How fast is the high speed rail in Taiwan?
185 mph
The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) system is a 345 km (214 mile) system traveling between the two most popu- lated cities on the western portion of Taiwan. Functioning at an operating speed of 300 km/h (185 mph) the trains traverse between the farthest points in 94 minutes.
How much is Taiwan High Speed Rail Pass?
Many visitors ask how much does the Taiwan High Speed Rail HSR cost? The price of a standard full fare HSR ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung (Zuoying) is NT$1490.
Can you swim in Sun Moon Lake?
The area surrounding the lake has many trails for hiking. While swimming in Sun Moon Lake is usually not permitted, there is an annual 3-km race called the Swimming Carnival of Sun Moon Lake held around the Mid-Autumn Festival each year.
How do I travel from Taichung to Kaohsiung?
My favorite way to travel to Kaohsiung from Taichung is by HSR, or High-Speed train. I do this journey every month for work, so I’m very familiar with the whole trip. First, you want to get to the HSR station in Taichung. From there, you get a ticket to Zuoying, as there is no HSR station named “ Kaohsiung “.
Is there a direct bus from Jianguo to Taichung Station?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jianguo and arriving at Taichung Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
How to get from Taichung to Xinwuri by train?
You’ll need to catch a local train from Taichung main station to Xinwuri which takes less than 10 minutes. Xinwuri is connected directly to Taichung HSR station by a walkway. Check the High Speed Rail timetable here and enter Taichung and Zuoying as the start and end points.
Where is Taichung located?
Taichung, officially Taichung City, is a special municipality located in central Taiwan. Taichung has a population of approximately 2.82 million people and is Taiwan’s second most populous city, overtaking Kaohsiung in July 2017.