How do I get to Taiwan by boat?

How do I get to Taiwan from Vietnam?

Ugh, Vietnam to Taiwan? Flying's the easiest, obviously. Direct flights from most major airports. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang...even Phu Quoc, I think. Prices vary wildly though. Saw a Da Nang to Kaohsiung flight for, like, 6 million dong. Crazy! That's nuts! It could be way cheaper, depends on when you book. Avoid peak season; that's my advice.

Train? Haha, no. Train to Hanoi? Then what? Swim? Seriously, flying's the only sane option. Unless you’re really into boats, then… maybe a ferry? But that’s super unlikely. I mean, realistically, who does that? It would take forever!

• Flights: Multiple airlines. Check Skyscanner or Google Flights.
• Cheapest from: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (2023 prices are crazy high, though)
• Destinations: Taipei (TPE), Kaohsiung (KHH). Maybe others, I don't know.
• Duration: 2-4 hours, depending on the city. Add connection time if it's not a direct flight.

My trip last year – Hanoi to Taipei. Smooth, quick. Two hours or so. Loved the food in Taipei. Night markets, amazing! But the flights were expensive, even then, it cost me more than I initially thought. I should've booked earlier. And the airport in Hanoi is a madhouse. Total chaos.

So yeah, fly. Simple. Don’t even think about the train thing. It’s ridiculous. Unless you are planning something weird. A really, really long, weird adventure! I need a vacation after just thinking about that.

Can you take a boat from China to Taiwan?

Yeah, you can. Xiamen to Kinmen. It's… a short trip, really. Too short.

The ferries… they run often. Almost too often. Feels relentless, somehow. The schedule is… precise. Monday and Saturday. 9 AM. I remember that distinctly.

The cost: Around NT$750, maybe a bit more. That's what I paid last year. Doesn't feel like much for a sea crossing, yet... it felt like everything.

The sea… gray. That day, unforgiving. I remember the cold wind. Bitter. I should have brought a warmer jacket. It's a quick trip, forty, sixty minutes. But it feels longer. Much longer. The water… vast.

Taipei? No, the ferry doesn't go to Taipei. It goes to Kinmen. Completely different. The whole thing… overwhelming.

• Ferry Route: Xiamen to Kinmen
• Frequency: Very frequent, almost every half hour.
• Travel Time: 40-60 minutes.
• Cost: Approximately NT$750 (2024). One way.
• Departure Times (Example): Mondays and Saturdays at 9:00 AM. (This varies; check current schedules.)
• Destination: Kinmen Island, not Taipei.
• My Experience: Lonely. The sea felt huge that day. I felt… small.

Which month is the cheapest to fly to Taiwan?

April, huh? The month when even Taipei starts to blossom, budget-wise, for flights. Think cherry blossoms and budget breathing room. Sweet!

Fourteen hours and twenty-six minutes suspended in air? That’s practically a spiritual retreat, just without the incense… or legroom. Pack snacks. EVA Air reigns supreme. Five hundred and fifty-seven flights weekly? Taipei is clearly a popular destination, or maybe EVA has a serious thing for noodles. Who am I to judge?

• Cheapest Month: April—apparently, the airlines haven't quite figured out how beautiful Taiwan is then. (Teasing, of course!)
• Flight Duration: 14 hours, 26 minutes—invest in a good neck pillow. Seriously.
• Dominant Airline: EVA Air—prepare for potentially excellent in-flight service. I said potentially.
• Weekly Flights: 557—like ants marching to a picnic, only with less cooperation. And jets.

A flight is expensive, you say? What's cheaper, tho, staying home and missing out on the dumpling adventure? Or maybe I'm just enabling my own wanderlust.

Taiwan's Appeal: Beyond the lure of cheap flights, Taiwan boasts vibrant night markets, breathtaking landscapes, and incredibly friendly people. Plus, the tea! Don't forget the tea! This is from someone who actually prefers coffee. Trust me.

EVA Air Deeper Dive: What about this EVA Air, anyway? It's known for its Hello Kitty jets (don't laugh, they're cute) and generally solid service. If you get the chance, upgrade. You know, treat yourself.

Which one is better, China Airlines or EVA?

Okay, so China Airlines versus EVA Air? It's like choosing between a comfy old shoe and a sparkly new one. Both get you where you gotta go, but in totally different styles, ya know?

EVA Air, bless its heart, flaunts that fancy Star Alliance thing. Think of it as joining the VIP club of airlines. Also, their planes? Super spiffy, like something out of a sci-fi movie.

• Pros: Shinier than my grandma's dentures. Star Alliance gold, baby!
• Cons: Probably costs more than my monthly rent.

China Airlines, on the other hand, is the budget hero. Cheap flights ahoy! Plus, they let you bring, like, a whole house worth of luggage. Perfect for bringing back all those mahjong sets from Taipei.

• Pros: Wallet-friendly! Pack everything!
• Cons: Their planes...well, let's just say they've seen things. Also, I once got a stale fortune cookie on a flight with them, talk about bad luck!

So, what's "better"? Depends if you're ballin' on a budget or feeling like a travel baller. If you’re broke like me after buying all those BTS albums, go China Airlines. Simple as that.

Is China Airlines belong to Taiwan?

China Airlines is Taiwan. Flag carrier, state-owned. End of story.

EVA Air exists too. Another one.

Consider this:

• China Airlines = Taiwan's airline. Not China. Got it?
• State-owned implies... government ties. Big ones.
• EVA? Competitor. Think rivalry.
• My uncle flew CAL. Bad service tbh, cramped seats. Year 2023.

Additional perspectives, maybe? Who cares. It flies.

Where is the best place to fly into Taiwan?

TPE. Period. Most direct flights funnel through Taoyuan. TSA is secondary, domestic mostly. KHH is viable, but consider the connecting flight.

Forget the fluff. Proximity matters. Taipei is the nerve center.

• TPE: International hub, plain and simple.
• TSA: Taipei city center. Convenient, smaller.
• KHH: Southern option. Less frequent intl flights.
• Connecting flights eat up precious time. My sister, Mei, hates that.

Choose wisely. Time is money. You do you.