Taipei: FunPass Transport and 30 Attractions Access Card

Taipei can be a lot of fun if you hop between neighborhoods, but it can also get expensive fast once you start buying tickets and paying for rides every day. This pass tries to solve that with a FunPass for attraction entries and a Joyful Tourist EasyCard that covers transit and everyday purchases.

What I like most is how the card is designed to be practical on the ground, not just a ticket. You get a ready-to-tap EasyCard and the chance to line up single entries at major sights across Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and even Tauyuan City, depending on the attractions you choose.

One possible drawback to consider: the “included” part may not match your exact expectations for every stop, and transit and bus coverage has some limits. A couple of bad experiences also show why it is smart to keep some cash as backup, and to confirm how you’ll enter each attraction using what you receive.

Key things to know before you go

• 30 attractions across Taipei, New Taipei, Keelung, and Tauyuan City, with single entry per attraction
• 2, 3, or 4 calendar-day validity, so your timing matters more than the number of hours
• Joyful Tourist EasyCard works for MTR trains and many local rides, plus an e-wallet for daily spending
• Airport and some bus types are not included, especially highway buses with 4-digit numbers
• Pickup is at major hubs like Taipei Main Station and selected airport counters, through a redemption code exchange
• One reviewer’s note about 4-digit buses suggests rules can be more nuanced in real life, so test early

FunPass plus EasyCard, is it actually good value?

At $22 per person for 2 to 4 days, this is priced like a “smart shortcut” product. The idea is simple: instead of juggling separate admission tickets and paying cash for small purchases, you travel with a single card while using the pass for up to 30 attractions.

The value depends on your plan. If your days naturally add up to a steady mix of museums, viewpoints, and attractions spread across Taipei and its nearby areas, you can come out ahead quickly. If you mainly want to wander one tight area, skip paid sights, or only care about a few specific top attractions, then any “single entry” bundle can feel less powerful.

What makes this card concept appealing is the built-in lifestyle convenience. The EasyCard is also an e-wallet, so when you get thirsty, snack, or need a quick ticket-like purchase, you do not have to pull out a wallet full of coins. That can be a big deal in Taiwan, where small purchases happen constantly.

Just be clear about the trade-off: this is not the same as an unlimited pass that covers everything, all rides, and all fees. It is an attraction entry bundle plus a transport card and e-wallet. If you go in expecting it to pay for every last charge, you can get frustrated.

The calendar-day rule, why your start time matters

Your validity is defined by calendar day, not “48 hours from first use.” That matters because Taiwan travel is often efficient but time can still slip: a late start can eat a full day of value.

If you pick a 2-day card, try to start it on a day you can actively use. The easiest pattern is to use the card setup day to ride and check in at at least one attraction. Then treat the second calendar day as your big sights day.

For a 3-day or 4-day option, the advantage is you can spread out nearby areas without feeling like you must speed-run everything. Still, you are better off planning attraction days rather than letting the pass sit unused until the last afternoon.

Picking up your pass: where the redemption code turns into a card

You will exchange the physical pass using your redemption code at major pickup points. Opening hours can change, but the listed options are:

• Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Terminal 2 at the Lion Travel Counter (noted as located at Terminal 1F in Arrival Hall), 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Songshan Airport (TSA), Terminal 2 at the Visitor Information Center in the Arrival Hall, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Taipei Main Station, Visitor Information Center on the Southwest Side of Main Hall 1F, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• MRT A1 Taipei Main Station, at B1F, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Practical advice: if you land at an airport and plan to ride right away, pick the pickup point that minimizes the detour to where you want to start. If you are using transit heavily on day one, the best pickup choice is usually the one closest to your first ride.

Also, your voucher details that describe the attraction list are sent after booking. Before you commit to “I will definitely use Attraction X,” check those details so you understand what “single entry” means for your specific stops.

Using the Joyful Tourist EasyCard for rides and everyday spending

The Joyful Tourist EasyCard is the practical backbone of this experience. It is described as a transport card for MTR trains, buses, and shuttles, plus an e-wallet you can top up for use at places like convenience stores, supermarkets, and gas stations.

That combination is what makes it feel like a travel tool, not just a paper ticket.

Still, there are important limits. The pass specifically says you are not covered for Taoyuan Airport, Taipei Airport Express/metro services, and it also excludes highway buses with 4-digit numbers. That can matter if your plan includes longer airport or intercity-style routes, or specific bus lines that use four digits.

One caution from real experiences: an EasyCard can deduct money from the e-wallet for transit or bus rides even after you purchase a bundle, especially if something is not fully covered the way you expect. In plain terms, do not assume every tap will be free. At minimum, I would carry a little cash so you can handle any ride or attraction that refuses to match the pass.

A smart tactic: make your first transit ride early in the trip. Confirm that tapping in and out behaves normally, and that any charges you see align with your expectations.

Taipei City attractions: where the pass fits naturally

Taipei City is where this pass has the most “flow.” You can stack paid stops that are all reachable in a day with rail and bus, especially if you are using the EasyCard correctly.

Maokong Gondola and Miramar Ferris Wheel

If you like views without too much planning, Maokong Gondola is an obvious choice. You go up for scenery, and you can pair it with other nearby sights. The gondola also tends to feel like a vacation activity, not just a ride.

Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel is another “easy win.” Even if you are not chasing thrill rides, it is a recognizable Taipei landmark you can fit into an afternoon.

One practical note from the pass concept: if you are expecting the attraction to be fully covered just by tapping the EasyCard, make sure you understand how admission works at the gate or ticket counter. Some sites are used to ticket QR codes or specific redemptions, not just transit-style tapping.

Taipei Zoo and Beitou Museum

Taipei Zoo is a classic choice if you want animals and a sense of outdoor time. It is also good for travelers who like a full block of time that is not just walking and shopping.

For culture and local flavor, you cannot go wrong with Beitou Museum. Beitou is known for its hot springs vibe, and the museum fits well if you want a calmer, more indoor break from the busier streets elsewhere.

MOCA Taipei, Shilin Residence, and other museums

If you want Taipei to feel more than just food and night markets, the pass points you toward art and history options like:

• Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei)
• Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
• Taipei Fine Art Museum
• Miniature Museum of Taiwan

These are the kinds of stops that help a rainy day plan. They also make your trip feel more balanced, especially if you have already done big scenic walks.

Just keep your pace reasonable. Museums can be ticketed, but you still need time to travel between them.

New Taipei City and Keelung: the big sights that reward a multi-day plan

This is where a bundle can become worth it, because these areas add variety. You are not stuck only in Taipei City.

Yehliu Geopark and Lovers Tower area days

Yehliu Geopark is the attraction most people plan around when they want a dramatic coastline-and-rocks day. It is exactly the kind of stop that benefits from having a ticket already lined up.

Lover’s Tower is another popular viewpoint and landmark. It pairs well with other nearby Keelung and New Taipei sightseeing, so you can build a full day without paying for every separate ticket from scratch.

Lin Family Mansion and Garden, Juming Museum, and Taipei outskirts

For heritage and architecture, the pass includes:

• Lin Family Mansion and Garden
• Juming Museum

These can work well if your Taipei days have been “modern city” heavy. They also tend to create nice photo moments that break up pure urban sightseeing.

Gold Museum, Tamsui Historical Museum

For a taste of local history, you also see:

• Gold Museum
• Tamsui Historical Museum

These are strong choices if you want a narrative to your trip, instead of only isolated sights. They also help when you want an indoor option that still feels connected to regional identity.

Keelung’s ocean science and Heping Island breaks

In Keelung, the pass includes major choices like:

• National Museum of Marine Science and Technology
• Heping Island Geopark

The marine science museum gives you an easy half-day or full block, and it is a solid rainy weather option. Heping Island Geopark is the flip side, the outdoor scenery choice.

I like the logic here. You get one “head indoors” activity and one “get outside” activity. That makes it easier to plan around weather and still use your pass value.

Extending to Tauyuan City: more attractions, more spread

This pass does not stop only at Taipei proper. It also mentions Tauyuan City with attractions like:

• Daxi Tea Factory
• Xpark
• Window on World
• Taiwan Hakka Tea Culture Museum

This is great if you are already thinking about visiting Tauyuan anyway, because the pass can add ticket savings for those specific stops. Daxi Tea Factory and the Hakka Tea Culture Museum also fit together nicely as a theme day, tea and regional culture.

Xpark is an entertainment-style attraction, so it can be a good counterbalance if you have spent several days on historical or scenic stops.

The caution here is travel time. Adding Tauyuan can be a big day even with transit help. You will want a realistic schedule so you are not burning your energy moving between cities.

When the pass can disappoint, and how to protect yourself

I want to be straight with you. This experience can go well, but it can also feel like a mismatch if you assume the EasyCard and attraction entries work in exactly the same way at every stop.

Here are the main failure modes I would watch for based on the pattern of issues:

• EasyCard coverage may not behave like you expect. Some experiences describe charges still coming out of the EasyCard after buying a multi-day package, including during transit and even at attractions like the zoo or gondola.
• Some attractions might not feel like the Taipei you wanted. If you are hoping for the most local, street-level city experience, you might find that several included entries skew more “attraction list” than “how real life feels.”
• Voucher mistakes happen. One person described receiving a different day voucher than what they paid for, which is a hassle if you lose time at the beginning of the trip.

So, how do you protect yourself?

1) Check the voucher attraction list before you build a rigid plan around it.

2) Carry a small cash buffer. If an entry does not recognize your pass the way you hoped, cash can save your day.

3) Use the EasyCard early for transit tests. Confirm that tapping works before you rely on it for everything.

4) If you are booking through a channel that confirms your selection, double-check your days and validity right after you receive documents.

This is the boring but effective travel approach: assume nothing is automatic until you see it work.

Practical tips to help you squeeze more value out of 2 to 4 days

Here is how I would use a pass like this to keep it from turning into regret.

Plan around themes, not just attractions

Instead of picking spots randomly, group them:

• A “views and landmarks” half-day with something like the gondola and a Ferris wheel option
• A “museum and culture reset” day with MOCA Taipei and the Shilin Residence
• A “coast and scenery” day with Yehliu Geopark and nearby viewpoints

When your stops share a theme, you spend less time backtracking.

Treat the calendar-day rule like a money deadline

If your card is good for 3 calendar days, plan your busiest sightseeing on at least two of those. One “light day” is fine, but if you waste the first day or the last day, the savings start to vanish.

Keep expectations realistic about how you enter

This pass is described as single entry to attractions, and the attraction details arrive in your voucher info. That often means the entry experience could vary: some places might want a code, some might want a ticket exchange. I would go in ready to follow the instructions for each site when you arrive.

Top up is on you

The pass does not include top-up money. You can top up the e-wallet for convenience stores and gas stations, but you are responsible for adding funds. I like to think of the card as “a wallet plus ticket tool,” but your money for daily life still matters.

Be ready for buses with four digits

The pass notes that highway buses with 4-digit numbers are not included. One review also suggests a more nuanced experience where 4-digit buses were still workable in practice. Either way, do not build your entire city plan on a single uncertain bus line. If you find a route that works, great, but keep a backup.

Should you book the Taipei FunPass and 30 Attractions Access Card?

Book it if:

• you want a simple, ticket-in-one-card approach
• your trip includes multiple paid sights across Taipei plus nearby areas like New Taipei and Keelung
• you like the idea of having an EasyCard for everyday purchases as well as transit
• you are comfortable keeping some cash backup for the few moments where a real-world system is messy

Skip it or think twice if:

• you are only visiting a small area and mostly want free street life
• you strongly prefer to avoid any uncertainty around what exactly is covered at the gate
• you cannot spare the time to handle a voucher or admission mismatch if something goes wrong

If you are the type who likes to plan your days and you want convenience without spending hours buying tickets, this can be a good deal. Just do yourself the favor of verifying your attraction list in your voucher and testing the EasyCard early, so you spend your energy exploring Taipei instead of troubleshooting at the wrong moment.

FAQ

How many attractions are included in the Taipei FunPass?

The pass provides single entry to up to 30 attractions across Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung, and it also lists attractions in Tauyuan City.

What is the price and how long is it valid?

The card is listed at $22 per person and you can choose 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day validity options.

Is the validity based on hours or days?

Validity is defined by calendar day, not by the number of hours you use it.

What does the pass include, exactly?

It includes the Exploring Fun Pass plus a Joyful Tourist EasyCard. You also get single entry to up to 30 attractions for the selected validity period.

What is not included with the pass?

The listed exclusions include Taoyuan Airport and Taipei Airport Express/metro services, highway buses with 4-digit numbers, and any top-up amount (you add funds yourself).

Where do I exchange the redemption code for the physical pass?

You can exchange at listed points such as Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) Terminal 2, Songshan Airport (TSA) Terminal 2, and Taipei Main Station (Visitor Information Center and MRT A1 B1F option), with specific opening hours.

Can I use the EasyCard for more than transportation?

Yes. The EasyCard is described as both a transport card and an e-wallet, usable for public transit and payments at places like convenience stores, supermarkets, and gas stations.

What is the cancellation and payment policy?

The information says you get free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later by booking without paying today.