy conversion: 1,000 NTD = $33<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n