The Basics
City Name: Taipei
Where is it located?: Taipei is near the northern tip of Taiwan.
Why do people go there?: Taipei is the center of all commerce, arts, and everything that keeps Taiwan on its path to independence.
How do travelers get there?: Travelers come to Taipei from the international airport, which is connected to most of Asia and part of Europe.
Currency: New Dollar
City Code: 2
Population: 3 million
Languages: Chinese
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Bei Tou, Shi Lin, Da Tong, Song Shan, Wan Hua, Zhong Zheng, Da An
Attractions: National Palace Museum, Snake Alley
Accommodations: Taipei Hostels
Tourist Office: Taiwan Tourism Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Tienhsiang
Health Issues: No major health risks, except pollution.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: The weather in Taipei is pretty all of the year.
Common Phrases: How are You? -Ni Hao Ma; Thank You -Xie Xie; This is beautiful -Hen Piao Liang; Good Bye or See You Again -Zai Jian; Very Good -Hen Hao
City Specific Events: Founding Day: January 1, National Day: October 10, Dragon Boat Festival: June, Constitution Day: December 25
How to get around?: The train is the best, and most affordable, way to get around the city.
Good to know: If your read or hear that Taiwan is going to claim independence, don’t go anywhere near the island.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Taipei is the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Taipei travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
