- Taiwan General Information Link
- Taipei Theme Itinerary Link
- Inbound Tourism Promotion of Taiwan Link
- YouBike - Public Bicycles Link
Things to know before and during your visit to Taiwan
Before and Arrival
- Check [Implementation Directions of the Individual Tourist Portion of the Tourism Bureau’s (MOTC) Accelerated and Expanded Inbound Tourism Promotion Program]
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- Fruits, vegetables, or meat are strictly forbidden in the baggage.
- There are many ways to get to the city. Taoyuan Airport MRT (purple-line subway) takes only 35 minutes from Taoyuan Airport Terminal 1 to Taipei Main Station and 38 minutes from Terminal 2 to Taipei Main Station.
https://www.travel.taipei/en/information/taoyuanmetro
https://www.travel.taipei/en/information/mrt - Easy Card is highly recommended. You can use it for MRT, bus, convenience stores and many places. It’s easy to add money at MRT and convenience stores.
- It’s easy to exchange currency and purchase cellphone SIM card at Taoyuan Airport.
- Bring your health & insurance cards.
- Although it’s not mandatory to wear a mask and bring the proof of Covid-19 vaccination at the time, many people still prefer to wear masks.
- Bringing a water bottle or container are recommended. Water machines can be found easily. 3-4 liters a day is recommended.
- Bring appropriate clothing, dress, hat and umbrella for the climate.
- Taiwan is also known as the “Food Paradise”, and food is relatively inexpensive. Therefore, it’s important to know what you can/can’t eat to avoid allergies.
- Most people can speak a little English, but it’s helpful to install Google Translate on your cellphone.
- The MRT and bus systems in Taiwan are convenient. Buses need to be hailed at the bus stops.
- It can be helpful to know few more tips before traveling to Taiwan. https://www.agoda.com/travel-guides/taiwan/taipei/taipei-travel-tips-pro-advice-for-traveling-in-taiwan/?cid=1844104
During
- Bring an umbrella for winter rain. It’s inexpensive to buy one at convenience stores.
- Convenience stores such as 7-11 and Family Marts are open 24-7, located almost everywhere and providing all-encompassing services, everyday goods, food and beverage.
- 7-11 or Starbucks are not recommended as landmarks. In many busy places, there can be 2-3 ones in a 5 min walk.
- Bring the map and hotel card with address if you are going for a walk. Taxis are inexpensive, so please consider to hail a taxi if you are lost.
- Take photos of your credit cards, passport and important documents and make good use of hotel safe box.
- Due to the policy of reducing waste and encouraging recycling, public garbage cans are rare, usually located at MRT or convenience stores.
臺灣觀光資訊可參考以下網站:
- 交通部觀光局辦理加速擴大吸引國際觀光客方案
促進自由行旅客來臺消費金實施要點及活動規範 Q&A Link