How much does it cost to travel to Taiwan now?

Taiwan is a province full of unique geographical and landform features and has a very long history. Now Taiwan’s tourism industry is quite developed, attracting a large number of tourists every year to come for sightseeing experience. Let’s share with you Taiwan tourism. Cost overview.

How much does it cost for a person to travel to Taiwan now?

This really depends on the person. It can be a petty bourgeoisie, a minimum standard, or a luxury hotel.

Each type of play has a different feeling, and it also depends on how many days you want to play and where you plan to go. Only after considering these carefully can you roughly calculate the budget.

Air tickets: Macau is the cheapest when flying from the mainland, followed by Hong Kong and Quanzhou. They are almost the same, but there is no baggage allowance in Macau and Hong Kong, but there is baggage allowance in Quanzhou. Always pay attention to the air ticket prices. , you should also think about it in advance, otherwise it will be easy to lose a big deal for a small amount.

The round-trip ticket price ranges from 1,000 to 3,000.

Accommodation: From youth hostels to B&Bs to hotels, all prices range, and there are many options. Taiwan’s B&B industry is famous for being very considerate and artistic. The places where you stay are all beautiful. , it is recommended to experience more. Youth hostels in Taiwan are a bit more expensive, about 100 yuan, and B&Bs cost at least 150 yuan per person. Hotels vary from person to person. I recommend that you must stay in a B&B once when you come to Taiwan. Human touch!

Be sure to book accommodation in Taiwan in advance, definitely!

Eat:

Taiwan is so delicious! Every city has delicious food , there is a night market in every place, it is full of exquisite things, it is overwhelming, and it is not much leisure to go shopping every day. A snack is about 20 yuan, and the minimum meal is about 3 per meal, which is quite expensive! I highly recommend eating the Taiwan Railway Bento when going to Taiwan. It is delicious and cheap. There are also many choices of food at 7-11, and you can sit inside Savor it carefully, it has a unique taste.

Fare + Tickets: The cheapest is the Taiwan Railway. Taiwan is not big. You can get a discount if you get an EasyCard. It is super convenient. There are not many places that ask for tickets, and the price is about 1,500 yuan per ticket.

For a normal small-capital travel, the budget is about 4,500 for 15 days, not counting air tickets, traveling around the island and experiencing many things.

Today I am not counting cross-strait transportation expenses here. Based on various practical experiences, I have calculated that the average daily expenditure on food, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment in Taiwan is about 400-500 yuan per person per day.

The specific situation is analyzed as follows

Local transportation expenses in Taiwan:

Usually, the average daily transportation expenses for a tourist in Taiwan does not exceed 150 yuan. .

You can choose to buy an EasyCard at the airport or 7-11. The card can be swiped on the MRT and Taiwan Railway. Recharging NT$1,000 is more than enough to spend a few days in Taiwan. There is a certain discount compared to the original ticket price. The remaining money in the card can be spent at FamilyMart or 7-11 at the airport.

There are two types of train tickets in Taiwan: Taiwan Railway and High-Speed ??Railway

The Taiwan Railway is our green train here, with many trains and many stops. No need to buy tickets in advance, there are plenty of seats. Purchase at the station or 7-11.

Taiwan’s high-speed rail is very similar to the high-speed rail in the mainland, including Taipei, Taoyuan, Hualien, Taichung, Kaohsiung and other stations. The price is a bit more expensive than in China. It is recommended that you book in advance, because early bird tickets are available for six days. Discounts range from 10% to 10% off, and you can book 28 days in advance. The earlier the time, the greater the discount.

The fare of long-distance buses in Taiwan depends on the distance and vehicle type. Generally, the fare is about 40 yuan for a journey of about one hour. The starting price for car rental is NT$70. If it is the Spring Festival, the starting price may be increased by NT$20.

Eating expenses in Taiwan:

If the food is not too high-end, you can usually budget based on 100 yuan per person per day.

A dinner in an ordinary restaurant costs about 40 yuan per person. If you go to the supermarket to buy a box lunch, the per capita cost is about 15 yuan. A meal at a typical noodle restaurant or snack bar costs about RMB 20-30.

Accommodation costs in Taiwan:

Compared with mainland China, accommodation costs in Taiwan are not cheap.

Accommodation costs in Taipei are slightly higher. Regardless of whether it is a B&B or a hotel, a double room usually costs more than 400 yuan per night, and it is sometimes difficult to book a room. Accommodation costs in other cities in Taiwan are lower than in Taipei, generally costing more than 300 yuan per night for a double room.

The price of staying in special B&Bs and hotels in tourist attractions will be higher. However, in order to save money, you can also choose to stay in a backpacker hostel, an international youth hostel or be a sofa sleeper. This mainly depends on your choice when booking.

Similar to mainland China, accommodation prices in Taiwan on Friday, Saturday nights and holidays will be higher than on Sunday-Thursday nights. Please consider all factors when planning your itinerary.

Ticket fee:

Many attractions and scenic spots in Taiwan are free to visit, such as Kenting, Sun Moon Lake, Qixingtan, Yangmingshan, Taroko, Sanxiantai, etc.

If you want to go to the 101 Building for viewing, the ticket is about 105 yuan; if you want to visit the Marine Life Museum, the ticket is about 95 yuan; the ticket to the Taipei National Palace Museum is about 50 yuan.

Many privately operated attractions, such as museums and memorials, require tickets. But if you are a student, you can purchase student discount tickets with your international student ID card.

If you want to budget for tickets, just calculate it as RMB 300 per person for the whole journey, and calculate it as RMB 40 per day on average.

Other necessary expenses:

If you want to buy drinks at a convenience store during your free trip, one bottle is equivalent to about 4-6 yuan in RMB. If you buy 4 bottles of water a day, you can buy 4 bottles of water a day. Cost about 20 yuan.

You can apply for phone cards at the airport. We recommend "Taiwan Mobile".

There are various cards such as 3-day, 5-day, 7-day, 10-day, etc. The 7-day one is 500. NT$, unlimited 4G traffic, NT$150 phone bill.

Used to contact the B&B owner and chartered car driver, and also make international calls to parents. Packages with data and phone calls are available, and the average daily cost is generally around RMB 10.

Summary

Under normal circumstances (without special savings), the daily cost per person in Taiwan is about 500 yuan. If you save more, the daily cost per person can be controlled at 400 yuan. Yuan or so.

If you spend 8 days in Taiwan, each person will spend about 4,000 yuan in Taiwan.

Note:

The transportation cost between mainland China and Taiwan is greatly affected by holidays and distance factors. Generally, the round-trip air ticket price per person (including tax) on weekdays is between 1,000 and 1,000. Between 2,000 yuan, the ticket price will be higher during holidays. This depends on the situation in your location. It will cost about more than 200 yuan to go through the procedures for traveling to Taiwan.

About Taiwan dollar exchange: There are many ATM machines and exchange points at the airport. Just bring enough RMB to exchange directly.

It is recommended to apply for a Hua Xia Bank savings card. The first cash withdrawal every month is free of charge. If you don’t spend enough, you can withdraw cash directly from a local ATM.

For transactions exceeding the first payment, the handling fee is RMB 12 per transaction. There are 7-11s all over Taiwan. There are cash machines inside every seven. Just bring your card and there will be enough money in the card.

Taiwan only has two-hole plugs. If you carry a computer with a three-hole plug, you need to bring a converter.

Invoice: Every purchase will have an invoice, and each invoice is a lottery ticket. There will be a fixed time every month to draw prizes, you can try your luck.