Taiwan at a Glance
Population, currency, timezone and practical travel essentials
23.4M
Population
Taipei
Capital
Eastern Asia
Region
TWD
New Taiwan dollar
Chinese
Language
Taipei
Local Time Zone
+886
Calling Code
Right
Driving Side
Type A,B
Power Plug
110
Emergency Number
Practical details are provided as general travel guidance — always verify current requirements (visas, driving rules, plug adapters) before you travel.
Top Cities in Taiwan
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2,182 stays
Taipei
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48
1,299 stays
Yilan
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48
998 stays
Hualien
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56
705 stays
Kenting
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51
690 stays
Taichung
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56
636 stays
Nantou
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43
614 stays
Taitung
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51
433 stays
Penghu
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24
252 stays
Chiayi
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53
237 stays
Taoyuan
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32
186 stays
Liuqiu
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20
169 stays
Pingtung
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24
158 stays
Miaoli
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20
152 stays
Kinmen Islands
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40
119 stays
Changhua
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20
118 stays
Hsinchu
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20
920 stays
Tainan
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41
578 stays
Kaohsiung
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36
Top-Rated Hotels in Taiwan
Highest guest scores — curated from 10,829 properties
Travel Guides for Taiwan
Itineraries, food guides, hidden gems & budget tips
Food
Kaohsiung Food Guide
📍 Kaohsiung
Itinerary
Kaohsiung Itinerary Guide
📍 Kaohsiung
Itinerary
Sun Moon Lake Itinerary Guide
📍 Sun Moon Lake
Itinerary
Tainan Itinerary Guide
📍 Tainan
Itinerary
Taipei Itinerary Guide
📍 Taipei
Food
Taipei Food Guide
📍 Taipei
Budget
Taipei Budget Guide
📍 Taipei
First Timer
Taipei First Timer Guide
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