Users' questions

Who are the main visitors to Taiwan from?

Who are the main visitors to Taiwan from?

Without question, the main market for Taiwan tourism is visitors from the mainland, the People’s Republic of China (PRC). It was a common sight to see a huge tour group of Chinese tourists pass by. To a lesser extent, I met a few expats from places like Hong Kong and tourists from Singapore.

Is it safe for a woman to travel to Taiwan?

Definitely: speaking out of personal experience, I felt more safer in Taipei than for example back home in Czech republic and it’s capital – Prague. In Taiwan, you will be safe even as female solo traveler. For more than two years, I never experienced any violence or theft.

How many people live in Kaohsiung, Taiwan?

There are nearly 3 million people in metropolitan Kaohsiung, so while it isn’t as big as Taipei, it’s still a fairly large city. Kaohsiung has really developed a lot of the past 10 years or so, and is becoming more international and modern.

Where are the best places to live in Taiwan?

Central location in Taiwan makes it easy to explore all over the island. Taipei and Kaohsiung are just an hour away each via the high-speed rail, and other fun things to do like Alishan and Sun Moon Lake are close by. Great laid back lifestyle. Close enough to hiking trails if outdoors activities are your thing.

Can you stay in a love hotel in Taiwan?

In at least one room, there is a bathtub built for two people. The site manager declines an interview, saying only that his service is “different” from that of other boutique hotels in Taiwan. Where to stay for Tokyo 2020: Airbnb, hostels – love hotel?

Is it safe to live and work in Taiwan?

Absolutely yes! Taiwan is a very safe place to live with crime rates that consistently place it as one of the safest countries in the world! This is due to their strict adherence to the law. Taiwanese conduct themselves in an orderly and respectful manner, and when in Taiwan you should as well!

There are nearly 3 million people in metropolitan Kaohsiung, so while it isn’t as big as Taipei, it’s still a fairly large city. Kaohsiung has really developed a lot of the past 10 years or so, and is becoming more international and modern.

Why do you want to live in Tainan, Taiwan?

Here are some more reasons that living in Tainan might be for you: Very easy to get around. You can get most places in 10-20 minutes by scooter, so you can live anywhere in the city you want and not worry about getting to work. Very laid back compared to other parts of Taiwan.