TRAVEL FACTS

GETTING THERE

AirAsia X operates minimum daily flights from Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Gold Coast to Kuala Lumpur with a connecting flight to Taipei. While transiting in Kuala Lumpur, head to the AirAsia Premium Red Lounge (free for Premium Flatbed and Premium Flex customers). Relax as you wait for your connecting flight, charge your devices, refresh with a shower and grab a bite to eat. airasia.com

GETTING AROUND

It is quite easy to get around Taipei. It is a very flat city to walk around, hop on a YouBike, the city’s bike-sharing system, or catch a taxi. The MRT metro subway system is easy to use and well sign-posted. A variety of passes and electronic tickets (like EasyCard) are available. english.metro.taipei

WHERE TO STAY

The five-star Grand Hyatt Taipei is centrally located in the Xinyi District, close to shopping and entertainment precincts. taipei.grand.hyatt.com

WHERE TO EAT

• Addiction Aquatic Development for the freshest seafood in town: www.addiction.com.tw

• Commune A7 has a variety of food trucks and stalls: www.communea7.com

• Din Tai Fung is home to world-famous dumplings: www.dintaifung.com.tw/en

• Ice Monster for shaved ice treats: www.ice-monster.com

• Yun Jin for fine dining Chinese cuisine: taipei.grand.hyatt.com

THINGS TO DO

• National Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: www.yatsen.gov.tw

• Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: www.songshanculturalpark.org

• Tapei 101: www.taipei-101.com.tw/en/observatory.aspx • Yoshan Tea: yoshantea.com

WHERE TO SHOP

• The Eslite Spectrum: esliteliving.com FURTHER INFORMATION

• Taiwan Tourism: eng.taiwan.net.tw