Taiwan travel guides
Where to go, how to get around, what to eat and how to stay online — 20 practical guides written for travelers visiting Taiwan.
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The Best Taiwan eSIM for Travelers: Complete 2026 Guide
Find the best Taiwan eSIM for your trip: compare eSIM vs SIM vs pocket WiFi, see how much data you need, network coverage, and how to install and activate it.
Read guideeSIM vs SIM Card vs Pocket WiFi in Taiwan: Which Is Best?
Comparing a Taiwan SIM card, pocket WiFi and eSIM for your trip? See the real pros, cons and costs of each so you land connected without the airport queue.
Read guideHow to Set Up Your Taiwan eSIM (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to install a Taiwan eSIM in minutes. Step-by-step setup for iPhone and Android, QR code activation, APN settings and troubleshooting for travelers.
Read guideInternet & WiFi in Taiwan: How Connected Will You Be?
How good is internet in Taiwan? A guide to mobile data, free WiFi (iTaiwan, Taipei Free), coverage gaps in the mountains and islands, and staying online.
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Destination guide
Taipei Travel Guide: Best Things to Do in the Capital
Discover the best things to do in Taipei: Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain, Longshan Temple, night markets, Jiufen day trips, Beitou hot springs and where to stay.
Read guideTaroko Gorge & Hualien Guide: Taiwan's Best National Park
Plan a trip to Taroko Gorge and Hualien on Taiwan's east coast: how to get there by train, top trails, current closures and safety, plus where to stay.
Read guideKaohsiung & Tainan: A Southern Taiwan Travel Guide
Plan your Kaohsiung travel and Tainan trip with this southern Taiwan guide: Anping Fort, Lotus Pond, Cijin Island, the Dome of Light, food and transport tips.
Read guideNew Taipei Day Trips: Jiufen, Shifen, Pingxi & Yehliu
Plan the perfect Jiufen day trip from Taipei, plus Shifen waterfall, Pingxi sky lanterns and Yehliu Geopark. How to combine them by train, bus or tour.
Read guideWhere to Stay in Taipei: Best Neighborhoods for Travelers
Where to stay in Taipei: compare the best areas including Ximending, Zhongshan, Da'an, Xinyi, Beitou and Songshan, with pros, cons and Taipei hotel tips.
Read guideSun Moon Lake & Alishan: Central Taiwan Mountain Guide
Plan a trip to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan in central Taiwan: how to get there from Taichung and Chiayi, cycling, boats, the Alishan sunrise and forest railway.
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When to go
When Is the Best Time to Visit Taiwan? Weather & Seasons
The best time to visit Taiwan, explained season by season: weather, cherry blossoms, typhoon season, and warm winters, so you can pick the perfect month to go.
Read guideTaiwan Festivals & Events: Lanterns, Temples & More
A traveler's guide to Taiwan festivals: the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Lunar New Year, Mazu pilgrimage, Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn, plus how to plan around them.
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Budget & money
How Much Does a Trip to Taiwan Cost? Budget Guide
A realistic guide to Taiwan trip cost by budget tier. Daily budgets, food, transport, hotel and eSIM costs, plus is Taiwan expensive? answered.
Read guideMoney in Taiwan: Cash, Cards, ATMs & the NT Dollar
Your guide to money in Taiwan: the New Taiwan Dollar, where cash is essential, using ATMs and cards, EasyCard top-ups, currency exchange and tipping etiquette.
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Taiwan Culture & Etiquette: A Traveler's Essential Guide
Master Taiwan etiquette before you go: temple manners, chopstick rules, transport courtesy, greetings and key phrases so you travel respectfully and avoid faux pas.
Read guideIs Taiwan Safe? A Traveler's Safety & Practical Guide
Is Taiwan safe? An honest traveler's guide to Taiwan safety: crime, earthquakes, typhoons, tap water, emergency numbers (110/119) and solo travel tips.
Read guideThe Ultimate Taiwan Travel Checklist: Before You Go
Essential Taiwan travel tips and a complete pre-departure checklist: visa-exempt entry, the arrival card, what to pack, money, transport, apps and your first 24 hours.
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