10 Hours in Taipei
Jul 20, 2013 | 12:26 am
#1
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10 Hours in Taipei
Flight lands at 9:25 PM and I fly out at 7:25 the next morning. Anyone have any tips/tricks for what I should do/if I should get a hotel/good place to crash in the airport if they let you?
Jul 20, 2013 | 8:52 am
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Personally I'd just book a night in the relatively new airport Novotel. Rates are reasonable if you book ahead. Don't book breakfast as you won't really have time. You might need to use a taxi (NT$150?? US$5) in the morning if the shuttle bus hasn't started when you want to leave or is full.
(It's the only complaint I have about the Novotel - the shuttle bus isn't really regular enough, doesn't start earlier enough to catch the first flights and is sometimes full.)
I wouldn't consider a trip into Taipei unless you have friends there.
I would only consider staying overnight in the airport if you have got lounge access for food/showers. Having said that, most won't open in time for you to have much time there before going to the gate.
(It's the only complaint I have about the Novotel - the shuttle bus isn't really regular enough, doesn't start earlier enough to catch the first flights and is sometimes full.)
I wouldn't consider a trip into Taipei unless you have friends there.
I would only consider staying overnight in the airport if you have got lounge access for food/showers. Having said that, most won't open in time for you to have much time there before going to the gate.
Aug 3, 2013 | 6:52 pm
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Personally I'd just book a night in the relatively new airport Novotel. Rates are reasonable if you book ahead. Don't book breakfast as you won't really have time. You might need to use a taxi (NT$150?? US$5) in the morning if the shuttle bus hasn't started when you want to leave or is full.
(It's the only complaint I have about the Novotel - the shuttle bus isn't really regular enough, doesn't start earlier enough to catch the first flights and is sometimes full.)
I wouldn't consider a trip into Taipei unless you have friends there.
I would only consider staying overnight in the airport if you have got lounge access for food/showers. Having said that, most won't open in time for you to have much time there before going to the gate.
(It's the only complaint I have about the Novotel - the shuttle bus isn't really regular enough, doesn't start earlier enough to catch the first flights and is sometimes full.)
I wouldn't consider a trip into Taipei unless you have friends there.
I would only consider staying overnight in the airport if you have got lounge access for food/showers. Having said that, most won't open in time for you to have much time there before going to the gate.
Aug 4, 2013 | 3:44 pm
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Aug 13, 2013 | 7:51 pm
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Sorry to steal the thread , but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.
, but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.
Aug 13, 2013 | 9:48 pm
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Sorry to steal the thread , but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.
, but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.
Aug 13, 2013 | 9:52 pm
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Ok, I figure it's a stretch. We will want to head back there another time anyway, but to at least check off another country it would have been nice. Ah well. Thanks for the info!
Aug 13, 2013 | 10:47 pm
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Sorry to steal the thread , but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.
, but wondering if 6.5 hours in Taipei is enough time to get out and see anything. 1:20pm arrival and 7:50pm flight out. And really we would only want to spend about 3hours gone I would guess. We are on EVA business class TPE-SFO, and want to check out the lounge and of course not miss our flight.If you really want, you could venture into 南崁's Tai-mall (big indoor shopping mall, food court, etc..) as it's only 20-30 minutes bus ride each way
http://taimall.com.tw/
It has decent food and stores to wonder around for sure
Aug 14, 2013 | 3:10 am
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For anyone who doesn't have enough time to leave the area, but wants to hang out away from the terminal, there is an aviation museum (although somewhat outdated) on the TPE airport campus. There is also an observation tower to watch take offs/landings and hear ATC communication.
Both of these are right next to the Novotel, and I believe there is a free shuttle bus to/from the terminal.
Both of these are right next to the Novotel, and I believe there is a free shuttle bus to/from the terminal.
Aug 14, 2013 | 7:17 am
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For anyone who doesn't have enough time to leave the area, but wants to hang out away from the terminal, there is an aviation museum (although somewhat outdated) on the TPE airport campus. There is also an observation tower to watch take offs/landings and hear ATC communication.
Both of these are right next to the Novotel, and I believe there is a free shuttle bus to/from the terminal.
Both of these are right next to the Novotel, and I believe there is a free shuttle bus to/from the terminal.
http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/aviation-museum
1. Hours open to the public: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00
Ticket information:
Regular ticket: NT$30. Discount ticket: NT$20 (Restricted to military, policemen, students, volunteers from both police and fire departments, seniors over 65, veterans and retired civil servicemen and teachers, individuals with volunteer honor cards, and airport staff with identification). Group ticket: NT$15. (Only available for purchase by groups of 20 people or more)
Starting at 07:20 AM, there is a free airport shuttle bus to and from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's Terminals 1 and 2 to the Aviation museum every hour. Those without their own transportation can take the Kuokuang, Evergreen, CitiAir, Free Go, or Taoyuan buses to Terminal 1 or 2 of the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and transfer to the shuttle bus. <Please inform the driver of your destination >
Pickup locations:
Terminal 1 shuttle bus station at the Departures area on the B1
Terminal 2 shuttle bus station at the southeast side of the first floor (facing Terminal 1)
Ticket information:
Regular ticket: NT$30. Discount ticket: NT$20 (Restricted to military, policemen, students, volunteers from both police and fire departments, seniors over 65, veterans and retired civil servicemen and teachers, individuals with volunteer honor cards, and airport staff with identification). Group ticket: NT$15. (Only available for purchase by groups of 20 people or more)
Starting at 07:20 AM, there is a free airport shuttle bus to and from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's Terminals 1 and 2 to the Aviation museum every hour. Those without their own transportation can take the Kuokuang, Evergreen, CitiAir, Free Go, or Taoyuan buses to Terminal 1 or 2 of the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and transfer to the shuttle bus. <Please inform the driver of your destination >
Pickup locations:
Terminal 1 shuttle bus station at the Departures area on the B1
Terminal 2 shuttle bus station at the southeast side of the first floor (facing Terminal 1)