Taiwan

Top 5 Orte

1. Taipei 101 and Xinyi · Taipei

   Landmark skyscraper with an observation deck; Elephant Mountain trail gives the classic view of it.

2. Night markets (Shilin, Raohe, Ningxia) · Taipei

   The best place to try Taiwanese street food cheaply.

3. Taroko Gorge · Hualien

   Marble canyon national park; some trails have been closed since the 2024 earthquake, check status before going (varies).

4. Sun Moon Lake · Nantou

   Mountain lake with cycling paths, boat rides and a cable car.

5. Jiufen and Shifen · New Taipei

   Hillside old town with teahouses, and a nearby village known for sky lanterns and a waterfall.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  EasyCard / iPASS

  Rechargeable cards for MRT, buses, local trains, YouBike and convenience stores. Taipei MRT rides are discounted with the card, and MRT-bus transfers within an hour are cheaper.

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  MRT (Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Kaohsiung)

  Clean, reliable and cheap metro systems; Taoyuan Airport MRT links the airport to Taipei Main Station.

• Züge

  Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)

  Taipei to Kaohsiung in about 95 to 105 minutes. Book in the T Express app; foreign tourists can get discounted passes. Taiwan Railway (TRA) covers the east coast.

• Bikesharing

  YouBike

  Public bike share in Taipei and other cities, paid with EasyCard or iPASS (register in the YouBike app). Very cheap for short trips.

• Taxi

  Yellow taxis / 55688 app

  Metered yellow taxis are plentiful; the 55688 (Taiwan Taxi) app books licensed cabs. Use reputable companies at night.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Uber

  Works in major cities, but drivers must hold commercial licences, so prices are close to normal taxis.

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: TWD · New Taiwan dollar

Credit cards are accepted in hotels, department stores, chains and many restaurants in cities, but night markets, small eateries and street stalls are mostly cash. An EasyCard or iPASS pays for transit, convenience stores and many shops. Withdraw cash at bank or convenience store ATMs; carry NT$100 notes and coins for markets.

Wechselkurs nach TWD prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping is not expected in Taiwan. Restaurants in hotels and some upscale places add a 10% service charge, and that covers it. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.

Nützliche Sätze

• 買單 (mǎi dān) The bill, please.
• 可以刷卡嗎？ (kěyǐ shuā kǎ ma?) Can I pay by card?
• 謝謝 (xièxie) Thank you.

Umgangsformen

• No eating, drinking or chewing gum anywhere in the MRT paid area or on trains; fines apply.
• Priority seats (dark blue) are for elderly, pregnant and disabled riders; leave them free.
• Stand on the right of escalators in Taipei MRT stations.
• Queue in lines marked on MRT platforms and at bus stops.
• Remove shoes when entering homes and some guesthouses.
• Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice.
• Dress modestly and keep voices low in temples; do not step on door thresholds.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Phone and online impersonation scams

  Wo: Phone calls, messaging apps, social media

  So funktioniert’s: Callers pose as police, banks or officials and ask you to transfer money or share details. Taiwan treats fraud as a major crime problem.

  So vermeidest du es: Never transfer money on request; hang up and call the police anti-fraud line 165.

• ATM and card skimming

  Wo: Standalone ATMs

  So funktioniert’s: Skimmers and hidden cameras capture card details and PINs.

  So vermeidest du es: Use ATMs inside banks or convenience stores, cover your PIN and watch statements.

• Pickpocketing at night markets

  Wo: Crowded night markets, festivals, sky lantern spots

  So funktioniert’s: Petty theft in packed crowds, though it is less common than in many countries.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep phones and wallets zipped and in front.

• Fake online accommodation and ticket listings

  Wo: Social media, unofficial resale sites (varies)

  So funktioniert’s: Listings for rooms, concert or train tickets take payment and never deliver.

  So vermeidest du es: Book through official sites or established platforms; buy THSR tickets only in the official app or stations.

• Taxi detours

  Wo: Airports and tourist areas (varies)

  So funktioniert’s: Occasional long routes or claims the meter is broken.

  So vermeidest du es: Use the official airport taxi queue or a booked app ride, insist on the meter and get a receipt.

Sicherheit

• Taiwan has very low violent crime; petty theft still happens in crowds.
• Traffic is the biggest risk: scooters weave through traffic and vehicles may not stop at crossings. Look both ways even on green.
• Drug laws are very strict, including cannabis and CBD; penalties can be severe.
• Typhoons (May to November) and earthquakes occur; follow Central Weather Administration alerts.
• Use reputable taxi companies at night, especially if travelling alone.
• Some MRT platforms have monitored safe waiting zones for late-night travel.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Signs on the MRT, HSR and in tourist areas are bilingual. Spoken English is more common in Taipei and among young people than in the south and rural areas. Taxi drivers often speak little English; show the address in Chinese.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Taiwan, safety and security
• Government of Canada: Travel advice for Taiwan
• Wikivoyage: Taiwan
• Wikivoyage: Taipei

Wir prüfen diese Guides anhand offizieller und bekannter Quellen, aber Regeln und Preise ändern sich. Etwas ist veraltet? Schreib an support@tourits.app.