Taïwan
in China

Small but remarkably varied, Taiwan packs a great deal into one island. One day might begin with mountain hikes or hot springs and end at a buzzing night market filled with steaming dumplings and bubble tea. Taipei draws visitors with its mix of temples, design shops and lively food scene, though much of Taiwan’s charm lies beyond the capital. Coastal towns, forested peaks and quieter villages give the island a wonderfully balanced feel. Warm, welcoming and easy to travel through, Taiwan tends to surprise people in the best possible way.

how long to go for

a week

when to go

october, november, march, april, may

holidays

lunar new year (jan/feb), dragon boat festival (jun), national day (10 oct)

how to get there

fly into taipei taoyuan international airport

how to get around

by train, by metro, by scooter

nice to know

night markets are best visited late in the evening

local language

mandarin chinese

currency

new taiwan dollar

in an emergency

call 110 or 119