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TAIWAN FUN MAGAZINE, September 2002. VOL.2 ISSUE 9

Taipei Tour Bus (02) 2725-6901

        Late August, Taipei Tour Bus Company began operating three different tourist routes for shopping, culture and nighttime fun. Buses run everyday, and interpreters are on board along with multi-media tour guide assist. All routes originate at the Taipei Train Station. Signs are clearly marked in Chinese, English and Japanese, and ticket price ranges from NT$400 to NT$1000 (including one meal).

        The "A Route" runs from 8am to 3pm at thirty-minute intervals and highlights cultural landmarks (Modern Art Gallery, City Art Gallery, Martyr's Shrine, National Palace Museum, History Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, 228 Park).

        The "B Route" runs from 10am to 5pm at hourly intervals with stops for shoppers (Hsingtien Temple, Pan Asia Pacific Hotel, Living Mall, World Trade Center, Zhon Kuang Department Store, Breeze Square, Nang King West, Shing Kong Department Store).

        The "C Route" bus features nighttime spots and begins at 6:30pm (Mongolian Barbecue Restaurant, night views from atop the Shing Kong Building, Red Building Theater, Snake Alley and more).