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Practical Information

Transportation

Getting to Academia Sinica

Taoyuan International Airport
Nangang Station
MRT Nangang Exhibition Center Station
Taipei Main Station

By Airport MRT & Metro (Recommended)

  1. Airport MRT (Express): Airport → Taipei Main Station (39 mins, NT$160).
  2. MRT Blue Line: Transfer to Blue Line heading to Nangang Exhibition Center (terminal station, 21 mins, NT$30).
  3. From "Nangang Exhibition Center" bus stop:
    • Taxi: 5 – 10 mins to Academia Sinica (approx. NT$100 – 120).
    • Bus: Take 212, 306, 205, 620, or 645 to "Academia Sinica" bus stop.

By Direct Airport Bus

  • Take Kuo-Kuang Bus 1843 to Nangang Exhibition Center (80 – 90 mins, NT$158).
  • Note: please check the current timetable on the official website before boarding.
  • Transfer to a short taxi ride or local bus (as listed above) to the venue.

By Taxi / Uber (24/7)

  • Boarding: look for official taxi queues outside Arrival Lobbies (T1: Gate 12 / T2: Gate 26).
  • Time & fare: Approx. 45 – 50 mins (subject to traffic), costing around NT$1,500 – 1,700.
  • For driver: Show this Chinese address - 中央研究院(台北市南港區研究院路二段128號)

By Bus (Most Cost-Effective)

By Taxi / Uber (Fastest)

  • Boarding: follow the station signs to the designated taxi pickup areas on the 1st floor (Level 1) or outside the main exit.
  • Travel time & fare: Approx. 10 – 15 minutes (subject to traffic), costing around NT$120 – 150.
  • For driver: Show this Chinese address - 中央研究院(台北市南港區研究院路二段128號)

By Metro & Walk / Bus

  • You can also take the MRT Blue Line from Nangang Station to Nangang Exhibition Center Station (1 stop, 2 mins, NT$20).
  • From Exit 5, it is a 5-minute taxi ride (as listed above) or a 20-minute walk to the venue.

By Bus (Most Cost-Effective)

  1. Go to "Nangang Exhibition Center" bus stop.
  2. Take bus 212, 306, 205, 620, or 645 to "Academia Sinica" bus stop.

By Taxi / Uber (Fastest)

  • Boarding: take Exit 5 and look for taxis nearby, or hail one directly on the street.
  • Travel time & fare: Approx. 5 – 10 minutes, costing around NT$100 – 120.
  • For driver: Show this Chinese address - 中央研究院(台北市南港區研究院路二段128號)

By MRT (Recommended)

  1. Take the MRT Blue Line heading to Nangang Exhibition Center (terminal station, 21 mins, NT$30).
  2. From "Nangang Exhibition Center" bus stop:
    • Taxi: 5 – 10 mins to Academia Sinica (approx. NT$100 – 120).
    • Bus: Take 212, 306, 205, 620, or 645 to "Academia Sinica" bus stop.

By Taxi / Uber (Fastest)

  • Boarding: Follow the station signs to the designated taxi pickup zones inside the station or outside the main exits.
  • Travel time & fare: Approx. 25 - 35 minutes (subject to traffic), costing around NT$350 - 450.
  • For driver: Show this Chinese address - 中央研究院(台北市南港區研究院路二段128號)

Accommodation

Suggested accommodation options

Courtyard by Marriott Taipei (台北六福萬怡酒店)

Located directly above Nangang HSR / MRT Station, with a direct connection to Academia Sinica.

Official website →

Green World Hotel Nangang (洛碁大飯店 南港館)

Located near Nangang Station, a short ride from Academia Sinica.

Official website →

Hotel Royal Nangang (南港老爺行旅)

Located near "Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center", a short ride from Academia Sinica.

Official website →

Grand Hi-Lai Hotel Taipei (漢來大酒店)

Located near "Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center", a short ride from Academia Sinica.

Official website →

Explore Taipei

Places to visit in Taipei

Taipei Skyline

A city view blending Taipei 101 with the surrounding mountains, capturing the scale of the capital.

CKS Memorial Hall

A landmark monument and plaza in central Taipei, popular for its architecture and changing-of-the-guard ceremony.

National Theater

A classical Chinese-style performance venue facing the National Concert Hall across Liberty Square.

Taipei Dome

A modern multi-purpose arena hosting sports events and concerts in the Songshan district.

Taipei Main Station

The city's central transport hub, connecting rail, metro, and high-speed rail lines.

Grand Hotel Taipei

A landmark red-and-gold hotel on Yuanshan overlooking the Keelung River and city skyline.

Jiufen Old Street

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Jiufen Mountain Village

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Tamsui

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Beitou

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Raohe Street Night Market

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Songshan Ciyou Temple

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