Taipei: Unlimited FunPass – Transports & Attractions Pass

See Taipei beyond the city center. I like the wide mix of attractions, from Taipei 101 and the National Palace Museum to Yehliu Geopark and Pingxi, and I like having MRT, bus, railway, and shuttle rides bundled into one pass. The main catch is planning: a one-day pass is too tight for distant stops such as Jiufen, and pickup problems can create a very expensive headache if a counter closes.

The FunPass costs $34 per person and offers one-time entry to up to 34 attractions, plus selected cultural treats, discounts, a guidebook, and an exclusive cup gift. It can be excellent value if you visit several major sights in one or two calendar days, but it is less useful if your plan is mostly free sightseeing or slow museum visits.

Key points to know before buying

• Taipei 101 and Yehliu fit different kinds of sightseeing: You get a city view from one and a dramatic coastal rock park from the other.
• The pass covers more than the MRT: Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung buses, five Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and the Pingxi-Shen’ao railway day pass are included.
• Jiufen needs its own day plan: The journey takes time, so pairing Jiufen with several central Taipei attractions is unrealistic on a one-day pass.
• Attraction entry is generally one time per included site: You cannot treat the card like an all-day reentry ticket for every attraction.
• Some experiences add local flavor: Jiufen taro balls, a Pingxi sky lantern, a red lantern blessing, and pineapple cake or taro pastry make the pass more than a transport card.
• Pickup matters: Collect the physical pass before you start sightseeing, and check current counter hours because closures have caused real trouble.

What the Taipei FunPass actually gives you

Think of the FunPass as three products packed into one card. First, it is an attraction pass. Second, it is a public transport pass for much of northern Taiwan. Third, it works as a small collection of discounts and food-related extras.

You receive one-time admission to as many as 34 participating attractions during your selected validity period. The list includes major paid sights such as Taipei 101 Observatory, the National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola, and Taipei Zoo.

The coverage also reaches smaller museums and outdoor sites. You can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Taipei Fine Art Museum, National Taiwan Museum, Juming Museum, Yehliu Geopark, Heping Island Park, and Tamsui Historical Museum.

The word one-time matters. If you enter Taipei 101 Observatory, for example, that attraction is used once on your pass. You need to decide which places deserve paid admission and which are better treated as optional stops.

Transport is the other major benefit. The pass includes unlimited rides on the Taipei MRT and city buses in Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung. It also includes five Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, along with the Taiwan Railways Pingxi-Shen’ao One-Day Pass.

The pass does not cover the Taoyuan Airport MRT or airport services at Taipei Airport. Highway buses with four-digit route numbers are also excluded. You will need another ticket for those services.

Calendar-day validity changes the value

A one-day pass is valid for one calendar day, not 24 hours from the moment you first use it. A two-day pass covers the day you first use it and the following calendar day. The three-day version follows the same pattern.

This is easy to miss and can affect your budget. If you activate a one-day card at 7:00 p.m., you have only that evening left. That might work for a short MRT ride and one nearby attraction, but it is a poor use of the card if you expected a full 24-hour period.

For the best value, start early on the first day. Group sights by area rather than zigzagging across northern Taiwan. A central Taipei museum morning, Taipei 101 later in the day, and an evening around another nearby district makes more sense than trying to reach Taipei, Jiufen, and Yehliu before sunset.

The advertised savings can reach 72 percent, but that result depends on how many paid attractions and rides you actually use. If you visit two museums and spend most of the day walking, a regular transport card may cost less. If you combine several admission-based attractions with long shuttle rides, the FunPass becomes much more attractive.

Taipei 101, museums, and Maokong

Taipei 101 Observatory is the pass’s most recognizable inclusion. The view gives you a clear sense of Taipei’s scale and helps you understand how the city sits among surrounding hills. It is a strong choice when the weather is clear, though cloud or rain can reduce the payoff.

The National Palace Museum gives the pass cultural weight. Its collections offer a look at Chinese art and court objects, and it is a more substantial stop than a quick photo opportunity. Allow enough time to appreciate it. Trying to rush through the museum simply to reach another attraction can weaken the value of the visit.

Taipei also gives you several smaller museum options. The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei and Taipei Fine Art Museum suit visitors who want modern and contemporary work. The National Taiwan Museum adds natural and cultural displays in a central setting.

The Maokong Gondola changes the mood completely. The ride carries you away from the dense city and toward the tea-growing hills above Taipei. The FunPass also includes Taipei Zoo, so you can combine the two if your schedule allows, though this pairing needs a good portion of the day.

I would not force every museum onto the same itinerary. Choose one major museum, one city-view attraction, and one outdoor or neighborhood stop. That gives you variety without turning the day into a checklist.

Yehliu, Heping Island, and the northern coast

Yehliu Geopark is one of the pass’s strongest reasons to leave central Taipei. Wind and sea have shaped the rock formations into unusual forms, including the famous Queen’s Head. The coast feels very different from Taipei’s urban streets, and the site rewards a slower walk and a little patience with the weather.

The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle coverage makes Yehliu easier to reach without arranging a private excursion. That is useful if you prefer independent sightseeing but do not want to work out every bus connection yourself.

Heping Island Park, near Keelung, adds another coastal stop. It is a good choice for sea views and rock formations, and it pairs naturally with a Keelung day. You should still check route details and departure times before leaving, since a pass gives you transport access but does not remove the need to plan.

The northern coast is where the FunPass feels most practical. A normal city transport card can get you around Taipei, but the included tourist shuttle routes help connect places that are less convenient by ordinary urban transit.

Jiufen and Jinguashi need breathing room

Jiufen is one of the most tempting stops on the card. Its steep lanes, old teahouse streets, snack shops, and mountain-and-sea views make it a memorable place to wander. The pass includes the Jiufen Jinguashi Taiwan Tourist Shuttle route, helping you reach the area without paying each time you board.

The drawback is time. Getting to Jiufen, walking its narrow streets, eating, and returning can consume much of a day. A one-day FunPass is not a sensible choice if Jiufen is your main goal and you also want Taipei 101, museums, and other paid sites.

The included Jiufen experiences make the stop more personal. You can use the pass for Jiufen A-Po’s taro balls or take part in the Jiufen Red Lantern Blessing. These are small experiences, but they add a local food and folk-culture angle to a day that could otherwise become a crowded photo stop.

Jinguashi gives you another reason to continue beyond Jiufen. The area is tied to the region’s former mining culture, and the shuttle connection lets you build a fuller northern-coast outing. Keep your schedule loose, since the pass is most enjoyable here when you have time to pause for food and views.

Pingxi turns transport into an experience

The Pingxi area is known for sky lanterns, and the FunPass includes a sky-lantern experience. Releasing one is simple, but it gives your day a clear sense of place and participation. You are not only looking at a sight; you are taking part in a local tradition presented for visitors.

The Muzha-Pingxi shuttle route helps connect this area with Taipei. The Taiwan Railways Pingxi-Shen’ao One-Day Pass provides another useful option for exploring the railway line and its nearby stops.

This is a good example of why the FunPass is more than an admission bundle. The included railway access and shuttle routes can turn a distant day trip into a manageable independent outing. Still, Pingxi takes time, so do not add it casually to a day that already includes Jiufen.

If you want a cultural stop that feels different from museums and observation decks, Pingxi is one of the better picks. If your schedule is short, choose it instead of another distant destination rather than trying to collect them all.

Tamsui and Yangmingshan offer easier day plans

Tamsui is a simpler outing from Taipei. The Tamsui Historical Museum gives you a reason to look beyond the riverside walking area, while the district itself works well for a less hurried afternoon. The pass’s transport coverage makes it easy to combine the museum with other Tamsui stops.

Yangmingshan provides a change of pace with hills, open space, and the Beitou-Zhuzihu Tourist Shuttle route. The route is particularly useful if you want to explore Yangmingshan without arranging separate transport for each leg.

These areas are good choices for a two-day pass because they are easier to organize around a central Taipei day. They also help balance the more demanding excursions to Jiufen, Yehliu, or Pingxi.

The pass does not promise that every route will run at the exact moment you want. Use the Taipei FunPass app and current transport information before setting out. The app also explains the entry method for each attraction and lists additional discounts.

Food treats and the souvenir extras

The food inclusions are not a replacement for a full meal, but they can make the card feel more worthwhile. Depending on the selected offer and redemption details, you may enjoy Jiufen taro balls, a Pingxi sky lantern, the Jiufen Red Lantern Blessing, or Master A-Tsung pineapple cake or taro pastry.

These small benefits work best as planned stops. If you are already going to Jiufen, using the taro-ball offer is easy. If you are not visiting that district, do not buy the pass solely for a snack.

The package also includes gift sets from four popular commercial areas in Taipei, discounts at selected restaurants, shops, and clubs, a travel guidebook, and an exclusive cup gift. Check the current app information for redemption rules, since different attractions and offers can use different collection methods.

The cup and gift sets may matter to you, or they may end up as items you carry around all day. I would treat them as pleasant extras rather than part of the main financial calculation.

Pickup is the biggest practical weakness

You must exchange your booking redemption code for a physical pass, and you need your passport. Pickup is available at several locations, including Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan Airport, Taipei Main Station, MRT A1 Taipei Main Station, and Taoyuan HSR Station.

The listed opening hours vary. Some airport counters open very early, while other locations begin later in the morning. Hours can change without notice, so check the official pickup information before you fly.

This step deserves serious attention because the pass does not help until you have it in hand. One person had to pay separately for transport and National Palace Museum admission after two Taipei Main Station pickup points closed during a typhoon. Another had difficulty exchanging the pass at Taipei Main Station and eventually collected it at Songshan Airport.

That is not a reason to reject the product, but it is a reason to build in a backup plan. If you arrive during severe weather, head to an open counter rather than assuming every listed location is operating. Save the pickup page and admission instructions on your phone before departure.

How I would plan one, two, or three days

For one day, stay focused. Choose central Taipei attractions such as Taipei 101, one museum, Maokong Gondola or Taipei Zoo, and a few MRT-accessible stops. Do not add Jiufen or Yehliu unless those places are your main purpose for buying the pass.

For two days, use one day for central Taipei and one day for a single outlying route. That second day could be Jiufen and Jinguashi, Yehliu and Heping Island, Pingxi, or Yangmingshan. Avoid combining several long-distance areas.

For three days, the pass has room to show its full range. You can set aside a city day, a northern-coast day, and a day for Pingxi or Yangmingshan. Add the food offers and smaller museums where they fit naturally.

The best schedule is not the one with the most stamps. It is the one that replaces enough separate fares and admission tickets while leaving you time to enjoy the places you came to see.

Who should buy the Taipei FunPass?

I would recommend it to you if you plan to visit several paid attractions, use the MRT and city buses often, and want at least one day trip outside central Taipei. Families and first-time visitors may also like the simple pricing, since the main transport and attraction costs sit in one purchase.

It is especially useful if Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Maokong, Yehliu, Jiufen, or Pingxi already appear on your list. The included shuttles and railway pass can save both money and planning effort.

I would be cautious if you prefer a slow pace, spend most of your time in free neighborhoods, or are visiting for only one evening. The calendar-day rule and physical pickup make a short visit harder to justify.

At $34, the pass can be a bargain, but only with a deliberate plan. Add up the attractions you genuinely want, then consider the transport you will use. If the total is clearly higher than $34, book it. If your itinerary is mostly cafés, markets, temples, and walks, pay as you go.

FAQ

How much does the Taipei FunPass cost?

The listed price is $34 per person.

How long is the Taipei FunPass valid?

You can choose a pass valid for 1, 2, or 3 days.

Does validity mean 24 hours?

No. Validity is based on calendar days. A one-day pass is valid on one day, while a two-day pass covers the selected day and the next day.

Which attractions are included?

The pass offers one-time admission to up to 34 attractions, including Taipei 101 Observatory, National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Yehliu Geopark, Juming Museum, Heping Island Park, Tamsui Historical Museum, and several museums in Taipei.

Does the pass include Taipei MRT rides?

Yes. It includes unlimited Taipei MRT rides during the selected validity period.

Are buses included?

Yes. The pass includes unlimited city bus rides in Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung, along with unlimited rides on five Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes.

Is the airport MRT included?

No. Taoyuan Airport, Taipei Airport Express, and metro services are not included. Highway buses with four-digit numbers are also excluded.

Where can I collect the physical pass?

Pickup locations include Taoyuan International Airport, Songshan Airport, Taipei Main Station, MRT A1 Taipei Main Station, and Taoyuan HSR Station. Opening hours can change, so check the current pickup details before arrival.

What do I need to bring for pickup?

Bring your passport and the redemption code provided with your booking.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The booking also offers reserve now and pay later, subject to the stated booking terms.

Should you book the Taipei FunPass?

Book it if your trip includes several paid sights and at least one northern Taiwan outing. I particularly like it for a planned two-day visit built around Taipei 101 or a museum day, followed by Jiufen, Yehliu, Pingxi, or Yangmingshan.

Skip it if you are only in Taipei briefly, dislike fixed schedules, or expect to spend most of your time on free activities. Above all, collect the card early, check the counter hours, and remember that Jiufen deserves more than a rushed side trip. Used with that bit of planning, the FunPass offers a practical way to see far more than central Taipei.