⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei Main Station - Raw & Unedited

I arrive at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport for the first time. Watch this video to see how I navigate from the airport to Taipei. I also pick up a local SIM card and find the location of the ATM.
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Filmed December 15, 2019
Timestamps
1:49 - Prepaid SIM Card Counter (Temporarily Out of Service)
3:22 - Main Arrival Hall
4:25 - Picking up a local SIM Card by FarEast Telecom
7:30 - Withdrawing from an ATM
10:50 - Taoyuan Airport MRT
15:35 - Boarding the MRT (Large Gap)
25:42 - Cons of the trip so far
31:00 - My experience flying EVA Air from JFK Airport, NYC
36:42 - No eating or drinking on the Metro
58:12 - Arriving at the Taipei Main Station
1:02:28 - Using a Locker Storage (This is not the only location, there are lockers all over the Main Station, including the MRT Station and the shopping malls)
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[@ActionKid]

For those on mobile Timestamps 1:49 - Prepaid SIM Card Counter (Temporarily Out of Service) 3:22 - Main Arrival Hall 4:25 - Picking up a local SIM Card by FarEast Telecom 7:30 - Withdrawing from an ATM 10:50 - Taoyuan Airport MRT 15:35 - Boarding the MRT (Large Gap) 25:42 - Cons of the trip so far 31:00 - My experience flying EVA Air from JFK Airport, NYC 36:42 - No eating or drinking on the Metro 58:12 - Arriving at the Taipei Main Station 1:02:28 - Using a Locker Storage (This is not the only location, there are lockers all over the Main Station, including the MRT Station and the shopping malls)

[@streetsofasia8895]

ActionKid, never enough can I emphasize my love and enthusiasm for the Taiwan videos of your channel that you upload. It is a country of true glory and success (and pleasure), all of which can be absorbed through your videos.

[@yspan1226]

Taiwan welcomes you.

[@IngaHicks]

I can completely agree with you. I wanted to nominate his entire Taiwan video vlog series for a Webby Award. A few reasons are because as a new traveler, and also traveling alone, he gave an excellent overview of what its like to experience a different country for the first time. He showcased how to travel by metro just about everywhere, the exchange rates and how to get money, food culture, social experience, the city and country overviews, very good explanations of sites, societal culture, night and day experiences, popular night activity and much more. I highly recommend even the most shy of travelers will get inspired watching this Taiwan series on this channel. Its the best one I've watched on KZbin ever.

[@yspan1226]

@@IngaHicks You just took words out of me, and I can't agree with you more. I love this Taiwan series very much not just because I am a local, but all the videos are so thorough and detailed to guide the first timers who visit Taiwan, even for locals, how to have fun in Taiwan. Tremendous.

[@raysmith1583]

This is on my nerves in the greatest way...and this comment 😏😌😎

[@archiechang4112]

Unlike the forest park , the New Taipei metropolitan park basically is used for flooding prevention that's why not allow too many trees .

[@judithhinton5784]

Thanks for giving us a view of your travels from the airport to the metro station when you arrived in Taipei. That train ride was so smooth! Very enjoyable video, AK!

[@shynalace3893]

Wow-that was great!!! I felt like I was at the airport and on the train too!!! Enjoyed it very much. Thank you again for sharing!!

[@ActionKid]

You’re welcome!

[@nuothe11th]

It's amazing how much Asian nations eat the US's lunch with regard to public transit. This line on the MRT construction started after the DC silver line was built up to Tyson's Corner and has already finished, Silver line will POSSIBLY be opening in Feb 2022.

[@sdlock83]

But East Asian culture also emphasize being civil-minded.

[@raysmith1583]

You know, watching this video technically counts as my first trip outside the US....and that ghostly sound 23:25-23:35 reminds me so much of the stretch between our Amherst and Humboldt stations on the Inbound side.....A train ride in another country made me feel right at home, God the excitement running through my blood is unexplainable! 😌😏 FN music to my ears, reminds me of my childhood, you triggered some great memories for me😎 MY GOODNESS, GREAT VIDEO! YOU'RE TOO COOL

[@user-vx4xi2bn7x]

Thanks AK! Every day free trip to NY is fantastic ♡

[@streetsofasia8895]

Yes I agree!

[@janelin3012]

Taiwan has a great mixture of urban metropolis and nature!

[@imhellag]

Super interesting, thank you for taking us step by step. These are like a first person video game!

[@MayWhite-bz7xl]

This was a very enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.

[@dream.machine]

Sooo Nice Dude! You are helping me for traveling there If I went.

[@zinachia7009]

Oh, what a wonderful Taiwan airport that is a biggest and enormous space in an airport!

[@ssadvweld1]

@23:07 AK says: "I'm surprised we're still underground...". Did you have any idea at that time just how much underground you were going to experience? Ha! Beautiful sky and sunrise. So many trains passing in the other direction. Beautiful country. Thank you for bringing us along on your Taiwan arrival day.

[@caroldoan]

Thank you so much your video is very helpful

[@raineyj560]

Hey AK, I was hoping to see the video when you landed! 👍🏾

[@cambodianriverpig7613]

Can't wait to be back home!

[@yspan1226]

Thank you, AK, you always have great videos.

[@streetsofasia8895]

You speak the truth, friend!

[@yspan1226]

@@streetsofasia8895 Thank you, Asia Night.

[@raysmith1583]

ALWAYS

[@Ricky-ke5qc]

So clean!

[@mikioni]

Fantastic 🚝🚄🚆

[@garyysu]

Another well-presented vid by AK, sharp 4K, timely and personal narrative, and keen observation. It was his first trip to Taiwan. AK could have used a luggage cart. Firstly, unlike all the other international airports, the luggage cart is free at TPE airport. Watch the young lady taking the cart without having to deal with paying or unlocking at 0:45. Secondly, when the luggage cart is on the no-step continuous escalator, the wheels are automatically locked. You can let go of your hands and the cart won't move an inch. Watch the guy in front of AK on the escalator. He let go of his left hand at 9:30. AK did not have to worry about his heavy luggages on the escalator if he used a luggage cart. Almost all of the major multi-story supermarkets in Taiwan have these escalators including Costco (好市多), Carrefour (家樂福 French supermarket chain), RT Mart (大潤發), etc.

[@JoseMendes20Toronto]

Nice video and looks like it was cool ride, just letting peeps know Toronto has a train goes right from airport to Toronto downtown

[@Daniel-nq4hc]

9:12 It's ramped so people can get their luggage on the escalator easily without having to use the elevator. 9:25 They supply carts where the wheels will lock if you aren't touching the cart so the luggage won't fall down the escalator.

[@ActionKid]

Great information!

[@jacquelinegangas7728]

you are amazing and very clever !! 👍👌💝😃

[@ashleytago855]

Nice video ,really a great help. Once u arrive at the main station, are there still ramps available for easily moving big luggages? I am considering taking the train until i arrive at my air bnb(by foot😂) located few blocks near the main station

[@cindyturpitz3256]

Nice

[@richwhite5003]

What a ride. Everything is immaculate cleanliness. Never ever have this in NYC. Probably never in other American systems. Taiwan is light years ahead of anything around.

[@HBC101TVStudios]

Taiwan follows its colonial master, Japan in terms of etiquette and discipline in public

[@samirrami4586]

well done.

[@Akki5114]

14:35 Airport Exp.for Taipei(A01) is Appoaching. ✈︎急行 台北(A01)行き 列車が到着します

[@jent1454]

Hi, In your video, you mention using your ATM card (Charles Schwab) to avoid the foreign transaction fee. Which credit card are you using for purchases in Taipei to avoid transaction fees? Can I use my ATM card (Charles Schwab) in the city of Taipei? I also live in New York City, and this information will come in handy when I visit Taiwan in 2024. Thank you.

[@IngaHicks]

This train you are on, would you say its similar to the Air Train to and from JFK airport at Sutphin and Archer Ave station in Queens?

[@ActionKid]

Yes, it’s similar

[@raineyj560]

I think those escalators are safer because of constant luggage contact and the steps version might cause a lot of accidents 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@tickthebikesecond9798]

Thanks Action Kid! We have been there 2 years ago. Taipei is nice and orderly and the people are nice and helpful.

[@clarass.5680]

How long did it take u between the take-off form the airplane till the main arrival hall? (especially the immigration thing)

[@ActionKid]

About 16 hours

[@Lillipod1]

That's like a Japanese castle at 43 minutes

[@jent1454]

Hi Which ATM international bank that allow you to withdraw money from your bank? I’m from NYC and have Chase Debit Card, I am not sure if I can withdraw money at Taipei airport.

[@raysmith1583]

23:25-23:35 56:33-56:41 Im almost convinced this was the train ride from home via Taipei

[@kaideng2571]

Rookie mistake at 15:40. The triangles and the white queuing line on the ground indicate where you should stand. at 14:53 you can see people queuing, and you just accidentally cut them off. smh

[@skikid00]

15:00 - Too bad New York doesn't have the same platform to prevent people from falling or get pushed to the track like the tragedy last week.

[@theunthinkable1021]

It's really a disadvantage when you take an evening flight. We had to take a "fixed" cab just to reach the hotel. Nevertheless, Taipei is just majestic.

[@Flex11136]

wow didnt think taiwan was developed

[@southedinburgh1971]

lol....no one will steal your personal belongings in Taiwan , honest.

[@HBC101TVStudios]

Same as with Japan. Citizens of these two countries are very well disciplined and honest.

[@FifthnLincoln]

Hey this might be the first comment?