Visitor Information

Climate

Most areas of Taiwan enjoy a subtropical climate. Please go to Central Weather Bureau for more information.

Language in Taiwan

Official Languages in Taiwan: Mandarin and Taiwanese.

Electricity

Taiwan operates on 110V/60Hz electric current, types A and B electrical outlet. For more information, please visit http://countrycode.org/taiwan. Visitors are encouraged to bring voltage converters or transformers if necessary.

Currency

Taiwan's currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Bill denominations are 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, and 100. Coin denominations are 50, 10, 5, and 1. Foreign currencies can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival (highly recommended), or at government-authorized banks and tourist hotels. Useful currency converter website: http://www.xe.com/ucc/.

Credit Card

Major credit cards are accepted by hotels, department stores, airlines, most stores and restaurants. However, Cash is generally preferred in most places in Taiwan.

Tipping/Taxes

A 10% service charge and a 5% value-added tax are automatically added to room rates and meals.

Attractions in Taiwan

If you are interested in sightseeing in Taiwan, please check the following websites for more information.
1. Tourism Bureau, Tainan
2. Tourism Bureau, Taiwan
3. Information for foreigners in Taiwan