Travelers from Singapore visiting Taiwan have access to several complimentary benefits and promotional offers organized through the Taiwan Visitors Association and the Taiwan Tourism Bureau. These programs are designed to enhance the travel experience by providing vouchers, smartcards, and free entry to cultural sites. The availability and specific details of these offers vary based on the time of year and the specific initiatives running at the time of travel.
Complimentary Travel Vouchers and Gifts
The Taiwan Visitors Association Singapore Office provides free gifts and vouchers to travelers departing from Singapore. To qualify for these freebies, travelers must meet specific eligibility criteria regarding their travel arrangements.
Eligibility Requirements: To receive complimentary items, travelers must provide proof of the following: * Flight Details: A purchased air ticket originating from Singapore to Taiwan. * Accommodation: A booked stay in Taiwan for at least one night.
Redemption Process: Travelers should visit the Taiwan Visitors Association office in Singapore prior to their departure. It is recommended to call the office beforehand to confirm availability, as freebies can run out of stock or change seasonally. * Location: The office is located at 30 Raffles Place, Chevron House, #10-01, Singapore 048622 (also referred to as 10 Collyer Quay #06-03 Ocean Financial Centre in some documents). * Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. * Procedure: Travelers must show their flight booking documents or emails on a smartphone. They are also required to input personal details (name, birthday, email, booking reference, group size, departure date) into a Google Form at the counter. A photo ID is required to obtain a visitor pass from the building security counter. * Restrictions: Only one redemption is allowed per trip. Not all travelers in a group need to attend the redemption; one person can redeem for the entire group by showing all relevant booking documents.
Types of Freebies: The freebies offered change quarterly. Examples of past and specific freebies include: * Transportation Vouchers: Complimentary one-way bus vouchers between Taoyuan Airport and Taipei City (valued at NT$125). * Attraction Tickets: Complimentary entrance tickets to theme parks, such as the Window on China Theme Park (小人國主題樂園). * Activity Vouchers: Fruit picking vouchers from local fruit farms. * Transit Cards: EasyCards (a stored-value card for public transit and retail).
Digital Smartcard and Hotel Voucher Campaign
In a bid to revitalize tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau launched a specific campaign offering digital smartcards and hotel vouchers to foreign visitors.
Campaign Details: * Offer: 500,000 visitors have the opportunity to receive either a stored-value smartcard or a hotel voucher, both valued at NT$5,000 (approximately S$218). * Selection: Winners can choose between the smartcard or the hotel vouchers. The hotel vouchers come in denominations of NT$1,000 and are accepted at over 450 participating hotels. * Eligibility: The campaign is open to foreign visitors entering Taiwan via one of four participating airports: Taoyuan, Songshan, Taichung, or Kaohsiung.
Registration and Redemption:
* Pre-Registration: Travelers must pre-register at least one day before arrival via the official website 5000.taiwan.net.tw.
* Lucky Draw: Upon registration, a QR code is issued. Travelers scan this QR code at the arrival hall of the participating airport to find out if they have won.
* Timing: The specific campaign mentioned in the source data began on May 1 and ran for a limited time.
Free Attractions in Taipei
Beyond voucher programs, travelers can access numerous cultural and historical sites in Taipei without paying entrance fees. These locations offer a way to experience local culture and history at no cost.
Key Free Attractions: * Martyrs’ Shrine (国民革命忠烈祠): Located near Jiantan Station (Red Line 2), the shrine features a formal changing of the guards ceremony. This ceremony occurs hourly from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a final ceremony at 4:45 p.m. Entrance is free. * Elephant Mountain (象山): Accessible via Xiàngshān Station (Red Line 2), this hiking trail offers iconic views of the Taipei skyline. There is no entrance fee. * Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正纪念堂): Located at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Station (Red Line 2 or Green Line 3), the memorial hall and its surrounding park are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entrance is free. * Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (国父纪念馆): Accessible via Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station (Blue Line 5), this site is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with no entrance fee. * Dalongdong Bao’an Temple (大龙峒保安宮): Located near Yuanshan Station (Red Line 2), this temple is open from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Entrance is free. * Shilin Night Market (士林夜市): Located near Jiantan Station (Red Line 2), this popular market is open from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. There is no entrance fee. * Longshan Temple (龍山寺): Located at Longshan Temple Station (Blue Line 5), the temple is open from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Entrance is free. * Presidential Office Building (总统府): Located near NTU Hospital Station (Red Line 2), the building is open for tours from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Entrance is free, but visitors must present their passport. * Ximending Youth Shopping District (西門町): Located at Ximen Station (Blue Line 5 or Green Line 3), this district is a pedestrian area with no entrance fee.