Here’s a little guide to getting around Taiwan for Filipinos travelling to the quaint and charming neighbouring country for the first time.

Featured image credit: Jirka Matousek
Looking for more flights to Taiwan? Here’s something for you: AirAsia is finally opening its Clark and Cebu flights to Kaohsiung starting 1 Aug 2019!
With introductory one-way fares beginning at ₱1,290 for BIG members (₱1,350 for non-members), Filipinos can explore Taiwan’s biggest port without the hassle of travelling all the way from Taipei. The flights run every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for both departure points.
Booking Period: Until 30 Jun 2019
Travel Period: 1 Aug to 26 Oct 2019
Kaohsiung is the second largest city in Taiwan and is home to famous Taiwan attractions like Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum, Love River, Liuhe Night Market, Lotus Pond and Yushan National Park. It enjoys warm temperatures on most days of the year so Filipinos travelling here will have no problem adjusting to the weather.
Located in southwest Taiwan, Kaohsiung is highly developed with spacious roads, stunning skyscrapers and cutting-edge transportation system. Not to mention, it’s one of Taiwan’s most biker-friendly destinations with bicycle lanes conveniently found all over the city.
As a special treat, AirAsia is offering promo flights to Kaohsiung from Clark and Cebu until the end of June for all BIG members. A round-trip flight costs as low as ₱3,320 if flying from Clark and ₱4,920 if flying from Cebu. Take a look!






Generally speaking, flights from Clark and Cebu tend to be cheaper than those from Manila. It’s definitely true for these Kaohsiung routes, especially considering the fact that the travel period starts as early as August. It’s also worth noting that the fare difference for BIG members and non-members is only ₱60. So, whether you’re registered as a member or not, you can enjoy cheap fares to Kaohsiung these coming months. Pro tip: Use BigClick when purchasing your flights to save on ZERO processing fees, too!
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