US$59 Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Taipei

Skylines crowned with tall buildings, busy shopping districts, Japanese colonial architecture and more welcomes you to the contemporary and modern capital of Taiwan. Taipei is famed for its lively nightlife, amazing food, historic monuments, Buddhist temples and natural beauty with geothermal springs and vast national parks.

Tip: Taipei is at its beautiful best between March and May. With the onset of spring, the city is covered with lovely cherry blossoms. The weather is also perfect to enjoy the outdoors. 

Reaching Taipei

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is located about 40 kilometers west of Taipei in Taoyuan city, Dayuan district. The modern airport offers a plethora of services and facilities for the convenience of passengers. Besides the shopping arena, food joints, duty-free shops, forex services, ATM’s, free wi-fi, there are sleeping areas for long layovers, shower facilities, and more. Taxis, MRT, shuttle buses and other transit options are easily available for local commuting. 

Shanghai to Taipei flights (SHA - TPE) is frequent and ample. Air Macau and Hong Kong Airlines provide flight from Shanghai to Taipei. Currently, there are no direct flights to Taipei from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Choose a flight with a stopover at Macau or Hong Kong. It will take a minimum of 11 hours and 30 minutes to reach Taipei including the layover time. There are options of direct and connecting flights if you extend your search and include Pudong International Airport, Shanghai and Taipei Songshan Airport, Taiwan. There are over a dozen airlines offering flights service between Shanghai and Taipei.

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Explore Taipei

Be prepared for a busy itinerary on your trip to Taipei. Scale the Taipei 101 and enjoy the bird-eye view of the city from the observatory above or visit the National Palace Museum and appreciate the Chinese art and artifacts displayed here. The National Chiang Kaishek Memorial Hall has some picturesque ponds and gardens while the Lungshan Taoist Temple is a historic Buddhist monument. Explore the Wanhua and Datong for the nostalgia of old times or take a day trip to the Maokong tea region on a Gandola ride from the Taipei Zoo. Explore the night markets for local streets to find great bargains and indulge in finger-licking local food. 

Tip: Plan a day trip to Yangmingshan National Park and take a hike to the volcano. Soak in the geothermal springs and feel rejuvenated.

Accommodation in Taipei

There are multiple options of accommodations available in Taipei based on your budget and requirements. Stay in commercial areas of Miramar, Ximenting, Ningxia or Shilin. There are good staying options near popular landmarks of Daan Park, Taipei 101, ki-patauw or Keelung Cheng Huang Temple. Find peaceful rooms near Yangmingshan Hot Springs or Shaoshi Gardens. Staying close to the metro lines can help you save on local travels. The districts of Beitou, Neihu, Nangang, Xinyi have some great hotels with cheap deals. 

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