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暑假【台灣虎航、桃園出發】虎虎玩濟州(保證不走人蔘+保肝+土產店)~雪綠茶博物館、騎馬體驗、摩托車秀、超級海鮮鍋(活章魚鮑魚)美食饗宴五天

【台灣虎航、桃園出發】《保證不走人蔘+保肝+土產店+免稅店》狠虎玩濟州嗨翻天~山房山碳酸溫泉世界(含門票)+汗蒸幕、超級海鮮鍋(活章魚鮑魚蟹貝類蝦)、可口可樂咖啡廳、海景龍蝦之家(兩人一隻)美食版五天

超級促銷團--清釜HIGH玩一夏~椒井行宮、海濱列車、伽倻主題公園+HERO塗鴉秀、海鮮貝類鍋+海鮮燒烤六天【可依航空、桃園出發】

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The 13 Most Useful Apps for Traveling in Taiwan

Apps for Traveling in Taiwan – Index

• Google Maps
• GO! Taipei Metro
• Tour Taiwan
• Taiwan Weather
• Travel Taipei
• Taiwan GuideWithMe
• Agoda, Booking, and Airbnb

Do you plan to travel to Taiwan and want to download a handful of useful applications? In this article, we list some of the best applications that are widely used among locals and travelers alike.

You can save a great deal of time, energy, and money if you download a handful of these applications and start using them from day one.

The applications listed are available both for the Android operating system (on Google Play) and iOS (the Apple Store). If you have any other recommendations of applications that should be of interest to travelers, feel free to write a comment below.

Let’s start with probably the most important application.

1. Google Maps

You’ve probably not gone unnoticed about Google Maps as it’s one of the most widely used applications in the world. Google Maps has transformed the way of traveling as you won’t need to bring physical maps anymore. The reason is that Google Maps allows you to download maps that can later be used in offline mode.

Thus, you won’t even need an internet connection or Wi-Fi to use the application, even if that’s preferred.

Google Maps is great in the sense that it’s free, accurate and helps you to navigate streets, find bars and restaurants, check the distance between locations, and you can see routes and distances in real-time.

There are no real cons of using Google Maps even though it can be a bit slow from time to time, depending on the internet connection.

You can download Google Maps for free on Google Play and in the Apple Store . Having said that, it’s usually pre-installed if you use Android.

Uber is one of the biggest taxi-hailing apps in the world that has managed to continue its operations in Taiwan. That’s not the case in Southeast Asian countries and in China where Uber decided to pull out due to fierce competition.

Uber has around 10,000 drivers in Taiwan and used widely among travelers who don’t want to hassle taking regular taxis or public transportation. Sometimes, taxi drivers aren’t capable of speaking English in Taiwan and you don’t want to wait for a taxi to arrive.

Taxi fares are comparably cheap in Taiwan, at least compared to places like Singapore and Hong Kong. Thus, Uber can be a convenient choice if you’re in a rush or just a bit lazy.

The company has been under scrutiny by the Taiwanese government and announced that it will comply with the government’s regulations in 2019.

3. GO! Taipei Metro

GO! Taipei Metro was launched by Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) and is widely used among locals and foreign travelers alike. The application shows you the Taipei Metro route map , transfer information, exit information, and it can be used as a journey planner.

Another great benefit of using the application is that they report incidents or disturbances to public transportation in real-time, by sending push notifications to users. You can simply go to the section “important notices” for the latest information.

The application also allows you to see the nearest YouBike stations (more about YouBike later), which Metro stations that are handicapped-friendly, the quickest route to your final destination, and more.

Simply download the application on Google Play or in the Apple Store .

4. Tour Taiwan

Tour Taiwan was created by the local government and helps you to find restaurants, accommodation, police stations, and hospitals. You can also read news, find popular tourist sites, and festivals.

It can be worth giving this application a try even if some users have complained that it’s only available in Chinese now. It should be available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, at least according to various sources.

Few parts of the application are available in English and some complain that the application is rather slow.

KKDay is an eCommerce travel platform that helps travelers to find and book local tours, activities, attractions, experiences, and transportation. The website is neat and available in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Vietnamese, and more.

Simply input your budget and time range and then KKDay will display the best activities and attractions available. You can instantly see descriptions, prices, durations, and reviews. If you’re interested in participating in an activity, simply add it to the cart and proceed to checkout.

KKDay is a partner of several major companies and service providers, including HSBC, UOB, Mastercard, Shopee, Grab, Uber, Lazada, and more.

The application has a surprisingly high rating, averaging at 4.7 on Google Play and with almost 19,000 reviews. You can also find the application in the Apple Store .

Line is an instant-messaging application, similar to WhatsApp that is used in many other countries. Line originally comes from Korea and is widely used in places like Thailand, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.

If you want to interact with locals and exchange your contact information, you should download Line before or after you’ve arrived in Taiwan. Even if some locals use WeChat and WhatsApp, you’ll see that most people use Line.

The application is easy to use and allows you to send texts, images, video, and audio messages, and have free VoIP conversations and video phone calls.

Pleco is probably the best digital English and Chinese dictionary you can find in the market. As locals are keen to speak English and sometimes can’t communicate in English, I recommend you to download this application from day one.

The application has been around for years and there’s both a free and a paid version. That said, the free version should be more than enough. Originally founded in the US in 2000, Pleco has become one of the most popular English and Chinese dictionary for smartphones.

The application allows you hand-write characters, save flashcards for future training, screen readers, and much more.

Pleco has received more than 35,000 votes on Google Play and with an average score of 4.7. It can’t be better than that!

FunNow is a popular application that allows you to book restaurant visits, spa visits, and other activities with just a click. It’s not only available in Taiwan but Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Okinawa, Tokyo, Osaka, and Bangkok.

FunNow provides low prices, quality services, and locations that are hand-picked for your convenience. The application has an average rating of 4.3 on Google Play and has received thousands of reviews from users. It has also been featured on CNBC, Vogue, and many other magazines.

YouBike is a public bicycle rental application, they provide countless of bicycles all over Taipei. Renting a bicycle can be a great choice if you want to see and explore more of Taipei and don’t spend excessive time in the subway.

It only costs NTD 10 (USD 0.32) to use YouBike for 30 minutes, thus, it allows you to save money at the same time as you get some good exercise. They have hundreds of stations and you can find bicycles within a short distance.

You can download the application on their website , Google Play, and in the Apple Store.

10. Taiwan Weather

Taiwan weather is a highly acclaimed weather application that gives you the latest weather forecasts. It can be wise to download this application to avoid sudden storms and rainfall. The application is available in English and Chinese and provide information about (examples):

• Current conditions
• 7-day and 3-hr forecasts and charts
• Sunrise and sunset
• Current observation and latest 24-hour data
• Air quality

The application has an average rating of 4.5 and has received more than 11,000 reviews, which speaks for itself. It’s user-friendly and provide accurate information. You can decide whether you want to receive push-notifications or not.

11. Travel Taipei

Travel Taipei provides information about upcoming events, exhibitions, shows, and the latest news. By using the application, you can receive plenty of information about restaurants, accommodation, shopping, and entertainment.

The application checks your current location and shows fun and interesting places nearby, instantly. Compared to most of the other applications listed above, the Travel Taipei app is fairly new and hasn’t received as many reviews yet.

12. Taiwan GuideWithMe

Taiwan GuideWithMe is an offline travel guide that recommends articles according to your location. Being developed by travelers for travelers, it provides warnings, get around guides, general advice, off the beaten track advice, hotel and restaurant recommendations, and much more.

One of the benefits of using the application is that you don’t need any internet and can avoid expensive roaming costs. The information is continuously updated by travelers that have visited certain areas.

The application is also used in Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Switzerland, Japan, and other countries in the world.

13. Agoda, Booking, and Airbnb

Booking is one of the biggest hotel-booking websites in the world , having more than 140,000 listings. It’s a popular application thanks to its modern interface and neat features. Simply download the application and input your price range, the number of travelers, and the location where you wish to stay.

Booking will then show you the top-rated results available, often including discounts.

If you register with Booking, you’ll be able to see all the bookings you made previously. Also, you’ll get access to the following in some locations:

• A barcode to be used for discounts when visiting the main attractions
• You can become a “Genius”-user after booking a certain amount of properties. You’ll also get discounts

Agoda is similar to Booking, in fact, they are owned by the same parent company. The website has 39,422 hotels available in Taiwan at the moment I’m writing this article, including locations such as Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Yilan.

Both Agoda and Booking offer discounts, but you can generally find better deals on Agoda. Having said that, you also need to pay for everything upfront most of the time, which can be troublesome if you want to cancel the stay.

It’s worth having a look at both Booking and Agoda, before you book your accommodation.

If you want to have a more local and genuine experience you can also book a unit on Airbnb . The rates can be as low as USD 20 per night in Taipei City and there are plenty of options available.

The benefit of using Airbnb is that you have more freedom as you can cook food, do the laundry, and more. It’s generally cheaper as well. Since a couple of years back, Airbnb has started to offer ‘experiences’, including everything from cooking classes, guided tours, Taiwanese tea tasting, and more.

It’s worth having a look at Airbnb if you’re on a strict budget and want a more local experience.

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The Best Apps for Taiwan (travel, dating, food & shopping!)

One of the most frequently asked questions about Taiwan I receive in my Taiwan Travel Planning group is: What apps should I download for Taiwan?

Instead of answering this question again and again, I’ve put together this of Taiwan apps I always use, plus more that are regularly recommended by other travelers.

I’ve categorizes these into the top-5 Taiwan apps, general travel apps, transportation, communication, food, shopping, and dating in Taiwan. A quick warning, though: some apps in Taiwan are pretty terrible, so I’ll include my honest thoughts below!

Use the Table of Contents below to jump to whatever you need!

Table of Contents

Quick List: 11 Essential Apps Taiwan Apps

If I could download only 11 apps for my Taiwan trip, it would be these:

FindTaxi – Taiwan Taxi Finder

• GoogleTranslate or Papago

Taiwan Weather

Go taipei metro.

I’ll explain each of these apps in detail below. I’ll also introduce several other optional Taiwan apps that you may or may not want to download.

If you’re planning a trip to Taiwan, also see my guides to the best SIM for Taiwan , current visa requirements , and the best budget flights to Taiwan .

Fun fact: People in Taiwan don’t day “app” as a single syllable like in English. They say A-P-P (they say each letter individually, as if it were an acronym). Read other Taiwan facts here !

General Travel Apps

Use these apps to book your hotels, tours, drivers, discounted attraction and train tickets, travel passes, and other activities in Taiwan.

Klook is my most recommended app for general travel in Taiwan. It is the best place to find travel passes like EasyCard (read my EasyCard guide ), Taipei Unlimited Fun Pass , SIM cards , discounted HSR tickets , private drivers , car rentals , various single and multi-day tours , hotels, and highly discounted tickets for various attractions in Taiwan .

Klook is a Hong Kong-based company and is the most popular platform for all these things among visitors to Taiwan. If you sign up with this link , you’ll get a free credit applied to your first booking. After you sign up, you can also invite your friends with your own link, then you’ll receive more credits for yourself!

Download Klook for Apple / Android

KKDay is very similar to Klook, but it is a Taiwanese company. You can find a lot of the exact same tours on both platforms. Because KKday is Taiwanese, you can often find even more activities on there than on Klook. For example, only KKday has domestic flights in Taiwan .

However, I usually recommend Klook first because I find its interface more user-friendly and it has more detailed English instructions. KKday often has very poor translations, or some pages don’t even have English.

After you download the app, use the discount code APP5OFF to get 5% off your first order.

For both Klook and KKday, many of their tours have a minimum requirement for people. If this is not met, they might cancel your tour only a few days before. If you go with more popular ones (you can judge by the number of reviews), this is less likely to happen.

Other platforms like GetYourGuide and Viator also have similar activities in Taiwan, but I find they are often more expensive and have fewer choices. These two apps are much more popular in Europe and North America.

Download KKday for Apple / Android

Booking.com is my favorite app for booking hotels in Taiwan. I’ve always preferred its interface, map function, clear policies, and so on.

Although many locals in Taiwan book hotels directly with the owner, I don’t recommend this for foreign travelers. Local hotels will often ask for a deposit by ATM transfer to hold the room, which you can’t easily or cheaply do if you don’t have a Taiwanese bank account. They will also want to communicate by LINE app (see communication apps below) but their English may be limited. Lastly, if you need to cancel, it could get complicated.

All of these things can be done more easily on Booking, and the cancelation policy is always clearly stated.

The Booking app is fine, but I personally prefer using the desktop version when I’m searching for and booking hotels because it’s just faster and easier.

See my guide to the best hotels in Taipei to find the best hotels by area in the city.

Download Booking for Apple / Android

While I’m not as much of a fan of Agoda’s interface, some people prefer it. On the plus side, Agoda sometimes has more smaller hotels than Booking does, and its prices for Taiwan and other countries in Asia are sometimes slightly lower than the exact same hotels on Booking.

It doesn’t hurt to try both Booking and Agoda. But personally, I prefer to book all my hotels on the same platform so I can find them all in one place.

Download Agoda for Apple / Android

What about Airbnb? Well, Airbnb is technically not legal in Taiwan. Still, it’s commonly used and there are lots of properties listed on it. Go ahead and give it a try if you are looking for more of an apartment-style accommodation. But if anything goes wrong, you won’t have much legal sway, and I personally try to avoid using this app for various reasons.

Taiwan’s weather is famously unpredictable. No app ever seems to get it totally right. But if you want a Taiwan-specific weather app, the Central Weather Bureau’s Taiwan Weather app is the best you’ll find.

You can find weather info and forecasts by district (not just a sweeping guess for all of one city), sunrise and sunset times, wind, pressure, air quality maps, and clothing suggestions. For serious weather nerds, they’ve even got prognostic wave charts and more. For more weather information, see my guide to when to visit Taiwan .

Download Taiwan Weather for Apple / Android

If you’re not sure what the best way to get money in Taiwan is, consider applying for a Wise travel card and using the Wise app.

Withdrawing cash from an ATM in Taiwan using your home country’s bank card is usually my most recommended way. With a Wise card, you can do the same thing, but with lower fees and a better exchange rate than with a normal bank card.

The first step is to download the app or use the desktop version and sign up for Wise . You’ll need to upload ID to prove your identity and connect your bank account. Then you can use the app to transfer cash from your bank account to Wise account for withdrawing abroad. They’ll mail you your Wise card (mine is neon green!) within a few weeks.

Download Wise for Apple / Android

Transportation Apps

Here are my recommended apps for getting around and planning your journeys around Taiwan.

I can’t overstate just how much I use GoogleMaps in Taiwan. It is by far my most used app in Taiwan. Besides finding the way, I use it for bus/train times, route planning and travel time estimations for different times of the day, finding things to do or places to eat in the area I’m staying, and reading reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions.

It’s pretty much a must for driving in Taiwan , and rental cars and scooters come with phone holders.

Is GoogleMaps accurate in Taiwan? Overall, yes! And it is constantly getting better over time. However, for bus and train times, it only displays set schedules. So if a bus or train is early or late, it won’t be updated with that information.

Also, for route planning, it will usually give you the fastest but not always best or most logical way. For example, in Taipei, it might give you a complicated series of local buses to get somewhere, whereas most people would just hop in the MRT because that’s easier.

For serious planners like me, I also recommend making a custom map for cities you are visiting.

For example, if you plan to see many different spots in Taipei, but you’re having trouble putting it all together into logical schedule, you can create a custom map and with color-coded pins for the different restaurants, attractions, hotels, and so on that you want to visit. This can help you to visualize and group things together for efficient itinerary planning.  

Download GoogleMaps for Apple / Android

YouBike 2.0

YouBike 2.0 (YouBike微笑單車2.0 官方版) is the most current app for accessing the YouBike (UBike) bike sharing program in Taiwan (YouBike 1.0 is being phased out).

These are the iconic white and yellow (2.0) and orange and yellow (1.0) bikes, made by local manufacturer Giant, which you will see everywhere. They can be rented from docking stations throughout Taipei and in other major cities in Taiwan ( New Taipei , Taoyuan , Hsinchu , Taichung , Chiayi , Tainan , Kaohsiung , and Pingtung ).

For short term visitors, you can choose the single rental option and sign the bike out with a credit card. You can ride up to 120 hours in this way. There will be a TWD 3000 hold on your credit card until you return the bike. If you plan to use YouBikes a lot or you live in Taiwan, then it is better to register (Taiwan phone number required). Then you’ll be able to connect an EasyCard to your account for easier rental – just swiping to take out and return the bikes.

The app has a map for finding available YouBikes, rental instructions, equipment guide, and more. Find more details and screenshots of the steps to register in my YouBike guide .

Download YouBike 2.0 for Apple / Android

Thankfully, there is now an English app for ordering taxis in Taiwan: FindTaxi – Taiwan Taxi Finder. The super common taxi app used by most locals, 5568 台灣大車隊 , is in Mandarin only and requires you to register with a phone number (note: after signing up in Mandarin, it does have an option to switch it to English).

In busy city areas in Taiwan, it’s usually very easy to hail a taxi on the street. However, in smaller cities, towns, countryside, etc., the FindTaxi app is a blessing for those who can’t read or speak Mandarin. You can also pre-order a taxi for later or order one for your friends.

Keep in mind that only some taxis take EasyCard, so make sure you have cash on you just in case. Also, like any taxi app, just having the app doesn’t necessarily mean one will be able to come get you anywhere in Taiwan – there will need to be a taxi available nearby who is willing to come.

Note that you will need a local number to sign up for this app – which means you’ll need to have a SIM card in Taiwan .

Download FindTaxi – Taiwan Taxi Finder for Apple / Android

Uber is the only major (non-taxi) ride-hailing app you’ll find in Taiwan. It’s not very popular in Taiwan for legal reasons and because most locals just yellow regular taxis.

However, for visitors, it’s very useful given that you can just enter your destination, pay though your account, and especially because many local taxi drivers can’t speak English.

Also, compared to regular taxis, Ubers tend to be newer and cleaner vehicles, while regular taxis can range from clean to grotty. The price of Ubers isn’t necessarily lower than regular taxis though, and a peak times, it could be higher.

Ubers can only be found in major city centers in Taiwan. In smaller towns, countryside, or mountain areas, forget about it. Your Uber account from home should work in Taiwan, so no local number needed.

Download Uber for Apple / Android

If you’re looking for a private driver for a longer ride in Taiwan, whether it’s for a point-to-point trip between cities or a multi-day trip, there are some legal and insurance issues to be aware of. I elaborate on all of this and give my private driver recommendations for Taiwan here .

If you still can’t find what you’re looking for in my guide, then try Tripool . Use this app to find drivers between cities in Taiwan. You can hire them for point-to-point trips or, if you want to make stops, for an hourly rate. Any questions you might have about the service are answered here . Note that there is a small surcharge for high altitude areas like Alishan .

Download the Tripool app for Apple / Android

For all your Taipei MRT needs, this app has it all. One click will bring you to a high-resolution map of all the MRT lines, which is probably what you will use most. Choose ‘adult fare’ then any station on the map to see the price to all other stations on the map. The same goes for travel times.

Under ‘station information’ you can see upcoming arrivals, info on all the exits (including which ones have elevators/escalators), and other station facilities like info counters, restrooms, breastfeeding rooms, and diaper changing stations. Last but not least, you can also get info on bus connections, planning the best route from point A to point B, and which stations do/don’t allow bicycles.

The Taichung and Kaohsiung MRTs are much less complicated, so you won’t need an app for them. Just save a current map of their lines to your phone and that should be enough.

Note that the Airport MRT to Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is run by Taoyuan city, not Taipei. See more info in my guide to getting from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport .

Download Go! Taipei Metro for Apple / Android

臺鐵e訂通 (Taiwan Railways App)

The 臺鐵e訂通 app, released by the official TRA train company, is the only way to get e-tickets for TRA trains in Taiwan. Unfortunately, though, the app is absolutely TERRIBLE, and countless reviewers (in both English and Mandarin-speaking locals) have reported major problems using it. That’s why I wrote this whole guide explaining how to book mobile train tickets in Taiwan . My screenshots will guide you through the painful process.

Where should I start with this app…First, the Taiwan Transportation Bureau clearly made the app in Mandarin first, then only translated some of it to English (and very badly). So you may get important pop-ups in Mandarin that you can’t even read. However, even when I asked my wife (native-Mandarin speaker) to read the Chinese instructions for using this app, she was unable to understand much of it.

Second, people have reported that their payment didn’t seem to work. Then they don’t even know if their ticket is booked or not. Third, if you have any problem with the app or your phone and aren’t able to show your ticket at the station, you won’t be able to enter and will have to buy a new ticket on the spot. If you’re already on the train and the conductor checks and that happens, you could be fined.

Also, screenshots of the ticket are not OK – only showing the QR code inside the app is OK. Fourth, if you buy tickets for other people (like your family), each person has to show their ticket on their own phone – you can’t show multiple tickets with one phone. There’s a function in the app for transfering tickets to other people, but it is hard to use (good luck!). Fifth, if you’re traveling with kids who don’t have a phone, then too bad for them (note: kids under 6 ride free so they don’t need a ticket).

There are many other complaints about the app, and it only has a 2.3 rating on Google Play (and 1.9 on Apple apps). Please note, because I don’t recommend this app, please don’t email/message me/post in my FB group asking for help if you run into problems with this app, as many already have. I should point out, though, that a few solo travelers have reported to me after I published this post, saying that they were able to use the app to buy all their train tickets around Taiwan, with no major problems. So it is possible!

One more thing to note about this app but also the official TRA website: If you search for a ticket and enter your passport number but don’t complete the reservation (i.e. pay for it) three times, the system will “blacklist” you. Then you won’t be able to book any more train tickets with that passport number for 30 days. So only search the timetables section of the app, and don’t go as far as entering your passport info until you’re really ready to book!

If you only want to search TRA timetables/train times and not actually book them, then I recommend the Taiwan Railway Timetable App instead.

Download 臺鐵e訂通 for Apple / Android Use the Official TRA site (recommended) Download Taiwan Railway Timetable for Apple / Android

You can book HSR tickets on the official HSR website or on Klook . The only downside to these is that you still have to pick up physical tickets from a convenience store or the train station in Taiwan before your train ride. Also, buying on Klook is a longer process that involves buying a voucher, then redeeming that voucher to reserve your seats.

The only way to get digital/e-tickets for the HSR in Taiwan is by using the T Express (台灣高鐵 T Express行動購票服務) app. These tickets are simply scanned on your phone when you enter the station. You can buy tickets on the app up to 5 minutes before a train’s departure.

You can buy a maximum of 10 tickets (5 round-trip tickets) at once. The same early bird discounts that are available on the official site are also available on the app (35, 25, or 10% off, depending on how early you book, up to 28 days in advance).

So are there any downsides? Like many other apps made in Taiwan, there is some bad English, vague wording, and you may find it a little hard to navigate the app at first.

It can be especially confusing for trying to transfer tickets that you bought for other passengers – each passenger has to show their ticket on their own phone. If your kid doesn’t have a phone, they won’t be able to get an eticket.

Also, some people report that the app won’t accept their international credit cards. I provide step-by-step instructions for using the app in my guide to reserving HSR tickets in Taiwan .

Overall, this app is better than the TRA one, but I still don’t love it. This app has also a very low rating of 2.6 on GooglePlay, so don’t be surprised if you encounter problems with it. But if you just want to make a simple and quick booking for yourself, it should be OK.

Download T Express for Apple / Android Official HSR site Discount HSR tickets on Klook

While I don’t personally use this app, several travelers have told me that the Bus+ app is more reliable than GoogleMaps for finding bus times in Taiwan. It is also highly rated (4.6), so that says a lot.

Use this app to find bus stops near you, see which buses are coming next, see all the stops they’ll make and at what time, or to look up any bus in Taiwan by number. Besides buses, the app also allows you to search for bike rentals across the country and look up train times, but if you click HSR, it will just send you over to Klook.

If you often take the same bus, you can even set it to show the upcoming bus times on your home screen without the need to unlock your phone.

Download Bus+ for Apple / Android

There is a dedicated app for Alishan , Taiwan’s most popular tourist resort and forest recreation area. How to get to Alishan is often the most complicated or confusing part of visitors’ Taiwan trip.

Unfortunately, Alipedia won’t be able to answer most of your questions. For that, I recommend reading my guide to how to get to Alishan , my table of bus times to Alishan , and how to book Alishan bus tickets at FamilyMart . Like many made-in-Taiwan apps, Alipedia only has limited/poor English, tons of missing info, and is not user-friendly.

One useful things this app does offer, though, is Alishan sunrise times through the year and the departure time for the next day’s sunrise train (the train schedule changes throughout the year due to changing sunrise time). The next day’s train time is released daily at 4:30 PM.  

To find this info, navigate to “tour info”, “transportation”, then change to “Duigaoyue Line” (usually this is called Zhushan Line, named after the Zhushan sunrise viewpoint, but currently that station is being renovated, so the train only goes to Duigaoyue, from where you can also see the sunrise or walk to Zhushan).

The app also covers train prices, shuttle bus times (no set times for these, just a range), weather, current flower blooming status, emergency hotline, and more. However, to plan your entire Alishan trip, you’ll find far more information in my Alishan guide .

Download Alipedia for Apple / Android

Communication Apps

Here are my recommended apps for instant messaging, calls, and translations in Taiwan.

LINE is East Asia’s answer to WhatsApp in the West or WeChat in China (don’t bother with the latter two apps if you’re coming to Taiwan!).

LINE was developed in South Korea and is universally used in Taiwan for instant messaging, group chats, and free calls/video calls between users. It is far more popular and common that Messenger or regular text messaging, which are almost never used in Taiwan.

The app’s sticker characters are stars in Taiwan – you can even see them painted in the sky by drones at the annual Penghu Fireworks Festival . There are many other cuter (and noisier) stickers available for purchase in the app.

For travelers, I recommend downloading LINE because many hotels in Taiwan will want to communicate with you through it. If you make any Taiwanese friends, that will be their preferred contact info to exchange, as well. But if you don’t plan to use it after your trip, ask for their Instagram details instead. You may also need it to communicate with drivers (if you hire any) and some hotels take reservations by LINE. 

Because some hotels may only be able to communicate in Mandarin, there are a few add-ons that can assist with translation within this app. One way is to scan this QR code to add this translator as a “friend”. Then add that friend to any conversation and it will automatically translated the conversation between English and Chinese! Another similar option is to use the Ligo LINE translator .

Download LINE for Apple / Android

If you didn’t get any data with your SIM card in Taiwan (or you got a WiFi device , or neither of these), then you won’t be able to make any phone calls in Taiwan. You’ll probably be fine, but just in case, you can download the Skype app.

Skype allows you to make phone calls within the country or to any other country in the world for free (if both sides using Skype) or extremely low rates. Besides when traveling, I even use this at home for making international calls. I just pre-pay around $10 at a time, and that lasts for a while.

Download SKYPE for Apple / Android

GoogleTranslate

Unless you are a native Mandarin speaker, you’ll probably need a translation app when traveling in Taiwan. In fact, the more your Chinese improves, the more you’ll find yourself using such apps.

I recommend either GoogleTranslate or Naver Papago (see next entry). They mostly have the same functions, so it’s just a matter or trying them both and seeing which one you prefer. For either one, make sure to set the language to Traditional Mandarin characters (中文繁體字). Simplified is not used in Taiwan. Most locals can read it a little, but not well. You won’t find anything for the Taiwanese language , but Mandarin will do in the majority of cases.

GoogleTranslate is of course the better known of these two apps. One amazing feature is that you can use your phone’s microphone to have a two-way conversation between an English speaker and a Mandarin speaker. Another is that you can turn on the camera and scan any Mandarin words (menu, signs, etc.) and see them instantly translated to English on your phone’s screen, without even needing to take a picture.

You can also download the Chinese file so these features will work offline.

Download GoogleTranslate for Apple / Android

Naver Papago

Naver’s Papago app can do all the same things as GoogleMaps, including offline translation. But since this app specializes at Asian languages, the translations are often better or more accurate than GoogleTranslate (we’ve all experienced awkward or terrible GoogleTranslate outputs…)

This app also includes a website translation feature, a phrasebook and practice cards for language learners, and a children’s section. Generally speaking, anyone who already has some knowledge of Mandarin will probably be more impressed with Papago than GoogleTranslate, but most people out there are more familiar with GoogleTranslate.

Download Naver Papago for Apple / Android

Pleco is an English-Mandarin dictionary app. As someone who has been learning Mandarin for years, I use this app all the time for looking up words. Besides individual words, it also works for phrases or whole sentences, and it can read them out loud.

The dictionary shows traditional first and simplified in parentheses for every character (I wish there was a choice to just show traditional only, though). It also has options for pinyin/zhuyin and Cantonese. There are also paid add-ons if you’re getting more serious about learning Chinese.

If you aren’t actively learning Mandarin, though, you’ll probably just stick with one of the translation apps above.

Download Pleco for Apple / Android

Use these two apps for your food ordering or pick-up needs in Taiwan. A branded scooter will be on its way with your food! Both are extremely popular and versatile, so which one you choose will be a matter of personal preference. Already popular before COVID, these app’s usage and popularity have only skyrocketed since.

One challenge is that there is a limited English in the food descriptions in both of these apps. Just use one of the translation apps I recommended above! Will your foreign credit card work, though? In my experience, sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Should you tip food deliverers in Taiwan? Find out in my Taiwan tipping guide .

You can buy just about anything on UberEats in Taiwan: bubble tea, groceries, fast food, street food , 7-Eleven products, and of course regular restaurant meals (see my guide to the best restaurants in Taipei !)

Like UberEats elsewhere, once you sign up you’ll often receive discount codes by email. And of course it is owned by Uber, but UberEats is far more popular than the regular Uber (ride service) in Taiwan.

Download UberEats for Apple / Android

Singapore-based FoodPanda is the main rival to UberEats in Taiwan. They are the ones with bright pink scooters.

FoodPanda started in Singapore and is extremely popular in Taiwan and other countries in Asia. There isn’t a major difference between the two apps. FoodPanda seems to have more options, especially smaller restaurants and street food, and tends to offer more in-app discounts.

Download FoodPanda for Apple / Android

Shopping Apps

Shopping apps are not my forte. But based on my research, the following are currently the most popular shopping apps in Taiwan. English on most of them is limited or non-existent. Foreign credit cards often don’t work, but it’s still worth trying.

• Shopee : Currently the most popular for clothing and pretty much anything else. Users from other parts of Asia will already be familiar with this Singapore-based company.
• Momo Shop : The second most popular.
• Ruten : Most popular online auction site.
• PChome : For home products and much more.
• Books.com.tw : For books and more.
• Yahoo! Taiwan Shopping : Yes, people in Taiwan and Japan are still using Yahoo!

Related: see my guide to the best souvenirs from Taiwan !

Dating Apps

Looking to meet a special someone in Taiwan? Here are the best English language dating apps in Taiwan, but you’ll find plenty of locals on them, too!

Since I’ve been married for over a decade, I’ve never personally used any of these (I swear!) So I’ve asked my friends in Taiwan what’s hottest right now.

• Bumble : Seems to be the most popular among travelers and expats in Taiwan, not just for dating but also finding friends and networking
• Hinge : Also popular among travelers, but few locals on it
• Tinder : For getting right to the point, popular among locals and travelers
• ParPar – 激情約會 | 浪漫交友 : Most popular app for hookups among locals (Mandarin-only)
• Coffee Meets Bagel : For serious dating
• OKCupid : Becoming more outdated but still used a little in Taiwan
• Grindr and Jack’d : for LGBTQ+ dating

There you go, folks. Those are my top recommended apps for traveling or living in Taiwan . If I missed any that you consider essential, please let me know in the comments below!

The Most Common Taiwan Travel FAQs

Living in taiwan 101: read this before moving to taiwan in 2024, 5 thoughts on “the best apps for taiwan (travel, dating, food & shopping)”.

Thanks for the detailed information! Tripool also provides Android/iOS apps. In my experience, it’s easier to communicate with the driver through the app. Messaging in the app was super helpful. I picked up my luggage 30 minutes earlier than I expected, and the driver was already at the airport waiting for me. He kindly agreed to start the ride earlier than arranged.

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.tripool.client&hl=en_US Apple: https://apps.apple.com/tw/app/id1577319798

Thanks, I’ll added the links to the article!

Was a pleasure to read your informations 🙂 … i feel prepaired for Taiwan now 🇹🇼. Thx 🙏🏻

Hi Nick! Do I need to buy a sim card in Taiwan? We are traveling as a group and I’m debating whether to get sim card for everyone or a pocket wifi instead. A pocket wifi is cost-efficient cause 5 devices can connect to one. However, it’s not just data that we are concerned, like will we be needing a Taiwan sim/number to register to the apps, to register for tours or anything, or even to contact food delivery, driver, hotel? Thank you so much!

Please see my SIM and eSIM guides on this website, where I’ve made a table comparing SIM, eSIM, and pocket WiFi benefits and disadvantages. Sharing one pocket WiFi among 5 ppl may result in slower Internet plus you will all have to be near it for it to work. It’s also an extra thing to carry around and charge every day. Most people who use eSIMs say it’s pretty much enough for them. Almost all communication in Taiwan is done via the LINE app, not by phone/text message. You can use Uber in Taiwan for taxis, which doesn’t need a Taiwan number. You can rent YouBike’s without a local number, just need credit card and email access. But while eSIM is pretty much good enough, for me, I usually still pay more for the SIM because it’s just overall the best and then you can make some calls if you ever need to.

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Taiwan , Tips & Inspo · March 28, 2023

12 Best Travel Apps for Taiwan You Need to Have

Taiwan is a fascinating and diverse country, filled with bustling cities, breathtaking natural landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. However, traveling to a different country can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the language and culture. Luckily, there are a couple of travel apps for Taiwan that can help you have a smoother trip and ultimately make the most of your time in Taiwan!

In this blog post, I’ll share the best Taiwan travel apps – from navigation and translation apps to food and transportation apps. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or visiting Taiwan for the first time, these apps will help you navigate the country and discover all it offers!

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12 Must-Have Apps for Traveling in Taiwan

Google maps.

Google Maps is a must-have app for any traveler, and it’s especially useful in Taiwan. The app provides accurate and up-to-date information on public transportation (bus, train, and metro), walking, and driving directions for both cars and scooters.

It also has a feature that allows you to download maps for offline use, which is great for travelers who don’t want to use their data while exploring Taiwan.

Although Google Maps is pretty accurate with its directions across Taiwan, it can sometimes take you on a detour, but that can also be part of the adventure!

IOS | Android

Google Translate

Chinese is the official language of Taiwan, and while most locals can speak some basic English, the language barrier in Taiwan can impact your trip. The easiest way to avoid getting lost in translation is to download Google Translate to your phone. While you could easily use the text function, instantly scanning text with the camera function to translate it and the simultaneous speech translation function are other bonuses.

Make sure you set the translation to traditional Chinese and not simplified Chinese, which is used in China. Also, if you’re not going to buy a local sim card, make sure to download Chinese beforehand on the app so that you can translate without an internet connection.

Taiwan Railway

Taiwan has an extensive railway network, which can be confusing for first-time visitors. Luckily, the Taiwan Railway app can help you check timetables, train numbers, delays, traveling time, and ticket prices.

The app is super easy to use, but you need to know exactly where you’re traveling from and which station you’re headed to. Luckily, that can quickly be figured out with the help of Google Maps. Once you have the exact deets, go into the app and select your departure and arrival stations and date of travel. All the trains that travel on that specific day will pop up with their train numbers, duration, and cost.

The only downside is that you cannot actually book train tickets on the app. With that said, it’s still a great planning tool and will undoubtedly come in handy if you’ve missed a train.

The high-speed rail is the most convenient (and fastest) way to travel between the north and south of the island’s western coastline. And chances are you will need to use it sometimet during your Taiwan itinerary .

While you can book tickets directly at any station or even on their website, having the app on your phone will make your travels much easier. Not only will you be able to book tickets anywhere, anytime, but you’ll never have to stand in long lines again!

The app’s main features include easy-to-understand timetables & fares, instant payments, cancellations, and even modifications. However, the best perk about this app is that you can purchase tickets up to 5 minutes before a train departs. Another awesome feature is that you can opt to get a mobile ticket, which you simply scan at the gates. That way, you’ll save even more time and do your bit to help minimize paper usage!

You’re probably already familiar with this one, but Uber is another super useful app when traveling in Taiwan.

Whether you’re going from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei or just quickly want to get from A to B in the bigger cities, you can easily request a ride with the tap of a button. The great thing about Uber is that you’ll know exactly how much the ride will cost you upfront, and since you can connect it to your bank card, you won’t need to worry about carrying cash around with you.

While Uber is generally a bit cheaper than a yellow taxi, that is not always the case if you travel long distances. If you want to travel to less touristy spots, comparing prices on other apps like FindTaxi or 55688 might be worthwhile..

If you’re looking for a great travel app that allows you to book sightseeing tours and must-do activities while in Taiwan, you’ll want to download Klook . 

This travel app offers a variety of tours and experiences in Taiwan – from food tours and cultural activities to day trip excursions and even multi-day trips! 

The best part? The app also provides instant confirmation on selected bookings, and you can easily cancel or amend your booking if your plans change. Just remember to read the fine print carefully, as some excursions require a minimum number of participants to proceed. 

You probably already have a hotel booking app on your phone, but if you’re traveling in Taiwan, Agoda is the go-to app for the best accommodation deals.

Their prices are generally lower than other platforms like Booking.com and Hotels Combined, and the app even features better deals than their actual website. Also, you won’t need to worry about hidden costs as the quoted price usually includes taxes.

Like other booking platforms, you can manage bookings right in the app and communicate with your hotel.

Go! Taipei Metro

If you’re going to spend a few days in Taipei , you’re definitely going to need the Go! Taipei Metro app.

It provides the entire route map of the Taipei metro system, but it also has a bunch of added features to help you travel more easily. These include station exit information, schedules for the next train, transfer information for buses, parking, and even nearby YouBike stations. Another great feature is the journey planner, which helps you calculate the fastest route to your destination.

While most people around the world use Whatsapp to communicate with friends and loved ones, Line is the go-to messaging app in Taiwan. 

Like other communication apps, Line allows you to make voice and video calls and send voice notes or text messages. However, what really sets Line apart from other messaging apps is that it has a whole host of cool icons, animated stickers with sound, and even customizable templates that allow you to change the app’s background and display. 

Uber Eats & Food Panda

Taiwan is a mecca for foodies! So you should definitely visit its famous night markets  and sample as much as possible at local restaurants, eateries, and cafes. With that said, there might be days you want to skip going out or bother with translating menus.

Uber Eats and Food Panda takes care of this by allowing you to order food from a myriad of restaurants and grocery stores in just a few clicks. Both apps allow you to link your card to the app, so you never have to worry about having the exact amount for the driver.

Uber: IOS | Android

Food Panda: IOS | Android

Xe Currency Converter

When visiting a different country, having a currency converter on hand is always useful to help you keep travel of your finances.

XE Currency Converter takes the guesswork (and math) out of trying to figure out how much money you’re actually spending. The app is easy to use and converts exchange rates from roughly 130 currencies.

YouBike 2.0

The YouBike 2.0 app is another great useful app when visiting Taiwan. YouBike is Taiwan’s official bike-sharing system, and you’ll find dozens of stations in all major cities like Taipei , Taichung , Hsinchu , Kaohsiung , Tainan , Chiayi, Pingtung, and Miaoli.

The app has an interactive map making it easy to locate bike stations near you and see how many bikes are available at each station. The app will even show you if any electric bicycles (the orange and white bikes) are available and how fully charged they are.

Another perk about the YouBike 2.0 app is that it is available in English, making it super easy to use. The app also lets you view rental info, rates, and much more in just a few clicks.

You don’t necessarily need to register for the app to use it, but you will need to register at the docking station to rent a bike. Make sure you have an Easy Card and a local number to do this. Otherwise, you’ll need a credit card to sign the bike out. The holding fee is TWD 2000 for YouBike 1.0 and TWD 3000 for YouBike 2.0.

Taiwan Travel Apps in Conclusion 

Taiwan is an amazing destination, and with a little help from the travel apps mentioned above, you’ll easily navigate the cities, communicate with locals, find the best tours and get the best deals on places to stay!

Well, that wraps up this quick guide to the best travel apps to use in Taiwan! If you have any other suggestions for must-use travel apps in Taiwan, let me know in the comments below!

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November 17, 2023 at

Greetings from Singapore! When making payments on the KLOOK website from your home country, do you opt to pay in your home currency or the destination currency? How about when you are at your destination country? I am using a credit card that does not charge any foreign transaction fees. Thank you!

November 22, 2023 at

Hey Al, I usually just do it in my home currency as the prices on my app are set up like that. If your credit card doesn’t charge you any foreign transaction fees, then I guess you can use either way.

March 1, 2024 at

Although we came from Taiwan, but that was for a long time ago. We plan to travel there in April, your write-up will certainly be useful. My question is that do you down load some of the Taiwan specific apps here or do so after you get there? The Taiwan specific apps are sych as Taiwan Railway, T-Express, Go! Taipei Metro, etc.

Hi Chaw-Bing, I’m not sure if some of them have access limitations outside of Taiwan, but try to download them beforehand. That way, you won’t have to worry about cutting into your data usage while here.

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Buy an iPhone at the Modern Xinyi Apple Store

Opened in the summer of 2019, the Apple A13 store within the Xinyi Shopping District is Apple’s flagship Taiwan store. With a sleek ultra-modern exterior, it typifies the craftsmanship and attention to detail Apple are famous for.

Featuring two floors selling the very latest Apple products and accessories, the minimal clean and bright interior perfectly complements their range of gadgets.

The ground level floor is dedicated to their products, with all the latest iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple watches.

The basement focuses on accessories, with a projector and seating to showcase their latest tech.

The staff here are all well-versed in all of Apple’s product lines, and are eager to help with any queries you may have.

The Apple A13 store also offers a repairing service for any damaged or malfunctioning Apple products. You can pre-book a visit to their Genius Bar here to drop off your faulty goods. In some instances, they are even able to fix it in the same day.

Also, if you spend over NT$2,000 on Apple products, you are eligible for a tax rebate of 5% . Make sure you have your passport with you and ask them to complete a form after your purchase.

Click here to read more about the Taiwan Tax Refund scheme

For all you Apple aficionados, this is the store to visit in Taipei!

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Apple geeks should also check out the Apple Museum Cafe !

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Closest MRT: Xiangshan Station (red line – exit 1)

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Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong and Macao following Beijing threats

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TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has urged its citizens to avoid travel to China and the semi-autonomous Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao following threats from Beijing to execute supporters of the self-governing island democracy’s independence.

Spokesperson and deputy head of the Mainland Affairs Council Liang Wen-chieh issued the advisory at a news conference Thursday.

That came amid growing threats from China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.

China’s threat to hunt down and execute “hardcore” Taiwan independence supporters follows the election of Lai Ching-te of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party as president. China has refused all contact with Taiwan’s government since the election in 2016 of former president Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP, who refused to endorse Beijing’s demand that Taiwan recognizes itself as a part of China, seen as a prelude to political unification between the sides.

“In response to the new guidelines related to the so-called ‘secession crime,’ the government has the responsibility to remind citizens that there are genuine risks involved” in such visits, Liang said. The government is not banning visits, but those that do travel should not express political opinions or carry books or post online about topics that the authoritarian Communist Party would use to detain and potentially prosecute them.

Hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese live in China or travel their for business, tourism or family visits each year. China has also hosted visits by local Taiwanese officials and leaders of the opposition Nationalist Party, which backs eventual unification between the sides.

The sides operate direct flights and mainland Chinese are permitted to visit, although Beijing has severely restricted tourism to the island as a means of bringing economic pressure on the government in addition to its threatening military exercises and the daily deployment of warships and military planes around the island.