How To Navigate Taipei Main Station Like A Pro!

Taipei Main Station can be extremely confusing to anyone including long time residents. I've tried to keep instructions on how to navigate the huge complex simple and if you follow the advice I give, mainly just using the signs above you for directions you shouldn't have too much difficulty getting around. I focused on the Taipei Main Station building where you'll find places to eat, shop, buy train tickets, the Airport MRT, the bus station located at the East Side of the main building, and the other MRT lines. If you are wanting to travel by bus to other parts of Taiwan including the Eastcoast, Central, and Southern Taiwan, then you'll need to go to Q Square where buses serve these regions of the island.
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00:00 Introduction
01:11 Use Signs Above You For Directions
02:50 Taipei Main Station Ticketing Hall
04:29 Taipei Main Station East Exit(Bus Station-Northern Taiwan)
05:04 Taipei Main Station Lower Levels(Tickets For Taiwan Rail & High Speed Rail)
05:56 Taoyuan Airport MRT Station
07:40 Taiwanese Hospitality-The Best!
08:21 MRT Blue Line & Red LIne
08:41 Keep Your Cool

[@carmeliacucio3094]

You’re right! Taiwanese are so kind and helpful. I find taiwan main station so confusing and complicated. I couldn’t find the east gate 1, so I asked a local and he was so helpful. He guided us to the east gate exit 1. I love the people of taiwan! And thanks for the video.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Carmelia Cucio you’re very welcome! Thanks very much for sharing your experience. I’m sure it will help others feel safe and comfortable when they visit Taiwan.

[@RenerDeCastro]

Just went to Taipei last month, and this guide is still surprisingly accurate. I've been to pretty much all the areas shown here, and not much has changed despite the Pandemic.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much! Desperately need to get back to update these videos but I’m glad you still found it helpful!

[@ct501701]

Hey John. Thanks. That cleared up a lot of confusion for me. I'm headed to Taipei in July. Your vlog really helped a lot. Cheers mate!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Awesome, glad it helped! Have a great time!!!

[@BrighamYen]

Thanks so much for the helpful and fun videos John! My dad lives in Taipei and I love visiting. It's one of my favorite cities in the world!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Brigham Yen you’re so welcome! One of mine too!!!

[@TheWarrensheng]

Very thorough and great advice. Thanks.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!

[@LionSharpAction]

Haha the beginning is on point John! and I rarely make it out of this station coz it's so much fun, especially the Otaku hall with tons of game shops and collectibles etc

[@JasonSelvin]

We were here early this year and sure this is so confusing. But we got the Taipei Main station app installed and it helped us quite a lot to get around - underground navigation worked really really well.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

That’s great! Glad you figured it out!

[@damzelinbliss]

Hi whats the name of the app? Cannot find it on the app store..

[@smktatbengtrong7878]

GOOD! and detail explanation. Thumb up!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!!

[@deniseabraham14]

Thanks John very useful info for my trip to Taiwan. But than all yr Videos are helpful.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Denise Abraham thank you so much! Really appreciate that! Some days it’s really nice to get support and today I sure needed it! Thank you!

[@kryssylaze8369]

Watching now at the airport before going to the city in an hour. Saved the station lay-out I found but it’s giving me a headache. Thanks for this!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re welcome!

[@astrostar49]

Helpful video. Thanks!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

My pleasure!

[@home8250]

John,Very great video!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

home8250 thanks so much! Really appreciate that!!!

[@rayroxas4679]

great help , im saving this video, going there July

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Ray Roxas glad to hear!

[@DreamilyReal]

Thanks John! Great video and love to see you looking right at me! 🤣

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!!

[@desmondcheah2930]

Thanks!!! I am going there next wk.. went TW like 4 times but never really take train from there.. now I am clearer now..

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re welcome!!! Safe travels and have a great time!!!

[@offtohike]

The background music 😂😂😂🎉

[@jackcastro7259]

that is so helpful specially for those people who are not yet familiar with that places

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!!

[@nuo2442]

I’ve gotten lost there several times, even though I am a Taiwanese.

[@noracajayon3180]

Ur very imformative..so real..i really like ur vlog

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks so much!!!

[@MikeWaterford]

Great video John. You summed Taipei Main Station very well. A great guide for first time visitors 👍

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Mike Waterford thanks so much Mike! Really appreciate that!!!

[@tonychen1062]

Thanks for you effort for helping expat enjoy our famous underground maze.hahaha But, many expat visit or live in “both” Taipei cities will love this maze when typhoon hits These area. That is a great place to go and have a good time indoor during typhoon holiday.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Tony Chen, thanks but I think I’d rather be home!

[@ayadalzahron]

Great video

[@iamjohnsaboe]

ayad alzahron thank you very much!!!

[@yancchi]

Google map plus the signs above helped us. And guess what? We explored the underground malls as well! Read somewhere that you can find cheap souvenirs there and we really did. Also, tip for finding the exits, the 7 eleven and nearby shops will tell you. Every exit has 7/11 so just remember your location from the main entrance and you'll be able to find your exit.

[@pijinx]

Thanks for this very informative video. I will be in Taipei next month and I’ll keep in mind not to look on those maps and don’t go to that underground mall. Maybe i’ll explore it next time when i’m not in a hurry and ready to get lost 😉

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Sure! Thanks very much!!! It can be fun if you have time to spare!

[@lynnanntay1378]

thank u John !!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re very welcome!

[@buhaee1]

Thank you. You are the best presenter, very clear and easy to understand. Have you thought of make a video on good budget hotel in Taipei?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much! Sure I could do that in the future!

[@quelahmensch7879]

hi John... after the 1st video of taiwan im hooked on your channel.. ajajaja! its very informative and thank you for sharing your tips.. ill be visiting taiwan mid march,may i know what type of wall sockets they use there?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!! Hope you have an awesome time! AC plugs are standard North American style. Great question by the way! Need to remember to include that on future “what you need to know lists”!

[@quelahmensch7879]

@@iamjohnsaboe thank you so much! Keep making videos please...👍

[@nithienbadal6733]

Follow the signs above your heads people!

[@jirehtsai3995]

3:42 I go to the church that is right next to that train when I go to Taipei 8 weeks out of the 52

[@user-hp7ph6yz9c]

Nice video. I’m a Taiwanese who got lost quite often in the f...king station.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

黃注 haha, sorry about that! Hope you find your way from now on!

[@cayoyvlogs]

Going back to the Taoyuan Airport using express train, is it easy when you’re in Taipei Main Station?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

For sure! Look above your head as you walk through the underground of Taipei Main Station and you’ll see plenty of signs that lead the way!

[@kaharian4455]

I have conquered Tokyo subway system so I think it's safe to say Taipei MRT will be a piece of cake. I hope wish me luck. Lol

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes you will be fine!

[@kaharian4455]

@@iamjohnsaboe by the way, thank you for the videos they're very helpful and in detail.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re very welcome and thank you!!!

[@nekochen]

I took a vacation in Taipei two months ago, really want to go back again... but living in Xinyi district costed me an organ each night. I'll have to wait for them to grow back before I can visit again.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

nekochen LOL!!! Yep it’s expensive there! Hope you make it back again soon!!!

[@jbl3792]

I think you can get pretty descend room for around 3000NT in Taipei , just not in xinyi district, which may cost 6000 or above.

[@dzdz2913]

I will go to taipei after corona

[@marty9376]

Looks like no entry to Taiwan until next year... after asking embassy today about visa requirements / restrictions

[@ronlabs2577]

I remember last year i get lose in the Taipei main station end up very long walk to the next station

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes many people do get lost in Main Station!

[@ABOVETHECLOUDS007]

Hi, I'll be in Taiepi on May 10th 2023, did you happen to drink any drinks with ICE in them? I heard many countries where you should NOT drink the ice , but I'm wondering don't some places, especially in Taiwan, use a water filter ? Some Asian countries you can't drink the water so that's why I ask Thanks

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes you can have drinks with ice. I had drinks with ice for 5 years and never had any issues. Shops, restaurants, or cafes will use water that has been boiled or treated for making ice. No need to worry. You cannot drink the water from a tap however so always buy or boil your water.

[@ABOVETHECLOUDS007]

@@iamjohnsaboe GREAT and thanks for getting back , however have one more question You think it’ll rain a lot there in May? Thanks

[@iamjohnsaboe]

@@ABOVETHECLOUDS007 yes May is a rainy month,(plum rains), especially in Northern Taiwan.

[@ABOVETHECLOUDS007]

@@iamjohnsaboe Thanks for the heads up🌹

[@LoyaFrostwind]

My friend and I got lost in the mall! The maps didn't have a "You are here" pointer, so we walked awhile find our way out to the place we had entered.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

It can be a every confusing place for sure!

[@AbeL-cj5jx]

Thanks.. . John.. I have got an idea about Taipei main station from your video.. .. I'm coming to Taiwan in the last week of this month.. . and I have to go to Taichung from Taoyuan Airport.... I want to go by bus.. . Could you please guide me..?? ?? Thank you..

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes it’s really simple. Just look for the signs above your head in Taipei Main Station to Q Square and Taipei Bus Station. This is the long distance bus station where you can catch buses that run frequently to Taichung and other cities around the island.

[@AbeL-cj5jx]

@@iamjohnsaboe Thank you.. . How long it will take from airport to main bus station.... . and from main bus station to Taichung.. .. ?? ?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

If you take the airport MRT express train the journey is 36 minutes to Taipei Main Station. The bus ride from the bus station to Taichung is approximately 3-3.5 hours. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqOcdqmfrreWfdE

[@AbeL-cj5jx]

@@iamjohnsaboe Thank you so much.. . 🙂

[@mimamimoo]

Does taipei main station say. Where to go if i wNted to go yo taipei zoo????

[@iamjohnsaboe]

For detailed info please download the Taipei Metro app on Google or the App Store. There are maps and info desks to guide you in the station.

[@user-bt5wq2cj6g]

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[@bobbyho4586]

HI MR JOHN SABOE. YOU,RE LOOKING GREAT. WHERE ARE YOU FROM. TAIPEI CITY IS VERY GOOD AND FRIENDLY PEOPLE. WHERE DO YOU STAY IN TAIPEI CITY. I AM FROM TAIPEI CITY. LIKE TO SEE YOU INTERDUCE ABOUT TAIPEI CITY. BRVO MR JOHN SABOE THANKS FOR SHARING THE STORY OF TAIPEI. TAKE CARE BE SAFE.I AM FROM TAIPEI CITY MR JOHN SABOE.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much! I’m from Canada.

[@hanshans4501]

Ist good

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks

[@UBAH509]

Taipei City Mall (the underground mall) is the best shopping mall, better than ximending. How can you stay away from it ???? :p