Citizens of certain countries are eligible for 30-day visa-exempt entry or 30-day landing visas, which can be applied for on arrival. The government maintains websites and hotlines to provide foreign nationals with information about traveling, living, and working in Taiwan.
| Website / Hotline |
Languages |
Taiwan Tourism Bureau
http://www.taiwan.net.tw |
Mandarin, English, Japanese,
Korean, German |
Travel Information Hotline
0800-011-765 (24 hours) |
Mandarin, English, Japanese |
Information for Foreigners
http://iff.immigration.gov.tw |
Mandarin, English |
International Community Service
Hotline: 0800-024-111 (24 hours) |
Mandarin, English |
Major Festivals/Events in 2006
| Month |
Location |
Festivals/Events |
| Mar. |
Chiayi City |
Taiwan Lantern Festival |
| Mar. |
Taitung County |
Han Dan Festival |
| Mar. |
Taipei County |
Pingsi Sky Lantern Festival |
| Mar. |
Kaohsiung County |
Song Jiang Martial Arts Troupes |
| Apr. |
Taichung County |
Dajia Ma Zu Festival |
| Apr. |
Penghu County |
Fireworks Festival |
| June |
Pingtung County |
Bluefin Tuna Cultural Festival |
| June |
Changhua County |
Dragon Boat Races |
| July |
Taipei County |
Hohaiyan Rock Festival |
| July |
Yunlin County |
International Puppetry Festival |
| July |
Yilan County |
Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival |
| Nov. |
Chiayi County |
Tsou tribe's Fona Festival
(traditional wedding ceremony) |
| Dec. |
Hsinchu County |
Flower Drum Festival |
Major Tourist Attractions
Northern Taiwan
National Palace Museum: http://www.npm.gov.tw
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall: http://www.cksmh.gov.tw
National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: http://www.yatsen.gov.tw
Lungshan Temple: http://www.lungshan.org.tw
Yangmingshan National Park: http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw
Kinmen National Park: http://www.kmnp.gov.tw
Northeast Coast National Scenic Area: http://www.necoast-nsa.gov.tw
Central Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake: http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: http://www.nine.com.tw
Taiwan Folk Village: http://www.t503.com.tw
Lugang: http://www.lukang.net
National Museum of Natural Science: http://www.nmns.edu.tw
Eastern Taiwan
Taroko National Park: http://www.taroko.gov.tw
Jhihben Hot Springs and Forest Recreational Area: http://recreate.forest.gov.tw
Green Island and Orchid Island: http://tour.taitung.gov.tw
Southern Taiwan
Kenting National Park: http://www.ktnp.gov.tw
Alishan (Ali Mountain) National Scenic Area: http://www.ali.org.tw
Yushan (Jade Mountain) National Park: http://www.ysnp.gov.tw
Penghu National Scenic Area: http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw
Taipei 2007 International Trade Shows
| Taipei Int'l Furniture Show |
Mar. 3-7 |
| Taipei Int'l Machine Tool Show |
Mar. 12-17 |
| Taipei Int'l Cycle Show |
Mar. 24-27 |
| Taipei Int'l Automobile Electronics Show |
Apr. 2-5 |
| Taipei Int'l Sporting Goods Show |
Apr. 9-12 |
| Taipei Int'l Gift & Stationery Spring Show |
Apr. 21-24 |
| Taipei Int'l Digital Electronics Show |
Apr. 21-24 |
| Taipei Int'l Motorcycle Industry Show |
May 18-20 |
| Taipei Int'l Information Technology Show |
June 5-9 |
| Taipei Int'l Packaging Industry Show |
June 21-24 |
| Taipei Int'l Food Machinery & Technology Show |
June 21-24 |
| Taipei Int'l Food Show |
June 21-24 |
| Taipei Computer Applications Show |
Aug. 2-6 |
| Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition |
Aug. 16-19 |
| Semiconductor Equipment & Materials Show |
Sept. 12-14 |
| Taipei Int'l Invention Show & Technomart |
Sept. 27-30 |
| Taipei Int'l Photovoltaic Forum & Exhibition |
Oct. 9-13 |
| Taipei Innovative Textile Application Show |
Oct. 17-19 |
| Taipei Int'l Gift & Stationery Autumn Show |
Oct. 18-20 |
| Taipei Int'l Show on Medical Equipment, Pharmaceuticals & Bio-technology |
Nov. 8-11 |
| Taipei Int'l TV, Film & Digital Contents Exhibition |
Nov. 22-25 |
Venue: Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Halls
Organizer: Taiwan External Trade Development Council
http://www.taiwantrade.com.tw,
http://www.taitra.org.tw
General Information for Visitors
Currency
Unit of currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Exchange rate in 2006: approx. NT$33 per US$1
Time Differential
All territories in same time zone, UTC + 8 hours (no seasonal adjustments)
Credit Cards & Travelers' Checks
Major credit cards are accepted widely. Travelers' checks can be cashed at foreign-exchange banks, hotels, and tourist-oriented stores.
Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Taiwan; however, a 10-percent service charge is automatically added to room rates and meals at hotels and restaurants.
Electricity
110-volt, 60-cycle AC
Visa Information
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Phone: 886-2-2343-2888
Website: http://www.boca.gov.tw
Customs Regulations
Directorate General of Customs, Ministry of Finance
Phone: 886-2-2550-5500
Website: http://web.customs.gov.tw
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