Make Taiwan Your Next Vacation Destination

Most Taiwanese people speak Mandarin and/or Taiwanese Hokkien. The country is easy to navigate as an English speaker though. Many Taiwanese people know English as a second language, and road signs and signs on public transportation have English translations. Restaurants also commonly have English translations on menus.

As a year-round destination, there’s no bad time to visit Taiwan, but there are times that may better fit your preferences.

• Summer: Tends to be very sunny and humid, making for great beach weather.
• Fall: Temperatures drop some and in the northern parts of Taiwan, you might even see some leaves changing colors. Many find this an ideal time of year to hike.
• Winter: Colder temperatures, especially in northern Taiwan. Cherry blossoms start to bloom in January and can continue to bloom through March.
• Spring: Temperatures begin to increase, but be mindful of the plum rain season, May through June. Northern Taiwan tends to see a lot of rainfall in May, while the rainfall typically is heavy in southern Taiwan in June.

Travel insurance is good to purchase for any trip, but give extra consideration if you plan to visit Taiwan between June and October, as that is typhoon season.

No, U.S. citizens traveling as tourists to Taiwan do not need visas for stays that are less than 90 days, but your passport must be valid through the dates of your stay.

Yes, Taiwan is welcoming to tourists. In bigger cities, it’s common to find people who speak English and throughout the country, signage on roads and public transit systems have an English translation.

The New Taiwan dollar is the currency used in Taiwan. Credit cards are not universally accepted throughout Taiwan, so plan to carry cash with you, especially when you visit the night markets or purchase food from street vendors.

Most of Taiwan has a humid, subtropical climate. In summer, average temperatures (in degrees Fahrenheit) reach the low 90s. Average highs in winter range from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Temperatures vary more in northern Taiwan, even occasionally seeing snow in winter, while southern Taiwan tends to stay warm throughout the year.

Taiwan is an island located in East Asia off the coast of China. It is southwest of Japan and north of the Philippines.

Japan and Taiwan are quite close to each other. Flights from Taipei City in northern Taiwan to Tokyo are 3 hours and 10 minutes to 3 hours and 30 minutes. Taiwan is a great destination for vacation on its own or added onto a longer trip to Japan.