1Moto This island tour
has attracted a lot of attention from car friends
We have also collected a lot of car friends
What questions about the island
In this article, we will answer them one by one for everyone
There are questions about driving licenses
Many people have doubts about what kind of driving licenses they admit in Taiwan. In fact, Taiwan only recognizes international driver's licenses, so if we want to rent a car legally in Taiwan, we need to apply for an international driver's license in advance.
However, after the international driver's license comes into effect, it is logical that you cannot drive a motorcycle immediately in Taiwan. You need to pass the local driving training class training in Taiwan. Motorcycles above 550cc require 43 hours of training certificate, while those below 550cc require at least 32 hours of training certificate.
Of course, if you can complete the above two requirements,
can drive various motorcycles legally and normally in Taiwan
However, some car rental stores in Taiwan only need a translation of
domestic driving license and are willing to rent your car.
There are insurance issues with
In Taiwan, the base of motorcycles is very large, so motorcycles are considered a relatively high-risk insurance project. Few insurance companies are willing to do motorcycle insurance, so most of the motorcycles you can rent are only one compulsory traffic insurance that allows you to get on the road.
Taiwan's compulsory motor vehicle insurance is not consistent with the specific insurance content of our compulsory motor vehicle insurance in mainland China. Our compulsory motor vehicle insurance is to accompany the other party's car damage and person injury, while Taiwan's compulsory motor vehicle insurance only compensates the other party's personal injury (the maximum coverage amount of compulsory motor vehicle insurance is NT$2 million, which is approximately RMB 437,000). It can be said that the transportation insurance is not sound. (Only some car dealers in Taiwan can apply for commercial insurance)
And our suggestion is that if you can, you can buy a self-driving tour insurance in the mainland, which will make you feel much more at ease. Of course, the necessary driving procedures must be complete, otherwise the insurance will be refused compensation because you drive without a license.
So if you want to confirm that the vehicle you rented has compulsory traffic insurance for
, it is best to buy another self-driving tour insurance for overseas travel
traffic rules
Although it is required to mention that driving training classes are required, the road traffic situation is contrary to the mainland, so let me tell you here. The first thing is the problem of turning right. If there is no special right-turn lane signal light in mainland China, the red light can turn right, but Taiwan Province must strictly follow the signal light instructions when turning right (that is, if there is a lane signal light, you must wait until the right turn right to turn green before turning right. If there is no lane signal light, you can turn right when you need a green light).
In Taiwan, you often see the words "two-stage left turn". This is for white motorcycles, which are what locals call "slow motorcycles". When turning left, you need to first go to the square waiting area drawn by the white line on the right intersection, and wait until the green light at the horizontal intersection lights up before you can continue moving forward.
However, for yellow and red heavy duty vehicles, you can follow the same turning method as the four wheels, and there is no need to use a two-stage left turn specifically.
Taiwanese compatriots are driving the road very quickly, but they never change lanes at will, so you should also pay attention to this point and do not change lanes at will, causing dangers.
We can also see that the words "no motorcycles" are written on both lanes near the center of the road, which makes people confused. But in fact, this is a prohibited white-label motorcycle, not a prohibited yellow-label and red-label large-displacement motorcycle.
If you need to travel across cities in Taiwan Province, we usually see three signs on our navigation: plum blossom logo, red shield logo and blue shield logo. The plum blossom sign represents the local expressway, and Taiwan Province's traffic regulations expressly prohibit any motorcycle from taking the expressway, which requires special attention.
In addition, regarding traffic information, it is definitely necessary to rely on mobile phone navigation. After actual tests by Yimo, Gaode and Tencent Navigation are basically closed there, and it is not recommended to use it. Google navigation is very useful and can serve as a Dianping in Taiwan Province. Secondly, Baidu Navigation, although it is not as detailed as Google Maps, it can also be used normally.
Although there is mobile navigation
, the road conditions in Taiwan are relatively complicated
Taiwan compatriots are very enthusiastic
Where there are questions, try to ask about
accommodations
Compared with developed cities in mainland China, accommodation costs are also huge. Especially in Taipei, rooms are so expensive. We were not familiar with each other on the first day we arrived in Taipei, so we just found a hotel on Google and opened it in a business building, which was a bit like a hotel in the 1990s. After , I opened the warehouse Mark after I started in Taichung and told us that I should actually live in a "business and travel" and would be more cost-effective. The so-called business travel is a hotel like Hanting and Quanji in China.
We highly recommend trying the local motel in Taiwan. The motels here are of very high quality, with direct access to the garage from the room, and the rooms are generally larger.
Food in terms of
In fact, there are night markets in every place in Taiwan, and in most cases, there is more than one night market in one place. For example, in Taipei, the Shilin Night Market we went to the first day we went to was actually too commercial, and the food was not much delicious and the price was not cheap.
Instead, after returning to Taipei, Raohe Night Market has had a profound impact. Although the scale is not very large, there are many people, and there are many special foods that can be named. So you don’t have to go to a large-scale night market, but you will gain a lot when you go to the night market that locals often go to.
There is another magical place in Taiwan that is the fishing port. The seafood there is directly fished. It is very fresh. The key is that the price is also very cheap. It is very recommended that you go to the fishing port if you have the conditions.
Of course, it is impossible for Motorcycle to have every meal in the city. Our other big recommendation is Seven-Eeleven. First of all, most of the things in 7-11 are cheaper than those in mainland China (although it is not much cheaper, a bento in Shanghai costs 17 or 8 yuan, and the average price in Taiwan is about 15 yuan), but the taste is meticulous and said that it is much better than the convenience stores in Shanghai (bennotes).
Here I recommend a few instant noodles from Taiwan. The instant noodles here are more expensive than domestic ones, and they are about the same price as bento, but there are beef and chicken pieces inside.
has rental matters
Tire City Locomotive Rental
Related car rental issues. This time we contacted Tire City, the largest car dealer in Taiwan, currently. They own more than 200 heavy-duty cars and six car dealers in Taiwan, which can provide off-site car return services. Even if you need to change cars in the middle or rent a car for a long time, the price can be negotiated with them.
The cars here are in very good condition. The broken cars are repaired in time. Car cleaning services will be provided before departure. For normal usage traces, users will not be required to compensate. For example, if the tire is broken, just find a way to fix it.
And during working hours, Tire City also provides road rescue services. If there are any emergencies, they can ask them to help.
Regarding the price of rental, the price of tire city is considered to be relatively moderate in Taiwan's car rental industry, but if there are holidays, it will change, but it will also be notified before signing the contract. If you are riding a bike on the road and are accidentally photographed speeding, you don’t have to worry about paying it for you.However, it should be noted that you need to bring a bank card to pre-authorize!
In addition, we also recommend another well-known spring car rental in Taiwan, which has business locations in Taipei and Kaohsiung respectively. There are many models, and you can also return cars in other places. Moreover, there are other commercial insurance options for his car, which is relatively more at ease.
The certificate required for spring requires a driver's license and certificate of entry to Taiwan from the mainland, which is very convenient. In terms of price, it will only fluctuate during the Spring Festival, and no adjustment will be made during the rest of the holidays.
There is a general diagram of route
The route we have taken these days is quite loose. In fact, we have been in Taiwan for a total of 12 days, and actually ran for 9 days (there is no formal motorcycle trip for two days when we arrived and returned). Of course, if you are going around Taiwan to get around Taiwan, it will take five or six days. However, if you want to have fun, it is recommended to take a 10-day trip.
suggest that if you want to see the scenery, you can land directly in Kaohsiung and go all the way to Kenting - Taitung -Hualian- Yilan -Beiyi Highway-Taipei. The coastline scenery along the way is really beautiful.
If you want the scenery of your journey and also pursue the excitement of mountain roads, you can land in Hualien, and then start from Hualien and take Beiyi Highway-Taipei-Taipei Highway-Taipei 3 Highway-Taipei 21 Highway- Sun Moon Lake - Alishan - Chiayi . The curves along the way will definitely make you happy.
Of course, Taiwan has many classic routes, such as the "Four Poles Ring Road" mentioned by the locals, which means to check in and complete an island trip to the four points in the southeast, southwest and northwest of Taiwan respectively. The local super enthusiasts still have 24 hours a day around the island, but we don’t recommend doing this. After all, why don’t you feel the charm of Taiwan Province when you come?
has about equipment
equipment. The cycling suit set in summer is enough. It is still relatively hot in Taiwan most of the time. As long as you go in the cold winter, there is basically no problem. If you are riding in a group, remember to bring real-time voice calling equipment such as cardo.
In fact, it is good to go to Taiwan to eat and drink. It is basically no hard work to travel around Taiwan in 9 days a week. But Taiwan is still very popular. When I arrived in Taiwan, I wore a full set of equipment and had a helmet, but when I came back, I was still dark several times. Therefore, in addition to necessary cycling supplies, you should also bring necessary sunscreen supplies.
suggests that if you want to go to Alishan, you don’t need to bring a piece of cold-proof clothes. The residents of Alishan are all wearing windbreakers. Teacher Xia and I were both mesh cycling clothes and were so cold that we were on.
Starting from around mid-April until July and August, Taiwan is in the rainy season, so you can bring a thin raincoat before departure. All the weather forecasts we reported on mobile phones were sunny, but we were still in Kenting and we were wet with rain on the night.
For other issues that have not been fully included in Taiwan, please leave us a message and we will answer the questions one by one.
