Ben's Guide to Taipei and Taiwan

see Romanization.com This is a very useful site if you want to actually pronounce your destination instead of pushing name cards at the taxi driver.

The MRT underground & elevated train network MRT=Metro Rapid Transit. Chinese: 捷運 jié yùn While you are here you may want to make use of Taipei’s public transit system. The subway known as the MRT is very efficient and easy to use. All stops are labeled and announced in English. If you use the MRT on a regular basis you will want to buy an Easy Card. This is a prepaid debit card. You simply touch it to the sensor on the turnstile as you enter and leave the MRT station. You will hear a high-pitched beep and the turnstile will unlock. If you are using a one-time use ticket, feed the ticket into the slot and it will come out on top. Take the ticket, as you will need it to exit. One-time use tickets may be purchased from vending machines located in each station. Check the map on the vending machine to determine the proper fare for your destination. Easy Cards can be purchased at any MRT station ticket window and some automated vending machines in the stat...