Riding the Taipei Metro (MRT) during Rush Hour from Ximen to Taipei City Hall

I ride the Taipei Metro (MRT) from Ximen Station to Taipei City Hall during Rush Hour.
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Recorded January 8, 2024
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[@nicolehoelle1401]

Action Kid, my 82-year old mom has been watching your channel for the past month. We first became acquainted with you through your Mamaroneck video. That is our hometown. My mom is bed-bound and watches you all day. Thank you for helping her 🙏❤️.

[@ActionKid]

That's amazing! I'm so happy your mother can travel through my KZbin Channel

[@sswan9689]

I LOVE that they put that barrier up between the platform & train track & the way it opens when the train comes to a stop. No one can push anybody onto the tracks 👍🏽

[@bobbyinalaska.4186]

Say that at a slam dance concert.

[@concernedcitizen6572]

I heard they are bringing them to the NYC subway slowly but surely

[@sswan9689]

@@concernedcitizen6572 That's great. I lived in NYC and visit from time to time and people pushing other people on the tracks is ridiculous and makes no sense.

[@janebarker2844]

Could do with that in UK

[@janebarker2844]

And maybe to stop people committing suicide which is very sad too.

[@speliotis]

a subway system like this in NYC would be a game changer.....

[@ActionKid]

It would be amazing!

[@aaronlung7040]

Facts, the train system is much better quality, but NY is much more accessible.

[@christy2276]

Taipei is quite modern, even for the USA! I love the fencing to prevent people from falling onto the tracks, and your information is quite interesting.

[@doninmichigan]

What I love about Taipei is yes it has very modern things as well as down home funky, all in the same city!

[@bctvanw]

It's like mixed of Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian.

[@user-ov8st1zv9v]

This is so civilized ❤

[@ActionKid]

[@susancedio3801]

Seems like a very functional and respectful city! 😊

[@ActionKid]

[@jarihult]

Enjoyable and relaxing subway ride ,it’s always great to see different countries metro systems and how efficent they are 😎And this Taipei/ Taiwan metro ride wasn’t an disappointment but an opposite🙂 3:45 Quite easy to buy tickets from that machine and it’s great that there is an options for the choosing languages 😎Thank you for this informative and enjoyable subway ride A K🙂👍!!!

[@ActionKid]

Yes, it's such an efficient system!

[@isrj01]

At first glance it seems like a well-kept and organized place, I'm not surprised China wants it back.

[@kianono3209]

21:51 AK, even if you don't have enough money in your Easy Card, still can get out of the station, but they will charge the difference next ride.

[@doninmichigan]

That happened to us once or twice our last trip. ☺

[@dougchinn2820]

The Taipei MRT and bus system is one of the best ways to get around the city. The trains are clean, graffiti free, no garbage, or smudges on the floor. The trains are efficient, with times between trains of no more than 5 minutes. The buses are fun, a little older, and depending on the driver, prepare to hold on when you board in case he suddenly takes off, but all-in-all a great way to see the city. Also, people give up their seats for seniors, pregnant woman, and the handicapped willingly. Very similar to the TfL in London but cleaner and with larger coaches. If you haven't already, check out Nanmen Market, and Dongmen Market, both are near Ximending. Also, most tourist seem to stay near Ximending, try the Da'an area, it's where Taiwan expats stay when they go back. Less congested and relaxed. Check out the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Mall near Taipei 101.

[@doninmichigan]

And take the train over to Hualien and stay for a night, then down to Taraoko Gorge!

[@dougchinn2820]

Visit the Curtain of Water Cave while you're at Gorge. A poncho and sandals are a must if you want to go in.

[@jimsweeney5372]

I grew up in NYC ...love this subway video....I've been to Kaohsiung , Taiwan is an interesting Country........

[@adoptednuyorka]

so civilised and pleasant

[@Person-mh6xq]

This was my first time “in Taipei” and riding their subway! Loved it. Clean and peaceful. So many masked and healthier too. Thanks for the ride 😊

[@user-ze6yi6qo8x]

我臺灣人，雖然我覺得車廂乾淨又衛生，但車上還是有很多人會講話很大聲。

[@user-ze6yi6qo8x]

我臺灣人，雖然我覺得臺北捷運車廂很乾淨衛生，但也有人講話很大聲，非常吵。

[@robertchuang2469]

I was actually in Taipei recently, and I’ve been to Taipei a couple times and I’ve rode the subway every time I was in Taipei. I can see why people say the Taipei metro is one of the best metro systems in the world. Back where I live in San Francisco, the BART is my local metro system and it has MANY differences compared to Taipei.

[@ActionKid]

Yes, the Taipei metro is definitely the most efficient public transit system I've ever used

[@ellymeerleveldt614]

Thanks ActionKid for this awesome tour, thank you for sharing👍.

[@davidellis5141]

The ActionKid could write ✍️ a book 📖 about the subway systems of the world. He is an expert rider of the 🚇 ! 🐼

[@michaelchin3550]

At 5 years old, Actionkid knew the NYC subway system in and out. All the names of the stations and all the connecting transfers to destinations.

[@janebarker2844]

More than one with lots of pictures. A year with AK. The underground systems of the world . Etc

[@ActionKid]

[@FaLO66traintravels]

Gosh!!!! Wow!! What a beautiful train station. I love the platform guard rail and what beautiful trains 🚆. Thanks, AK. I have now definitely put Taipei on my go to list. Thanks again.

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video

[@user-ze6yi6qo8x]

臺灣臺北捷運列車乾淨又衛生。我臺灣臺北人

[@James-ns2hs]

Seems so much more civilized than most urban cities in the US

[@john_smith1471]

Excellent picture quality, @22:43 escalator protocol same as London, stand on right, walk on the left.

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated!

[@amyduan4628]

Thank you Action kid!👍👍👍👍👍

[@HengMiao]

Woohoo for an early morning subway ride! 😎 Nice to see people commuting to work during rush hour. There were many people but it doesn't seem chaotic. 👍 I appreciate you providing the tips about tapping the transit card before and after the ride. Thank you for sharing this informative and enjoying subway ride, AK! 🤗 PS - The description needs an update. 🤭

[@HengMiao]

@@Firestorm055x The jetlag doesn't help either. 🙁

[@ActionKid]

You're welcome! It was very orderly even though it was rush hour

[@dream.machine]

This was a relaxing and immersive experience taking the MRT Subway in Taipei! I thoroughly enjoyed the sights and sounds throughout the whole video. Thanks as always for sharing these amazing experiences AK! 👍😎 I would like to visit Taiwan someday (again) now.

[@ActionKid]

Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the journey

[@canto_v12]

Pretty free-flowing even in rush hour!

[@christy2276]

Fun to ride along with you

[@user-dv5if1hm2w]

There's a lot of information about Tokyo and Seoul, but not much about this Taiwanese capital. Not a bad MRT, I guess.

[@suziecue3027]

So many stairs...to walk up and down.. exhausted.

[@janebarker2844]

Love all the information you share with us

[@ActionKid]

Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@victoriap3832]

Thanks,@AK, as always very instructive video., l know l will be lost there😂.

[@victoriap3832]

Good morning everyone!! Hello, @ AK.

[@tonymanzo3766]

The future I’m watching on Monday night at 6 pm a full hour before you started the video

[@accandid]

Hi Actionkid! Saw your livestream earlier for the first time when you were at Tamsui! Hope you are enjoying Taiwan! Hopefully you can visit Hualien as well!! Take care!!

[@doninmichigan]

My wife and I took the railroad train from Taipei to Hualien, spent the night there, then went to Taroko Gorge the next day. It was a wonderful side trip!

[@accandid]

@@doninmichigan So glad you both enjoyed!! Such a magical place and Taroko Gorge is beautiful!!!! Thank you for that!!

[@doninmichigan]

@@accandid Thank you dear! My wife is from Taipei, our last trip was 2016, and we're looking forward to going back hopefully next year!

[@davidfaas58777]

I can pick up Radio Taipei International (Shortwave) excellent

[@hydrosmusic]

0:16 "ActionKid! That's not how you pronounce Ximen! ACTIONKID!"

[@hanjan4634]

I heard that you can use regular credit card to pay for taipei metro right now, correct?

[@TakingBreak]

Hopefully you've had a chance to try the Yellow Line you missed last time you were here.

[@schen5425]

🦜not one person looked up around them, 😊 nothing like the NYC rush hour!

[@bizcochodulce]

Do you know if now you can pay the MRT with credit/debit card? Thanks in advance

[@aranimpact]

i wanna visit taipei so bad 🥹

[@TTDPera_rideswiftly]

That is C321 Set 165/166

[@davidrodrigues9758]

AK with that 30 day pass you can travel unlimited only in some regions or through whole Taiwan?

[@doninmichigan]

I think that one is good for the north region only.

[@davidrodrigues9758]

@@doninmichigan Thanks for the info

[@doninmichigan]

@@davidrodrigues9758 The Tpass is new to me too, last trip the wife and I made was in 2016, we hope to go back again next year!

[@user-og8lm9ii4x]

don't know when the next live stream will be? guess it's gonna be fun if running into you here in Taipei. Ha~

[@ActionKid]

[@janebarker2844]

Thankyou

[@DroOnTheGO]

I'd be interested to know which place has the best train system since you have been on so many.

[@j134679]

all the major cities of East Asia and Singapore are pretty much on similar levels to this tbh

[@eta2380]

Makes the NYC subway look third world.

[@Mike.T.]

The NYC subway system was started in 1904, the Taipei system opened in 1996. It's really unfair to compare systems started almost a century apart.

[@j134679]

@@Mike.T. that argument falls apart when the London tube is brought into the equation

[@Javy_Valen_Tain]

Still covid in Taiwan ??

[@nijikamajitenshi]

No, but people have gotten used to wearing masks

[@sswan9689]

And its good no eating or drinking on the train. It keeps the train & station clean. Eat and drink at home!!

[@user-ze6yi6qo8x]

臺北捷運在車站內和車廂禁止飲食。

[@CityLifeinAmerica]

Thales fare equipment. Wonder why they didn’t go with Cubic.

[@bobbyinalaska.4186]

No public transport is fart proof on the planet

[@stevenfriedman6042]

AK, are you wearing a mask when you travel on subway systems in Taiwan? Seems like most riders are.

[@michaelchin3550]

To each their own.

[@stevenfriedman6042]

@@michaelchin3550 agreed hence my question.

[@j134679]

if you have the sniffles then its common courtesy in Asia to wear it, even pre-covid. Also commonly used during hayfever season, high dust seasons, and in the mornings when the ladies want to do their makeup at their destination instead

[@Leojw10]

The taipei metro trains make the same noise as some London underground tube line trains and they aren't really noisy even tho its underground

[@ameliaroy222]

heads up - the description is wrong!

[@michaelchin3550]

Very nice. Too bad the NYC subway system is not as organized and clean.

[@Wooster77]

How do most Taiwanese feel about the possibility of being reunified with China?

[@djunior874]

Vast majority are against it. Fewer than 5% want it. At least not with CCP's China.

[@j134679]

No matter what the trolls say, someone who grew up with democracy and voters rights will never agree to not having it

[@RT-qk6jg]

Some people in taiwan doesn’t understand English so don’t speak loud

[@kiriakosnikolaidis9853]

Γειά σου φίλε αικ

[@joeyjennings9548]

NYC looking at strong storms & winds aheads. but im sure you know. so watch a heads up for flying debris when out walking in it. and the earthquake warnings i gave before the last was not the last one. every quake has a 20% chance of a stronger one to come and ny is long overdue. our sun has gone quiet so things will continue to grow. just as our moon dictates ocean wave heights so does our sun to polar & global 🌎 patterns. things will continue. plan ahead be safe... 🙏💒🕺🌆🌇

[@areenakju]

Hi.Ak

[@robertparker1180]

Can you change the language?

[@QUEENDAGGER]

Still no Samsung paycheck. 😭

[@sauwahfung9176]

I love this video. Thank you for sharing thank you so much that’s right all right ok no problems me too see you soon see you later good luck good job you are welcome. 👍👃🪓👀👀🧧🧧🥸🥸

[@bobbyinalaska.4186]

🦧🔥They took a picture of your face at the airport. Then you jaywalked across that street and there are cameras everywhere. Don't be surprised you get fined at customs and you have to pay before you get on the plane. Think about it. So visit your local ATM and withdraw as much as you can. 20000 clams.🐚