US$60 Cheap Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei

Taipei officially called Taipei City is the capital of Taiwan or the Republic of China. The city is also a special municipality and seat of government of the Republic of China. It is located northern Taiwan on the ancient lakebed, Taipei Basin. The modern metropolis is also the economic, political, and cultural centre of the country.  The capital with a diverse ethnic population is known for its museums, Japanese colonial lanes, contemporary buildings and ritzy shopping streets. 

Tip: Taipei experiences a humid subtropical climate with hot humid summers and short winters. Popular tourist months are from June to August and November to February.  

Flights to Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the international airport serving Taipei. The airport is located in Dayuan District 40 km west of Taipei. It is the largest and busiest airport in Taiwan. 

One can take one of the many daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Taipei. Direct flights to Taipai typically take 4 hours and 45 minutes and are by EVA Airlines. Flights by China Airlines, Malindo Air, and Malaysia airlines are other options of cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur.

Tip: Book advances flight tickets if planning to travel in January/February (Lantern Festival). 

Things to see in Taipei:

Taipei has many attraction and things to see. The National Palace Museum houses a vast collection of ancient Chinese paintings, artefacts, calligraphy and porcelain. The museum is named after the original one in Beijing and has the world’s largest collection of Chinese Imperial art. For more historic sites, the neighbourhoods of Datong and Wanhua are must-visit. Most prominent is The Longshan Temple honouring Buddha and other Taoist gods and founded in 1738. Other cultural attractions are the Confucian temple, Chiang Kai-shek Museum and National Museum of History. 

Taipei is popular for the Taipei 101 skyscraper. It is a 509m tall and bamboo-shaped with an observatory near the top. One can see the specular views of the city from the observatory deck. The city has extensive parks and nature preserves. The nearby popular attraction is Yangmingshan National Park is known for hiking and beautiful views of the valley. Nearby Beitou is a spa region and popular for geothermal springs. Tourists enjoy boating and water sports at the Pi (Bi) Lake. 

. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including expansive Shilin market.

Tip: Go for a day trip to Maokong tea region. The tea region is accessible by a gondola ride from the Taipei Zoo. 

Accommodation in Taipei:

Taipei has a vast number of accommodation options ranging from high-end luxury hotels to low-cost hostels. People on a budget have many options from hostels, budget hotels and service apartments. There are many options of Airbnb available from private rooms, hostels, flats and studio apartment. Serviced apartments are good for people planning a long stay or with family. Most service apartments are located around the Taipei Main Station. Most of the hotels are found in Taipei Main Station, Zhongshan and Ximen MRT station areas. 

Tip: Most hostels or budget hotels hike up their prices or add a weekend surcharge on room rent. 

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