The current exchange rate is 1 US dollar to about 33 NT (New Taiwan currency),varying according to the market.
A. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (T.T.I. Airport) Academia
Sinica:
a . By taxi:
Taxis queue outside the Arrival Halls of both Terminal Ι and Terminal II of
T.T.I. Airport. Airport taxis charge according to the meter plus a 50% surcharge (highway tolls not included).
Typical fare from T.T.I. Airport to Taipei downtown is around
NT$1,100. From the T.T.I. Airport, you may take a taxi directly to Academia Sinica for around NT$ 1,500~1,700.
b . By bus:
1 . Adult single fares vary from NT$
110 to $140. |
2 . The journey time is about 1 hour in moderate traffic. |
3 . Where to buy tickets/board the bus:
Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger Reception Areas
of both Terminals.
Terminal I Bus Platform: On the southwest side of the Arrival
Passenger
Reception Area.
Terminal II Bus Platform: On the northeast side of the Arrival
Passenger
Reception Area on the first floor of the terminal. |
4 . Four bus
companies now provide frequent services between T.T.I.
Airport and
downtown
Taipei:
Transfer
bus to Academia Sinica: No. 205, 212 and 276.
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B . Taipei Main Station Academia Sinica
a . By taxi:
It costs about NT$300. The rate
of taxi fare is NT$70 for the first 1.5 kilometers and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters. A 20% surcharge is added between 11 P.M. and 6 A.M.
b .By bus:
Bus fee is NT$15 within the same district and
NT$30 for crossing district. For example, It costs NT$30 from Taipei Main
Station to Academia Sinica. Buses available are No. 205, 212 and 276.
c . By MRT (Mass Rapid Transit):
It
costs NT$30 for Taipei Main Station <--> Nangang Station. You can
take buses No. 212, 270 or Blue 25 to Academia Sinica. The bus fare of
Nangang Station <--> Academia Sinica is NT$15.
C . Taxi-calling:
Available
at the counter of Activity Center, Academia Sinica. Tel: 886-2-2336-1313.
D . Map
Location of Academia Sinica at Northern Taiwan
Location of Academia Sinica in Taipei
Map of Academia Sinica
MRT Map
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