Free pineapple cakes and chocolates for you to enjoy! Taipei Tourism Passport coupons help you save while you explore.

▲ Food writer Fei Qi, popular blogger Charlie Wang, Deputy Director of the Department of Information and Tourism Qiu Pengxin, actress Cai CanDe, and travel writer Wen Shikai jointly launched the 2015 edition of the travel brochure. (Photo / Intern Reporter Liu Ni, the same below)

Intern Reporter Liu Ni / Taipei Reporting

The Taipei City Government’s Department of Information and Tourism released the 2015 editionof the "Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport"brochure on the 19th. With the coupon, you can exchange for 11 Taiwan-themed gifts such as pineapple cakes, hydrangea tea, and iron-rich crackers without any additional purchase. Additionally, you can access over NT$30,000 in discount vouchers from 94 merchants, covering food, accommodation, and tourist attractions.

The 2015 edition of the "Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport" brochure features six themed routes: Classic Taipei, Nostalgic Taipei, Lohas Taipei, Fashionable Taipei, Nightlife Taipei, and Cultural & Creative Taipei. These connect must-visit dining, entertainment, and shopping spots in Taipei, such as the popular chain milk tea shop Heytea offering a second cup at half price with the coupon, Shao Shuai Zen Garden—once the retreat of General Zhang Xueliang—giving a complimentary side dish for orders over NT$1,500, and group ticket discounts at Taipei 101 Observatory. You can also enjoy free samples of Wei-Ge pineapple cakes and Diva Life chocolate slices, catering to all your food and fun needs.

▲ On-site display of Taiwanese beef noodle toppings, rich and very appetizing.

Juvenile-looking beauty Cai CanDe mentioned that most people visiting Taipei will go to well-known sites like Taipei 101 and the National Palace Museum. Beyond these classic attractions, she also highly recommends visitors explore restaurants and cafés opened by Taiwanese directors, as they are filled with a fresh, cultural vibe. Examples includeDirector Tsai Ming-liang’s “Tsai Ming-liang Coffee Corridor” on Yanping South Road,、Director Fu Tianyu’s “Days Café” on Chifeng Street,andJapanese director Kitamura Toyoharu’s “Kitamura Family Restaurant” on Le Li Road.。

In addition to discount vouchers, the brochure also introduces an innovative service that aligns with the trend of “smart tourism”: e-book downloads, online merchant navigation, and offline maps. Tourists can visitthe Taipei Tourism websiteto access the “Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport” section, which offers e-books in three languages (Chinese, English, Japanese) with travel itinerary information, Google Maps categorized listings of discounted merchants, and downloadable offline maps for both desktop and mobile use.

The Department of Information and Tourism stated that the 2015 "Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport" brochure is limited to 65,000 copies. Starting January 1st next year, travelers can get the brochure for free when purchasing a "Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport" card at any Taipei MRT station or the Taipei Main Station customer service center.

▲ Tourists taste Taiwanese pineapple cakes.

Taipei Pass Taipei Tourism Passport Card
Prices: 1-day pass NT$180, 2-day pass NT$310, 3-day pass NT$440, 5-day pass NT$700, Maokong Gondola 1-day pass NT$250

Usage: Cardholders can take unlimited bus and MRT rides in Taipei City and New Taipei City within the valid period. The Maokong Gondola 1-day pass allows unlimited rides on the Maokong Gondola. Simply tap the card on the “EasyCard” area of the card reader to complete the transaction quickly.