This guide focuses on the Unlimited Edition of the Taipei Fun Pass, which combines free access to popular attractions and convenient public transportation. While other versions, such as the Transportation Only and Attractions Only passes, offer different benefits, this article specifically covers the advantages and details of the Unlimited Pass.
What is the Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass?
The Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass is a valuable travel card for tourists, offering both transportation and admission to key attractions in one physical card, issued by the Taipei City Government. Ideal for independent travelers exploring Taiwan’s northern region, the pass functions as both a transit ticket and attraction entry pass. Additionally, it doubles as an EasyCard, allowing stored value to be added for purchases across Taipei, enhancing convenience.
Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass Pricing
1-Day Pass: TWD 1500
2-Day Pass: TWD 1900
3-Day Pass: TWD 2200
How to Purchase
Online: Available on the official Taipei Fun Pass website and platforms like KLOOK, KKDAY, and Trip.com, with potential online discounts. After purchasing online, you can collect the physical card at designated counters across Taiwan, including airports, Taipei Main Station, and the Taoyuan HSR station.
On-Site: Purchase directly at Taipei Main Station, Taoyuan Airport, Taipei 101 Station, and selected hotels in Taipei and New Taipei.
What’s Included with the Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass?
The pass provides free access to attractions, unlimited public transportation, exclusive discounts, and souvenirs. Here’s a closer look at each feature.
Free Attractions
The Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass includes entry to over 30 popular sites, with one-time access to each within the pass’s validity period. Here’s a breakdown by region:
Taipei: Beitou and Shilin Areas
National Palace Museum: TWD 350
Shilin Official Residence: TWD 100
Taipei Children’s Amusement Park: TWD 150
Beitou Museum: TWD 120
New Taipei: Tamsui Area
Tamsui Historical Museum: TWD 80
Tamsui Lover’s Tower: TWD 220
Wude Art Museum: TWD 200
Recommendation: Beitou, Shilin, and Tamsui are rich with attractions, and a two-day itinerary is ideal for a full experience.
Other Taipei City Areas
Taipei 101 Observatory: TWD 600
Maokong Gondola: TWD 240
Taipei Zoo: TWD 100
Keelung and Northern Coastal Areas (Wanli, Jinshan, Ruifang, Pingxi)
Yehliu Geopark: TWD 120
Gold Museum: TWD 80
Unlimited Transportation
Taipei Metro and New Taipei City Public Buses: Enjoy unlimited rides on the Taipei Metro and designated bus routes within Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung. Note: the pass does not cover the Taoyuan Airport MRT or four-digit intercity buses (e.g., 1819).
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Routes: Unlimited rides on six tourist-friendly shuttle routes, including lines to Jiufen, Beitou, and more.
Taiwan Railways Pingxi Line Day Pass: Enjoy unlimited rides on the Pingxi Line, which provides access to scenic spots such as Pingxi and Shifen. Each pass includes only one-day usage of the Pingxi Line.
Discounts and Experiences
The pass also provides access to unique cultural activities and souvenirs:
Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience: Write your wishes on a sky lantern and release it in Pingxi, symbolizing good fortune. (TWD 200)
Maokong Tea Tasting and DIY Experience: Learn to brew tea through a guided session at Maokong, an area known for its tea culture. (TWD 250)
Jiufen Red Lantern Blessing Ceremony: Participate in a traditional blessing ceremony in Jiufen and take home a red lantern as a symbol of good luck. (TWD 350)
Auntie Lai’s Taro Balls in Jiufen: Savor a local treat, taro balls from a famous Jiufen stall with a long history. (TWD 50)
Souvenir
Taiwan Dragon and Tiger Cup: TWD 350, redeemable at the Ximending Visitor Center.
Recommended Itineraries
With a 2-day pass (TWD 1900) or 3-day pass (TWD 2200), you’ll quickly get your money’s worth. For a 1-day pass (TWD 1500), value depends on covering high-ticket attractions. Below are sample itineraries to help you maximize your visit:
Taipei City Day Tour with MRT and Bus
Taipei Zoo: TWD 100 ⇒ Maokong Gondola: TWD 240/Lunch at a Maokong restaurant/Maokong Tea Experience: TWD 250 ⇒ Night View at Taipei 101 Observatory: TWD 600
Taipei Museums and Art Galleries Tour
Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei: TWD 100 ⇒ Taipei Fine Arts Museum: TWD 30 ⇒ Lunch at the National Palace Museum/National Palace Museum: TWD 350 ⇒ Shilin Official Residence: TWD 100/Dinner at Shilin Night Market ⇒ Miramar Ferris Wheel for a Night View: TWD 200
Note: Taipei and New Taipei have many museums and galleries, so feel free to create your own combinations.
Jiufen and Shifen Day Trip (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965 Line + Pingxi Line Pass)
Take Bus 965 to Jiufen Old Street ⇒ Auntie Lai’s Taro Balls: TWD 50/Jiufen Lantern Blessing Experience: TWD 350 ⇒ Take Bus 965 to Gold Museum: TWD 80
⇒ Take Bus 965 to Ruifang Station ⇒ Pingxi Line Day Pass: TWD 80/Take the train to Shifen ⇒ Stroll around Shifen Old Street, visit Jing’an Suspension Bridge and Shifen Waterfall
Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience: TWD 200
Keelung Day Trip (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 965 Line + Pingxi Line Pass)
Take Bus 965 to Ruifang Station ⇒ Pingxi Line Day Pass: TWD 80/Take the train to Badouzi ⇒ Badouzi Station Rail Bike (reservation required) ⇒ Take the train to the National Museum of Marine Science and Technology: TWD 200 ⇒ Take the train to Shifen/Stroll around Shifen Old Street, visit Jing’an Suspension Bridge and Shifen Waterfall/Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience: TWD 200 ⇒ If time permits, explore nearby towns like Houtong, Pingxi, or Jingtong on the Pingxi Line ⇒ Return to Ruifang Station and take Bus 965 back to Taipei
Note: Each Fun Pass allows only one-time use of the Pingxi Line Day Pass.
Keelung Coastal Day Trip (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle T99 Line)
Zhengbin Fishing Harbor (Colorful Houses) ⇒ Badouzi Station Rail Bike (reservation required) ⇒ Heping Island Park: TWD 80 ⇒ National Museum of Marine Science and Technology: TWD 200 ⇒ YM Ocean Cultural and Art Museum: TWD 150 ⇒ Keelung Miaokou Night Market
Golden Fulong Line Day Trip (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 856 Line)
Stroll along Jiufen Old Street ⇒ Auntie Lai’s Taro Balls: TWD 50/Jiufen Lantern Blessing Experience: TWD 350 ⇒ Gold Museum: TWD 80 ⇒ Golden Waterfall ⇒
Longdong Bay Park / Bitou Cape / Nanya Rock Formations ⇒ Fulong Visitor Center ⇒ Sandiao Cape Lighthouse
North Coast Crown Line Day Trip (Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 716 Line)
Yehliu Geopark: TWD 120 ⇒ Juming Museum: TWD 350 ⇒ Laomei Green Reef (visible only from March to May) ⇒ Fuguijiao Lighthouse ⇒ Tamsui Old Street (free)
/Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf (free)/Lover’s Tower: TWD 220
Tips
Plan carefully to maximize savings and avoid visiting on Monday, as many attractions are closed. With the Unlimited Taipei Fun Pass, you’ll save time by skipping ticket lines and can seamlessly explore northern Taiwan’s top attractions.
With the Taipei Fun Pass, your Taipei adventure becomes convenient and economical. Plan your route to make the most of this pass and explore the best Taiwan has to offer!
