International travelers arriving in Taiwan on China Airlines (CAL) flights can enjoy a 16 percent to 34 percent discount on a 72-hour Taipei Metro pass, the airline said yesterday. The special offer applies to inbound travelers arriving on CAL flights between Sept. 1 and Feb. 28 next year.
Travelers redeeming their tickets in September can purchase a 72-hour Taipei Metro pass for NT$250 (US$7.81) while those redeeming their tickets from Oct. 1 to Feb. 28 can purchase it for NT$320. To preorder the pass, travelers can fill in their personal information on the designated Web page (https://event.ezfly.com/mkt/TaipeiMRTxChina-AirlinesComboTicket/). The passes can also be purchased from EZfly counters at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Taipei Railway Station by presenting a China Airlines boarding pass and registering with the required information, CAL said.
A passenger can purchase one 72-hour Taipei Metro Pass per arrival flight, which must be picked up within seven days from the date of arrival in Taiwan, CAL said. Passengers must present their purchase certificate, boarding pass and passport at EZfly counters. Upon verification, eligible travelers can pay and collect their metro pass. The pass is non-refundable and is only intended for single-person use per ride.
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Travelers can choose the time they want to activate their pass. Once activated by the automatic sensing system at the metro station turnstile, the pass is valid for 72 hours. Most tourists visit Taipei first, which is home to well-known tourist attractions such as Taipei 101, Longshan Temple, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Ximending and Tamsui.
The Taipei MRT allows people to explore the city conveniently, CAL said, adding that pass holders have unlimited access to the Taipei MRT for 72 hours.
CAL said pass holders can also access the Maokong Cable Car and enjoy discounts when they shop at Taipei Children’s Amusement Park, National Palace Museum, National Taiwan Museum, the Red House in Ximending, Miniatures Museum of Taiwan and other MRT-affiliated businesses.
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