Visited
Taiwan
Night markets, mountain trails, and some of Asia's best hospitality.
Taiwan is compact enough to circle in a week but rewards lingering — Taipei's night markets, the Jiufen hillside teahouses, and Taroko Gorge's marble canyons all sit within a few hours of each other.
Capital
Taipei
Currency
New Taiwan dollar
Timezone
CST (UTC+8)
Daily budget
~$85/day
Language
Chinese
Best seasons
Autumn (Oct–Dec)
Safety
Extremely low crime; night markets are comfortable to walk alone after dark.
Getting around
Taipei MRT is clean and simple; High Speed Rail reaches Kaohsiung in under 2 hours.
Internet & SIM
Cheap tourist SIMs at the airport; EasyCard covers transit, convenience stores, and bike share.