Rahim Tabet | Februari 12, 2016 |
Asia
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Taiwan
Taiwan (Republic of China) (Chinese: 中華民國) is an island in Asia, which consists of the eponymous island of Taiwan and some smaller islands (among others Kinmen, Matsu and Wuciou). According to China and a majority of the international community Taiwan is a province of China. The capital of Taiwan is Taipei. A number of major cities in Taiwan: Kaohsiung, Xindian, Táijhong, Zhanghua, Jiayi, Tainan and Gaoxiong.
Travel and Tour to Taiwan
Taiwan is known for its densely populated and beautiful of nature. On the main island you will find 6 National Parks and several mountain areas. There are four mountains over 3500 meters which Yushan is the highest at 3952 meters. Furthermore, about half of the island covered with forest, where, inter alia, waterfalls and bamboo forests are found. The island is a real impressive skyline with skyscrapers, temples and a beautiful coastline. On this coast, you can among other things, surfing and diving. Furthermore, Taiwan is known for its night markets and the economic successes (made in Taiwan).
Official Name: Republic of China
Continent: Asia
Surface: 35 980 km²
Capital: Taipei
Population: 23,261,747 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 3952 m (Yushan)
Distance (Amsterdam - Taipei): 9,469 km
Flight Duration: about 16 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
October and November are the best months to travel to Taiwan. In these months the temperatures are the most pleasant and also avoid the rain and typhoon season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Taiwan. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Taiwan has a tropical climate. During the summer months the temperatures are around 25 to 35 degrees and during the winter months around 10 to 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Taiwan, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Taiwan, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan. In addition, there are some 30 other languages spoken including the Southern Min and Hakka.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Taiwan.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Taiwan for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy in Taiwan: ntio.org.tw.
Embassy of Taiwan in the Netherlands taiwanembassy.org.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Taiwan.
Malaria
Outside the big cities is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Taiwan is paid with the Taiwan dollar (TWD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Taiwan can be found on our ATMs page.
Taiwan dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Taiwan six hours later.
During our winter season is in Taiwan seven hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Taiwan visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Taiwan, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Taiwan.
Electricity
In Taiwan, you need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Taiwan can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 110
- Fire: 119
- Ambulance: 119
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Taiwan can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Taiwan visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Taiwan end on .tw.
Official websites of Taiwan: taiwan.gov.tw and taiwan.net.tw.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Taiwan is 00886 or +886.
Would you call please use 00231 from Taiwan to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Taiwan.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Taiwan.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Taiwan.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Taiwan, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Taiwan? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Taiwan, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Taiwan?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Taiwan earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Taiwan, visit Protected Planet.
Taiwan is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Taiwan.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Taiwan until the end of World War II was a Japanese colony?
... Taiwan has the lowest birth rate in the world?
... Cycling is very popular in Taiwan?
... Taiwan free wireless internet pulls in all public places?
... Garbage trucks in Taiwan play music to let you know that they're coming?
... Taiwan was the first Democratic Republic in Asia?
Taiwan is known for its densely populated and beautiful of nature. On the main island you will find 6 National Parks and several mountain areas. There are four mountains over 3500 meters which Yushan is the highest at 3952 meters. Furthermore, about half of the island covered with forest, where, inter alia, waterfalls and bamboo forests are found. The island is a real impressive skyline with skyscrapers, temples and a beautiful coastline. On this coast, you can among other things, surfing and diving. Furthermore, Taiwan is known for its night markets and the economic successes (made in Taiwan).
Official Name: Republic of China
Continent: Asia
Surface: 35 980 km²
Capital: Taipei
Population: 23,261,747 inhabitants (2012)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 3952 m (Yushan)
Distance (Amsterdam - Taipei): 9,469 km
Flight Duration: about 16 hours
Travel advice
Availability: No special safety risks.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
October and November are the best months to travel to Taiwan. In these months the temperatures are the most pleasant and also avoid the rain and typhoon season.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Taiwan. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (hotels and plane tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Taiwan has a tropical climate. During the summer months the temperatures are around 25 to 35 degrees and during the winter months around 10 to 20 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Taiwan, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Taiwan, please visit Climate Info.
Language
Mandarin is the official language in Taiwan. In addition, there are some 30 other languages spoken including the Southern Min and Hakka.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Taiwan.
A visa is not necessary if you are staying in Taiwan for less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch embassy in Taiwan: ntio.org.tw.
Embassy of Taiwan in the Netherlands taiwanembassy.org.
Immunization (vaccination)
For you do not need vaccinations to visit Taiwan.
Malaria
Outside the big cities is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Taiwan is paid with the Taiwan dollar (TWD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Taiwan can be found on our ATMs page.
Taiwan dollars to order easily through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Taiwan six hours later.
During our winter season is in Taiwan seven hours later.
Local time, date, and time zone of Taiwan visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Taiwan, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Taiwan.
Electricity
In Taiwan, you need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Taiwan can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 110
- Fire: 119
- Ambulance: 119
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news regarding Taiwan can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Taiwan visit Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites in Taiwan end on .tw.
Official websites of Taiwan: taiwan.gov.tw and taiwan.net.tw.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Taiwan is 00886 or +886.
Would you call please use 00231 from Taiwan to the Netherlands.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Taiwan.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Taiwan.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Taiwan.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Taiwan, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Taiwan? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Taiwan, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Taiwan?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Taiwan earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Taiwan, visit Protected Planet.
Taiwan is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know when visiting Taiwan.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted alcohol level is 0.5.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know that…
... Taiwan until the end of World War II was a Japanese colony?
... Taiwan has the lowest birth rate in the world?
... Cycling is very popular in Taiwan?
... Taiwan free wireless internet pulls in all public places?
... Garbage trucks in Taiwan play music to let you know that they're coming?
... Taiwan was the first Democratic Republic in Asia?
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