Guides for Travelers in Taiwan

Time Zone: UTC+8 (13 hours ahead of New York)

Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$ or TWD)

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, and Formosan languages

Power Sockets: type A and B

Best Month to Visit: February–April

Capital City: Taipei City

International Dialing Code: +886

Important Phone Numbers

Traffic Direction: right side of the road


Taipei City

Explore everything you should know about Taiwan's capital city.

New Taipei City

Learn how to navigate Taiwan's most populated city.

Taichung City

Want to avoid Taipei? Consider this up-and-coming city.

Taiwanese Night Markets

Night markets are a core part of Taiwanese culture. Learn about the best ones throughout the country.

Guide To Traveling in Taiwan

vector image of taipei 101

Read this Taiwan travel guide. Learn important information that’ll help you navigate Taiwan, save money, and things to do.