Purchase New Taipei Metro Travel Pass and Joint Ticket, Get Free Coupon Guidebook
Great news! To encourage the public to travel in Taipei using MRT, Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation (TRTC) has unveiled the Travel Pass (one-day pass, 24/48/72hr pass) and Joint Ticket (Taipei Metro Taiwan High Speed Rail Taipei Double Decker Bus Joint Ticket, Taipei Metro Taoyuan Airport MRT Join Ticket, and Taipei Metro Kuo-Kuang Airport Bus and Taipei Metro Joint Ticket). The tickets are valid from October 1 (Tuesday) this year to March 31 (Tuesday) next year.
By purchasing the new Metro tickets, passengers will also receive the Traveling in Taipei with MRT Coupon Guidebook, valid until April 30 (Thursday) next year. The guidebook not only contains a diverse selection but also incorporates promotional offers from 18 handpicked scenic attractions and stores along the MRT line valued at NT$4,500. These include the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Children’s Amusement Park as well as unique stores in Zhongshang and Yongkang Shopping Districts; everyone is welcome to take advantage of the bargain.
For the Traveling in Taipei with MRT Coupon Guidebook, TRTC has sought collaboration with the National Palace Museum for the first time. As a world-renowned establishment, the National Palace Museum is a treasure trove of culture and arts. You may disembark at MRT Shilin Station of the Tamsui-Xinyi Line and transfer to a bus to reach the National Palace Museum; by presenting the coupon, you will receive an exclusive gift and enjoy a discount on the admission ticket and 2020 Year of the Rat calendar. The Taipei 101 Observatory is one of the most iconic landmarks in Taiwan and an essential tourist destination of Taipei. By presenting the coupon, you will enjoy a discount on the observatory’s admission ticket and the brand new Skyline460 – A Walk on the Clouds outdoor experience. Before December 30, you may also enjoy the buy one get one free special offer to experience what it is like to walk on the clouds in Taipei’s skyline and challenge your limits. Please board the Tamsui-Xinyi Line and disembark at MRT Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station, where Taipei 101 is within walking distance.
Speaking of great outskirt getaways, you should certainly not miss the Taipei Children’s Amusement Park and Maokong Gondola. Taipei Children’s Amusement Park has recently reached its 10 millionth visitor mark, thus it is not only the perfect family getaway but also a popular dating venue for young couples. You may board the Tamsui-Xinyi Line and disembark at Shilin Station before transferring to a bus to reach the park, where you can be admitted free of charge once by presenting the coupon. You can also take the Maokong Gondola to visit the Maokong region! While you are at it, why not take to the hiking trail to relish in the rare natural scenery. There is no shortage of restaurants and teahouses near the Maokong Station for you to enjoy local delicacies and aromatic tea. Please board Wenhu Line and disembark at MRT Taipei Zoo Station; the Maokong Gondola Taipei Zoo Station is within 3 minutes walking distance. You may ride the Maokong Gondola for NT$50 per trip (unlimited number of stations) by presenting the coupon.
Furthermore, aside from stores in Taipei Main Station and along the MRT lines, the areas around Zhongshan and Yongkang Shopping Districts are also highly popular destinations that can be reached by taking the Tamsui-Xinyi Line. They are also essential spots for domestic and overseas tourists. With myriads of design studios, designer stores, cultural and creative stores, and well-known delicatessens coupled with cultural and art establishments such as SPOT; the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei; and the Tsai Jui-yueh Dance Research Institute, the region exudes unfathomable cultural ambiance. With tourists traversing through the streets and alleyways to enjoy a leisurely shopping and gourmet experience, the locale has become an important hub for recreation in Taipei City.
For the revamped Taipei Metro Travel Pass and Joint Ticket, TRTC has invited Whitelight Motion to design the key visuals by drawing inspiration from the theme of Taipei Anytime, so that the Travel Pass (one-day pass, 24/48/72hr pass) will be able to represent the different dimensions of the city as perceived by travelers. The one-day pass is divided into retail and group purchase versions, embodying the imagery of Fabulous Day and Splendid Night, while the 24/48/72hr pass is represented by the image of Dawn, Tangerine Sunset, and Dusk, where spot varnishing is applied to enhance the texture and quality of the pass. Joint tickets are also available to cater to travelers’ needs; you are welcome to take advantage of the versatile MRT system for your traveling needs in Greater Taipei.
The Traveling in Taipei with MRT Coupon Guidebook and the key visual area were designed by illustrator Nio, who applied a simple, playful style to depict the cultural sentiments and gourmet delicacies of Taipei City. The guidebook’s graphics are complemented by written words that not only offer a brief introduction of 18 tourist attractions along the MRT lines, but it also contains coupons for a large selection of stores. Each coupon can be used only once at selected stores, and are valid until April 30, 2020. For more details, please refer to the event website.