Taipei is the capital of the special municipality of Taiwan and among the most visited cities in the world by tourists. This metropolitan city is also a global city whereby the centre of governance, economic and cultural centre of Taiwan is located. Famous cultural landmarks, as well as world-class natural and modern attractions, have made Taipei one of the best holiday destinations.

Best time to fly from Butuan to Taipei

Winter is probably the best time for you to visit Taiwan. Weather during this time is moderately warm and comfortable to do any outdoor activities. In comparison, the summer is hot and humid. Taipei is also susceptible to typhoons during summer. Hence, this may dampen your chance to enjoy touring around the city. As winter season may be favourable by tourists, visitors are highly advised to make flight reservations beforehand to ensure your holiday is safely booked.

Main airports available in Butuan to Taipei

Bancasi Airport – Bancasi Airport is the main airport for Butuan City. The airport has a capacity up to 700,000 passengers, with more than one-fourth of the figure are local and international tourists. To date, only Manila and Cebu cities are reachable from Bancasi Airport by air. Manila is connected via Cebu Pacific and PAL Express, while Cebu via Cebgo and PAL Express.

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport – Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is the largest and busiest airport in Taiwan. This airport is also the tenth busiest airport for international traffic in the world, handling about 46.5 million passengers in total annually. More than 70 airlines are in operation at Taiwan Taoyuan, including Tigerair Taiwan, Philippine Airlines and Philippine AirAsia. Taiwan Taoyuan has two airport terminals, both of which catering for domestic and international flights. The two terminals are interconnected by Skytrain shuttles. From the airport terminals, passengers can easily reach the city centre by buses, MRT trains, high-speed rail and taxis.

Climate pattern in Butuan and Taipei

Taipei has long summer and short winter durations. Summer is hot and humid with temperature as high as 29 degrees on average and may surge to 34 degrees on a very hot day. This season also coincides with the Pacific typhoon season between June and October, bringing heavy rainstorms to the city. Rainfall is also frequent in the rest of the year, although with lower intensity than in summer. Taipei has warm winter around 16 degrees centigrade and rarely reach to below ten degrees.

Highlights attractions in Taipei

• Taipei 101 – Taipei 101 is one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and was certified as the world's tallest and largest green building. As Taipei is susceptible to typhoons, the building was designed to withstand winds up to 216km/h, making it as one of the most stable buildings that have ever been built. Taipei 101 has two-speed elevators that travel from 5^th floor to 89^th floor within 37 seconds. On the 88^th and 89^th floor, visitors can view the entire Taipei city at the Indoor Observation Deck, which has guided tours within a comfortable environment. Further up on the 91^st and 101^st floors are the Outdoor Observation Decks at elevation as high as 449 meters above the ground level. The observation decks are accessible from 9.00 am to 10.00 pm for NT$ 600 (1010 PHP). If you plan to be at Taipei 101 at night, do not miss the unique colour spectrum of the building's light illumination, which changes daily.
• National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall – National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall was opened in 1980 as a memorial for former China's president. The memorial building has a blue octagonal roof, signifying the good fortune of number 8. To enter the hall, visitors can walk up one of the two 89-step stairs. As visitors enter the building, you can view the exhibits related to Taiwan and the former president within the museum located on the ground floor. Visitors will also get to experience watching the guard mounting ceremony at the upper floor in the main hall. After visiting the memorial hall, visitors can enjoy the scenery within the memorial park and take beautiful photos of the national landmark.
• Yangmingshan National Park – Yangmingshan is among the famous national parks in Taiwan. Situated near Taipei, the park has spectacular scenery of the natural landscapes including the ridges, valleys, waterfalls and basin. Also within the parking area is Xiaoyoukeng which is a former volcanic landscape area. At an elevation of about 805 meters above sea level, this area is famous for its natural springs and sulfur crystals. The rich volcanic soil has promoted the growth of various vegetation at a high altitude, including Japanese maple trees. If you visit Yangmingshan in the spring season, you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking view of the colourful scenery in this park.