Known as the country of islands, Taiwan is located next to the southeast coast of mainland China, bordering the Pacific Ocean, so it possesses more than 20 romantic islands. Perhaps this is the special point that creates the attraction for tourists when traveling to Taiwan.
Taiwan Tourism has fully opened to welcome you to visit the peaceful and beautiful island nation.
Save 15 Must-Know Things for First Time Travel to Taiwan to help you have a smooth trip and many experiences
 1. Visa
Conditional visa exemption – Travel enthusiasts can easily come to Taiwan by e-visa (electronic visa – apply online) very easily, less than 5 minutes you have now 14 days tourist visa in Taiwan.
2. Wifi connection
Taiwan has free wifi coverage everywhere in major cities, but to ensure your trip is not interrupted because of poor wifi connection, you should prepare a wifi transmitter or card phone to use 4G.
3. Transportation
You don’t need to worry too much, because public transport in Taiwan is extremely developed and convenient, for moving in the inner city you can use the subway (MRT), train ( TRA), bus, taxi or rent a motorbike or bicycle (Ubike) and for suburban travel very quickly with high-speed train (HSR)
4.Pay for everything
An Easy card can pay for many services such as transportation (including all means of transport), shopping at supermarkets, paying for milk tea, paying at all stores. at convenience stores, rent bicycles (Ubike), make donations, refuel, buy movie tickets, .. and especially you can also get a discount of 5-15% for each transaction with an Easy card.
5. Accommodation
Note the selection of hotels located near the subway station or night market for you to easily move and eat, download the traveloka app will help you find hotels in the desired area with the final price, no extra. fees and there are also many cumulative discount codes to help you save maximum costs.
6. There is no public trash can
To ensure the urban landscape and protect the environment, in Taiwan it is extremely difficult to find public trash cans, you can store your garbage and go to the train stations. electricity or night market areas.
7. No eating, no noise when traveling by train
All people will not be allowed to eat and drink on all means of transport (except for some allowed trains) to ensure general hygiene as well as not to talk too much. large and affect the people around.
8. Queuing culture and crowd effects
You always have to line up on the right when taking the escalator, the left lane will be the way for the people behind to go up. At restaurants, if there are many people queuing in front, it is also considered a delicious and worth-trying restaurant.
9. Lost things
If you forget to leave things in public places or on cars or trains, you just need to go to the nearest police station to be supported to check the camera to find your lost items, a way to help you. faster and always capture the license plate of the taxi every time you move.
10. Shops are open late
Most shops in Taiwan will open after 11 am, so you should consider arranging and adjusting your visit schedule accordingly.
11. Rent a motorbike to visit
Most of the big train stations in front of the house will rent a motorbike, this makes it more convenient for you to visit and have many interesting discoveries for your journey.
12. Safety everywhere
At train stations in deserted areas you will see a sign “safe area for you when traveling alone” at this location you will be observed by security cameras and will be timely support if there is a problem, in addition, on long-distance buses, safety instructions will always be issued, helping you promptly know how to overcome and protect your life.
13. Airport
Taoyuan International Airport has 2 terminals, so you need to note your airline to know which Terminal you will go to and land at. For Terminal 1: Vietjet air, Vietnam airlines, China Airlines, China Airlines, Jetstar, Mandarin Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air asia, Korean Air, Thai Airways, Scoot,… and Terminal 2: EVA air, Singapore airlines, Turkish Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Hongkong Airlines, Japan Airlines,…
14. Drop-shipping
At the airport and all MRT or train stations have automatic drop-shipping agents, you can drop your luggage to move more smoothly, payment can be made in dong. , banknotes and even Easy cards.
15. Pet-friendly country
Don’t be too surprised when you accidentally see a dog or a cat lying in a baby stroller, pets are very pampered in Taiwan, especially. Pets are welcome in most eateries and shops.
Hopefully with the list of 15 Must-Know Things for First Time Travel to Taiwan above, you will have references for your dream vacation in Taiwan.
