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Taiwan Travel Facts
Taiwan packs mountains, coastline and some of Asia's best street food into an island roughly the size of the Netherlands. Taipei anchors the north with night markets, hot springs and the Taipei 101 skyline, while the centre rises into the marble gorges of Taroko and the tea terraces of Alishan. Trains and high-speed rail make the whole island easy to cover in a week, and the food scene — beef noodle soup, bubble tea, xiaolongbao — is reason enough to visit on its own.
Capital
Taipei
Population
~23.4 million
Area
36,193 km²
Time Zone
NST (UTC+8)
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
Languages
Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese Hokkien
Main Airports
TPE (Taoyuan), TSA (Taipei Songshan), KHH (Kaohsiung)
Visa
Visa-free up to 90 days for most Western nationalities
Best For
Night markets, hiking, temples, food
Typical Cost Level
Budget to Mid-range
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Taiwan Travel FAQ
Most Western nationalities can enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. This includes citizens of the EU, UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. You need a passport valid for the duration of your stay and an onward ticket. Check the Bureau of Consular Affairs website before you travel, as the visa-free list is reviewed periodically.
October to April is the most comfortable time to visit Taiwan. Autumn brings clear skies and mild temperatures, while winter stays warm in the south around Kaohsiung and Kenting. Summer is hot, humid and falls within typhoon season, which runs from roughly July to September.
Taiwan is one of the safest destinations in Asia for travellers. Violent crime is rare, public transport is reliable at all hours, and lost items are often handed in. The main practical risks are typhoons in late summer and occasional earthquakes, both of which are well managed by local emergency systems.
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Cash is still king at night markets and small family restaurants, so carry some at all times. ATMs are widespread in convenience stores, and the EasyCard transit card can also be used for small purchases across the island.
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