The Taipei Metro is the city's lifeline — clean, punctual, and surprisingly intuitive once you understand a few basics. Here's everything you need to ride like a local.
Getting Started
Buy an EasyCard at any station. The card itself costs NT$100 (non-refundable), then you add value. Most rides cost NT$20–65 depending on distance. Tap in, tap out. The fare deducts automatically.
The Lines That Matter
FIRST SIGHTWEBGLInside a Taipei MRT car: clean enough to eat off the floor, though you'd get fined for trying. · This photo is developed by FIRST SIGHT film stocks. · 這張照片是使用 FIRST SIGHT 底片配方調校而成的MRT Etiquette
Stand right on escalators, walk left. Wait for passengers to exit before boarding. Priority seats are genuinely reserved — offer them without being asked. No eating or drinking (seriously, you'll get fined NT$7,500).
Art Stations Worth Seeing
FIRST SIGHTWEBGLTaipei's MRT stations double as art galleries. Some are worth the visit even if you're not going anywhere. · This photo is developed by FIRST SIGHT film stocks. · 這張照片是使用 FIRST SIGHT 底片配方調校而成的
FIRST SIGHTWEBGLChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall station — the dome ceiling is stunning. · This photo is developed by FIRST SIGHT film stocks. · 這張照片是使用 FIRST SIGHT 底片配方調校而成的Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: The dome ceiling is stunning. Dalongdong: Traditional temple motifs in modern mosaic. Beitou: The station itself is a work of art, matching the hot spring district's aesthetic.
Airport MRT
Direct line from Taoyuan International to Taipei Main Station (35 min, NT$160). Runs 6:00–23:00. The express skips local stops — check the train type before boarding.
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