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items Travelling to Taiwan has never been easier thanks to all the free smartphone apps available – from translation to transportation, weather to wonderful restaurants, Taiwan phone apps make life so much easier. From must-have essential travel apps to so...
To see which is the quickest and best route for you – this is best Taipei app for planning your journeys and day trips from Taipei.
Go! Taipei Metro - Apps on Google Play
This doesn’t need much of an introduction but Google Maps is invaluable when walking around Taiwan or using public transport outside of Taipei – it saves you having to download all the regional Taiwan transport company apps.
Google Maps
An alternative to Google Maps and which many travellers prefer as the user interface is sometimes a bit easier to use.
Note this is only available in selected cities so if you only want one map app, stick with Google Maps.
Citymapper
Which shows you real time bus journeys, plus other transport options like the MRT and Ubike.
Bus+ App | 通勤族必備
Official app for time-tables / travel disruption updates if you plan to visit other cities on the HSR train network. Try the TRA app for local trains too.
Please note the Taiwan HSR app is in Mandarin (so you may need to translate) or you can use th...>
台灣高鐵App
T Express from Taiwan High Speed Rail is the official ticketing TSHR ticketing app – this actually offers an English language version (you change this in the settings).
It also allows you to board the THSR trains using a QR code generated by the app...
台灣高鐵 T Express行動購票服務 - Apps on Google Play
Whilst Uber is suitable for short journeys, tripool Taiwan is a local app for long-distance travel such as charters for several hours, point to point drop offs or longer journeys between cities.
Tripool
If you have an existing Uber account, this can also be used in Taiwan seamlessly without having to redownload the app or switch payment methods.
Taxis in Taiwan are generally cheap, safe and reliable and Uber Taiwan lets you know the fare upfront – ...
Uber
An easy way to pay or recharge your EasyCard. However, some reviews mention translation doesn’t work on the app so well.
What is EasyWallet?-EASYCARD CORPORATION
For the cyclists out there, this is the app that allows travellers to hire the bright yellow YouBikes you’ll see lined up at docking stations in big Taiwan cities.
YouBike 臺中服務中心
Taipei weather (and in Taiwan in general) can be quite changeable so instead of your usual weather app, try using the more accurate Taiwan Weather app.
Taiwan Weather App | Central Weather Administration
Many restaurant chains like Din Tai Fung have English menus but some of the smaller local restaurants only have Mandarin menus so Google Translate in Taipei can come in handy.
Google Translate
LINE Pay is also accepted and a good way to pay bills if your credit card isn’t accepted.
LINE｜always at your side.
Whatsapp can still be used in Taiwan – note that when booking Taiwan tours, most tour operators ask you for either a Whatsapp or Line contact number so they message you before the tour departure.
WhatsApp.com
Take your pick in terms of all the currency conversion apps out there but we find XE the best and simplest one to use.
Xe
A state-run, island-wide conventional railway system that connects cities and towns across Taiwan, providing both intercity and commuter services
Taiwan Rails app
It offers a wide variety of dining options, from street food to high-end restaurants, and also provides grocery delivery and other on-demand services.
Foodpanda