Team up for big savings on high-speed rail trips: Three great routes with the Five-City Fun Card discounts

By / Scenic Spots Home compiled report

The three selected “High-Speed Rail + Fun Card Travel Pass” popular routes all include: a 30% discount on standard-class round-trip high-speed rail tickets and a Fun Card package that allows unlimited rides on metro or buses for two days — no car needed for a smooth trip. Additional benefits include free entry to local historic sites, specialty facilities, attractions, as well as rides on Ferris wheels or double-decker buses.

?Taking Taipei as an example, during the promotion period, purchasing the “High-Speed Rail + Kaohsiung Fun Card” travel pass costs just NT$2,770 per person (total value NT$4,818), while the “High-Speed Rail + Tainan Fun Card” travel pass is only NT$2,440 (total value NT$3,445). Departing from Kaohsiung, the “High-Speed Rail + North-Northern-Taiwan Fun Card” travel pass is only NT$2,680 (total value NT$5,010). Travelers are welcome to choose from these diverse “High-Speed Rail Travel Pass” products to experience Taiwan’s rich historical culture and scenic landscapes.

Taiwan High Speed Rail states that the “High-Speed Rail + Fun Card Travel Pass” provides travelers with convenient and discounted access to both transportation and attraction tickets. Travelers planning a two-day, one-night immersive trip can also take advantage of the “Expanded Autumn-Winter Domestic Tourism Incentive Program” currently offered by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. By applying for the provided hotel subsidy, they can smartly combine options to enjoy double benefits on both transport and accommodation.

Those who wish to purchase the High-Speed Rail Travel Pass product can use the ibon ticketing system website to select their desired travel route, book their high-speed rail seats, and then complete payment and pick up their tickets at a 7-ELEVEN store via the ibon machine — getting both the round-trip high-speed rail tickets and the travel pass in one go. These promotional routes are also available for online credit card payments; travelers just need to pick up their tickets before departure, making it very convenient.