✈ Travel & Tourism Guide

Discover Taiwan

From marble gorges to night-market neon — Taiwan is Asia's most welcoming island. Cities, nature, coast, culture, hotels, food and everything you need for the perfect trip.

📍 Location

Island nation in the western Pacific, separated from mainland China by the Taiwan Strait. 23.69°N, 120.96°E. Area: 36,193 km².

🗓 Best Time to Visit

Spring (Mar–May): mild, cherry blossoms
Autumn (Oct–Nov): best weather, blue skies
Avoid Jun–Sep: typhoon season, humid
Winter: cool north, warm sunny south

✈ Getting There

Taoyuan Intl Airport (TPE) — main hub
Songshan (TSA) — Taipei city airport
Kaohsiung (KHH) — southern hub
Visa-free for 60+ nationalities

💰 Currency & Costs

New Taiwan Dollar (TWD / NT$). Budget NT$900–1,500/day; mid-range NT$2,500–5,000/day. ~1 USD = 32 TWD. Night market cash only.

🌐 Practical Info

No VPN needed — free internet
EasyCard for all transit and convenience stores
Uber and metered taxis available everywhere
Time Zone: CST (UTC+8)

📞 Emergency Numbers

Police: 110
Ambulance / Fire: 119
Tourist Hotline: 0800-011-765
Coast Guard: 118

Practical Information

🚆 Getting Around

HSR: Taipei–Kaohsiung in 90 min
TRA Railways: Full island loop
MRT: Taipei & Kaohsiung metros
Buses: Intercity & rural routes
Scooter rental: Popular for coasts
Taxi / Uber: Safe, metered, affordable

📱 Connectivity

Prepaid SIM at airport from ~$8 USD/5 days
Free WiFi in MRT, 7-Eleven, cafés
EasyCard (悠遊卡) for transit & stores
No VPN needed — open internet

🛍 Shopping

Night markets: best for souvenirs & snacks
Pineapple cakes — must-buy gift
Sun Moon Lake oolong teas
Pearl milk tea products
Mitsukoshi & SOGO department stores

🍻 Eating & Drinking

Taiwan Beer — classic local lager
Bubble milk tea shops everywhere
Kavalan whisky — world-award-winning
Night market staples: oyster omelette, stinky tofu, pork chop rice

🛡 Safety & Health

One of Asia's safest destinations
Excellent universal healthcare
No mandatory vaccinations
Tap water safe in major cities
Emergency: 119 (ambulance), 110 (police)

🌐 General Info

Language: Mandarin; English widely spoken
Time Zone: UTC+8 (CST)
Electricity: 110V, Type A (US style)
Tipping: Not expected
Capital: Taipei