How to choose transportation within Taiwan? Is it convenient in Taiwan?

Generally, if you choose to travel independently in Taiwan, you will face a problem when traveling independently, which is the traffic problem. Therefore, the editor recommends that you check the traffic conditions before going so that you can visit better. Let's go and see.

What are the modes of transportation in Taiwan?

Taiwan has relatively developed transportation. Taiwan is not a very large area and travel is very convenient.

1. Intercity transportation

Some of the main means of transportation are trains, long-distance buses, airplanes, etc. The main mode of travel is train, which is divided into high-speed rail and Taiwan Railway. In the west, there are high-speed rail connections from Taipei all the way to Kaohsiung. In the east, due to the steep mountains, only the slower Taiwan Railway operates. You can book tickets on the Taiwan Railway website, train stations, and 7-11. Compared with others, long-distance buses are cheaper and the frequency between cities is relatively dense. Some routes are still in use 24 hours a day. Long-distance bus management in Taiwan is relatively strict, and it is a very good way to travel. There is no high-speed rail in the eastern part of Taiwan, so many friends will choose to fly.

2. Urban transportation

Urban transportation is mainly subway, bus, car and taxi. The subway in Taiwan is called "MRT". Currently, only Taipei and Kaohsiung have subways, and most transportation between cities in Taiwan relies on buses. Because the MRT and buses are also very convenient for riding bicycles, the buses are usually empty, so the intervals between each trip will be longer. Most cities in Taiwan provide taxi services. Large cities such as Taipei and Kaohsiung charge by meter. Other places are likely to adopt a negotiation system.

3. Easy Card

In Taiwan, there must be easycard, which is similar to the all-in-one card that everyone uses now. You can take the MRT, buses and other means of transportation, or you can spend money directly at some convenience stores. There are three types of easy cards, and tourists are advised to buy the most common one.

4. Bicycles

Bicycles are the most convenient and economical mode of transportation in Taiwan, and public bicycle rental points are located in various cities. And the fees for renting bicycles are also relatively cheap. You can directly use your ID card as a mortgage, or you can pay a deposit of NT$2,000. There are also many bicycle rental shops where you can choose to rent a car to travel around the island.

5. Self-driving

This is the simplest and easiest way. Find a place in Taiwan where you can rent a car directly. It is also very convenient to rent a car to travel around the island.

How is the public security in Taiwan?

The overall security in Taiwan is still very good. Going out for a walk alone at night is basically no big problem. You should pay more attention to your finances in public places such as shopping malls with a large flow of people. If you encounter bad weather, you must travel as much as possible and stay away from more dangerous mountainous areas and seaside areas. In case of emergency, you can dial 110 to call the police.

Can I speak Mandarin when traveling in Taiwan?

Yes, don’t forget, Mandarin is a bit like Taiwanese. In fact, only a few old people can speak Taiwanese at present, but the local characters are all traditional Chinese characters, so the difference is not big and it is easy to understand.