Taiwan travel guide
Capital: Taipei.
Before you go to Taiwan
- Currency
- TWD NT$
- Emergency number
- 110
- Plug type
- Type A, B
- Tap water
- Tap water is safe
- Tipping
- Not expected
- Bargaining
- Not expected
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard, JCB
- ATM fees
- NT$ 100 per withdrawal
Cities in Taiwan
- Taipei Taiwan's vibrant capital blends futuristic skyscrapers with ancient temples, buzzing night markets and mountain-framed parks. Taipei 101…
- Hualien The gateway to Taroko Gorge — one of the world's most spectacular marble canyons — Hualien sits where the Central Mountain Range meets the…
- Kaohsiung Southern Taiwan's harbour metropolis has reinvented itself: crumbling docks became the award-winning Pier-2 Art Centre; the Love River's…
- Sun Moon Lake Nestled at 760 m in the mountains of Nantou County, Sun Moon Lake is Taiwan's largest inland lake and most romantic resort destination. The…
- Kenting Taiwan's southernmost point and only tropical resort town, Kenting sits within Kenting National Park — the island's oldest and most…
- Changhua The most populous county-administered city in Taiwan, famous for its giant Bagua Mountain Buddha statue and bustling traditional night…
- Taichung Taiwan's third-largest city is its cultural powerhouse: the National Taichung Theater (Toyo Ito's crinkled cave of concrete), Rainbow…
- Tainan Taiwan's oldest city and former capital (1683–1887) is the undisputed capital of food. More temples per square kilometre than anywhere else…
- New Taipei Encircling Taipei on three sides, New Taipei is Taiwan's most populous city — a mosaic of hillside gold-mining towns (Jiufen, Jinguashi),…
- Alishan Alishan National Scenic Area sits at 2,216 m in Chiayi County, blanketed by ancient red cypress and cedar forests. The legendary sunrise…
- Chiayi Located near the foothills of the scenic Alishan mountains, it serves as the gateway to the famous Alishan Forest Railway and boasts a rich…
- Taitung Taiwan's most laid-back city, Taitung anchors the rugged East Rift Valley where hot springs, rice paddies, and indigenous Amis, Puyuma, and…
- Magong The main island and administrative hub of the Penghu Archipelago — 90 islands scattered in the Taiwan Strait — Magong is Taiwan's top…
- Yilan Sheltered by the Central Mountain Range on the west and facing the Pacific on the east, Yilan County is Taiwan's most fertile county —…
- Keelung Perched on a natural harbour 30 minutes north of Taipei by train, Keelung is Taiwan's rain-soaked port city and temple ghost-festival…
- Hsinchu Taiwan's "Windy City" and Silicon Valley equivalent, Hsinchu is home to the Hsinchu Science Park driving Taiwan's semiconductor industry.…
- Taoyuan The gateway city for most visitors flying into Taiwan, Taoyuan holds Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) — Asia's 7th busiest —…
Frequently asked questions about Taiwan
- What currency is used in Taiwan?
- The currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar ($). NT$1 is about ₹3.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Taiwan?
- Accepted card networks: Visa, Mastercard, JCB. Typical ATM fees: NT$ 100 per withdrawal. Decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card machines.
- Should I tip in Taiwan?
- Tipping in Taiwan: not expected.
- Is tap water safe to drink in Taiwan?
- Tap water is safe.
- What plug type does Taiwan use?
- Taiwan uses Type A, B plugs.
- What is the emergency number in Taiwan?
- Emergency: 110. Police: 110. Ambulance: 119. Tourist helpline: 0800-011-765.
- Can I get a SIM or eSIM in Taiwan?
- SIM and eSIM available in Taiwan.
- What is the capital of Taiwan?
- The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. Time there: IST + 2 h 30 min.