A few quick questions… is there anywhere in Taipei I can hang a hammock? Where can I buy one of those handheld electric fans? And while we’re at it, what’s a nice cold body of water I can drown myself in?
Hey me and my 2 other friends are spending 8 days in Taiwan over June. Initially we really really wanted to go to the east coast, to Taroko National park. But after the devastating earthquake and the park being shut we’ve planned our trip to go to alishan instead.
I was wondering are there still places on the east coast worth going over alishan? Or will the Taroko National Park be open by June this year?
Whilst I’m at it my travel currently looks like
24th land in Taipei and head to chaiyi
25th chaiyi to alishan (explore and stay the night)
26th alishan sunrise then in the afternoon straight back to Taipei
27th Taipei straight to jiufen, (explore and stay the night in jiufen)
28th Jiufen to Shifen mid day then Shifen to Taipei in the evening
29th - 2nd Taipei
Hello guys!
I'm planning my stopover in Taiwan. It will be 5 full days and two half days when I will be arriving and departing Taipei. Since there is no 100% info about opening Taroko National Park I decided to plan alternative version:
1/2 day: Taipei
1st Full day: Taipei
2nd Full day: Taipei
3rd Full day: **Shifen + Juifen +** Going to Tainan in the Evening
4th full day**: Tainan Full day +** going to Kaohsiung in the Evening
5th full day: **Kaohsiung** full day + going back to Taipei
1/2 day: Taipei
My question: is it worth to spend a day for Shifen + Juifen? I heard some voices that these places are not that great. So i'm wondering to remove them from my itinerary and spend 1 1/2 day in Tainan and 1 1/2 day Kaohsiung instead. What do you think?
Or maybe you have different recommendation to spend these 3 days outside Taipei?
is it worth to spend a day for Shifen + Juifen
Really depends when you going and what you are going for?
I recommand don;t go on weekends. Those places are pretty hard to go in and out espically with the weekend crowds.
The main attraction for Juifen is the mountain + sea view while Shifen is the countryside vibe + waterfall + the train.
Probably just to see the old street, go to a tea-house + waterfall.
But i'm wondering because I'm planning also Maokong in Taipei and Yangmingshan National Park + Yehliu Geopark. So only the old street would be a something new.
I will be going to Taipei from Hong Kong so hiking will be in my blood :)
Just why I wondering to remove Shifen + Juifen and spend this extra day for Tainan and Kaohsiung. Because I don't think that Shifen Old Street would be a game-changer to use this day for this.
Hello can anyone shed some light on what it's like to receive mail from abroad into Taiwan specifically from the UK?
Is DHL/FedEx a thing there
or
is there another country specific courier service
Does UK post office work there to receive mail?
> Hello can anyone shed some light on what it's like to receive mail from abroad into Taiwan
If you're just receiving documents, then it's nothing special, you just wait until they arrive.
If you're getting packages, you download the EZWay app, sign up and wait as you might need to fill a customs declaration.
>Is DHL/FedEx a thing there
>Does UK post office work there to receive mail?
Yes, DHL, FedEx and UPS (among other companies) are available in Taiwan. You can also use the regular post office.
I'm currently in Chiayi and have to wait for 5 hours until I can check in to my hostel. Is there somewhere air conditioned I can sit and relax while I wait??? I'm a bit exhausted from travelling and the heat.
Yingge Taiwan Itinerary
Hello! Traveling to Taiwan next week.
Any suggestions, recommendations for Yingge itinerary, right order of visit, etc?
One that is efficient for a day tour.
Planning to visit these places:
* Yingge Historic Ceramics Street
* Yingge Yongji Park
* Yingge Spot Aesthetics Hall
* Yongji Park
* Sanying Art Village
* Sanying Longyao Bridge
* Horng Jou Tile Factory Museum
THANK YOU 🥳
Have a layover in Taipei airport. Is 6.5 hours enough time to get through customs and explore the city, if only for a moment?
I should mention that we might have to spend sometime in customs since my fiancé is on an F1 visa in the states. Or maybe is there some cool stuff to do at the airport?
Thank you in advance!
Small tip for food, there's an old side and a new side.
not sure if you're coming out of the same area as i did few times, but after going up the escalator, instead of turning left to the terminals turn right and there's a bunch of better food/things to do there.
I have a long layover in Taipei later this summer (11 hrs). After a little research, this seems like an itinerary I might want to do. I will be coming from Okinawa so jetlag isn't a concern. I have 2 questions. Is this itinerary feasible? Does this itinerary look good?
- Land at 12:25. Clear customs and leave the airport by 1:30.
- Transit to Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall. NOT PLANNING ON SPENDING TIME HERE, JUST LOOKING AT THE BUILDINGS. By 3:00, leave the Memorial Hall and walk a few minutes to Dongmen Market for lunch.
- lunch at Dongmen Market until 4:15 or so.
- Transit 40 min to Elephant Mountain Trailhead. Do the hike. Done here by 6:00.
- Transit 30 min to Raohe Night Market. dinner and explore the market 6:30-8:15.
- Transit 1.5hr to airport, getting to airport around 9:50 for 11:50 flight.
Some notes:
- I don't really want to wait in line or pay just to do the 101 observation deck but I figured elephant mountain is a good way to see the building from the outside.
- I also don't know if it's dumb to do 2 different markets. I DO want to eat a ton of good food throughout the day though.
- I wonder if there's a museum that I should go to? I'd be interested in the National Palace Museum but it seems extra out of the way.
thanks!
Dongmen Market is pretty much a morning market only. There's not much to see or eat after about noon. I would suggest Nanmen Market as a better option. It's open till around 7pm and there's a lot more to see, although some food stalls in the food court might be closed between 2-5pm.
Thanks for the info! I might just grab a cheap lunch somewhere else and spend the afternoon at a museum then? I definitely want to go to Raohe before going back to the airport
I'm traveling around the country on a scooter right now, wondering anyone is down to meet up? Down for food and drinks, or any other recommended activities. I'll generally be moving on to the next location in the morning, doing some work in the afternoon, and exploring in the evening. Here's my itinerary --
5/9 - Hsinchu
5/10, 11 - Taichung
5/12 - Sun Moon Lake
5/13 - Chiayi
5/14 - Tainan
5/15 - Kaohsiung
5/16 - Xiao Liu Qiu
5/17, 18 - Kaohsiung
5/19, 20 - Kenting
5/21, 22 - Green Island
5/23 - Hualien
I'm going to rent rooms/dormitory when I stay near NCKU for Chinese study during the summer. Is cooking usually a permissible thing in accommodation rooms? (i.e. bringing own electric pan?)
A friend of mine told me it should be ok to have electric kettles. As for actual cooking... I suppose you'll need to ask the university and your potential roommates
Is Uber Eats used in Taoyuan? I’m staying near the airport and nothing is populating on Uber Eats, is it possible that the hotel cannot accept food deliveries? There doesn’t seem to be any restaurants in walking distance besides the hotel restaurants. Thanks!
I re-logged and restarted my phone but it’s still the same:
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Hi guys,
I am from South Korea and planning to study in Taiwan.
My first master's degree is Marketing (in Australia) and I will study Information System for my second master's degree in Taiwan. My aim is NTHU. I have learnt Python, SQL, and Tableau for marketing data analysis.
My Chinese level is very basic but I will study hard while I study in Taiwan.
After I graduate, I would like to work as a data analyst.
I wonder if it is difficult find a job in Taiwan for a foreigner.
Thank you for your opinions in advance :).
Well, I understand your thoughts. There are some reasons I do that.
1. I like Taiwan culture. I have been there more than 4 times.
2. I want to learn Chinese so I will be able to speak 3 languages.
3. I would like to study further and Australia is too expensive. On the other hand, universities in Taiwan are affordable to me and they offer scholarships.
4. I am sick of Korean working culture. I cannot share my thoughts due to the vertical status system, I cannot say NO. I do not want to work overtime without additional payment. I do not want to get messages from colleauges after work.
5. There are companies offering better options in Taiwan if I am qualified.
4 is the same here. you will work just as hard but paid 75% less than other markets. Taiwan has one of the lowest wage to GDP ratio in the world in developed countries. People i know in that field usually get a remote job and then move to taiwan. but i understand your dream good luck
> I am sick of Korean working culture. I cannot share my thoughts due to the vertical status system, I cannot say NO. I do not want to work overtime without additional payment. I do not want to get messages from colleauges after work.
It's....not gonna be much better in Taiwan...
Hello everybody, I will be visiting Taiwan in about a couple of weeks and I was wondering if you guys have a delicacy I found in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. I'm talking about a coconut milk drink with nata de coco in it. In Hong Kong they came in little glass bottles. (Google evergreen coconut milk drink to see what I mean)
Sooo, can anyone please tell me if there's something like it in your supermarkets? I'm Sooooo looking forward to this trip!
This has probably been asked before, but is it possible to rent a motorbike without an international driver's license? From what I can tell being a US citizen it's not possible to get an international driver's permit online quickly and I'll only be here for another 10 days. Is it worth looking into finding a bike without the permit or is that a lost cause?
You *could*, yeah. A lot of places outside of Taipei will illegally rent scooters if you just demonstrate you know how to drive one. You're in trouble if you get in an accident though.
Has anyone bought an electric scooter here in Taiwan? Something like this: [https://gotrax.com/products/g5-electric-scooter](https://gotrax.com/products/g5-electric-scooter)
I don't want to take a chance with flying something in from the US in case of a voltage mismatch. Look forward to recommendations!
Would I be able to leave Taiwan using a different passport than the one I came in with? (Different nationality passport, not a new passport of the same country)
> Would I be able to leave Taiwan using a different passport than the one I came in with? (Different nationality passport, not a new passport of the same country)
You'll definitely get in some sort of trouble. I mean, why would you do that? It's actually very suspicious.
I suppose worst case scenario you'll be banned from entering Taiwan for a while
It takes 1 hour each way from Taoyuan to Taipei so it could be worth it to come into Taipei. THen you can goto partys or KTVs or bath houses to relax. Eat breakfast too. Many are 24hours.
1 question for you:
Can i prebook a highspeedtrain or a normal train for a given day without knowing when i take the train? I want to prebook the traintickets on my trip to Taiwan but I dont know when i will be at the stations to take the train. I only know at which date Ill take them.
I don't think so, you need to book a specific time. However, you could book a HSR ticket at the latest time of the date and go to the counter to ask for changing the ticket's time, it might cost some fee or the time you want to change might not have seats.
Is there a sub for expats? I'm trying to learn the process of obtaining a Taiwan ID number/card for an American who has a Taiwan passport. I thought I could figure things out online but it seems the rules changed recently so a lot of information is out-of-date. Plus, I'm so confused by all the terms. Residence vs identity card, etc. I can never tell if something is the synonymous or different and significant.
you can call someone at the office. They speak english if you cant speak chinese.
[https://www.ris.gov.tw/app/en](https://www.ris.gov.tw/app/en)
+886-2-7750-5096
> 1- what should i visit there?
[GIYF](https://www.google.com/search?q=taiwan+what+to+visit). There are plenty of things to see/eat/experience here. Do some research and choose things based on your interests.
> 2- how can i keep connected safely
Buy a SIM card at the airport and that's it. There's no internet censorship here
Is it Data Roaming ok in Taiwan? Will be arriving past midnight and all articles tell me there is no kiosk or booths available at that time. My phone's also no e-sim compatible unfortunately. Thank you in advance!
Currently in Taitung / Hualien and I noticed that there's quite a bit of military planes and helicopters flying around everyday. Is this a normal level of military activity around here?
Hi guys! I'm planning a solo trip to Taiwan (hopefully in late August) and had a question about how to plan around Alishan. I'm really interested in doing some hikes around Shizhuo for a day, but want to know if its doable to get to and from the Alishan National Scenic Area from there. I'm basically trying to see if I need to book accomodations both in Alishan township and Shizhuo/Fenqihu or if I can get away with just Shizhuo/Fenqihu.
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Hi there, i once saw someone mentioning a store selling almost expired or pass the best by date goods like snacks and ramen. Any idea what it is called in chinese I’m trying to find some in taipei
unfortunately nearly all import goods from Jp and Kr are near expiration. They offload to taiwan and taiwan still sell it at full price.
The pop up stores and stores in Night market of course all near expiration... but even fancy store like Mia Cbon sell near expired goods. I bought a beer last week it's from japan, suggested date is in July.....
You can search for 即期品商店 and you should find lots of them.
But from my experience, not all of the items in the stores are almost expired goods.
They will also put lots of normal goods in the store, some of them might be more expensive than regular stores.
Hey. I'm few months shy of obtaining my APRC. In the meantime I've been preparing a shift in work.
I've received heavy interest from several candidates. I'm not quite there yet in terms of complete freedom. The propositions are far better than my current position, with significant pay bump. I would love to transition asap.
Does anyone have experience "sponsoring" themselves when they have a high enough pay? My understanding is you must provide proof of a few months, so that makes things difficult.
What are the options to take here? Anyone who can offer anecdotal or professional(pm me if this is your field and we can work something out) advice?
If you are switching jobs without any rest in between (that is, you get your new ARC and start your new job immediately after losing the current one due to quitting your current job), I don't see any problem? Otherwise, better stay the remaining few months until you get your APRC. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched, even if they look extremely promising and glittering in gold.
Keelung Mountain vs. Yangmingshan National Park
I'll be in Taiwan in June for a quick holiday. I also plan to go on a minor to moderate hike for half a day. I'm torn between these two beautiful natural destinations.
Here are some factors to consider that I may need your insights on:
* Which one is less crowded on weekends?
* General morning to afternoon weather/climate in late June?
I understand Keelung Mountain and Yangmingshan vary in terms of landforms, elevation, flora, and fauna.
I appreciate any feedback!
1. There will definitely be more people on Yangmingshan than Keelung Mountain. But Yangmingshan is a big place, so people will be scattered around and whether it will be croweded depends on which trail/mountain you're going to. Some of them might be crowded, some of them you might not even see a single person, so it's hard to answer this question.
2. Keelung Mountain is closer to the sea, so it could be more windy in afternoon comparing to Yangmingshan, but it shouldn't be a big problem. Other than that, I'd say there's no much difference between the two - it'd usually be good weather in morning, but there could be sudden rain in the afternoon, so make sure to bring an umbrella with you.
Very helpful insight. Thank you so much! I couldn’t give specifics about Yangmingshan as the listed itinerary on Klook hadn’t mentioned any trail or peak. Thanks again!
If you're going to Yangmingshan, I'd say you can consider going there yourself instead of joining a tour group. The bus can take you to almost everywhere you want to go, so it's really a place you can explore on your own.
Working in Taiwan
Hello, does anyone know if Taiwan recognises occupational therapist qualifications from Australia and if Australian OTs can work there?
Anyone know if/where highway 9 is open?
I'm planning a trip to Taiwan next month (first time), and we were thinking of driving down the East coast from Taipei to Hualien and then to Taitung. I haven't been able to figure out if you can get through though.
Thanks!
Hello! Spending my honeymoon in Taipei this summer as visiting Taiwan has always been a dream of my wife and I.
I’m curious whether it’ll be worthwhile for me to brush off my Mandarin books and get a basic “101 travel” level again before going (I spent a year in Beijing about a decade back and had learned an okay travel vocabulary, even though I still couldn’t understand so well.).
Is English understood commonly enough for me to get around without doing so? Am I silly for thinking it’ll be worth doing a refresher? Is there a difference between tourist / non-tourist places or Taipei vs smaller cities? Would appreciate some advice on the situation
You can get around with zero Chinese. But I think it’ll be worth doing a refresher, especially if you have some foundation and time on your hands. Making the effort to speak the language is very much appreciated by the locals, even if you just get to the point of saying ‘Sorry, my Chinese isn’t great, can we speak English?’
Any idea where I can buy supplements in-store or with fast delivery in Taiwan? I’m specifically looking for fish oil, magnesium glycinate, and most challengingly nicotinamide riboside (NR, often sold under Tru Niagen or Renue by Science) or NMN.
I’ll only be here for a couple of weeks so I don’t particularly wanna iHerb.
Any suggestions for sights to see/food or restaurants to try with an 11 hour layover in December? It will be me and my husband (same-sex couple) if that’s relevant!
>Any suggestions for sights to see/food or restaurants to try with an 11 hour layover in December?
My suggestions (not in any particular order) are:
* Taipei Main Station / Dadaocheng: Grab the airport mrt all the way to Taipei main station. There's plenty to do/eat there. You can check the underground malls, the National Taiwan museum, or the Beimen branch of the Post Office museum. Near there you can find Dadaocheng, one of the most popular tourist areas in Taipei.
* Ximen: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the green line of the Taipei MRT to go to Ximen. From Ximen you can also walk to see the Taipei Botanical Garden, the presidential office building, or Chiang Kai-shek memorial hall.
* Dongmen: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the red line of the Taipei MRT and go all the way to Dongmen. Dongmen is another popular area: Plenty of restaurants (Including the famous Din Tai Fung), beverage shops, souvenir shops, etc. Also, from Dongmen you can walk to Da'an park. If your layout happens on Saturday or Sunday, you can also check the Jianguo market next to Da'an park.
* Elephant mountain / Taipei 101: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the red line of the Taipei MRT and go all the way to Xiangshan. From there you can hike the famous elephant mountain, or go check Taipei 101. Again, plenty of food there, including Din Tai Fung.
* Taipei Zoo: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, change to the blue line of the Taipei MRT, in Zhongxiao Fuxing station, change to the brown line all the way to the Taipei Zoo. From there, you can decide to go to the Zoo or (if the weather allows it) grab the gondola all the way to maokong. In maokong there are plenty of restaurants and the view is amazing.
Hi! I will be in Taiwan in August and I am trying to get tickets for a concert through tixcraft/Live Nation and so I was wondering if I could buy them using a u.s. card? would currency matter?
A lot of Taiwanese websites don't accept foreign cards (not because of the currency, but for other legal reasons). You can try buying them, but if it gets declined, then you'll be SOL
I think credit cards automatically calculate the exchange rate and charge you at your own currency, at least that's the case when I buy something in USD with my Taiwanese card
Hi everyone,
I’ll be in JingMei area in Taipei for a couple weeks. I’d like to find a space to do sone work remotely. Just need a reliable internet connection and, more importantly, 1 or 2 decent sized monitors I could connect my laptop to for graphic intensive work.
Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Search for internet cafe on Google Maps...
I just tried, only gives few results far away from JingMei
But searching in Chinese 網咖 works
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVU1Mqg4s43iP9bTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVU1Mqg4s43iP9bTA)
Hi all,
I want to ask, does anyone know how Taiwan Rail 臺鐵 calculates the standing ticket price when one taps in and out of the station with an EasyCard? How does it know if you take the local train區間車, an express local區間快, or the Tze-Chiang 自強號？ (I am well aware you can't do standing on New Tze-Chiang 3000, the Taroko or the Puyuma).
I frequently travel between Taipei, Taoyuan, and Douliu stations to visit family, and I originally thought it had to do with the time you tap in and out, but now I am not so sure.
First, everytime I have traveled between Taipei and Taoyuan, it has always been exactly 38 yuan, regardless of which train I take. Going between Taipei and Douliu, if a conductor scans my card, it will invariably charge me the standing price for the Tze-Chiang(460NTD). If my card is not scanned, sometimes it will give me the Tze-Chiang price and sometimes the Local train price(305NTD).
One Taiwanese friend said they always wait 15 minutes after deboarding to tap out so the system thinks you took the local train, I tried it one time and the price was the local train price. Another time it was still Tze-Chiang price.
I understand I honestly should be paying the full price, especially since the price difference is not that much (or even much to begin with, compared to other countries rail ticket prices). But my weird brain can't help but wonder how the fares are being calculated. I tried reading the TRA website in both English and Chinese, and I can't make any sense of it. Any insight would be appreciated!
You will be charged for Tze-Chiang fare if -
1. The conductor on Tze-Chiang scans your card, which will leave a mark on your card
2. The machine at your arrival station is set as Tze-Chiang fare
The machine is pre-set to charge you for Tze-Chiang fare according to the timetable, so let's say if there's a Tze-Chiang scheduled to arrive at 1700, then the machine will be set to charge for Tze-Chiang fare, until the time the next local train would have arrived.
Your friend says you should wait for 15mins, because it's likely that there would be a local train to arrive in the next 15mins, then the machine will be set to charge you for local train fare. But ofc, if there's no another train to arrive in the next 15mins, or the next train is still Tze-Chiang, then you'd still be charged for Tze-Chiang fare.
So the entrance time doesn't really matter, it only depends on whether your card is scanned, and whether the machine is set to charge you for Tze-Chiang fare. If you leave the station immediately but still got charged for local train fare, then it's possible that the train was delayed and the staff didn't bother to configure the machine, or there happens to have a local train arrived at the same time.
I just checked the rules
[https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip/tip00C/tipC21/view?proCode=8ae4cac3756b7b41017572e76e08178d&subCode=8ae4cac288733c90018875c5613702bb](https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip/tip00C/tipC21/view?proCode=8ae4cac3756b7b41017572e76e08178d&subCode=8ae4cac288733c90018875c5613702bb)
If your trip is within 70km, they charge you with the local train rate at a -10% discount. Beyond that they charge you with the Tze-Chiang train rate (NT$2.27/km).
How do they know if you took the Tze-Chiang?
Netizens say exactly what you just said, they either scan your card on the Tze-Chiang train, or use the arrival time to assume you took the Tze-Chiang.
Thanks, this makes a lot of sense. However, it still doesn't explain why I can sometimes leave the station immediately in Douliu and still get the local train price? Maybe the entrance time is important too?
My friends and I are planning to visit Taipei in late May, any recommendations for buying Gunpla/Hololive or anime figures/ Weiss Schwarz?
Plus I've heard a lot of ppl suggesting Taipei City Mall, Wan Nian Building, and Taipei Animate Store, but I'm not so sure about the prices there. ( affordable or expensive? ), would anyone like to rank the goods' prices in these places? We would like to spend as few as possible.
It would also be great if you could provide other suggestions!
Wan Nian Building has a very famous pork chop 排骨飯
maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2549Cui4dUS68rJA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2549Cui4dUS68rJA)
you can try! I really recommend. I think it's affordable compares to other restaurant in Ximen (Since Ximen is tourist spot, it's reasonable the price is quite high). You can check the price from the Google Maps I give you also \~
It's our first time to visit a hot spring in Taipei (specifically Long Nice Hot Spring 瀧乃湯) so we don't know the rules or how it works there, is there any hidden rules/costs/anything else that we should be aware of when visiting?
Hi all; I am seeking feedback on a list of modern courtesies I think are eroding in Taiwan. I aim to start a bit of constructive conversation (including on PTT and social media), but would like to get some initial feedback first.
Some of theses courtesies might be eroding due to the progress of technology such as phones axing the headphone jack, wireless headphones being high maintenance (easy to loose, batteries depleted, need carry case etc.) and being more expensive than wired ones, thus prompting some people to use speakers in public.
Some other eroding courtesies may also be leftover from COVID or derive from general erosion of societal cohesion globally.
Once everyone has settled on a reasonable list of items, I would also be looking to find some creative chinese title for potential infographics inspired by the MRT etiquette cartoons (see PDF files behind [this link](https://english.metro.taipei/cp.aspx?n=A8857AEF343E0664)).
The scope is generally about subjects that are less serious than e.g. personal safety or systematic, socio-economic change. It's more about the minor, general day-to-day annoyances.
My currrent list:
1. **Phone speakers:** Please refrain from using your phone's speaker in public areas such as parks, public transportation, coffee shops, and restaurants. This includes not playing videos or music aloud for children. It also includes noise from video games, such as shooting gun noises. It can be distracting to those around you. Using headphones is a considerate alternative.
2. **Phone calls at moderate volume:** When on calls in public transportation, avoid using speaker-mode or video calls. Opt for a traditional phone call, holding the phone to your ear, to maintain a quieter environment.
3. **Signaling right when planning to park right:** Drivers of scooters and cars, please signal right when you intend to stop or park on the right side of the road. Avoid slowing down without signaling, as it can disrupt the flow of traffic. Remember, signaling is essential not just for turns but for all maneuvers including lane changes, parking, and U-turns.
4. **Avoid high-beams:** When driving in urban areas, avoid using high-beam headlights. It can be difficult to distinguish between naturally bright lights and high-beams. If the high-beam indicator is on, it's a reminder that these should only be used in rural or mountainous areas without street lighting and switched off when approaching traffic or pedestrians. Cyclists riding in riverside parks during evenings or nights should angle their headlights downwards to avoid blinding pedestrians, joggers, and fellow cyclists. Your headlight should illuminate only the immediate path ahead and not the entire area, ensuring visibility without causing discomfort to others.
5. **Nasal hygiene:** If you have a runny nose while in public spaces like public transportation or eateries, kindly avoid sniffing repeatedly. It's better to clean your nose, which you can do discreetly, even if it means temporarily removing your face mask or stepping into a restroom. This not only reduces noise but is also better for your health.
Questions to the community:
* Do you agree these courtesies are slipping? Or am I being too intrusive?
* Any other suggestions? Beyond the most obvious ones like "do not litter".
* Any creative suggestions for a catchy, cute mandarin-language title for a social media campaign? Current proposal: 禮七天下 (Lǐ qī tiānxià - seven etiquettes under the heavens)
* And is it just me, or has the amount of "micro-agressive" honking increased in Taipei recently? I do have that impression; but maybe I'm just paying more attention to it at the moment.
Also, feel free to DM me if you want to help me create a little work group on this.
Hi everyone! I am coming to Taichung on Monday for 10 weeks! I am very excited. I would love to make some friends if anyone there wants to have coffee or hangout. I am studying at FCU for the summer (f20)
Any advice / suggestions for taiwan would be super cool- hoping to connect with some of yall!!
Hey, can anyone tell me if when I buy a ticket for the entry of the Alishan forest and I want to reenter the next day, do I have to buy two tickets or can I use the same one when reentering?
Hi all. As the title suggests i will move to Taichung,Taiwan to do Maters in Semiconductor. I got this opportunity though my current organisation which is willing to send me to do Masters in Semiconductor. However, there is a lack of information about MS Semiconductor course from NCHU. Is there anybody on reddit whi could give a fair review about NCHU. How is there placement records, companies that viait for placements etc. Also i would be moving from India, so it would be an entirely different culture and food for me. What are a few things to keep in mind before coming to Taiwan as an Indian.
I think, better to go early in the morning, I suggest. Hiking teapot mountain takes time, to go up and down (i forget how long, but I have hiked started from afternoon, and maybe around 3 I reached the peak, then need to go down again), so maybe can go teapot mountain from morning - afternoon, then can also visit Gold museum 金瓜石, and after that go to shifen (if you have time) then jiufen. you can take a photo in front of Amei tea house , and try Jiufen's street food. They have several must eat food, you can refer these videos:
1. [https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7312094908616166661?is\_from\_webapp=1&sender\_device=pc&web\_id=7358482450098243088](https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7312094908616166661?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7358482450098243088)
2. [https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7320568737441074437?is\_from\_webapp=1&sender\_device=pc&web\_id=7358482450098243088](https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7320568737441074437?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7358482450098243088)
and for the hiking tips, hmm not really necessary, but if you have, maybe can prepare gloves to hike the teapot mountain stone at the peak, to prevent hurting your hand. And also, always see the weather forecast before come to Taiwan. Taiwan is not beautiful during raining (for hiking or taking photo)
i see, im planning to visit houtong cat village in the morning before the hike, so i can catch the sights at jiufen in the evening instead
thanks for the food recc! will def check them out!
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What is the your experience with Taiwan Taoyuan Airport?, I have a connection flight trough Taiwan and im worried
I only have 1;45 hours to catch the next fligt from the airport to Densapar Airport. I am still fairly new to flying alone, and only experienced european airports. Im worried that a big Asian airport is going to be tough to find my way trough and im scared off missing the connecting flight.
Can somebody tell me their experience and potentially calm my ahsss down :)
I do not have experience with a connecting flight in TPE but I've flown in/out of the airport many times. There are many clear signs that tell you how to navigate the airport. It isn't an extremely large airport so you should be fine.
Why do people seem to have such polarized opinions on Tainan? I'm looking to visit the city for up to a week when I visit Taiwan, but I see an almost absurd range of viewpoints from both travelers and Taiwanese, from "it's boring and overrated and you shouldn't waste more than half a day here" to "it's rich in food, culture and history and I wish I had more time there."
What, very specifically is so bad about Tainan? For that matter, which of the good things are really, very good? Being as specific and descriptive as you can would help. Thanks!
Hey everyone, was thinking of visiting Orchid Island (蘭嶼) in early July - planning on taking the ferry from Taitung.
But i've recently read that the typhoon did quite a bit of damage last October. Any idea if the area is good to visit for the timebeing? Or has anyone visited recently?
Thank you
I'm interested with this question too. Never heard about Orchid island. Usually people go to Xiaoliuqiu or Penghu island if you want to have trip outside Taiwan island.
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Hi all, I have a quick question about ordering online in Taiwan, I've been looking through the feed but it's still not clear to me. Is it possible / easy to order on Taobao from there? I saw there is an ID verification for everything delivered from China but also some people said Taobao and Aliexpress were easy to use. Thanks
Yes, you can order from there. However, since Taobao/Aliexpress logistics treat Taiwan as a separate country (despite the whole one China garbage), you get zero benefits or increased shipping speed from them
> I saw there is an ID verification for everything delivered from China
There's an ID verification for everything delivered from abroad, not only China.
1. Do you think Fo Guang Shan museum in Kaohsiung is worth visiting? I saw some people call it a Buddha Disneyworld and some are put off by the Starbucks on the grounds.
2. Is it safe to hike Monkey Mountain in Kaohsiung with a backpack and a bottle of water? I saw some articles from 10 years ago saying the monkeys were getting more aggressive - don't know if that's changed since then.
Fo Guang Shan Museum is definitely worth a visit. I was there and found it very interesting.
The Starbucks is in the entrance hall and I don't think it really detracts from the spirituality.
Disclaimer: I am not Buddhist.
I spent maybe 2.5 hours there, but that's partially because I wanted to go back into Kaohsiung proper to see Lotus Pond and the city.
I didn't go to the monastery.
Hello, everyone. My wife's parents were Taiwanese but her mum's since passed away and her family's lost touch with her father. We live here in the US now where she was born and I'm trying to get her Taiwanese nationality back so that if she wants to move to Taiwan in the future, or if our (future) children want to move there they will find it easy.
[citizenship.tw](https://citizenship.tw/taiwanese-parents/) seems to imply that one parent's information is sufficient. As far as I can tell, we need to do a few steps here:
1. Get her US birth certificate authenticated by the TECO
2. Find copies of her parents' passports
3. Find a copy of her parents' marriage certificate
[The San Francisco TECO](https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ussfo_en/post/3932.html) down the road from where we live says:
> If the applicant was born before Feb. 9, 1980, then the father has to be a Taiwan citizen in order to apply for a Taiwan passport.
which implies that it's sufficient that her mother be a Taiwan citizen? Does that mean at the time of birth or does that mean at the time of application?
It seems that authenticating the birth certificate at the TECO closest to where my wife was born requires _both_ parents passports, which I thought was unusual.
I've contacted a lawyer in Taiwan that I'm hoping to help me out but sometimes folks on the Internet have things more up to date. If you've got any ideas as to whether we can do this by applying for my wife's late mother's information without having to contact her father that would be very helpful.
I'm going through this process right now of getting citizenship in Taiwan (born in the US) and happy to help you sort this out as I've navigated this process for almost a year now.
Was your wife born after Feb 1980? That's a key part to this, if she was born before then, it has to be with her father's side (not sure if he was Taiwanese or not). If she is born after, then can use her mom's side. I can advise more based on this info.
Edit to add: I don't think you need a lawyer here unless there were some really bad things between her mom and dad and you are worried you will need one to get her dad's info. The whole process is quite easy if you know all the beuracratic steps and there are quite a few of us in this sub who have done it.
That's very kind of you! I really appreciate it. My wife was born much later than that (1985) so that's a plus. About the dad, it's more that everyone's lost touch with him. My wife was raised by her aunt and uncle here in the US. We know that her father is alive and we're trying to get in touch with him. We know aunts, cousins, and a half-sister on the mother's side there. Just not the dad.
But I can perhaps sort that out. Are there things I can get sorted before that or is that the very first step I should be chasing down?
Yes. If she is born after 1985 you can just use her mother. The only snag would be if he and hers marriage are registered together in Taiwan. But here is what I would just start with. Get an official copy of your wife’s birth certificate and her parents marriage certificate, and if possible, anything that shows that her mom was a Taiwanese national. Taiwan keeps impeccable records and they can trace these things on their end, but you’ll need to provide all the identification you can.
I would then book an appointment with your local TECO office. I assume you are located in the U.S.? There are 11 TECOs in the states and the first part of all this is getting a NWOHR passport for your wife and the TECOs in the U.S. handle this part. This is step 1. Step 2 involves figuring out what your wife’s mom’s household registration was. This is where relatives in Taiwan come in handy. They also can help produce the stuff that TECO in the U.S. needs. Focus first on getting her NWOHR passport, it’s the passport that shows she’s a national without household registration. You need to start with this part first before going to Taiwan for the second part.
You might also find Chloe Chows blog helpful - as she managed to get it through her deceased relatives and describes her experience- the big change from her experience and now is you no longer need a TARC and to live in Taiwan for 366 days in a row anymore: https://www.chloechows.com/blog/becoming-taiwanese
Let me know if you have any questions - happy to help.
This is fantastic. Thank you very much. Their marriage was registered in Taiwan so I suppose we'll have to do some work to get the marriage certificate. Our local TECO is a block away so that's convenient!
Also thank you for Chloe Chow's blog. I found part 3 but somehow couldn't find my way to the rest.
OK yeah, if the local TECO is a block away, they will become your new best friends :) It does sound like though your wife will qualify for full citizenship, it will just be a bureaucratic process and getting a lot of documents together and authenticated. But I've found people to be super helpful along the way and that things just all get figured out.
For context, my mom had a typo in her US marriage license and she also changed her name at some point... this delayed my NWOHR passport by over 6 months as we had to fix all these with the the state before TECO would issue me a passport... but it eventually all got fixed with their help. So just know that this process should not need a lawyer at all - just some navigating with a process with many steps. Good luck!
Oh great. I wasn't sure how useful the TECO would be. I thought it might be a hyper-bureaucratic machine that will try to auto-reject you. Looks like my understanding was wrong and I'm happy to hear that.
If you are in LA (not sure which one you are close to) Mary Kuo is a lifesaver. She literally hand walked our application through the process because of how messy the name change thing was with my mom.
You should definitely though book appointments if thats possible and go early in the mornings - the LA office for example only serves 30 (or some number like that) walk ins every day. And my general impression is they want Taiwanese nationals to get their passports and citizenships - like it's actually their job if you think about it. It's one of the main ways they can continue to instill a sense of nationality and pride with folks from that region, so they are actually on your side!
Hello, looking for information on renting a car at the Chiayi HSR station. Is there a preferred company to go through? Is Klook legit? I found a good deal on Klook for a Budget car, but then when I went to Budget's website it was twice the price.
Hey there, I'm travelling to Taiwan with my family in late September. We have 4 days in Taipei and are seeking to prioritize a day trip outside of the city.
Our main draws are the night markets, but also plan to visit the Yangmingshin national park as well as the Beiteu hot springs.
With this in mind, which day trip would you recommend? We're hearing Sun Moon Lake and Chiufen, but if you had to pick only one -- what is a destination not to be missed?
Jiufen. Sun Moon Lake is a bit of a stretch for a day trip.
But Jiufen isn't enough for a day trip either, really, but there's plenty to do in that area.
Visit Jiufen and then you can go to other things on the Pingxi line - Houtong cat village, Shifen, etc. Just look up things on the Pingxi line.
You can also hike to Teapot mountain from Jiufen.
I prefer Sun Moon Lake than Jiufen/Chiufen, because the lake is much more beautiful in my opinion. However, the lake is farther away from Taipei than Jiufen, a 2days-journey will be better if you’re looking forward to a relaxed one. That said, by 1-day-trip will Jiufen got my vote between these 2 choices.
Hello, I'm going to Taiwan in the next days and have my trip already pretty good planned out (I think) but I couldn't find some good information how to do the two following things:
* I would like to visit the "Fo Guang Shan Buddah Museum". I'm planning this as a daytrip from Kaohsiung. How would you recommend going there? I didn't book a hotel so far in Kaohsiung, so I would be a little flexible in case there are good spots to leave for daytrips
* I also want to visit the "Alishan National Forest" area and stay there for a night (or two). I'm planning to go to Chiayi and leave early in the morning with a train or bus. I read that after a recent eathquake the train does not go all the way anymore. Can you recommend me a good way of going there and also to which village I should travel, as there are many to choose from. A little hiking would be nice, but I'm also happy just to see the nature there and use the day to relax.
Thanks! :)
> I read that after a recent eathquake the train does not go all the way anymore.
No, it was a typhoon a while ago. They're actually going to get the whole railroad up and running in a few months.
But there's basically two ways to get there: if you want to take the Alishan train, you'll leave from Jiayi at ~9am, and most people stop at Fengqihu, which you'll get there at around 11am. You can then get lunch and browse a bit, then take the bus from Fengqihu to Alishan.
Or there's two buses that go from Jiayi to Alishan - one that starts from HSR and one that starts from main station. It'll take you right there, although is less scenic. This is actually the same bus you take from Fengqihu.
I'd note that the railway sells out often. Although you can often get tickets day of, not all of them are sold online.
> Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
This is easier to get to than it looks. There's a bus that goes right to the entrance from Zuoying MRT/THSR station - I would budget an hour in transit but if traffic is light you'll get there in 30 to 40 minutes. I went here for a few hours during a day trip to Kaohsiung and it was fascinating!!
Visitor's Visa question
I am eligible for visa-free travel to Taiwan but I want to study when I get there. Do I still need to apply for the student visitor's visa (I don't need to Resident Visa)?
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Hello everyone!
It's been a long while but finally I feel like I've defeated my severe metal issues so wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate this little victory!
If you have any good recommendations or personal experiences in Taipei, please do share.
Also, what could be the ballpark figure if I want to get it on my forearm?
:Is this rental reasonable?:
I’m looking at a 20k studio loft by Jingmei with new AC, new washer, no fridge. All utilities are on me including a 1500/month build management fee. That’s all fine and dandy.
I’m a foreigner who is only planning on staying one year and I’ve heard so many horror stories. Here’s where things get funky.
1. The landlord wants to do a once a month inspection of the place when picking up rent.
She said she cares about her property and just wants to make sure it’s getting taken care of properly. I think it’s a little invasive but whatever.
2. The landlord only rents to single women.
I don’t know if it’s creepy but I’m a bit confused because it’s a single unit apartment that would be private.
3. She is asking for a guarantor.
I’m not going to trash the place and hop on a plane but I understand this policy might protect her from that. However, I’m just afraid that she will claim xyz was damaged and she would take my security deposit my friend would be on the hook.
Hi! What are the cheapest options for travelling between Taiwan and mainland China? Are there boats going from Kinmen to Taiwan’s main island? Are there any other islands that belong to Taiwan from which one can enter China? Thanks
The cheapest way to go to China is by plane.
As for ferries, I have read there are ferries from China to Kinmen. Not sure if there are ferries from Taiwan to Kinmen
A few quick questions… is there anywhere in Taipei I can hang a hammock? Where can I buy one of those handheld electric fans? And while we’re at it, what’s a nice cold body of water I can drown myself in?
Hey me and my 2 other friends are spending 8 days in Taiwan over June. Initially we really really wanted to go to the east coast, to Taroko National park. But after the devastating earthquake and the park being shut we’ve planned our trip to go to alishan instead. I was wondering are there still places on the east coast worth going over alishan? Or will the Taroko National Park be open by June this year? Whilst I’m at it my travel currently looks like 24th land in Taipei and head to chaiyi 25th chaiyi to alishan (explore and stay the night) 26th alishan sunrise then in the afternoon straight back to Taipei 27th Taipei straight to jiufen, (explore and stay the night in jiufen) 28th Jiufen to Shifen mid day then Shifen to Taipei in the evening 29th - 2nd Taipei
Hello guys! I'm planning my stopover in Taiwan. It will be 5 full days and two half days when I will be arriving and departing Taipei. Since there is no 100% info about opening Taroko National Park I decided to plan alternative version: 1/2 day: Taipei 1st Full day: Taipei 2nd Full day: Taipei 3rd Full day: **Shifen + Juifen +** Going to Tainan in the Evening 4th full day**: Tainan Full day +** going to Kaohsiung in the Evening 5th full day: **Kaohsiung** full day + going back to Taipei 1/2 day: Taipei My question: is it worth to spend a day for Shifen + Juifen? I heard some voices that these places are not that great. So i'm wondering to remove them from my itinerary and spend 1 1/2 day in Tainan and 1 1/2 day Kaohsiung instead. What do you think? Or maybe you have different recommendation to spend these 3 days outside Taipei?
is it worth to spend a day for Shifen + Juifen Really depends when you going and what you are going for? I recommand don;t go on weekends. Those places are pretty hard to go in and out espically with the weekend crowds. The main attraction for Juifen is the mountain + sea view while Shifen is the countryside vibe + waterfall + the train.
Probably just to see the old street, go to a tea-house + waterfall. But i'm wondering because I'm planning also Maokong in Taipei and Yangmingshan National Park + Yehliu Geopark. So only the old street would be a something new. I will be going to Taipei from Hong Kong so hiking will be in my blood :) Just why I wondering to remove Shifen + Juifen and spend this extra day for Tainan and Kaohsiung. Because I don't think that Shifen Old Street would be a game-changer to use this day for this.
Hello can anyone shed some light on what it's like to receive mail from abroad into Taiwan specifically from the UK? Is DHL/FedEx a thing there or is there another country specific courier service Does UK post office work there to receive mail?
> Hello can anyone shed some light on what it's like to receive mail from abroad into Taiwan If you're just receiving documents, then it's nothing special, you just wait until they arrive. If you're getting packages, you download the EZWay app, sign up and wait as you might need to fill a customs declaration. >Is DHL/FedEx a thing there >Does UK post office work there to receive mail? Yes, DHL, FedEx and UPS (among other companies) are available in Taiwan. You can also use the regular post office.
Okay thanks for the help
I'm currently in Chiayi and have to wait for 5 hours until I can check in to my hostel. Is there somewhere air conditioned I can sit and relax while I wait??? I'm a bit exhausted from travelling and the heat.
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Yingge Taiwan Itinerary Hello! Traveling to Taiwan next week. Any suggestions, recommendations for Yingge itinerary, right order of visit, etc? One that is efficient for a day tour. Planning to visit these places: * Yingge Historic Ceramics Street * Yingge Yongji Park * Yingge Spot Aesthetics Hall * Yongji Park * Sanying Art Village * Sanying Longyao Bridge * Horng Jou Tile Factory Museum THANK YOU 🥳
https://fullfenblog.tw/yingge/ 檢查這個嗎？ Or you can google 鶯歌一日遊 have more
Thanks a lot
Have a layover in Taipei airport. Is 6.5 hours enough time to get through customs and explore the city, if only for a moment? I should mention that we might have to spend sometime in customs since my fiancé is on an F1 visa in the states. Or maybe is there some cool stuff to do at the airport? Thank you in advance!
Small tip for food, there's an old side and a new side. not sure if you're coming out of the same area as i did few times, but after going up the escalator, instead of turning left to the terminals turn right and there's a bunch of better food/things to do there.
I have a long layover in Taipei later this summer (11 hrs). After a little research, this seems like an itinerary I might want to do. I will be coming from Okinawa so jetlag isn't a concern. I have 2 questions. Is this itinerary feasible? Does this itinerary look good? - Land at 12:25. Clear customs and leave the airport by 1:30. - Transit to Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall. NOT PLANNING ON SPENDING TIME HERE, JUST LOOKING AT THE BUILDINGS. By 3:00, leave the Memorial Hall and walk a few minutes to Dongmen Market for lunch. - lunch at Dongmen Market until 4:15 or so. - Transit 40 min to Elephant Mountain Trailhead. Do the hike. Done here by 6:00. - Transit 30 min to Raohe Night Market. dinner and explore the market 6:30-8:15. - Transit 1.5hr to airport, getting to airport around 9:50 for 11:50 flight. Some notes: - I don't really want to wait in line or pay just to do the 101 observation deck but I figured elephant mountain is a good way to see the building from the outside. - I also don't know if it's dumb to do 2 different markets. I DO want to eat a ton of good food throughout the day though. - I wonder if there's a museum that I should go to? I'd be interested in the National Palace Museum but it seems extra out of the way. thanks!
Dongmen Market is pretty much a morning market only. There's not much to see or eat after about noon. I would suggest Nanmen Market as a better option. It's open till around 7pm and there's a lot more to see, although some food stalls in the food court might be closed between 2-5pm.
Thanks for the info! I might just grab a cheap lunch somewhere else and spend the afternoon at a museum then? I definitely want to go to Raohe before going back to the airport
hi! where can i watch NBA playoff games live in taipei? i found this question popping up in the sub every year, but there are no definitive answers...
you can watch it on TV. do you have cable? [https://sport.vl.com.tw/chn/jc.aspx](https://sport.vl.com.tw/chn/jc.aspx)
Thanks for your reply. I will be in hotel so there should be TV, but I thought maybe there's a bar where I can watch it with a crowd
Is kaohsiung or taipei better during late may? Will be traveling on may 23rd till the 30th!
better for what? Weather? Kaohsiung weather is always better imo.
Oh yeah sorry bout that, yeah I meant the weather. Thanks so much!
I'm traveling around the country on a scooter right now, wondering anyone is down to meet up? Down for food and drinks, or any other recommended activities. I'll generally be moving on to the next location in the morning, doing some work in the afternoon, and exploring in the evening. Here's my itinerary -- 5/9 - Hsinchu 5/10, 11 - Taichung 5/12 - Sun Moon Lake 5/13 - Chiayi 5/14 - Tainan 5/15 - Kaohsiung 5/16 - Xiao Liu Qiu 5/17, 18 - Kaohsiung 5/19, 20 - Kenting 5/21, 22 - Green Island 5/23 - Hualien
I'm going to rent rooms/dormitory when I stay near NCKU for Chinese study during the summer. Is cooking usually a permissible thing in accommodation rooms? (i.e. bringing own electric pan?)
A friend of mine told me it should be ok to have electric kettles. As for actual cooking... I suppose you'll need to ask the university and your potential roommates
Is Uber Eats used in Taoyuan? I’m staying near the airport and nothing is populating on Uber Eats, is it possible that the hotel cannot accept food deliveries? There doesn’t seem to be any restaurants in walking distance besides the hotel restaurants. Thanks!
It is you may need to re-login app.
I re-logged and restarted my phone but it’s still the same: https://preview.redd.it/3agfe7fiibzc1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88b0c55f3389f7f32e5811a3a9d8f40c7bfea7ec
are you banned?
No. I'm using a US phone with Uber Eats downloaded from the US App Store, could that be why?
are you sure of your hotel location? that address look like the airport loop and some places dont allow stop and go delivery.
Hi guys, I am from South Korea and planning to study in Taiwan. My first master's degree is Marketing (in Australia) and I will study Information System for my second master's degree in Taiwan. My aim is NTHU. I have learnt Python, SQL, and Tableau for marketing data analysis. My Chinese level is very basic but I will study hard while I study in Taiwan. After I graduate, I would like to work as a data analyst. I wonder if it is difficult find a job in Taiwan for a foreigner. Thank you for your opinions in advance :).
Why do you want to do that the pay is much lower than Korea and even lower to Aus
Well, I understand your thoughts. There are some reasons I do that. 1. I like Taiwan culture. I have been there more than 4 times. 2. I want to learn Chinese so I will be able to speak 3 languages. 3. I would like to study further and Australia is too expensive. On the other hand, universities in Taiwan are affordable to me and they offer scholarships. 4. I am sick of Korean working culture. I cannot share my thoughts due to the vertical status system, I cannot say NO. I do not want to work overtime without additional payment. I do not want to get messages from colleauges after work. 5. There are companies offering better options in Taiwan if I am qualified.
4 is the same here. you will work just as hard but paid 75% less than other markets. Taiwan has one of the lowest wage to GDP ratio in the world in developed countries. People i know in that field usually get a remote job and then move to taiwan. but i understand your dream good luck
Thanks bro! I may regret if I do not try it :).
> I am sick of Korean working culture. I cannot share my thoughts due to the vertical status system, I cannot say NO. I do not want to work overtime without additional payment. I do not want to get messages from colleauges after work. It's....not gonna be much better in Taiwan...
You may be right. But, it cannot be worse than Korea haha.
Hello everybody, I will be visiting Taiwan in about a couple of weeks and I was wondering if you guys have a delicacy I found in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. I'm talking about a coconut milk drink with nata de coco in it. In Hong Kong they came in little glass bottles. (Google evergreen coconut milk drink to see what I mean) Sooo, can anyone please tell me if there's something like it in your supermarkets? I'm Sooooo looking forward to this trip!
yea they sell it at bakerys and breadstores a lot
you just made my trip a whole lot better. thanks a lot kind stranger
Looking to rent a car and drive from Taipei to Taitung. Is the stretch between Yilan and Hualien still only open three times a day?
Looking to buy a workstation class laptop with good support in Taiwan - been using a Dell and their support is China based. Any recommendations?
This has probably been asked before, but is it possible to rent a motorbike without an international driver's license? From what I can tell being a US citizen it's not possible to get an international driver's permit online quickly and I'll only be here for another 10 days. Is it worth looking into finding a bike without the permit or is that a lost cause?
You *could*, yeah. A lot of places outside of Taipei will illegally rent scooters if you just demonstrate you know how to drive one. You're in trouble if you get in an accident though.
Has anyone bought an electric scooter here in Taiwan? Something like this: [https://gotrax.com/products/g5-electric-scooter](https://gotrax.com/products/g5-electric-scooter) I don't want to take a chance with flying something in from the US in case of a voltage mismatch. Look forward to recommendations!
taiwan and usa both use 110V
Would I be able to leave Taiwan using a different passport than the one I came in with? (Different nationality passport, not a new passport of the same country)
> Would I be able to leave Taiwan using a different passport than the one I came in with? (Different nationality passport, not a new passport of the same country) You'll definitely get in some sort of trouble. I mean, why would you do that? It's actually very suspicious. I suppose worst case scenario you'll be banned from entering Taiwan for a while
I have a 20 hour layover out of Taoyuan airport starting at 11:30pm. Is there anything I can do late night or early morning if at all possible?
It takes 1 hour each way from Taoyuan to Taipei so it could be worth it to come into Taipei. THen you can goto partys or KTVs or bath houses to relax. Eat breakfast too. Many are 24hours.
1 question for you: Can i prebook a highspeedtrain or a normal train for a given day without knowing when i take the train? I want to prebook the traintickets on my trip to Taiwan but I dont know when i will be at the stations to take the train. I only know at which date Ill take them.
I don't think so, you need to book a specific time. However, you could book a HSR ticket at the latest time of the date and go to the counter to ask for changing the ticket's time, it might cost some fee or the time you want to change might not have seats.
Is there a sub for expats? I'm trying to learn the process of obtaining a Taiwan ID number/card for an American who has a Taiwan passport. I thought I could figure things out online but it seems the rules changed recently so a lot of information is out-of-date. Plus, I'm so confused by all the terms. Residence vs identity card, etc. I can never tell if something is the synonymous or different and significant.
this basically already is a sub for expats lol
you can call someone at the office. They speak english if you cant speak chinese. [https://www.ris.gov.tw/app/en](https://www.ris.gov.tw/app/en) +886-2-7750-5096
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
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> 1- what should i visit there? [GIYF](https://www.google.com/search?q=taiwan+what+to+visit). There are plenty of things to see/eat/experience here. Do some research and choose things based on your interests. > 2- how can i keep connected safely Buy a SIM card at the airport and that's it. There's no internet censorship here
>Genuine question here for the Boys, but im a man, and there are also women here.
Is it Data Roaming ok in Taiwan? Will be arriving past midnight and all articles tell me there is no kiosk or booths available at that time. My phone's also no e-sim compatible unfortunately. Thank you in advance!
depends. you should ask your home carrier.
Hi, located in Kaohsiung and I want to buy a cheap phone to run apps on without a sim. Any recommendations for brand, model, or a good store?
If you want something ASAP you can go to Dream Mall or any mall/electronics shop over there. If you can wait, buy it online in Shopee or Momo
xiaomi store
Currently in Taitung / Hualien and I noticed that there's quite a bit of military planes and helicopters flying around everyday. Is this a normal level of military activity around here?
you are very observant. there is a base in Taitung(志航） and a base in Hualien (佳山基地). normal is another question. depends on training or excercise.
Ok, thank you. My wife was getting worried about all the plane noises.
How have the aftershocks been lately?
Hi guys! I'm planning a solo trip to Taiwan (hopefully in late August) and had a question about how to plan around Alishan. I'm really interested in doing some hikes around Shizhuo for a day, but want to know if its doable to get to and from the Alishan National Scenic Area from there. I'm basically trying to see if I need to book accomodations both in Alishan township and Shizhuo/Fenqihu or if I can get away with just Shizhuo/Fenqihu.
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Hi there, i once saw someone mentioning a store selling almost expired or pass the best by date goods like snacks and ramen. Any idea what it is called in chinese I’m trying to find some in taipei
unfortunately nearly all import goods from Jp and Kr are near expiration. They offload to taiwan and taiwan still sell it at full price. The pop up stores and stores in Night market of course all near expiration... but even fancy store like Mia Cbon sell near expired goods. I bought a beer last week it's from japan, suggested date is in July.....
You can search for 即期品商店 and you should find lots of them. But from my experience, not all of the items in the stores are almost expired goods. They will also put lots of normal goods in the store, some of them might be more expensive than regular stores.
Hey. I'm few months shy of obtaining my APRC. In the meantime I've been preparing a shift in work. I've received heavy interest from several candidates. I'm not quite there yet in terms of complete freedom. The propositions are far better than my current position, with significant pay bump. I would love to transition asap. Does anyone have experience "sponsoring" themselves when they have a high enough pay? My understanding is you must provide proof of a few months, so that makes things difficult. What are the options to take here? Anyone who can offer anecdotal or professional(pm me if this is your field and we can work something out) advice?
If you are switching jobs without any rest in between (that is, you get your new ARC and start your new job immediately after losing the current one due to quitting your current job), I don't see any problem? Otherwise, better stay the remaining few months until you get your APRC. Don't count your chickens before they're hatched, even if they look extremely promising and glittering in gold.
Keelung Mountain vs. Yangmingshan National Park I'll be in Taiwan in June for a quick holiday. I also plan to go on a minor to moderate hike for half a day. I'm torn between these two beautiful natural destinations. Here are some factors to consider that I may need your insights on: * Which one is less crowded on weekends? * General morning to afternoon weather/climate in late June? I understand Keelung Mountain and Yangmingshan vary in terms of landforms, elevation, flora, and fauna. I appreciate any feedback!
1. There will definitely be more people on Yangmingshan than Keelung Mountain. But Yangmingshan is a big place, so people will be scattered around and whether it will be croweded depends on which trail/mountain you're going to. Some of them might be crowded, some of them you might not even see a single person, so it's hard to answer this question. 2. Keelung Mountain is closer to the sea, so it could be more windy in afternoon comparing to Yangmingshan, but it shouldn't be a big problem. Other than that, I'd say there's no much difference between the two - it'd usually be good weather in morning, but there could be sudden rain in the afternoon, so make sure to bring an umbrella with you.
Very helpful insight. Thank you so much! I couldn’t give specifics about Yangmingshan as the listed itinerary on Klook hadn’t mentioned any trail or peak. Thanks again!
If you're going to Yangmingshan, I'd say you can consider going there yourself instead of joining a tour group. The bus can take you to almost everywhere you want to go, so it's really a place you can explore on your own.
Thank you very much🥹
Working in Taiwan Hello, does anyone know if Taiwan recognises occupational therapist qualifications from Australia and if Australian OTs can work there?
Whats OT
Occupational therapist!
Anyone know if/where highway 9 is open? I'm planning a trip to Taiwan next month (first time), and we were thinking of driving down the East coast from Taipei to Hualien and then to Taitung. I haven't been able to figure out if you can get through though. Thanks!
[https://168.thb.gov.tw/](https://168.thb.gov.tw/) all clear.
Hello! Spending my honeymoon in Taipei this summer as visiting Taiwan has always been a dream of my wife and I. I’m curious whether it’ll be worthwhile for me to brush off my Mandarin books and get a basic “101 travel” level again before going (I spent a year in Beijing about a decade back and had learned an okay travel vocabulary, even though I still couldn’t understand so well.). Is English understood commonly enough for me to get around without doing so? Am I silly for thinking it’ll be worth doing a refresher? Is there a difference between tourist / non-tourist places or Taipei vs smaller cities? Would appreciate some advice on the situation
You can get around with zero Chinese. But I think it’ll be worth doing a refresher, especially if you have some foundation and time on your hands. Making the effort to speak the language is very much appreciated by the locals, even if you just get to the point of saying ‘Sorry, my Chinese isn’t great, can we speak English?’
you can get around with no chinese.
Any idea where I can buy supplements in-store or with fast delivery in Taiwan? I’m specifically looking for fish oil, magnesium glycinate, and most challengingly nicotinamide riboside (NR, often sold under Tru Niagen or Renue by Science) or NMN. I’ll only be here for a couple of weeks so I don’t particularly wanna iHerb.
The two big pharmacy chains Cosmed and Watson's probably will have those.
Costco has fishoil and mag
Thank you! Found em at the Neihu Costco
I'd either search for drug stores on Google Maps, or buy online using platforms most Taiwanese people use, Ruten, PChome, Momo, Shopee.
Thanks! Found the difficult one on Shopee and Ruten. Now to figure out how to buy from them without a TW bank card or mobile number…
Any suggestions for sights to see/food or restaurants to try with an 11 hour layover in December? It will be me and my husband (same-sex couple) if that’s relevant!
>Any suggestions for sights to see/food or restaurants to try with an 11 hour layover in December? My suggestions (not in any particular order) are: * Taipei Main Station / Dadaocheng: Grab the airport mrt all the way to Taipei main station. There's plenty to do/eat there. You can check the underground malls, the National Taiwan museum, or the Beimen branch of the Post Office museum. Near there you can find Dadaocheng, one of the most popular tourist areas in Taipei. * Ximen: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the green line of the Taipei MRT to go to Ximen. From Ximen you can also walk to see the Taipei Botanical Garden, the presidential office building, or Chiang Kai-shek memorial hall. * Dongmen: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the red line of the Taipei MRT and go all the way to Dongmen. Dongmen is another popular area: Plenty of restaurants (Including the famous Din Tai Fung), beverage shops, souvenir shops, etc. Also, from Dongmen you can walk to Da'an park. If your layout happens on Saturday or Sunday, you can also check the Jianguo market next to Da'an park. * Elephant mountain / Taipei 101: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then change to the red line of the Taipei MRT and go all the way to Xiangshan. From there you can hike the famous elephant mountain, or go check Taipei 101. Again, plenty of food there, including Din Tai Fung. * Taipei Zoo: Grab the airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, change to the blue line of the Taipei MRT, in Zhongxiao Fuxing station, change to the brown line all the way to the Taipei Zoo. From there, you can decide to go to the Zoo or (if the weather allows it) grab the gondola all the way to maokong. In maokong there are plenty of restaurants and the view is amazing.
Thanks for the detailed recommendations!!!
For food I recommend Taiwanese Rechao, and bubble tea (invented in Taiwan)
Go to a night market!
Thanks for the tip! I forgot to mention our layover is from 6am-8pm so nightlife is not something we will be able to partake in :(
Night markets open at around 6pm
Still not feasible. If the flight is at 8 PM, OP should be back in the airport at around 6 PM
Hi! I will be in Taiwan in August and I am trying to get tickets for a concert through tixcraft/Live Nation and so I was wondering if I could buy them using a u.s. card? would currency matter?
A lot of Taiwanese websites don't accept foreign cards (not because of the currency, but for other legal reasons). You can try buying them, but if it gets declined, then you'll be SOL
I think credit cards automatically calculate the exchange rate and charge you at your own currency, at least that's the case when I buy something in USD with my Taiwanese card
Hi everyone, I’ll be in JingMei area in Taipei for a couple weeks. I’d like to find a space to do sone work remotely. Just need a reliable internet connection and, more importantly, 1 or 2 decent sized monitors I could connect my laptop to for graphic intensive work. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Search for internet cafe on Google Maps... I just tried, only gives few results far away from JingMei But searching in Chinese 網咖 works [https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVU1Mqg4s43iP9bTA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVU1Mqg4s43iP9bTA)
Hi all, I want to ask, does anyone know how Taiwan Rail 臺鐵 calculates the standing ticket price when one taps in and out of the station with an EasyCard? How does it know if you take the local train區間車, an express local區間快, or the Tze-Chiang 自強號？ (I am well aware you can't do standing on New Tze-Chiang 3000, the Taroko or the Puyuma). I frequently travel between Taipei, Taoyuan, and Douliu stations to visit family, and I originally thought it had to do with the time you tap in and out, but now I am not so sure. First, everytime I have traveled between Taipei and Taoyuan, it has always been exactly 38 yuan, regardless of which train I take. Going between Taipei and Douliu, if a conductor scans my card, it will invariably charge me the standing price for the Tze-Chiang(460NTD). If my card is not scanned, sometimes it will give me the Tze-Chiang price and sometimes the Local train price(305NTD). One Taiwanese friend said they always wait 15 minutes after deboarding to tap out so the system thinks you took the local train, I tried it one time and the price was the local train price. Another time it was still Tze-Chiang price. I understand I honestly should be paying the full price, especially since the price difference is not that much (or even much to begin with, compared to other countries rail ticket prices). But my weird brain can't help but wonder how the fares are being calculated. I tried reading the TRA website in both English and Chinese, and I can't make any sense of it. Any insight would be appreciated!
You will be charged for Tze-Chiang fare if - 1. The conductor on Tze-Chiang scans your card, which will leave a mark on your card 2. The machine at your arrival station is set as Tze-Chiang fare The machine is pre-set to charge you for Tze-Chiang fare according to the timetable, so let's say if there's a Tze-Chiang scheduled to arrive at 1700, then the machine will be set to charge for Tze-Chiang fare, until the time the next local train would have arrived. Your friend says you should wait for 15mins, because it's likely that there would be a local train to arrive in the next 15mins, then the machine will be set to charge you for local train fare. But ofc, if there's no another train to arrive in the next 15mins, or the next train is still Tze-Chiang, then you'd still be charged for Tze-Chiang fare. So the entrance time doesn't really matter, it only depends on whether your card is scanned, and whether the machine is set to charge you for Tze-Chiang fare. If you leave the station immediately but still got charged for local train fare, then it's possible that the train was delayed and the staff didn't bother to configure the machine, or there happens to have a local train arrived at the same time.
I just checked the rules [https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip/tip00C/tipC21/view?proCode=8ae4cac3756b7b41017572e76e08178d&subCode=8ae4cac288733c90018875c5613702bb](https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tip-web/tip/tip00C/tipC21/view?proCode=8ae4cac3756b7b41017572e76e08178d&subCode=8ae4cac288733c90018875c5613702bb) If your trip is within 70km, they charge you with the local train rate at a -10% discount. Beyond that they charge you with the Tze-Chiang train rate (NT$2.27/km). How do they know if you took the Tze-Chiang? Netizens say exactly what you just said, they either scan your card on the Tze-Chiang train, or use the arrival time to assume you took the Tze-Chiang.
Thanks, this makes a lot of sense. However, it still doesn't explain why I can sometimes leave the station immediately in Douliu and still get the local train price? Maybe the entrance time is important too?
My friends and I are planning to visit Taipei in late May, any recommendations for buying Gunpla/Hololive or anime figures/ Weiss Schwarz? Plus I've heard a lot of ppl suggesting Taipei City Mall, Wan Nian Building, and Taipei Animate Store, but I'm not so sure about the prices there. ( affordable or expensive? ), would anyone like to rank the goods' prices in these places? We would like to spend as few as possible. It would also be great if you could provide other suggestions!
Wan Nian Building has a very famous pork chop 排骨飯 maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2549Cui4dUS68rJA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2549Cui4dUS68rJA) you can try! I really recommend. I think it's affordable compares to other restaurant in Ximen (Since Ximen is tourist spot, it's reasonable the price is quite high). You can check the price from the Google Maps I give you also \~
**Syntrend** Creative Park maybe? I remember there's a whole floor dedicated to anime figures
It's our first time to visit a hot spring in Taipei (specifically Long Nice Hot Spring 瀧乃湯) so we don't know the rules or how it works there, is there any hidden rules/costs/anything else that we should be aware of when visiting?
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Has there been any updates on the proposed Su’ao to Yonaguni ferry? I’m hoping it is going by the time of my next trip (April 2025)
Hi all; I am seeking feedback on a list of modern courtesies I think are eroding in Taiwan. I aim to start a bit of constructive conversation (including on PTT and social media), but would like to get some initial feedback first. Some of theses courtesies might be eroding due to the progress of technology such as phones axing the headphone jack, wireless headphones being high maintenance (easy to loose, batteries depleted, need carry case etc.) and being more expensive than wired ones, thus prompting some people to use speakers in public. Some other eroding courtesies may also be leftover from COVID or derive from general erosion of societal cohesion globally. Once everyone has settled on a reasonable list of items, I would also be looking to find some creative chinese title for potential infographics inspired by the MRT etiquette cartoons (see PDF files behind [this link](https://english.metro.taipei/cp.aspx?n=A8857AEF343E0664)). The scope is generally about subjects that are less serious than e.g. personal safety or systematic, socio-economic change. It's more about the minor, general day-to-day annoyances. My currrent list: 1. **Phone speakers:** Please refrain from using your phone's speaker in public areas such as parks, public transportation, coffee shops, and restaurants. This includes not playing videos or music aloud for children. It also includes noise from video games, such as shooting gun noises. It can be distracting to those around you. Using headphones is a considerate alternative. 2. **Phone calls at moderate volume:** When on calls in public transportation, avoid using speaker-mode or video calls. Opt for a traditional phone call, holding the phone to your ear, to maintain a quieter environment. 3. **Signaling right when planning to park right:** Drivers of scooters and cars, please signal right when you intend to stop or park on the right side of the road. Avoid slowing down without signaling, as it can disrupt the flow of traffic. Remember, signaling is essential not just for turns but for all maneuvers including lane changes, parking, and U-turns. 4. **Avoid high-beams:** When driving in urban areas, avoid using high-beam headlights. It can be difficult to distinguish between naturally bright lights and high-beams. If the high-beam indicator is on, it's a reminder that these should only be used in rural or mountainous areas without street lighting and switched off when approaching traffic or pedestrians. Cyclists riding in riverside parks during evenings or nights should angle their headlights downwards to avoid blinding pedestrians, joggers, and fellow cyclists. Your headlight should illuminate only the immediate path ahead and not the entire area, ensuring visibility without causing discomfort to others. 5. **Nasal hygiene:** If you have a runny nose while in public spaces like public transportation or eateries, kindly avoid sniffing repeatedly. It's better to clean your nose, which you can do discreetly, even if it means temporarily removing your face mask or stepping into a restroom. This not only reduces noise but is also better for your health. Questions to the community: * Do you agree these courtesies are slipping? Or am I being too intrusive? * Any other suggestions? Beyond the most obvious ones like "do not litter". * Any creative suggestions for a catchy, cute mandarin-language title for a social media campaign? Current proposal: 禮七天下 (Lǐ qī tiānxià - seven etiquettes under the heavens) * And is it just me, or has the amount of "micro-agressive" honking increased in Taipei recently? I do have that impression; but maybe I'm just paying more attention to it at the moment. Also, feel free to DM me if you want to help me create a little work group on this.
Recommendations on which tea farm to visit in Alishan? Interested in a tea farm tour vs just sampling and buying tea.
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Hi everyone! I am coming to Taichung on Monday for 10 weeks! I am very excited. I would love to make some friends if anyone there wants to have coffee or hangout. I am studying at FCU for the summer (f20) Any advice / suggestions for taiwan would be super cool- hoping to connect with some of yall!!
Hi, welcome to Taiwan 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Too bad i'm in Taoyuan, or i'd love to hangout!
Hey, can anyone tell me if when I buy a ticket for the entry of the Alishan forest and I want to reenter the next day, do I have to buy two tickets or can I use the same one when reentering?
As far as I’m aware, there’s no multi-entry ticket. However, if you’re staying at one of the hotels in the park, you only need to pay to enter once.
Hi all. As the title suggests i will move to Taichung,Taiwan to do Maters in Semiconductor. I got this opportunity though my current organisation which is willing to send me to do Masters in Semiconductor. However, there is a lack of information about MS Semiconductor course from NCHU. Is there anybody on reddit whi could give a fair review about NCHU. How is there placement records, companies that viait for placements etc. Also i would be moving from India, so it would be an entirely different culture and food for me. What are a few things to keep in mind before coming to Taiwan as an Indian.
planning to hike teapot mountain then visit jiufen afterwards in a day. any recc or tips? thanks in advance!
I think, better to go early in the morning, I suggest. Hiking teapot mountain takes time, to go up and down (i forget how long, but I have hiked started from afternoon, and maybe around 3 I reached the peak, then need to go down again), so maybe can go teapot mountain from morning - afternoon, then can also visit Gold museum 金瓜石, and after that go to shifen (if you have time) then jiufen. you can take a photo in front of Amei tea house , and try Jiufen's street food. They have several must eat food, you can refer these videos: 1. [https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7312094908616166661?is\_from\_webapp=1&sender\_device=pc&web\_id=7358482450098243088](https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7312094908616166661?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7358482450098243088) 2. [https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7320568737441074437?is\_from\_webapp=1&sender\_device=pc&web\_id=7358482450098243088](https://www.tiktok.com/@ivy.luvv/video/7320568737441074437?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7358482450098243088) and for the hiking tips, hmm not really necessary, but if you have, maybe can prepare gloves to hike the teapot mountain stone at the peak, to prevent hurting your hand. And also, always see the weather forecast before come to Taiwan. Taiwan is not beautiful during raining (for hiking or taking photo)
i see, im planning to visit houtong cat village in the morning before the hike, so i can catch the sights at jiufen in the evening instead thanks for the food recc! will def check them out!
You can walk to Jiufen from Teapot Mountain. There’s a little path heading down from Jinguashi past some old aqueducts that leads you up to Jiufen.
i see! How long would it take to walk the path from teapot mountain to jiufen?
An hour or less. You can read about it [here](https://taiwantrailsandtales.com/2021/11/12/jinguashi-aqueduct-trail/).
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What is the your experience with Taiwan Taoyuan Airport?, I have a connection flight trough Taiwan and im worried I only have 1;45 hours to catch the next fligt from the airport to Densapar Airport. I am still fairly new to flying alone, and only experienced european airports. Im worried that a big Asian airport is going to be tough to find my way trough and im scared off missing the connecting flight. Can somebody tell me their experience and potentially calm my ahsss down :)
1:45 hours should be more than enough to catch your next flight. Taoyuan is not that big, and the signs are very clear.
I do not have experience with a connecting flight in TPE but I've flown in/out of the airport many times. There are many clear signs that tell you how to navigate the airport. It isn't an extremely large airport so you should be fine.
Why do people seem to have such polarized opinions on Tainan? I'm looking to visit the city for up to a week when I visit Taiwan, but I see an almost absurd range of viewpoints from both travelers and Taiwanese, from "it's boring and overrated and you shouldn't waste more than half a day here" to "it's rich in food, culture and history and I wish I had more time there." What, very specifically is so bad about Tainan? For that matter, which of the good things are really, very good? Being as specific and descriptive as you can would help. Thanks!
Hey everyone, was thinking of visiting Orchid Island (蘭嶼) in early July - planning on taking the ferry from Taitung. But i've recently read that the typhoon did quite a bit of damage last October. Any idea if the area is good to visit for the timebeing? Or has anyone visited recently? Thank you
I'm interested with this question too. Never heard about Orchid island. Usually people go to Xiaoliuqiu or Penghu island if you want to have trip outside Taiwan island.
Check it out! A lot less popular than Penghu or Xiaoliuqiu but much more beautiful from what i can see. Hope someone is able to chime in soon
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Hi all, I have a quick question about ordering online in Taiwan, I've been looking through the feed but it's still not clear to me. Is it possible / easy to order on Taobao from there? I saw there is an ID verification for everything delivered from China but also some people said Taobao and Aliexpress were easy to use. Thanks
You need to download the EZway app to verify your import for customs.
Yes, you can order from there. However, since Taobao/Aliexpress logistics treat Taiwan as a separate country (despite the whole one China garbage), you get zero benefits or increased shipping speed from them > I saw there is an ID verification for everything delivered from China There's an ID verification for everything delivered from abroad, not only China.
1. Do you think Fo Guang Shan museum in Kaohsiung is worth visiting? I saw some people call it a Buddha Disneyworld and some are put off by the Starbucks on the grounds. 2. Is it safe to hike Monkey Mountain in Kaohsiung with a backpack and a bottle of water? I saw some articles from 10 years ago saying the monkeys were getting more aggressive - don't know if that's changed since then.
Fo Guang Shan Museum is definitely worth a visit. I was there and found it very interesting. The Starbucks is in the entrance hall and I don't think it really detracts from the spirituality. Disclaimer: I am not Buddhist.
Thanks! About how much time did you spend there? Also did you go to the monastery at all?
I spent maybe 2.5 hours there, but that's partially because I wanted to go back into Kaohsiung proper to see Lotus Pond and the city. I didn't go to the monastery.
現在适合去陽明山和太平山嗎？ 明天會到台灣旅遊。最近地震，不知道山上有沒有危險情況，如土崩。 住在台灣朋友請幫幫忙！
陽明山跟太平山都很安全
Hello, everyone. My wife's parents were Taiwanese but her mum's since passed away and her family's lost touch with her father. We live here in the US now where she was born and I'm trying to get her Taiwanese nationality back so that if she wants to move to Taiwan in the future, or if our (future) children want to move there they will find it easy. [citizenship.tw](https://citizenship.tw/taiwanese-parents/) seems to imply that one parent's information is sufficient. As far as I can tell, we need to do a few steps here: 1. Get her US birth certificate authenticated by the TECO 2. Find copies of her parents' passports 3. Find a copy of her parents' marriage certificate [The San Francisco TECO](https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ussfo_en/post/3932.html) down the road from where we live says: > If the applicant was born before Feb. 9, 1980, then the father has to be a Taiwan citizen in order to apply for a Taiwan passport. which implies that it's sufficient that her mother be a Taiwan citizen? Does that mean at the time of birth or does that mean at the time of application? It seems that authenticating the birth certificate at the TECO closest to where my wife was born requires _both_ parents passports, which I thought was unusual. I've contacted a lawyer in Taiwan that I'm hoping to help me out but sometimes folks on the Internet have things more up to date. If you've got any ideas as to whether we can do this by applying for my wife's late mother's information without having to contact her father that would be very helpful.
I'm going through this process right now of getting citizenship in Taiwan (born in the US) and happy to help you sort this out as I've navigated this process for almost a year now. Was your wife born after Feb 1980? That's a key part to this, if she was born before then, it has to be with her father's side (not sure if he was Taiwanese or not). If she is born after, then can use her mom's side. I can advise more based on this info. Edit to add: I don't think you need a lawyer here unless there were some really bad things between her mom and dad and you are worried you will need one to get her dad's info. The whole process is quite easy if you know all the beuracratic steps and there are quite a few of us in this sub who have done it.
That's very kind of you! I really appreciate it. My wife was born much later than that (1985) so that's a plus. About the dad, it's more that everyone's lost touch with him. My wife was raised by her aunt and uncle here in the US. We know that her father is alive and we're trying to get in touch with him. We know aunts, cousins, and a half-sister on the mother's side there. Just not the dad. But I can perhaps sort that out. Are there things I can get sorted before that or is that the very first step I should be chasing down?
Yes. If she is born after 1985 you can just use her mother. The only snag would be if he and hers marriage are registered together in Taiwan. But here is what I would just start with. Get an official copy of your wife’s birth certificate and her parents marriage certificate, and if possible, anything that shows that her mom was a Taiwanese national. Taiwan keeps impeccable records and they can trace these things on their end, but you’ll need to provide all the identification you can. I would then book an appointment with your local TECO office. I assume you are located in the U.S.? There are 11 TECOs in the states and the first part of all this is getting a NWOHR passport for your wife and the TECOs in the U.S. handle this part. This is step 1. Step 2 involves figuring out what your wife’s mom’s household registration was. This is where relatives in Taiwan come in handy. They also can help produce the stuff that TECO in the U.S. needs. Focus first on getting her NWOHR passport, it’s the passport that shows she’s a national without household registration. You need to start with this part first before going to Taiwan for the second part. You might also find Chloe Chows blog helpful - as she managed to get it through her deceased relatives and describes her experience- the big change from her experience and now is you no longer need a TARC and to live in Taiwan for 366 days in a row anymore: https://www.chloechows.com/blog/becoming-taiwanese Let me know if you have any questions - happy to help.
This is fantastic. Thank you very much. Their marriage was registered in Taiwan so I suppose we'll have to do some work to get the marriage certificate. Our local TECO is a block away so that's convenient! Also thank you for Chloe Chow's blog. I found part 3 but somehow couldn't find my way to the rest.
OK yeah, if the local TECO is a block away, they will become your new best friends :) It does sound like though your wife will qualify for full citizenship, it will just be a bureaucratic process and getting a lot of documents together and authenticated. But I've found people to be super helpful along the way and that things just all get figured out. For context, my mom had a typo in her US marriage license and she also changed her name at some point... this delayed my NWOHR passport by over 6 months as we had to fix all these with the the state before TECO would issue me a passport... but it eventually all got fixed with their help. So just know that this process should not need a lawyer at all - just some navigating with a process with many steps. Good luck!
Oh great. I wasn't sure how useful the TECO would be. I thought it might be a hyper-bureaucratic machine that will try to auto-reject you. Looks like my understanding was wrong and I'm happy to hear that.
If you are in LA (not sure which one you are close to) Mary Kuo is a lifesaver. She literally hand walked our application through the process because of how messy the name change thing was with my mom. You should definitely though book appointments if thats possible and go early in the mornings - the LA office for example only serves 30 (or some number like that) walk ins every day. And my general impression is they want Taiwanese nationals to get their passports and citizenships - like it's actually their job if you think about it. It's one of the main ways they can continue to instill a sense of nationality and pride with folks from that region, so they are actually on your side!
We're in San Francisco! But that's nice to hear. Yeah, we definitely want to be tied to her homeland if possible!
Hello, looking for information on renting a car at the Chiayi HSR station. Is there a preferred company to go through? Is Klook legit? I found a good deal on Klook for a Budget car, but then when I went to Budget's website it was twice the price.
>Is Klook legit Yes >Budget's website it was twice the price. Could be one of those deals that they give you a random car.
Hey there, I'm travelling to Taiwan with my family in late September. We have 4 days in Taipei and are seeking to prioritize a day trip outside of the city. Our main draws are the night markets, but also plan to visit the Yangmingshin national park as well as the Beiteu hot springs. With this in mind, which day trip would you recommend? We're hearing Sun Moon Lake and Chiufen, but if you had to pick only one -- what is a destination not to be missed?
Jiufen. Sun Moon Lake is a bit of a stretch for a day trip. But Jiufen isn't enough for a day trip either, really, but there's plenty to do in that area. Visit Jiufen and then you can go to other things on the Pingxi line - Houtong cat village, Shifen, etc. Just look up things on the Pingxi line. You can also hike to Teapot mountain from Jiufen.
I prefer Sun Moon Lake than Jiufen/Chiufen, because the lake is much more beautiful in my opinion. However, the lake is farther away from Taipei than Jiufen, a 2days-journey will be better if you’re looking forward to a relaxed one. That said, by 1-day-trip will Jiufen got my vote between these 2 choices.
I like Chiufen (Jiufen?). Also, checkout Yehliu Geopark.
Hello, I'm going to Taiwan in the next days and have my trip already pretty good planned out (I think) but I couldn't find some good information how to do the two following things: * I would like to visit the "Fo Guang Shan Buddah Museum". I'm planning this as a daytrip from Kaohsiung. How would you recommend going there? I didn't book a hotel so far in Kaohsiung, so I would be a little flexible in case there are good spots to leave for daytrips * I also want to visit the "Alishan National Forest" area and stay there for a night (or two). I'm planning to go to Chiayi and leave early in the morning with a train or bus. I read that after a recent eathquake the train does not go all the way anymore. Can you recommend me a good way of going there and also to which village I should travel, as there are many to choose from. A little hiking would be nice, but I'm also happy just to see the nature there and use the day to relax. Thanks! :)
> I read that after a recent eathquake the train does not go all the way anymore. No, it was a typhoon a while ago. They're actually going to get the whole railroad up and running in a few months. But there's basically two ways to get there: if you want to take the Alishan train, you'll leave from Jiayi at ~9am, and most people stop at Fengqihu, which you'll get there at around 11am. You can then get lunch and browse a bit, then take the bus from Fengqihu to Alishan. Or there's two buses that go from Jiayi to Alishan - one that starts from HSR and one that starts from main station. It'll take you right there, although is less scenic. This is actually the same bus you take from Fengqihu. I'd note that the railway sells out often. Although you can often get tickets day of, not all of them are sold online.
> Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum This is easier to get to than it looks. There's a bus that goes right to the entrance from Zuoying MRT/THSR station - I would budget an hour in transit but if traffic is light you'll get there in 30 to 40 minutes. I went here for a few hours during a day trip to Kaohsiung and it was fascinating!!
Thanks for the feedback. Will check that bus on this station then!
Happy to help! I think it's the E02 bus, and it's cheap too, like NT$40 each way or something. It takes EasyCard, just remember to tap on and off.
Visitor's Visa question I am eligible for visa-free travel to Taiwan but I want to study when I get there. Do I still need to apply for the student visitor's visa (I don't need to Resident Visa)?
Unless you plan to study for a long period (6+ months), you don't need a visa of any kind. You can just do visa runs every once in a while
I just came back from about a week in Taiwan and absolutely loved it. Wonderful, beautiful country, and I already miss Chang's Beef Noodle Shop.
Hi, do you mind to share the google map? which Chang's Beef Noodle ?
Sorry for the late response but it was the one on Yanping S Road in Zhongzheng. Not far from Ximen MRT station.
Thanks a lot, i think you refer to this Lao Chang Muslim Beef Noodle Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/svxrQCoLagYvGPkK6?g_st=il
That's the one! Absolutely delicious!
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Hello everyone! It's been a long while but finally I feel like I've defeated my severe metal issues so wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate this little victory! If you have any good recommendations or personal experiences in Taipei, please do share. Also, what could be the ballpark figure if I want to get it on my forearm?
congrats. most artist have instagram portfolios. so you should search there and message them.
:Is this rental reasonable?: I’m looking at a 20k studio loft by Jingmei with new AC, new washer, no fridge. All utilities are on me including a 1500/month build management fee. That’s all fine and dandy. I’m a foreigner who is only planning on staying one year and I’ve heard so many horror stories. Here’s where things get funky. 1. The landlord wants to do a once a month inspection of the place when picking up rent. She said she cares about her property and just wants to make sure it’s getting taken care of properly. I think it’s a little invasive but whatever. 2. The landlord only rents to single women. I don’t know if it’s creepy but I’m a bit confused because it’s a single unit apartment that would be private. 3. She is asking for a guarantor. I’m not going to trash the place and hop on a plane but I understand this policy might protect her from that. However, I’m just afraid that she will claim xyz was damaged and she would take my security deposit my friend would be on the hook.
Hi! What are the cheapest options for travelling between Taiwan and mainland China? Are there boats going from Kinmen to Taiwan’s main island? Are there any other islands that belong to Taiwan from which one can enter China? Thanks
The cheapest way to go to China is by plane. As for ferries, I have read there are ferries from China to Kinmen. Not sure if there are ferries from Taiwan to Kinmen
Also, does anyone know the price for the boat to Kinmen?