Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan)
Eastern Asia · TWN
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To Taiwan
Taiwan is a strong East Asia pick for travelers who want a food-heavy city trip that can quickly turn into a mountain or coastal itinerary without much wasted time. It works best as Taipei plus one or two focused additions such as Yangmingshan, Yushan, Kenting, or the northeast coast, rather than trying to fit the whole island into a short first visit.
Popular For
Things To See
- Taipei
- Yangmingshan
- Yushan National Park
- Kenting National Park
- Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area
- Shei-Pa National Park
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- April, May, October, and November are the easiest broad months in the current brief.
- Taipei plus one or two nature-heavy additions usually lands better than forcing a full-island sweep into a short trip.
- The strongest version of Taiwan mixes city time and food with one clear mountain or coast focus.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for Taiwan.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Taipei
- Population
- 23,317,031
- Area
- 36,197 km²
- Region
- Eastern Asia
Languages
- Chinese
Currency
New Taiwan dollar ($)
TWD
Exchange rate unavailable for USD.
Cost of Living (World Bank)
49.7
Price level index (US = 100)
- Groceries
- 64.6
- Restaurants
- 27.4
- Rent
- 14.2
Safety & Peace
lower score = more peaceful · 1.0–3.5 scale
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Taipei (25.03°N, 121.52°E).
LGBTQ+ Friendly
81/100
Traveler LGBTQ score
- Legal protections
- 90/100
- Lived safety
- 63/100
This traveler-facing score is lower than the legal protections score because lived-safety context is weaker, based on broader traveler safety and development conditions.
This score blends legal protections with lived-safety context so strong laws alone do not automatically push a country to the top of the ranking.
- Homosexuality legal✅
- Relationship recognitionMarriage
- Adoption recognition✅
- Anti-discrimination laws✅
- Employment protections✅
- Legal gender recognition✅
- Conversion therapy ban❌
Food & Cuisine
56/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
32/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
US Travel Advisory
There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Taiwan. There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat. Please review the Destination Information Page for more information. If you decide to travel to Taiwan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the American Institute in Taiwan. Enrolling helps us contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. Review the security report for Taiwan from the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist. We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
Read full advisory →Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data