These are top tips for first time Taiwan travellers, as suggested by some of our 200,000 Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group members. Comprising travellers and local Taiwanese netizens, this helpful group have come up with a wide range of recommendations to make your first Taiwan trip much easier. Areas covered include what to pack, […]
Category Archives: TAIWAN ESSENTIAL
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One of the most commonly asked questions in our Taiwan Travel Tips Facebook group is about Taiwan driver recommendations or the best private driver service in Taiwan. Whilst public transport in Taiwan is very good, sometimes you may want to create a more personalised itinerary using a private driver which might also include some out […]
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Jul
Travelling to Taiwan has never been easier thanks to all the free smartphone apps available – from translation to transportation, weather to wonderful restaurants, Taiwan phone apps make life so much easier. Whether using a SIM card, eSIM or the wide ranging Wi-Fi network in Taiwan, most of the information you need is available at […]
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Off to Taiwan soon? Great news – but planning and packing properly is the key to a successful Taiwan trip. From Taiwan’s changeable weather (pack layers – you’re welcome) to Taiwan travel essentials like the correct plug adaptors, putting together a Taiwan packing list is a must-do before you fly. We’ve been lucky enough to […]
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Jun
Taiwan’s Online Arrival Card (twac.immigration.gov.tw) will need to be completed by most international visitors to Taiwan – it is easy to fill in online before you arrive or at the airport itself before Immigration. We last visited Taiwan in Spring 2026 and completed the form online before-hand. On previous visits, we used our phones at […]
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No trip to Taiwan is complete without some form of Taiwan souvenir to take home, from tasty treats like pineapple cake to more lasting treasures like a Taiwan tea set or ‘gaji’ bag. Be it cool ceramics from Yingge to top Taiwan tech and cheap consumables from Syntrend Creative Park Mall, there are super Taiwan […]
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Jun
Jun
No trip to Taipei is complete without spending some time shopping for the perfect Taiwan souvenir to take home. You are spoiled for choice as to where to buy gorgeous gifts, perfect presents, pasalubong and sublime souvenirs in Taipei. From cheap Taipei souvenirs in Ximending and Dihua Street to baseball bargains or charming keepsakes at […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, SHOPPING, TAIWAN ESSENTIAL
Taiwan Supermarkets and Taiwan Convenience Stores Guide
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Taiwan’s supermarket scene and collection of convenience stores is massive – from huge supermarkets like PX Mart and Carrefour to smaller convenience stores like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and HiLife, you will never go short on snacks, drinks and Taiwan souvenirs. The biggest Taiwan supermarket chain is PX Mart with around 1,250 PX Mart stores across Taiwan […]
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A couple of common questions in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group is whether Klook is legit and where is the best place to buy Taiwan tours and attraction tickets. We’ve been using Klook for many years without a hitch, alongside other reputable travel websites like Get Your Guide, Viator and KK Day. Using travel service providers […]
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Apr
Off to Taiwan soon? Make sure you get the right Taiwan SIM card or eSIM for your travels – they are surprisingly affordable but prices can vary greatly (particularly eSIMs). From cheap combos to airport SIM cards, we’ll showcase a range of Taiwan SIMs which you can easily buy at the airport or in advance […]
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