Taipei: Unlimited FunPass – Transports & Attractions Pass

Taipei’s FunPass packs a lot into one small card: up to 34 attractions plus unlimited local transport. You can ride the MRT, city buses, selected tourist shuttles, and the Pingxi-Shen’ao railway route while visiting major sights such as Taipei 101, Yehliu Geopark, and the National Palace Museum.

I like the way the pass reaches beyond central Taipei. A standard city card may cover museums and trains, but this one also helps you get to Jiufen, Pingxi, Yangmingshan, and Keelung. I also like the useful local touches, including a Pingxi sky lantern, Jiufen taro balls, pineapple cake, and shopping gifts.

The catch is simple: calendar-day validity demands careful planning. A one-day pass is not a generous 24-hour ticket, and Jiufen or Yehliu can consume much of a day. Pickup can also be awkward if a counter closes or shuts during bad weather.

Key points before you buy

• Up to 34 one-time admissions: Choose from Taipei 101 Observatory, National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Yehliu Geopark, museums, parks, and cultural activities.
• Five tourist shuttle routes included: Reach Yangmingshan, Pingxi, Jiufen, and other outlying sights without paying each time.
• Calendar-day validity: A one-day pass works on one calendar day, while a two-day pass covers that day and the next.
• Special Taiwan experiences: Depending on the attraction rules, you can use the pass for activities such as a Pingxi sky lantern, Jiufen taro balls, or a red-lantern blessing.
• Airport transport is excluded: The Taoyuan Airport MRT and airport services are not covered, so budget for that separately.
• Pickup matters: Bring your passport and collect the physical card before you start using it.

What the Taipei FunPass actually covers

Think of this as two products joined together. The first is a transport pass for Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung. The second is a sightseeing card with one-time entry to a long list of attractions.

The transport side includes unlimited rides on the Taipei MRT, city buses in Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung, five Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and a Taiwan Railways Pingxi-Shen’ao One-Day Pass. That combination is useful because many of the best-known day trips sit outside the MRT network.

The attraction side includes well-known stops such as Taipei 101 Observatory, the National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola, and Taipei Zoo. It also includes museums, historic sites, natural parks, and local food or craft experiences.

You do not need to visit everything for the pass to pay off. The value comes from combining several admissions with several rides on the same calendar day. If you only visit one museum and use the MRT twice, a regular transit card may cost less.

The advertised saving can reach 72 percent, but treat that as a best-case figure. Your real saving depends on how many included attractions you visit and whether you would have paid the full admission price for each one.

Planning Taipei 101, museums, and Maokong

The easiest way to use the pass is to build a day around central Taipei. Taipei 101 Observatory gives you the high view, while the nearby MRT network makes it easy to continue to museums or other neighborhoods.

The National Palace Museum is a major draw for anyone interested in Chinese art and imperial collections. It is not a quick pop-in attraction. Give it enough time to make the admission worthwhile, then use the pass for other transport later in the day.

The National Taiwan Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, and Taipei Fine Arts Museum offer different kinds of museum time. This variety is valuable on a rainy day, though visiting several museums in one day can make the pass feel like a checklist rather than a holiday.

Maokong Gondola gives you a change of pace from the city streets. Taipei Zoo is also included, making this area a practical choice for families or anyone who wants a full day with several included stops. Check each attraction’s entry procedure before setting out, since the pass does not use one identical redemption method everywhere.

A useful rule is to pick two major admissions and one smaller stop in a day. Taipei 101 plus a museum and a food experience is realistic. Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Maokong, and Taipei Zoo in one day is likely to feel rushed.

Reaching Yehliu, Jiufen, and Keelung

The pass becomes more valuable when you use the tourist shuttle routes. Yehliu Geopark is known for its unusual coastal rock formations, and the included route removes some of the hassle of arranging separate local transport.

Yehliu is not a quick central-city attraction. Travel time matters, and the park needs room for a proper walk. Pairing it with another distant stop may leave you spending more time on buses than at the sites themselves.

Jiufen is one of the most tempting combinations, but it needs special care. The Jiufen Jinguashi Tourist Shuttle route is included, and the pass can also cover a Jiufen food experience such as A-Po’s taro balls or the Jiufen Red Lantern Blessing.

A one-day pass is a poor choice if Jiufen is your main goal and you also want Taipei 101 or several museums. One verified booking specifically pointed out that one day is not recommended when Jiufen is part of the plan. I agree. Use an additional day, or devote the pass day to Jiufen and nearby Jinguashi rather than trying to cross the region.

Keelung and Heping Island Park add another useful direction. Heping Island gives you coastal scenery and a quieter break from the city center. The pass is a good fit if you want your sightseeing to include natural places, not just indoor attractions.

Pingxi, sky lanterns, and the railway pass

Pingxi is where the FunPass feels more personal than a basic attraction card. The pass includes the Pingxi-Shen’ao One-Day Pass on Taiwan Railways, along with access to a sky-lantern experience.

Releasing a sky lantern is a simple activity, but it gives the day a clear purpose. You are not just moving from one admission gate to another. You can take the train through the Pingxi area, make a stop for the lantern activity, and use the included transport to continue exploring.

The Muzha-Pingxi Tourist Shuttle is another option for reaching the area. Check the operating details and redemption instructions before you go, because the railway pass and the attraction activity may be handled separately.

Pingxi works best as its own day, especially if you want time for the railway route, the lantern activity, and local stops. Trying to add Jiufen, Taipei 101, or Yehliu on the same one-day pass would be ambitious.

Yangmingshan and the Beitou-Zhuzihu route

The Beitou-Zhuzihu Tourist Shuttle route gives the pass another useful angle. You can use it toward Yangmingshan and Zhuzihu, areas that feel quite different from downtown Taipei.

This is a good choice if you want open space, local scenery, and a break from museums and shopping streets. The route is especially useful because tourist shuttles can save you from piecing together several separate bus fares.

Do not assume every sightseeing stop on Yangmingshan is automatically included as an attraction. The pass covers the specified transport route and listed attractions, not every place you might choose to visit. Check the current admission instructions in the FunPass app before you leave.

The local food and shopping extras

The FunPass includes more than major ticketed sights. Depending on the experience selected, you may use it for Jiufen A-Po’s taro balls, a Jiufen Red Lantern Blessing, Master A-Tsung pineapple cake, or a taro pastry.

These extras are small, but they help the pass feel connected to Taiwan rather than limited to big-name viewpoints. A snack stop is also an easy way to use a pass between larger attractions.

You receive gift sets from four popular commercial areas in Taipei, discounts at selected restaurants, shops, and clubs, and an exclusive cup gift. These items should be treated as bonuses, not the reason to buy the pass. Their value depends on whether you would visit the participating shops and restaurants anyway.

The travel guidebook is useful for first-time planning. For the latest entry method, use the Taipei FunPass app. Attraction redemption rules are not identical, so reading the instructions before arriving can prevent a wasted trip.

How much value do you get for $34?

At $34 per person, the pass can be good value if you use it actively. The strongest case is a two or three-day plan that combines several paid attractions with frequent public transport.

For example, a productive day might include Taipei 101 Observatory, a museum, and several MRT rides. Another day could cover Jiufen or Yehliu with the tourist shuttle, plus a listed local activity. A third day might focus on Pingxi, Yangmingshan, or Maokong.

The weaker case is a slow trip with one major sight per day. If you dislike rushing, do not force extra admissions just to make the arithmetic work. Pay-as-you-go transport and individual tickets may suit you better.

Airport transport is not included. The Taoyuan Airport MRT and Taoyuan Airport services must be paid separately, as must highway buses with four-digit numbers. This is easy to miss, especially if you expect the pass to begin the moment you land.

The pass also provides discounts, but not every shop or restaurant is included in the main admission list. Read the details in the app and voucher information so you know whether you are receiving free entry, a set item, or a discount.

Pickup points and the first hour of your trip

You exchange the redemption code for a physical pass at an approved counter. Pickup locations include Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan Airport, Taipei Main Station, MRT A1 Taipei Main Station, Taoyuan HSR Station, and Unite Traveler counters at Taoyuan Airport.

Hours vary by location. The airport Unite Traveler counters have the earliest stated opening hours, while some city counters open later. Check the current hours before choosing where to collect the card.

Bring your passport. Keep the physical pass safe after pickup, since the card is used for transport and attraction entry.

Taipei Main Station is convenient, but it is not foolproof. A counter there was closed during a typhoon, forcing one person to pay separately for transport and National Palace Museum entry. That is a real planning risk in bad weather. If conditions look poor, collect the card at an open airport counter or confirm the current operating status before heading across town.

One Japanese purchaser also had difficulty exchanging the pass at Taipei Main Station and eventually succeeded at Songshan Airport. The practical lesson is clear: do not schedule your first paid attraction immediately after pickup. Allow time for the exchange, finding the counter, and solving any problem that comes up.

Calendar days change the best strategy

A one-day pass is valid only on the selected calendar day. It is not a rolling 24-hour pass that begins when you first enter the MRT.

A two-day pass covers the day of activation and the following day. A three-day pass follows the same calendar-day principle. Because of this, activating the card late in the evening can waste most of a day.

Start early when you can. Pick up the pass before your main sightseeing day, or collect it early enough that you still have time for several included activities. Avoid treating a late afternoon activation as a full day of value.

You should also group attractions by area. Use a Taipei city day for museums, Taipei 101, the zoo, or Maokong. Use another day for Jiufen and Jinguashi, or for Yehliu and Keelung. Reserve Pingxi for a day when you can enjoy the railway and sky lantern without racing back to central Taipei.

Who should buy the FunPass?

I would recommend it to first-time visitors who want a busy schedule and enjoy mixing city sights with day trips. It suits families, museum fans, and anyone who wants to visit Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Maokong, or Taipei Zoo while also using public transport often.

It is also useful for visitors staying several days who want to reach Jiufen, Yehliu, Yangmingshan, Pingxi, and Keelung without buying separate shuttle tickets each time.

I would hesitate to recommend it to slow-paced visitors who plan only one major attraction per day. It may also disappoint anyone expecting airport rail service or a simple electronic card that works identically at every attraction.

The strongest version of this purchase is a well-planned two or three-day route. The weakest version is a one-day pass collected late, followed by a long trip to Jiufen and one rushed admission.

Should you book the Taipei FunPass?

Book it if you will visit at least two or three included attractions and make real use of the MRT, buses, or tourist shuttles. The combination of Taipei 101, a museum, and an outlying destination can justify the $34 price quickly.

Choose two or three days if Jiufen, Pingxi, Yehliu, or Yangmingshan matters to you. Choose one day only for a compact central-Taipei plan, and collect the card early.

Before paying, check the pickup counter hours, airport exclusions, calendar-day rules, and entry method for your chosen attractions. With that preparation, the pass can turn a complicated Taipei trip into a neatly connected plan. Without it, you may spend more time solving logistics than enjoying Taiwan.

FAQ

How long is the Taipei FunPass valid?

You can choose a pass valid for one, two, or three days. Validity uses calendar days, not a rolling 24-hour period. A two-day pass covers the day it starts and the following day.

What attractions are included?

The pass provides one-time admission to up to 34 attractions. Examples include Taipei 101 Observatory, National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Yehliu Geopark, National Taiwan Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Juming Museum, Tamsui Historical Museum, and Heping Island Park.

Does the pass include Taipei MRT rides?

Yes. Unlimited Taipei MRT rides are included for the selected validity period.

Are buses included?

Yes. The pass includes unlimited city bus rides in Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung. Highway buses with four-digit numbers are not included.

Does the pass include airport transportation?

No. Taoyuan Airport MRT and other Taoyuan Airport, Taipei Airport Express, or airport metro services are not included.

Which tourist shuttle routes are included?

The pass includes unlimited rides on five Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes. The listed examples include Beitou-Zhuzihu for Yangmingshan, Muzha-Pingxi for Pingxi, and Jiufen Jinguashi for Jiufen.

Is Taiwan Railways included?

The Taiwan Railways Pingxi-Shen’ao One-Day Pass is included. Use the pass for the specified railway service and check the current entry instructions.

Where can I pick up the physical pass?

Pickup points include Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan Airport, Taipei Main Station, MRT A1 Taipei Main Station, and Taoyuan HSR Station. Unite Traveler counters at Taoyuan Airport are also listed as pickup locations. Opening hours can change.

What should I bring to collect the pass?

Bring your passport and the redemption code. You exchange the code for the physical pass at an approved pickup counter.