🇹🇼 Countries Quick facts & interesting facts

• Visa: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days (Visa Waiver Program). Passport must be valid for 6 months.

• Best time to visit: Autumn (October-November) and spring (March-April) - mild weather, perfect for outdoor adventures.

• Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD), approx. 1 € = 34 TWD.

• Time zones: Taiwan Standard Time (CET+7 hours).

• Safety: Very safe travel destination - cities lively, rural regions quiet and friendly.

🌏 A country full of contrasts and experiences:

Taiwan is a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Here you will find ancient temples next to ultra-modern skyscrapers, lively night markets and beautiful nature. Explore vibrant cities like Taipei, immerse yourself in the world of street food stalls and be enchanted by the unique culture. Endless trails await you in the mountains - perfect for hikers and nature lovers.

🇹🇼 My highlights for Taiwan

Taipei & night markets

Explore Taipei with its glowing night markets, skyscrapers such as Taipei 101 and historic temples - a mix of tradition and modernity.

Taroko Gorge & natural paradise

Deep gorges, spectacular cliffs and emerald green rivers - Taroko is a natural paradise to marvel at and hike through.

In the south, miles of beaches, relaxed surf spots and the tropical flair of Kenting await - perfect for relaxing and enjoying.

Kenting & Tropical Beaches

My route suggestions for your trip to Taiwan

🛕 4 days Taipei & North Coast: culture, street food & skyline
Discover Taiwan's capital with all its facets: from skyscrapers such as Taipei 101 to night markets full of scents and colors to excursions to Jiufen or Elephant Mountain. A perfect mix of big city hustle and bustle and relaxed views.

🌄 1 week East & Taroko Gorge: Pure nature & mountain panorama
Start in Hualien, cross the spectacular Taroko Gorge and hike through emerald green mountains and narrow canyons. Along the way, you will come across hot springs, temples in the rock faces and the original Taiwan far away from tourism.

🏖️ 10 days Southern Taiwan & tropical coast: sun, temples & the sound of waves
From Kaohsiung with its harbor of lights to Kenting at the southern tip - experience palm beaches, surf spots and relaxed coastal towns. There are also colorful night markets, a tropical climate and delicious seafood right by the sea.

🏍️ 2 weeks Taiwan round trip: Island adventure on two wheels
Explore the island in circles - whether by scooter, rental car or train. From Taipei via the east coast to the south and back through the mountains. Cultural highlights, natural wonders and lots of wow moments await you - compact, intense and unforgettable.

Costs and budget

What is the approximate cost of a trip to Taiwan?

✈️ Flights & Arrival
Flights from Germany (e.g. Frankfurt or Munich) are often available from €600-900. It's worth booking early, direct flights are usually a little more expensive.

🚐 Rental car & road trip costs
Many people travel by train or scooter, both of which are cheap and uncomplicated. A rental car costs approx. 50-80 € per day. Scooter rental: 10-20 € per day.

🏡 Accommodation & meals
Hostels from €15-30, hotels from €50 per night. Food is often cheap: you can get delicious meals for €5-10 in food stalls and night markets.

🎟️ Entrance fees & activities
National parks are often free or very cheap (max. €3-5). City museums and sights also have fair prices.

💡 My tip: let yourself be carried away by the night markets - try dumplings, bubble tea or stinky tofu! For small budgets: use street food & public transport - perfect for culinary & authentic adventures.

Personal tips

Personal tips from me after 5 months abroad:

🍜 Street food & local markets

Whether it's dumplings, sweet dumplings or tofu snacks - embark on a street food adventure. I never got enough of it during my time there!

🚴‍♂️ Ride a scooter like the locals

Riding a scooter is not only cheap, but also great fun - and you can get to the most remote places.

Especially in the mountains or on the coast, it's worth taking the sunrise with you - a magical moment that I still remember.

🌄 Get up early in the morning!

My favorite moments in pictures

Here are some of my favorite Taiwan experiences - from glowing night markets and steaming food stalls to breathtaking hikes in the Taroko Gorge and secluded beaches in the south. Let yourself be inspired and find your very own Taiwan experience!