Northern Taiwan Travel Guides

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

Traffic Direction: right side of the road

Important Phone Numbers

Things to Do in Northern Taiwan

Getting Around

Yehliu Geopark

Learn more about New Taipei City’s Yehliu Geopark. Determine whether it’s worth adding to your Taiwan travel itinerary.

Taipei Fun Pass: Pricing & What You Can Do With Them

Learn more about the Taipei Fun Pass. Figure out what they do to determine whether it’s worth getting.

Guide to New Taipei’s Jiufen Old Street

Learn more about New Taipei City’s Jiufen Old Street. Find things to do, explore the area’s history, and learn how to get there.

21 Top Things To Do in Ximending

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Explore a local’s recommendation of 21 things to do in Ximen, Taipei. I guarantee these bizarre, interesting, and fun things will fill your itinerary.

How to Visit Taipei 101: Everything Tourists Should Know

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Read this guide on how to visit Taipei 101. Explore some fun facts about one of the world’s tallest buildings.

Guide to Starbucks on Taipei 101’s 35th Floor

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Learn how to visit the 35th floor Starbucks in Taipei 101. Understand the rules that you’ll need to follow, the dress code, and whether the visit is worth it.