Language

• The official language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese. However, due to its diverse cultural background, English, Taiwanese (Hokkien or Minnan), Hakka, and various Indigenous languages are spoken quite extensively.

 

Climate

• Taiwan experiences a diverse climate with four distinct seasons: spring (March to May), summer (June to August), autumn (September to November), and winter (December to February). Summers are hot, often exceeding 30°C, accompanied by monsoons and occasional thunderstorms. Autumn offers pleasant temperatures, averaging around 23 °C, making it ideal for travel and festivals.

• Winters are cool, with occasional snowfall in the northern mountainous regions. Please visit the Central Weather Bureau's website (https://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/) for more weather information.

 

Time Zone

• It is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). Taiwan does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the time remains the same throughout the year.

• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is usually UTC+0, so there is an 8-hour difference between Taiwan Time (TST) and GMT.

 

Currency

• Taiwan's official currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). You can exchange foreign currencies at banks, airports, and hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted for payment throughout Taiwan.

 

Electricity

• Taiwan's electrical system operates on 110 volts at 60 cycles, and some buildings may also have 220-volt sockets. Visitors with appliances requiring different voltages are advised to carry adapters for convenience.

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Exchange rates

• The currency presently utilized in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$). The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to NT$30. Like many nations, New Taiwan Dollars are available in both paper bills and coins.

• Foreign currency exchange services are readily accessible at airports, banks, hotels, and major department stores. Travelers are encouraged to visit the currency website for the most current exchange rates.

 

Tipping & Tax

• In Taiwan, the listed price already includes sales tax. While tipping is not a customary practice, it's worth noting that some hotels and restaurants automatically include a 10% service fee on the bill.

 

Telephone & Wi-Fi

• Taipei City offers free public Wi-Fi service, accessible indoors and outdoors, under the SSID "TPE-Free." Visitors interested in using this service can create an account using a valid passport or entry permit at Twelve Tourist Information Centers, including those at Taipei Main Station and Songshan Airport.

• Apart from the complimentary Wi-Fi access, paid Wi-Fi cards are widely available at most 7-11 convenience stores throughout Taiwan. These prepaid access cards can be purchased over the counter, with costs varying depending on your needs.

• To check Taipei's free public Wi-Fi service, please search for the Taipei Free website (https://wifi.taipei/en/).

 

Getting Around

• Taiwan High-speed Railway： Currently, the Taiwan High-Speed Railway (THSR) traverses ten major cities along the western region of Taiwan. If you need it, here is the website for booking the THSR：https://en.thsrc.com.tw/

• Railway： The round-the-island rail network offers highly convenient train services, allowing passengers to buy tickets up to three days before their journey.