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The Most Common Taiwan Travel FAQs

WEBWhen is the best time to visit Taiwan? In terms of weather and crowds, fall is the best time to visit Taiwan. My personal favorite months to visit Taiwan are October and November, while December is the most popular/busiest month of the year due to Christmas holidays in other countries and NYE celebrations.. Winter is best for hot springs and seeing cherry …

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A Travel Guide to Hsinchu, Taiwan’s Silicon Valley

WEBHsinchu is located in northwestern Taiwan, between Taoyuan City to the north and Miaoli county to the south.. Originally an aboriginal settlement, Han settlers founded Hsinchu city as “Tek-kham” in 1711, qualifying it as oldest city in Northern Taiwan. They renamed it Hsinchu (literally “new bamboo”) in 1878, referring to a bamboo wall …

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Visiting Taipei & Taiwan in January 2024

WEBTaipei Weather in January. January is the coldest month of the year in Taipei. The average high temperature is 19°C (66°F), while the average low is 10°C (50°F). While this may not seem that low if you are coming from somewhere with a drier climate, 10°C can feel surprisingly cold in humid, subtropical Taipei.

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Taiwan Visa Requirements: Do you Need a Visa to Go to Taiwan

WEBYou will need the following in order to enter Taiwan under the visa exemption program: A passport from the above list of countries that is valid for at least six months from the date of entry to Taiwan and with at least 1-2 blank pages for stamps.; Proof of a flight departing Taiwan before your visa-free period is up. Find the cheapest flights …

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Visiting Taipei & Taiwan in February 2024

WEBThis traditional holiday is celebrated on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year, or February 25 in 2024. For a few weeks around this date, every city in Taiwan, including Taipei, will have a beautiful display of lanterns in a park or square. The Taipei Lantern Festival will last from Feb. 2 to March 3, 2024. It will take place in Ximending.

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A Travel Guide to Yunlin, Taiwan’s Off-the-Beaten-Track County

WEBTrains from Taipei to Douliu take around 3 to 4.5 hours (see my Taipei guide here ). A faster but much pricier way would be to take the HSR from Taipei or other cities in Taiwan to Yunlin HSR station, then take a taxi or local bus to Douliu (20-40 minutes). Yunlin HSR station is more convenient for reaching Huwei (10 minutes by taxi), where the

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Travel Insurance for Taiwan: Do You Need It

WEBHere are the specifics: 250,000 USD for emergency medical coverage. 1000 USD for emergency dental care. 100,000 USD for medical evacuation (25,000 USD if the cause of medical evacuation is acute onset of pre-existing condition) 10,000 USD for an evacuation due to political upheaval. 5000 USD for trip interruption.

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Living in Taiwan 101: Read This Before Moving to Taiwan in 2024!

WEBSeptember 12, 2023. By Nick Kembel. Moving to Taiwan in 2008, I only planned to stay and teach English for a year. But 10 years later, I found myself married to a Taiwanese, father of two, published author and editor for some of the country’s largest educational publishers, and, yep, still living in Taipei, Taiwan (when I’m not in my other

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60+ Festivals in Taiwan: A Month-by-Month Guide

WEBThe Urban Nomad Film Festival is the largest indie film festival in Taiwan. It is held at various locations in Taipei, usually sometime in April and/or May. The festival usually kicks off with a fun 3-day music festival. The music festival usually takes place at a great outdoor venue on Tiger Mountain in Taipei City.

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A Guide to Shifen Old Street, Taiwan’s Famous Sky Lantern Spot

WEBSky lantern stuck in a tree in Pingxi area. The typical price for a sky lantern and Shifen is TWD 200 (single color, red is the most common), 250 (four colors), or 350 (8 colors). The price will include everything you need to paint your wishes on the side and light the fire to send it up to the sky.

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How to Rent a YouBike in Taiwan (with or without SIM/EasyCard)

WEBStep 4a: Rent a YouBike (with EasyCard) Find a YouBike at any docking station. After your account is all set up, EasyCard is connected, and (optional) insurance is added, it’s time for the easy part: actually renting out a Youbike. Find a YouBike at any rental station. Use the in-app map to find one if necessary.

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