Travel Guide

1. PRC Passport Holders: need to apply for travel permits (來台入出境許可證). Please follow the instructions to apply for Travel Permit.
2. Visa
   • 30-day visa-free privileges are afforded to citizens of more than 30 countries. Please visit Regulation of Visa-Exempt Entry and Landing Visas for Foreigners.
   • Please note that your passport's expiration date should be at least six months after your trip.
3. Public Transportation from International Airports
   • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport Code: TPE) is situated 40km south of Taipei. The metro system "Airport MRT Line" connects the TPE airport and Taipei main station. The ride (on the express train/Purple Line) takes roughly 35 minutes.

   By Metro - Taoyuan Airport(TPE) to NTNU Guest House

   ① Take the Taoyuan Metro Airport MRT (Purple) Line to get off at A1 Taipei Main station (on-way ticket: NT$ 160).

   ② Follow the direction signs to walk to the Taipei Metro G13 Beimen Station. Take the Sonshan-Xindian (Green) Line to G09 Guting Station (one-way ticket: NT$20).

   • Taipei Songshan Airport (Airport code: TSA) serves domestic flights and short-haul services to mainland China and Japan-Haneda(HND)/Korea-Gimpo(GMP). It's close to the Taipei city center.

   By Metro - Taipei Songshan Airport(TSA) to NTNU Guest House

   ① Take the Taipei Metro Wenhu (Brown) Line from BR13 Songshan Airport Station to BR10 Nanjing-Fuxing Station.

   ② Follow the direction signs to take the Songshan-Xindian (Green) Line to G09 Guting Station (one-way ticket: NT$20).

   • NTNU Guest House is located in the NTNU Heping Campus. The closest MRT station is the G09 Guting Station (Map).
   • Please note that the classroom of General Hall is located in the NTNU Gongguan Campus, which is close to the G07 Gongguan Station. (Please check the venue page)
4. Currency
   The New Taiwan Dollar (NT$) is the currency used in Taiwan. It is recommended to travel with cash. It is also possible to withdraw NT$ from ATM in Taiwan with foreign bank card. Please check with your bank about this service in advance.
5. Dinning Places
   You can easily find restaurants everywhere in the Taipei city. Prices vary but one meal should cost less than 10 USD in many restaurants. [Lunch boxes will be provided for the participants.]