VISITING TAIWAN

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Citizens of more than 62 countries and territories enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for 14, 30 or 90 days.
Taiwan has a 24-hour multilingual travel information hotline (0800-011-765).

With its unique fusion of cultures, breathtaking scenery, diverse cuisine, exciting city life and well-developed hospitality industry, Taiwan is an ideal destination for all types of travelers.

In addition to about 1,100 kilometers of conventional railway lines, Taiwan has a 350-km high-speed rail system along its west coast. The high-speed line enables travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung in 94 minutes. These two cities, as well as the northern and central cities of Taoyuan and Taichung, also boast state-ofthe- art mass rapid transit systems.

High speed and traditional rail lines are linked in locations such as Hsinchu County, where the networks share the same station. (Chin Hung-hao)

Taiwan has centuries of tea growing expertise, now refined further by technology that results in high quality products for export and domestic consumption. (Jimmy Lin)

International Trade Shows

Throughout the year, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) organizes shows covering the entire spectrum of industries. Major venues include the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall and Nangang Exhibition Hall in the north, as well as the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center in the south. For more details, visitwww.taiwantradeshows.com.tw.

General Information for Visitors

The government maintains numerous websites and hotlines to provide foreign nationals with information about traveling, living and working in Taiwan.

Lukang Township’s Tianhou Temple in central Taiwan’s Changhua County is dedicated to Mazu, goddess of the sea. (Chin Hung-hao)

* For more information, visit https://eng.taiwan.net.tw.
** The Taiwan Lantern Festival is held in a different city or county each year. It will be held in Chiayi County in 2026.

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