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Sightseeing Bus: Full Guide: Routes and Deals

If you prefer to see Taipei’s attractions from the convenience of a tour bus, there are sightseeing buses that will stop at most of Taipei’s top tourist attractions and popular areas.

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Sightseeing bus routes.

There are two routes available, either Red or Blue. Your ticket will be valid for both routes.

The Red route will stay within central Taipei and travels in an anticlockwise direction only.

The Blue route is a good option if you wish to visit the National Palace Museum without needing to take a taxi. Buses will travel both north and south on this route, so ensure you take the correct bus each time.

Click here for an interactive map of both routes

I have posts on many of the attractions that the sightseeing bus stops at (or very close to).

Click here to see all the Sightseeing Bus attractions on my website

Sightseeing Bus Times

The sightseeing buses have a very useful service that lets you view the next arrival times (in real time) for each stop on both routes:

Click here to see the next arrivals on the RED route Click here to see the next arrivals on the BLUE route Ensure to select the appropriate direction of travel for the Blue route You can alter the language to English

Sightseeing Bus Cost

You can purchase tickets for a sightseeing bus online . They will send you your e-ticket via email (note that if you’re using an iPhone you should use Safari browser to complete transaction).

It’s also possible for pay for the bus using cash, credit, or your Easycard before you board.

The pricing is as follows:

• 24 hour pass: NT$600
• 48 hour pass: NT$1,000
• Daytime pass (09:10-18:00): NT$500
• 4 hour pass (valid from 09:10-20:00): NT$300

Children aged between 6 and 12 (inclusive) are charged half price with valid identification card. Children under age 6 can ride for free with a valid identification card. Every adult can take up to 2 children free of charge.

To save money, you could purchase tickets on Klook . They have two ticket types available:

• 9 hour pass: NT$500
• 24 hour pass: NT$540

There’s really no point in buying the 9 hour pass for NT$40 less, unless you’re very limited for time.

You can also get Sightseeing Bus tickets as part of the Klook Fun Pass. This also includes tickets to some of the attractions the buses visit, including the Taipei 101 Observatory, the National Palace Museum, and the Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence.

• Bus interval times will generally be around 40 minutes for most locations
• Only some sightseeing buses are open-top
• Free audio guides are available in 5 languages including English
• All buses have free Wi-Fi on board
• You are not permitted to smoke or eat on the buses

Click here for a full timetable for the sightseeing buses

Either of the 24-hour passes are the best value. I would recommend first using it for the Red route during the evening. Then on the next day take the Blue route and make the National Palace and then Shilin Residence your final two stops. After the Shilin Residence, you could walk to the Shilin Night Market (10 minutes away) when it opens and take the MRT back to the city.

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Get ready to explore the capital city of Taiwan in a comfortable and flexible hop-on hop-off Taipei bus tour. Simply hop on a double-decker bus to explore the attractions you like and hop off the ones that you don’t. Navigate around the busy streets of Taipei without wasting time in a fun and relaxing hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus while also listening to engaging audio commentary.

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Located in the northern part of Taiwan, Taipei is a bustling metropolis that offers a spectacular amalgamation of culture, history, and traditions. Taipei is a major tourist destination that attracts locals and international tourists alike.

The city is known for its remarkable skyscrapers, delicious street food, resplendent museums, and vibrant festivals. It is a popular shopping destination so do indulge in some retail therapy. You can also save a ton by eating at street food stalls. Must-try dishes include xiaolongbao, oyster omelette and beef noodle soup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book the taipei hop-on hop-off tour.

October to December is the best time to plan a visit to Taipei and enjoy sightseeing as well as outdoor activities. If you want to witness cherry blossoms, then spring months from March to April are ideal. If you're on a budget and want to avoid the worst crowds, then winter months are ideal for exploring the city’s indoor attractions.        

Q: Where do I exchange my Taipei bus tour voucher or paper ticket?

You will receive the bus tour vouchers on your smartphone. Since it is an E-voucher, you can show it at the time of arrival.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.    

Q: Do Taipei bus tours offer free Wi-Fi onboard?

Most of the bus tours include free Wi-Fi on board, but make sure to check with the individual operator.

Q: Are these tours guided?

That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that Taipei hop-on hop-off tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Taipei, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.

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Taipei Double-Decker Sightseeing Bus - Hop On, Hop Off 台北市雙層觀光巴士

The newest addition to Taipei City's efficient transportation system, the double decker 'Hop-On, Hop-Off' bus gives visitors a hassle-free way to tour the city by usage of a day pass for both the Red and Blue lines.

The sightseeing bus runs along two routes, both leaving and ending at Taipei Main Station , Exit M4. On average, each journey from start to finish takes 100 minutes, however during rush hour may take up to 130 minutes. Bus intervals are approximately 30-40 minutes, and the time schedule for each line can be found lower on this page.

Services provided on the bus include unlimited Wi-Fi internet and a tour guide headset in English, Chinese (華語) , Japanese (日本語) , and Korean (한국어) .

After leaving Taipei Main, both lines run west, looping around the city's North Gate heading through Ximending and past the Presidential Office Building toward Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall . After here, the lines split.

The Red Line continues east on Xinyi Road past foodie haven Yongkang Street toward Taipei 101 . After looping the Xinyi Shopping District , the bus heads back east along Zhongxiao East Road, stopping at Taipei City Hall, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall , twice in Dongqu (東區) , and once more nearby the Huashan 1914 Creative Park and Guanghua Digital Plaza electronics market , ending up back at Taipei Main.

The Blue Line continues by heading north along Zhongshan North Road, stopping at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum which is within walking distance of the Dalongdong Cultural and Historical District and Taipei Expo Park . After crossing the river, the bus makes stops at several locations in Shilin District including the Martyrs' Shrine (忠烈祠) , Taipei's largest night market - Shilin Night Market , a children's amusement park and science museum , and Chiang Kai-shek's former residence . The blue line terminates at National Palace Museum (故宮) , after which it switches direction back to Taipei Main Station.

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Bus schedule (bus departs ca. Every two hours only) not what I expect from a hop on hop of. It was rather suitable just for a roundtrip which is not what I was looking for. For me, waste of time unfortunately

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