Long Layover: 12 Hours in Taipei, Taiwan

Where some see inconvenient, T+L contributor Jeremy Drake sees opportunity. We spent 12 hours in Taipei on a layover between Japan and Australia and flew away wanting more, but totally energised from a day full of exploration. Here’s our ultimate one-day itinerary for Taipei. You might even call it “Taipei 101.”

[sfbteby]

thanks for the info! I would be having a layover in Taipei but its a overnight layover, wonder if its the same

[ekypermana]

thanks for the info, do you need a visa to leave the airport during a 12 hour transit?

[lemontrees]

I have a genuine question. Did you have to book your flights separately? My flight is initially YVR-TPE-MNL and they said it is "non-stop". I wanted to ask since China Airlines told me I need to change my flight to in order to do a layover leaving the airport

[jamesss]

Did you have your luggage with you the whole time or is there somewhere you can leave it at the airport safely?

[hyacinthmalack]

How long did it take to go through the immigration?

[ladygadventures]

China airlines doesn’t look badd. Why i always heard people saying dont book china airline hmmmm