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Taiwan
تايوان · Asia
Asia's friendliest island. Night markets, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, incredible street food, and some of Asia's warmest people.
👥 Visitor Impressions — People & Safety
Taiwanese people are consistently rated among the friendliest in Asia. The island is extremely safe, clean and well-organized. English is widely understood especially among younger generations.
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Plan Your TripAll the booking links you need, in one place
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Weather & Prices by MonthTap any month for detailsJanuary
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12°/19°
Cool and dry — north excellent
Moderate
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February
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13°/21°
Best weather overall
High
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March
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15°/22°
Excellent — still cool
High
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April
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17°/24°
Beautiful spring
Moderate
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May
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20°/27°
Warm spring
Moderate
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June
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24°/30°
Rainy season begins
Moderate
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July
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26°/33°
Hot and rainy — typhoon season
Budget
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August
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26°/33°
Peak typhoon risk
Budget
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September
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24°/30°
Season improving
Moderate
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October
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19°/26°
Excellent autumn
High
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November
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14°/21°
Cool and wonderful
High
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December
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13°/19°
Cool — Christmas season
Moderate
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Budget
Moderate
High
Very Expensive
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Entry & Visa Requirements (Saudi Passport)Visa Type
Electronic Visa (eVisa)
Duration
30 days
Cost
Free
Processing Time
3-5 working days
📋 Requirements:
✓ Valid passport 6 months✓ Online eVisa application✓ Return ticket✓ Hotel booking
🔗 Useful links:
⚠️ Apply online before travel. Saudi citizens can apply for Taiwan eVisa — check current requirements before applying.
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Cost of a One-Week Trip (Per Person)🎒
Budget
$215 — $385
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$30
TypeHostel or budget hotel in Ximending or Da'an
Food/day~$8
TypeNight markets — Shilin, Raohe, Ningxia — some of Asia's best and cheapest food
Transport/day~$4
💡 Taiwan's night markets have some of the best cheap food in Asia — a full satisfying meal under $5
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Mid-Range
$660 — $1045
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$90
Type4-star hotel in Zhongshan or Daan district
Food/day~$25
TypeMid-range Taiwanese restaurants and hot pot
Transport/day~$7
💡 Taiwanese hot pot is a social feast — join a local style restaurant for the full experience
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Luxury
$1650 — $2750
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$220
TypeLuxury hotel in Xinyi district or Silks Place Taroko
Food/day~$65
TypeFine dining and innovative Taiwanese cuisine
Transport/day~$15
💡 Silks Place Taroko — a luxury hotel inside the gorge — is one of Asia's most dramatic hotel settings
⚠️ Costs are estimates — may vary by season
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Muslim-Friendly Rating7.1
out of 10
Religion
Buddhism and Taoism — non-religious majority
Buddhism and Taoism — non-religious majority
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Safety
9/10
One of Asia's safest destinations. Extremely low crime. Safe at any hour.
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Muslim-Friendly
4/10
Small Muslim community. Taipei Grand Mosque exists. Halal restaurants in Taipei growing but very limited island-wide.
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Food
3/10
Halal very challenging. Pork widely used. Research extensively and plan carefully before each meal.
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Value for Money
9/10
Excellent value — one of Asia's best food-to-price ratios. Night markets especially extraordinary value.
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Arab Hospitality
9/10
Consistently ranked one of Asia's friendliest destinations. Genuine warmth rather than commercial hospitality.
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Ease of Navigation
9/10
Taipei MRT world-class. EasyCard works everywhere. English signs throughout tourist areas.
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Family-Friendly
7/10
Very safe for families. Night markets, hot springs, Taroko Gorge — exciting and clean.
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Tourist SIM Cards📱 Chunghwa Telecom
5GB/day
$12 / SIM
Best coverage island-wide
📱 Taiwan Mobile
3GB/day
$10 / SIM
Good in cities
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Getting Around🚇
Taipei MRT ⭐
World-class metro — EasyCard works on MRT, buses, and YouBike rental. English throughout
Best for tourists
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Taiwan HSR ⭐
Taipei to Kaohsiung in 90 minutes — much faster than driving
Best for tourists
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Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
Bus network connecting major tourist sites — EasyCard works
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Scooter Rental
The Taiwanese way — easy and cheap in less urban areas
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Best Areas to StayTap to open in Google Maps
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Top Attractions & Activities🏞️
Taroko Gorge
A 19km marble gorge with turquoise rivers and dramatic cliffs — Taiwan's most spectacular natural sight
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Shilin Night Market
Taiwan's most famous night market — hundreds of stalls and extraordinary food variety
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National Palace Museum
One of the world's greatest art collections — over 700,000 Chinese imperial artifacts
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Jiufen Hillside Village
Nostalgic teahouse village of lantern-lit stairways — reportedly inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away
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Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan's largest lake surrounded by mountain tea plantations — serene and beautiful
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Alishan Forest Railway
Sunrise over a sea of clouds from Alishan — one of Asia's most celebrated natural spectacles