I booked a flight to Australia and wondered if it was a mistake.
My father laughed when I mentioned I was flying with China Airlines. “You must be joking,” he said. “Why would you fly with China Airlines when you can go with Emirates or Singapore instead?”
I replied that China Airlines was the cheapest option. Then, after a few moments of silence, my father realized I was serious and wished me the best of luck.
Here’s what happened when I flew from Taipei to Sydney on China Airlines:
Ground Experience
I arrived at Taipei International Airport after spending a few hours in the city. Clearing immigration to leave the country only took a few minutes, as I used the automated eGates at passport control. Then, I wandered through the airport terminal and explored everything it had to offer.
Taipei’s International Airport was breathtaking. Each gate had a strong theme and featured activities to keep passengers occupied. Several gates also had fascinating information about Taiwanese culture and nature. For example, 58% of Taiwan is covered by woodland or bamboo. So, even though I was in Taiwan for less than one day, I enjoyed the unique opportunity to learn about the island.