GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL IDEAS
- Taiwan Stopover, 3 days
- Taroko Gorge, 1 day
- Kaohsiung Stopover, 3 days
- Kenting National Park, 2 days
- Classic Taiwan, 5 days
- Sun Moon Lake, 3 days
STAYS OF DISTINCTION
- Grand Hotel Taipei
Taiwan
COUNTRY QUICKFACTS
Location: East Asia.
Area: 35,563 km².
Population: 22,500,000.
Capital: Taipei (2,700,000).
Time: 12 hours ahead of Toronto and 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Language: Mandarin Chinese.
Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism.
Currency: New Taiwan Dollars
| Climate: | Jan | Apr | Jul | Oct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 10/17 | 18/22 | 26/30 | 20/25 | Temp C High/Low |
Most areas of Taiwan enjoy a subtropical climate. Warm and mild all year round, visitors can comfortably tour Taiwan in any season. The temperature rises above 25 degree between June and September and drops below 15 degree between November and March when there is occasional snowfall on the higher mountains. In summer there are occasional typhoons but these do not have a long-term impact on the island.
Electricity: 110 volt 60Hz.
Country Code: 886 - Taipei 2, Kaohsiung 7.
Business Hours:
Banks: 0900-1530 Mon-Fri
Offices: 0900-1700 Mon-Fri
Shops: 1000-2100 Sun-Sat (Department Stores); 0900-2200
Tipping: Tipping is not necessary in Taiwan. The only people who really expect you to tip are hotel bellhops and airport porters, who will expect about US$1 a bag. Large hotels and restaurants will add 10 per cent service charge and 5 per cent value added tax to your bill.
Immunization: Hepatitis B, Tetanus recommended. See travel clinic for most up to date information.
Passport/Visa: Passport required. Visa not required for American or Canadian citizens staying less than 14 days.
Airport: Taipei Tao Yuan International/CKS 40 km S of Taipei.
Airport tax: International US$12.00.
Credit Cards: Major international credit cards can be used at most hotels and upscale restaurants or to obtain cash advances at your card's offices.
