Taiwan / 中華民國 / Zhōnghuá Mínguó – Let’s explore here

Taiwan is an island country in East Asia, very close to Mainland China. It has a very long, rich and troubled history, stretching back tens of thousands of years. Two thirds of the country is dominated by mountains, with a plain covering the other third, making it one of the most densely populated places on the planet.

What currency do they use in Taiwan?

In Taiwan they use the New Taiwan Dollar. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is also widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Taiwan?

They speak Standard Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin (Hokkien) in Taiwan. English is also widely spoken by younger generations.

What time zone is Taiwan in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Taiwan?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Taiwan?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though Taiwan yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Taiwan?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Taiwan.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!