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About Taiwan

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Taiwan is a gorgeous place, surrounded by water and green hills across theentire island. The friendly locals add to its charm, making it a lively andwelcoming destination. It's a blend of tradition and modernity, where
ancient temples and busy night markets exist. Taiwan is a place of naturalbeauty, cultural richness and freedom. With its unique fusion of cultures,
breathtaking scenery, diverse cuisine, exciting city life and well developed
hospitality industry, Taiwan is an ideal destination for many types of travelers. Citizens of more than 60 countries and territories are eligible forvisa-exempt entry for a period of 30 or 90 days– Taiwan cordially awaits
you!

Useful Travel Information

WeatherTimeZone

Electricity

Taiwan has a tropical maritime climate with hot summers and mildwinters. The average temperature ranges from 20-30°C (68-86°F) insummer and 10-20°C (50-68°F) in winter.
There is a high level of humidity throughout the year.

All territories in same time zone,
GMT +8 hours (no seasonal adjustments)

Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles,appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need anadaptor or transformer.

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Currency

The official currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NT$).
Foreign currencies can be exchanged atgovernment-designated banks and hotels. Major credit cards suchas American Express, Master Card, and Visa are accepted and traveler's checks may be cashed at foreign-exchange banks, some tourist-oriented businesses,
and most international tourist hotels.

Tipping

Tipping is not customary in Taiwan, but some hotels
and restaurants automatically add a 10% service fee to the bill.

VAT Refund Requirements:
Eligible Applicants: Foreign travelers who enter the R.O.C. with thefollowing documents and stay for no more than 183 days from thedate of Arrival:

Tax / VAT

1. Passport of a country other than the R.O.C.
2. R.O.C. passport without personal ID No. recorded.
3. Travel documents.
4. Exit & Entry permit.
5. Temporary entry permit

Requirements for VAT Refund:With the entry document, foreign travelers who make purchases of at least NT$2,000on the same day from the same designated stores with the "Taiwan Tax Refund"-label
are eligible to request the "Application Form for VAT Refund." To claim the refund, theymust apply at the port of their departure from the R.O.C. within 90 days following thedate of purchase, and they must take the purchased goods out of the country withthem.
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HealthSystemRanked as one of the best universal health care systems
globally, Taiwan prides itself on having over 99% of its
population coverage to residents and nationals.
Satisfaction rates have an approval rating of over 80%,and many English-speaking doctors are available for any healthconcerns.

About Taipei

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Taipei is the capital city of Taiwan and is located in northern part of theisland. It is a cosmopolitan city with a mix of modern andtraditional cultures, making it a popular destination for both tourists andexpatriates. Taipei is known for its towering skyscrapers, bustling street
markets and night markets.
In addition, the city is renowned for its excellent transportation network,
including a comprehensive metro system, making it easy for visitors to getaround and explore. It is also home to several temples, museums, andparks, including the iconic Taipei 101 building and the National PalaceMuseum, which houses a vast collection of Chinese art and artifacts.

Transportation

There are two main airports in Northern Taiwan,Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan city and Taipei Songshan Airport
in Taipei city. These two airports are one of the important hubs in PacificRegion. In order to be more effectively protecting our environment, wewould like to invite you to be part of theeco-friendly traveler group and book your trips with airlines which takeAirlinepart in Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme forInternational Aviation (CORSIA) or other similar projects.

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The MRT currently has six lines in operation. Tickets can bepurchased at automatic ticket machines in all MRT stations.
A "Single-journey Ticket" costs between NT$20 to NT$65 depending on thedistance. A NT$180 "Taipei one-day Pass" purchased from a service booth
will allow unlimited travel among all MRT lines within one day. The MRTruns from 6 am to 12 midnight seven days a week. Smoking, eating, drink-MRTing, or chewing gum are prohibited on all MRT trains.

• Travel Pass Discounted Ticket (One-Day, Multi-day Pass, and more)• Joint Tickets (Taipei Metro & Taoyuan Airport MRT and more)

Taipei has a huge fleet of taxis. Charges are NT$85 for the first 1.25km andNT$5 for every 200 meters. An additional NT$5 is charged for every twominutes of waiting, and a 20% surcharge is added to fares between 11 pm
and 6 am. All fares appear on the meter, except for a NT$10 charge for cabsTaxi

dispatched by phone and each piece of luggage placed in the taxi trunk.
Tips are not required.

The Taipei Bike Sharing System is abbreviated as YouBike. It uses anunmanned automated management system to provide "A Leases and B
Returns" 24- hour bike rental service in the hope that the citizens will
choose bikes as their short-distance transit vehicles. You may rent a Youbike either as a Member or a Single rental user. Single Rental users can use
Kiosks at each station to rent a bike and use credit cards to pay usages
fees. The rate is NT$ 10 per 30 minutes within the first 4 hours, NT$ 20 perYoubike

30 minutes between 4 to 8 hours, and NT$ 40 per 30 minutes exceeding 8hours.

Taipei Attraction

National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum houses theworld's most extensive collection of priceless
Chinese art treasures, which spans China's
nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum's over 600,000 art objects were part of theChinese
imperial collection, which began over 1,000
years ago in the early Song dynasty.

Jiufen Old Street
Jiufen is an old mountain village in Ruifang
District of New Taipei City. It has perhaps
the best old street in all of Taiwan, withauthentic Taiwanese food, sloping steps,
traditional Chinesearchitecture, and great views of Su Ao andKeelung Harbors. There are also numerous
historical sights within the town. The entire
village is built on a mountain slope so thatyou can enjoy views of Taiwan's north coastfrom basically anywhere in the city.

Xingtian Temple
This is a young temple, built-in 1967,
with a simple and dignified appearance. In
front of the hall is a censer with asomewhat unusual design, its twohandles are shaped by flying dragons
and its four sides are adorned withdragons' heads stretching toward the sky.
The temple's courtyard is usually busy, with crowds of worshippers bowing theirheads or kneeling in devotion. On the main altar, you will see offerings of only
fresh flowers and tea since the temple forbids the killing of an offering of animals.
The temple supplies free candles,
and there is no donation box-a first for traditional religion in Taiwan!

Raohe Street TouristNight Market
Raohe Street Tourist Night Market is locatedon Raohe Street, Taipei, 600 meters in length.
This area was called Xikou and was a businesscenter because of its location and transportation.
However, with the development oftransport, Raohe Street has become asecondary road, and the business has also
declined.
Therefore, the government set up a night market in 1987. It is the second tourist night market in
Taipei. Various products and local foods are sold in the night market.

Ximending
Ximending is a shopping district in the Wanhuaof Taipei, Taiwan. It's known for
its vibrant street culture, fashionable shops,and popular entertainment options. Ximending is often referred to as the "Harajuku ofTaipei" due to its resemblance to the shopping
district in Tokyo, apan.
It's a popular tourism attraction, attracting
both local and international visitors with its
trendy boutiques, food stalls, and cultural
landmarks, such as the Red House Theater.
Ximending is a hub for youth culture and fashion, becoming one of the
popular places when visitors travel to Taipei.

Dihua Street
Dihua Street, one of the most charming
tourist spots in the city, is one of the oldest
streets in Taipei — certain sections evendate back to the 1600s, when parts of
Taiwan were under Dutch colonial rule. It is
located in Dadaocheng, the oldest remaining neighborhood of Taipei, and retains
much of its history and architecture due toconservation efforts by the government.

Once one of the biggest centers for trade-in Taipei, Dihua Street is still very commercially active, with many shops selling tea, dried goods, incense,
traditional medicinal products, fabric, local crafts, and more. It's a great area toexplore for its beautiful architecture and a glimpse into Taipei's history.

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