According to the data monitoring of our Taiwan Freedom Travel website, the peak of free travel to Taiwan before and after the 11th holiday is concentrated on September 24, 28, 29, 30 and October 1st and 2nd. Among them, September 30 and October 1 are peak days for trips to Taiwan . It is estimated that more than 60,000 mainland tourists will arrive in Taiwan in these two days.
More than 70% of mainland tourists will enter Taiwan from Taoyuan Airport . It is expected that the waiting time at the airport will increase from about 15-20 minutes on weekdays to 40-50 minutes. If you want to take the high-speed rail or the Taiwan Railway after the plane arrives, please allow more sufficient turnaround time.
What are the things that tourists need to know and pay attention to when traveling to Taiwan? Next, we will give a detailed introduction, because the content is more, is very detailed , you can read it selectively according to your needs:
| 01 before departure | documents/stay days/insurance/exchange/outlet/airport procedures |
| 02 arrival in Taiwan | Airport Overview/Immigration Procedures/Phone Card Handling/Renting WIFI Sharer Special road conditions |
| 05 Food and medical treatment | Taste preference/Visitors |
| 06 Play safety | Tickets/Travel safety/Typhoon/Earthquake |
| 07 Shopping | Tax rebate/Swipe card/Shopping at attractions/Duty-free shop/Accompanying gift 20/z |
01
documents before departure/stay days/insurance/exchange
sockets/airport procedures
z1, document preparation for Taiwan
Taiwan Pass and Entry Permit are two necessary documents . You must do it before departure, otherwise you will not be able to check in at the airport and you will not be able to board. You can also use your mobile phone to upload information to apply for the Taiwan Entry Permit. The super package has a time limit of ￥199;
must print and carry the travel insurance to Taiwan with the entry permit. Explain content), for reference when entering Taiwan;
passport and ID card are non-essential documents for going to Taiwan and are not required when entering or leaving the airport. It depends on individual circumstances to decide whether to carry it. If you use your passport number to book a ticket, hotel, or transit to Taiwan through another country, you need to bring your passport. If you need to take the long-distance bus, high-speed rail, train, etc. in the mainland, you need to bring your ID card;
entry card is printed on a piece of A4 paper, must use A4 paper, color printing . If the entry permit is printed in the wrong size or printed in black and white, you cannot check in. You can store the electronic version of the Taiwan Entry Permit document in your own e-mail address or carry-on U disk. Even if the entry permit is printed incorrectly and needs to be reprinted, it can be printed directly at the airport business center;
entry permit is OK Folded, but be careful not to fold into the QR code, photo, or barcode area. It is recommended that you first fold the longest side of the Taiwan Entry Permit in half, and then fold the current longest side in half once.
※ Do not paste or staple the Taiwan Pass to the Taiwan Pass. The Taiwan Pass is two separate certificates. Do not smear, stain or stain the entry card. If it is dirty before entering the stage, please print again. Because the entry permit will be stamped when entering Taiwan, if it is defaced or lost after entering Taiwan, please contact the Taiwan Immigration Department to reissue the entry permit. The Immigration Department has offices in major airports in Taiwan. print.
2. What documents do I need for flying in Hong Kong or Macau?
carry Taiwan Pass, Taiwan Entry Permit and Air Ticket Itinerary (electronic itinerary needs to be printed and carried). You can go to Macau or Hong Kong from airports or ports in Mainland China without the need of Hong Kong and Macau Pass and corresponding endorsements, and fly in Hong Kong and Macau or Transfer to and from Taiwan. Both Hong Kong and Macau have a transit visa mechanism. You can stay in Hong Kong and Macau for 7 days on the outbound and return journeys at the same time.
3, aviation accident insurance
For convenience, many people buy airline accident insurance at the same time when buying air tickets. Each insurance is 20-30 yuan. Some booking websites require aviation insurance to be purchased by flight segment. For example, if you transfer from Chengdu to Taipei via Hong Kong, you need to purchase two insurances even if you complete the transfer within the same day;
We learned from insurance companies that the premium for aviation delay insurance is slightly less. High, but the premium of aviation accident insurance is relatively low. For example, the aviation accident insurance tying in our Taobao store only needs 5 yuan to insure 5 million yuan, and 2 yuan to insure 2 million yuan. Moreover, aviation accident insurance is underwritten on a natural day basis. If you make a transfer within the same day, regardless of the number of transfers, you only need to purchase one insurance, and you do not need to purchase it by flight segment.
4. How many days can I stay in Taiwan?
Mainland residents holding free entry permits can stay in Taiwan for up to 16 days (15 nights). Please calculate the date. If you fail to leave the country within the time limit, you will be punished in accordance with the law. The lightest penalty is a fine;
If you encounter force majeure such as weather, earthquakes and other force majeure, you need to contact the Taiwan Immigration Department in time to explain the reason and handle it. Postponement of approval procedures. The Immigration Department has offices at airports to handle such incidents.
5, RMB to Taiwan dollar
Baidu's RMB to Taiwan dollar amount shows the median price, which is the theoretical number of currency exchange. Banks and other financial institutions will earn currency exchange differences in currency exchange, so the actual exchanged amount will be less than the amount shown by Baidu;
In the mainland, only Chinese banks can exchange Taiwan dollars. You need to register and make an appointment at Bank of China outlets one or two working days in advance before you can receive it. The exchange rate of Bank of China is not good. You can also bring your RMB cash to Taiwan and exchange it for Taiwan dollars at the airport or bank. You can also bring your UnionPay card to withdraw Taiwan dollars from ATMs with the UnionPay logo in Taiwan (there are more ATMs that support UnionPay). The exchange rate will be higher than that of banks in China. The exchange rate is good (please consult the issuing bank of your bank card for handling fees).
6. Do I need a power adapter in Taiwan? Is the voltage the same? The voltage of
is 110 volts in Taiwan, and 220 volts in mainland China. The voltage is different. But now most of the chargers and transformers of mobile phones, home cameras, mobile devices support wide-range voltage, that is, 100-240 volts can be used. However, the Taiwan socket is American parallel two-pin or two-pin one-hole (the picture below), the round plug and three plugs in mainland China cannot be used, you can prepare a plug or wiring board for conversion;
if you carry a laptop, hair dryer, etc. For electrical appliances with phase plugs, adapters are required in Taiwan. If the hair dryer is a two-way plug, even if it can be plugged into a power socket in Taiwan, the low voltage in Taiwan makes the hair dryer unable to reach the normal speed and cannot be used.
7, airport procedures
direct flights from mainland airports: hand over your Taiwan pass and entry permit to the counter service staff (if you book with your passport number, please show your passport at the same time);
from a mainland airport via Hong Kong or Macau Direct transfer : Give your Taiwan Pass and Taiwan Entry Permit to the counter service staff (if you book with your passport number, please show your passport at the same time), the counter service staff will usually tell you that the luggage will be shipped directly to Taiwan, and there is no need for transfer Collect checked baggage;
from the mainland airport via Hong Kong or Macau, stays at Hong Kong and Macau before transferring : Give your Taiwan Pass and Taiwan Pass to the counter service staff (if you book with your passport number, please show your passport at the same time) , Arrived in Hong KongOr Macau Airport, you need to fill in the entry form and go through the transit endorsement procedures;
enters Hong Kong or Macau from the land port to go to Taiwan: present the Taiwan Pass, Taiwan Entry Permit, and air ticket itinerary (electronic itinerary, please print out)
02 Arriving in Taiwan
Airport Overview/Immigration Procedures
Phone Card Processing/Renting WIFI Sharing Device
z1, Overview of Main Airports in Taiwan
Taoyuan Airport: The largest airport in Taiwan, with two terminals (terminals), more than 70% of the mainland Tourists have since entered Taiwan. It is about 40 kilometers away from downtown Taipei. You can take a 24-hour passenger bus to Taipei, Taichung, Taoyuan and other places. Taoyuan Airport has not yet opened MRT (the mainland is called subway);
Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport: Airport is a medium-sized airport with fewer duty-free shops. There are flights to and from Kaohsiung Airport from Fujian, Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. There is a MRT connection to Kaohsiung city, and there is also a Kenting Express bus that can go to Kenting (the passenger bus to Kenting may be out of car after 19:00);
Taipei Songshan Airport: Airport is a medium-sized, duty-free shop Fewer, there are flights to and from Songshan Airport from Shanghai, Hangzhou and other places. Songshan Airport is located in the downtown area of Taipei, and there is a MRT that can go to various parts of the city.
※ In addition to the three main airports, a small number of flights will go to Taichung Qingquangang Airport, and there are also individual travel packages that will arrive at airports in Chiayi, Hualien, and Taitung.
2, go through immigration formalities
On the plane, the flight attendant will issue a Taiwan immigration card. Mainland residents holding a single valid tourist entry permit (ie a single valid free travel entry permit) do not need to obtain and fill in an entry card. Tourists who hold a free travel entry permit for more than one year are required to obtain and fill in the entry card;
, after getting off the plane, go to the immigration check counter to complete the immigration procedures according to the airport instructions. When processing, you need to show the Taiwan Pass, Entry Permit, and leave your index finger fingerprints (children do not need to leave fingerprints). Tourists who fill in the entry card must hand the entry card along with the documents to the border inspection officer;
There are a small number of duty-free shops and currency exchange counters before going through the immigration procedures.
※ If you have the main applicant and accompanying relatives when you apply for the entry permit, the main applicant cannot enter Taiwan later than the corresponding accompanying relatives, nor can the accompanying relatives leave Taiwan earlier.
3. Introduction to the Airport Arrival Hall:
(Taoyuan Airport as an example)
telephone card processing counter: All major telecommunications companies in Taiwan have counters here to apply for telephone cards. Guests of Taiwan's free travel website can enjoy the blue express channel to pick up a phone card at the FarEasy Telecom counter;
transportation card counter: You can purchase transportation cards for public transportation or consumption in convenience stores. You can recharge at convenience stores;
WIFI sharing device rental counter: you can rent and pick up 4G WIFI sharing devices;
currency exchange counter: you can exchange cash in various currencies for Taiwan dollars;
passenger bus ticket counter: you can buy passenger bus tickets according to the route. Line up at the designated numbered platform outside the airport gate. There are more people in line during holidays;
taxi outlet: you can take a taxi;
convenience store: a small supermarket to buy food, beverages and other daily necessities.
4, phone card application
Taiwan phone card is a real-name system, and you need to show the Grand Pass and Taiwan Entry Permit to apply for the phone card. Some merchants on Taobao sell Taiwanese phone cards. They are all phone cards that are applied for in the name of others or re-used phone cards. If this card has been used for illegal things, you may encounter judicial troubles after you use it again. Therefore, it is recommended to apply for a phone card after arriving in Taiwan. It is also very easy to apply.
There are three major telecommunications companies in Taiwan and a new star in the industry, namely:
Chunghwa Telecom: Taiwan’s veteran telecommunications company, similar to the early morning telephone exchanges in mainland China.Compiled. The advantage is that there will be mobile signals in remote mountain areas; the disadvantage is that the mechanism is older and the business model is slightly outdated.
Taiwan’s Big Brother: With the rise of mobile phones, the network signal coverage in remote mountainous areas is not as good as Chunghwa Telecom. There are many mobile phone users in Taiwan.
FarEasy Telecom: A Taiwan listed company, similar to Taiwan’s Big Brother, its network signal coverage in remote mountainous areas is not as good as Chunghwa Telecom. There are many mobile phone users in Taiwan.
Taiwan Star: Taiwan’s new star in the telecommunications industry, with large price concessions, and signal coverage is also not as good as Chunghwa Telecom, but it is developing rapidly.
※ All major telecommunications companies in Taiwan have counters at Taoyuan Airport, Songshan Airport and Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport. The airport counter has more variety of packages than the downtown stores, and the prices are more favorable. The Taiwan Free Travel website has a blue channel at the Far East Telecom counter at Taoyuan Airport, where you can quickly go through the phone card collection procedures. Taiwan’s free travel platform also offers preferential activities from various telecommunications companies
5, renting 4G WIFI sharing device
Taiwan free travel website gives a free sharing device when you apply for the admission card, and you can use it for unlimited days during the free travel period in Taiwan. You can enjoy 4G network by supporting WIFI function. One device can connect to 5 devices at the same time for high-speed Internet access. It can also be rented on Taiwan's free travel website and Taobao shop (you can search for the shop name go2tw in Taobao to enter), the price is much cheaper than calling card in Taiwan;
can be booked on our website or Taobao shop, directly to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport, Songshan Airport Pick up the equipment at the service counter of Kaohsiung Airport. Under normal conditions, one device can provide 5 devices with continuous 4G high-speed Internet access for more than 5 hours, and can be charged at any time with a power bank.
6, apply for the Taiwan transportation card
travel card: take the Greater Taipei area as the center and radiate the service area; iPass card: take Kaohsiung as the center and radiate the service area. From 7/1 onwards, the Taipei Travel Card can be used to take the Kaohsiung MRT and all lines of Taiwan Railway;
airport has a transportation card counter where you can purchase transportation cards. You can also buy transportation cards or recharge them at 7-11 and FamilyMart convenience stores in Taiwan. The card fee for ordinary cards is 100 Taiwan dollars (about 22 RMB), and the price of special cards is higher; when
leaves Taiwan, the card fee is non-refundable, and the balance in the card can be refunded at the transportation card service counter. However, due to the small number of service counters for transportation cards, it is recommended that you do not recharge too much in the transportation card each time. The amount in the card can also be used for convenience store consumption.
7, leave the airport
Taipei Songshan Airport: MRT can take you, you can also take a taxi (Chinese called taxi) or chartered car to leave the airport;
Kaohsiung Xiaogang Airport: as long as the arrival time is not too late, you can take the MRT Go to the city. There is also a passenger bus to Kenting from Kaohsiung Airport before 7pm. If the time is too late, you can only leave the airport by chartered pick-up or taxi;
Taoyuan Airport: There are passenger buses to Taipei, Taichung, Taoyuan, etc. 24 hours, and the departure time of each line during the day is 15-25 minutes For one class, the night bus interval will be longer, about an hour. You can also take a taxi or a chartered car to pick you up (Taoyuan Airport is 1 hour by bus from downtown Taipei, and 15 minutes by car from the high-speed rail station).
※ Because the flight will be delayed and the immigration process time is uncertain, it is recommended to choose the special Taiwan high-speed rail coupon redemption for tourists. There is no need to specify the train time. After arriving at the high-speed rail station with the redemption ticket number and documents, redeem the next train at the window You can take the bus with the ticket, and the price is 20% off the original price of the high-speed rail ticket.
03 First encounter with Taiwan
Climate/Public Environment/Public Facilities
No smoking regulations
1, Climate
Taiwan is a rainy place. From November to March of the following year, it is rainy in northern Taiwan and windy in the east and south., The west is sunny. April, May, and October are the time of travel for weather matters. June, July, and August are hotter. The weather on the island is changeable, pay attention to the weather forecast during travel. Taiwan Seasons Practical Dressing Manual! Look at it first when packing your luggage;
Taiwan has strong ultraviolet rays, so pay attention to sun protection. Especially in the south and the sea, 50SPF can not be completely covered, it is best to wear sunscreen clothing.
2, talk softly in public places
On the streets of Taiwan, you rarely hear loud broadcasts and people talking. Communication between people is usually quiet. On MRT (mainland called subway), high-speed rail, Taiwan railway (mainland called train), bus (mainland called bus), the ringtone of the telephone should be lowered or changed to vibrate, and when answering and dialing Keep your voice down and keep the call as short as possible to avoid affecting others.
3, say "thank you" more
Thank you seems to be the spoken language of Taiwanese. Whether it is a salesperson in a shopping mall or an old man at a night market stall, you will say "thank you" after you patronize or pay. Some bus drivers also thank passengers when they get on or off the bus. Some Taiwanese friends said that they have been taught since kindergarten to say thank you more and be more grateful. This is a habit developed since childhood. Mainland tourists must adapt and get used to it.
4, orderly queuing
When waiting for elevators at stations, airports, commercial centers, and office buildings, everyone consciously queues up, first come first. When taking the high-speed rail, train, subway (MRT), bus, or elevator, wait until the people inside have gotten off before entering. Generally, no one will start getting on the train before getting off. A Taiwanese friend once said that when taking the high-speed rail, the people who rushed up as soon as the car door opened must be mainlanders. This statement may not be appropriate, but it also represents a reaction to some phenomena;
stands on the right when riding the escalator, and leaves the left for walkers. Although this method is controversial, it is almost a habit of most Taiwanese; some stalls in the
night market will be marked with the direction of the line. In some places, lines are drawn specifically to guide people to line up according to the direction.
5. Convenience stores are full of
. In Taiwan cities about 2,300 meters apart, you will definitely see a convenience store. The most common are three: 7-11, FamilyMart, and Lalfu. There is also a convenience store in almost every village in the suburbs; in addition to selling newspapers, magazines, drinks, snacks, bento, various tickets, and daily necessities, the
convenience store can also recharge and pay for telephone and transportation cards, and provide printing , Copying and other services. Basically, the goods and services you need every day are available in convenience stores. There are trash cans in convenience stores, and basically toilets (called dressing rooms in Taiwan).
6, no smoking regulations
Taiwan’s no smoking regulations stipulate that smoking is prohibited in places with roofs and when taking public transportation, and smoking is not allowed in places with no smoking signs;
can only smoke in the designated designated places in some outdoor public places. Smoking is allowed in the area. Do not smoke while driving a car, motorcycle, or electric vehicle. Do not smoke in the car during carpooling or chartered travel.
7. Rare trash cans on the streets
Taiwan has implemented a policy of no garbage on the ground. There are very few trash cans on the streets. Everyone is encouraged to bring their own garbage (Taiwan called Lise) home for sorting and disposal. If there is any garbage to be thrown out, you can throw it into the trash can in the convenience store;
Many people in Taiwan pay attention to sorting garbage. For example, in some places with garbage sorting, beverage bottles, lunch boxes and other garbage must be rinsed with water. After being cleaned, put it in the designated trash can for convenient disposal.
8. Respect for the choices and opinions of others
On the streets of Taiwan, you will see individuals and groups with dissidents doing publicity within the scope permitted by Taiwan’s laws. Please respect their opinions and choices. Regardless of whether you agree or accept it, please ignore and participate in . It is illegal for tourists to participate in such acts. If you pickExcessive words and deeds may violate the law.
04 Transportation
Car rental/Traffic Rules/Carpooling Details
Bus MRT/Taiwan Railway High Speed Rail/Special Road Conditions
1. Can I rent a car or ride a motorcycle with a mainland driver’s license in Taiwan?
Because there are historical problems between the two sides of the strait, the mainland driver’s license is not recognized in Taiwan . Mainland China is not a member of the International Driver’s License Organization, so the so-called international driver’s license issued by the Mainland’s driver’s license is not recognized by Taiwan. According to the Internet, some Taiwanese car rental companies rent cars or motorcycles (called motorcycles in Taiwan) to mainland tourists holding international driver’s licenses, but in the event of an accident, they will be deemed to be driving without a license and be severely sentenced;
mainland residents can first change to the International Driving License Organization Members’ driving licenses from countries and regions such as Hong Kong and Macau can drive motor vehicles in Taiwan.
※ Please be sure to wear a helmet when you rent an electric bike. Electric bikes cannot be dual-carried (with people). If there is an accident, the insurance will not cover it.
2, obey the traffic rules
Taiwanese not only do not run red lights at intersections, but they also never cross the markings. This is true for both pedestrians and vehicles;
Taiwanese motor vehicles cannot turn right at a red light. Motorcycles must turn left in two stages and wait for two green lights.
3, do not honk, take your time
Walking on the streets of Taiwan can hardly hear the horns of cars and motorcycles. Even if a pedestrian blocks the road of a motorized vehicle, the motorized vehicle will stop and wait or follow at a low speed or gently remind the pedestrian to avoid trouble. The person in charge of Taiwan's free running team told us that if you honk the horn, you will not only appear to be of low quality, but will also cause disputes.
4. When do I need to swipe the card when taking the bus? The
bus will have a reminder that reminds you to swipe your card to get on/off/to swipe your card on and off the bus. If you are in doubt, please consult the driver. In case the card is swiped less once, the transportation card will be locked. You need to go to the bus terminal or the transportation card counter to unlock it.
5, Taipei and Kaohsiung MRT
Taipei and Kaohsiung have opened MRT (mainland called subway) lines, Taichung MRT is under construction;
Taipei MRT has many lines, basically covering the main areas of Taipei and New Taipei City. Kaohsiung’s MRT has two lines in a cross-shaped layout. You can enjoy discounts when you take the MRT and swipe your card or iPass;
Taiwan's MRT (subway) and buses (Taiwan called bus) are prohibited from eating and drinking, and offenders will be fined. Some people feel that it is understandable not to allow food to be eaten because the taste will affect others, but they cannot drink even a sip of water, thinking that the regulations are too harsh. But the current laws and regulations are like this, and everyone is observing it very well (you can drink water and take medicine if you take drugs and other special circumstances; you can eat and drink on Taiwan Railway and high-speed rail).
6, fraternity seats on MRT and buses
Taiwan’s MRT and buses have fraternity seats, usually dedicated to the elderly, children, pregnant women, disabled or unwell passengers, many people choose to stand while Do not occupy the Pok Oi seat;
Taipei MRT also provides stickers for passengers who are unwell or early in pregnancy. Put the stickers on and sit on the Pok Oi seat so that they will not be misunderstood by others. The sticker can be obtained at the service counter of the MRT station.
7. How long does it take to arrive at the station in advance for high-speed rail or Taiwan railway?
Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railway Stations are not big. If you already have a high-speed rail and Taiwan Railway ticket, you can arrive at the station 20 minutes before departure. If you need to exchange or collect tickets, please arrive at the station 20 minutes in advance;
high-speed rail discount redemption ticket is a real-name system, and you need to show your ID. Taiwan High Speed Rail and Taiwan Railways ordinary full-price tickets are not real-name rides. You do not need to show your ID when entering the station, you only need to get on the train with the ticket. ID card is required to use preferential ticket;
Each high-speed train has 3 carriages with free seats (that is, unmatched seats). Guests who are eager to take the high-speed train but have not bought a matching seat can choose to ride in a free seat. If there is no seat, they can ride in a standing position.
8, are Taiwan and high-speed rail tickets easy to buy?
Taiwan Railway (the mainland is called train) is available all over the island, and the high-speed rail is only available in the west of Taiwan Island;
has high-speed rail in the west, so the Taiwan Railway ticket is better to buy. Because there is only Taiwan Railway in the east, it is difficult to buy tickets. For example, the two-way between Taipei and Hualien, and the two-way between Hualien-Taitung and Fangliao are difficult to buy tickets;
Taiwan Railways generally start booking online 14 days in advance. , The pre-sale period of some holidays will be advanced. You can log in to the Taiwan Railways website to book tickets directly. If you want to check the train schedule, please log on the Taiwan Free Travel website (www.go2tw.cn) , because although the Taiwan Railway website can directly book tickets, the function of checking trains needs to be accessed over the wall. There are some websites on the mainland that purchase Taiwan Railway tickets, but they charge high handling fees and are illegal. Our website has a free booking service, but it can’t be done due to Taiwan’s laws and regulations;
If you want to fill in the Taiwan mobile phone number when booking, please fill in any 10 digits starting with 09;
if you can’t book the ticket online , You may not be able to buy tickets on site. Through the personal experience of many netizens, there are no tickets online. After arriving in Taiwan, you may buy tickets at the train station window in advance. You might as well try your luck.
9. How to pay for online booking of Taiwan Railway and High Speed Rail tickets?
To book tickets on the Taiwan Railway and Taiwan High-speed Railway websites, you need to pay online with VISA or Master credit cards. UnionPay credit cards and UnionPay savings cards are not supported;
If you do not have a VISA or Master credit card, you can borrow someone else's card to pay online. However, it should be noted that when refunding or changing tickets with different prices in Taiwan, you need to provide the credit card used for online payment, otherwise it cannot be processed. It is possible to change tickets for the same price.
10, carpooling
Do not look at Taiwan's small area, but there are 1200 kilometers around the island, and the scenic spots are scattered. If you take a bus to visit, the waiting time on the road is long, and the luggage is dragged, which reduces efficiency. If you take the train, you will miss many scenic spots on the way;
Taiwan Free Travel website and fleet have a carpool trip in Taiwan, which not only solves the problem of transporting luggage between cities, but also visits scenic spots along the way, making full use of the journey time, reasonable prices, and services Convenient, passengers have high insurance coverage. There are dozens of professional carpool routes in Taiwan, and the price conscientious service is not discounted.
11, between Hualien and Kenting, is it better to take the rift valley line or the coastline?
netizens often ask us this question. After starting from Kenting, the rift valley line is the same as the first quarter of the coastline. The mountain road takes about half an hour and then travels along the coastline. When it comes to Taitung City, it divides into two directions. The coastline is along the coast. The road continues to advance, and the rift valley line takes another road to the west, and it merges with Hualien City; the
rift valley is not narrow, and the narrowest place is several kilometers wide. Both sides of the road are farmland. Taitung is Taiwan. The main producing area of rice, walking on the rift line, you can see the rice fields on both sides. Famous scenic spots along the Rift Valley Line include Brown Avenue, Chulu Pasture, Ruisui Pasture, Yunshanshui, Tropic of Cancer Monument, etc. Walking along the rift valley line, you can see the ocean of the Pacific Ocean and the scenery of pastoral pastures; the
coastline starts from Taitung and walks along the sea, passing Xiaoyeliu (if the wind and waves are not open), the water flows upward, and Sanxiantai , Baxian Cave, Tropic of Cancer Monument (not the same as the monument on the Rift Valley Line), Shihtiping and other famous attractions, enjoy the beauty of the Pacific Ocean all the way. The safety of the two lines is the same, and the scenery features are different. Taipei / Jiufen / Hualien / Taitung / Kenting...Taiwan North East Coast carpool details
12, special road conditions
Hualien and QingjingThe road traffic between the roads is very poor, all of which are mountain roads, about 6 hours one way. In winter, roads are closed due to icing and snow, and other times, typhoons and heavy rains often cause rockfalls, causing road interruptions. Although it is possible to cross Taiwan in this way, it is not recommended because of the bad road conditions. The road between
Sun Moon Lake and Alishan is also all mountain roads, and there are not many public transportations. There are only two buses a day, and the one-way trip takes about 4 hours. This road is often closed to traffic due to road conditions. The detour plan is to return from Sun Moon Lake to Taichung, take the high-speed rail or the Taiwan Railway to Chiayi, then change the bus to Alishan, one way about 6 hours;
Taipei to Hualien road, from Yilan Suao to Hualien is the famous coastal road ——Suhua Highway, the scenery is very beautiful. But also because it is built on a cliff, it is easy to cause rockfalls in heavy rain and cause road closures. Once the Su-Hua Highway was closed, the road traffic between Hualien and Taipei was interrupted and the only way to take the Taiwan Railway was.
05 Diet Medical
taste preference
tourists see a doctor
1, diet taste preference
Taiwanese dishes have a lighter taste. Although there are many dishes handed down from mainland China, the taste has been improved to the habits of Taiwanese people. For example, chili is not particularly spicy. The snacks at the night market are not light, so you can choose according to your preferences. Taiwanese favorite 10 night market snacks;
Taiwan's agricultural research is more advanced, good at improving, not only a variety of fruits, but also a variety of new flavors and shapes of agricultural products. For example, dates are about the same size as apples. Everyone can taste more. Eat Taiwanese special fruits;
Many foods in Taiwan do not contain preservatives, such as Taiwanese specialty pineapple cakes and sun cakes that everyone loves to buy. Because they do not contain preservatives, the shelf life is usually no more than 45 days, but only a dozen days. I also remind everyone that if you want to buy food souvenirs to take home, it is best to buy them when you are about to leave Taiwan to keep the food as fresh as possible.
※ Fresh fruits, meat products, and dairy products cannot be brought into mainland China. Due to the quarantine of pests and diseases, in most countries and regions in the world, such items are prohibited from being brought into the country. For insurance purposes, please ask the clerk before purchasing.
2. What should I do if I am sick in Taiwan?
Tourists who only have minor discomforts, such as a sore throat, a cold, and do not want to go to the hospital, can buy medicines at the pharmacies on the streets of Taiwan (called pharmacies in mainland China). In some pharmacies, there will be a resident physician who can match you with several drugs according to your symptoms;
If you need to go to the hospital for treatment or if you encounter an accident, please pay the medical expenses first, keep the medical documents, and then pass For the insurance attached to the Taiwan Entry Permit, contact the insurance company to settle the claim. The insurance attached to the Taiwan Entry Permit issued on our Taiwan Free Travel website includes medical insurance for accidental injuries, sudden illnesses and pre-existing diseases in Taiwan.
06 Safe play
tickets/travel safety
typhoon/earthquake
1, tickets
Most natural resource attractions in Taiwan do not charge tickets, such as Taroko, Chingshui Cliff, Chihsingtan in Hualien; Sun Moon Lake in Nantou; most of Kenting Attractions etc. There are a few natural attractions that require maintenance and protection. Appropriate tickets will be charged. For example, Eluanbi Park in Kenting is 40 Taiwan dollars (about 8.7 yuan), Yehliu Scenic Area is 80 Taiwan dollars (about 17 yuan);
historical sites, man-made or artificial or Tickets for attractions that require more manual maintenance are slightly higher. For example, Tainan Confucian Temple is 25 Taiwan dollars (about 5.5 yuan), Taipei 101 Building is 500 Taiwan dollars (about 110 yuan, and Taipei Palace Museum is 250 Taiwan dollars (about 55 yuan). Some scenic spots may cost money. Buy tickets, but the tickets come with consumer vouchers, which can be used in scenic spots, such as Kaohsiung's consulate in Kaohsiung. Generally speaking, tickets for traveling in Taiwan do not cost much .
2, safety during play
Reminder signs of scenic spots. Please do not approach the beach when the wind and waves are strong;
When participating in outdoor activities such as diving, hot air ballooning, paragliders, etc., please make sure that the organizer of the event is a legal one and has insurance for tourists. Because such activities are not included in the general insurance category, it is necessary to separately insure high-risk activities.
3. What should I do if I encounter a typhoon?
May to October is the season of typhoons in Taiwan. The number of typhoons that affect Taiwan varies from year to year. Sometimes only one typhoon affects Taiwan a year, sometimes one typhoon every two or three weeks. Each typhoon generally affects Taiwan for 1-2 days. If you travel to Taiwan during the typhoon season, please add some spare time to the itinerary and adjust it according to the weather conditions; before the typhoon
, the weather will be very good and the clouds are beautiful, but you need to Keep an eye on the weather forecast. When a typhoon comes, avoid entering mountains, river valleys and seasides. If the impact of the typhoon is severe, the Taiwan Railways, high-speed railways, and road traffic will be suspended. The best way is to stay indoors and watch TV, stock up on food, and try not to go out. If the impact is not significant, it can be changed to an urban indoor scenic spot tour.
4. What should I do if there is an earthquake?
Taiwan is an area prone to earthquakes, and there are also abundant prevention and response methods. When some tourists were shocked and panicked in Taiwan, the Taiwanese themselves took it for granted and stayed in their rooms. Buildings in Taiwan have a relatively high level of earthquake resistance, and people usually hide in relatively safe structural positions in the building during an earthquake, instead of running around. If the earthquake is severe, do not panic and evacuate in an orderly manner. Earthquake Safety Handbook, what to do if you encounter an earthquake in Taiwan
07 shopping
tax refund/swiping card/shopping at attractions/duty-free shops
souvenirs/milk powder
1, tax refund
Some large shopping malls and department stores in Taiwan can refund tax. A tax refund sign will be posted when entering the mall. If you are not sure, you can also ask the clerk. From May 1st, Taiwan will implement new tax rebate regulations, and update exclusive interpretation of
2, shopping with UnionPay card
Most shopping places in Taiwan can use UnionPay card for direct consumption. The top 10 shopping malls that Taiwanese love to go to are
3, shopping without bargaining
A mainlander who has been married to Taiwan and lived for many years told me that when he returned to his hometown in mainland China, he was ridiculed for not bargaining for shopping in his hometown. But in Taiwan, a major feature of people's shopping is that they don't bargain. Whether it is a big shopping mall, a snack bar, or a night market stall. Commodity prices are mostly clearly marked.
4, scenic spots shopping
Taiwan tourist attractions are not much more expensive than other places. Some have higher prices because of their distinctive and creative characteristics. In other places, the souvenir shop attached is non-profit, and the products sold are cheaper than other shops, such as the souvenir shop in the Presidential Palace.
5, duty-free shop
Shenghengchang is the largest duty-free shop enterprise in Taiwan, followed by Caimeng duty-free shop. These two duty-free shops have duty-free shops at major airports in Taiwan. Shenghengchang also has two duty-free shops in downtown Taipei, among which the Neihu duty-free shop is the largest; most of the goods purchased in the urban duty-free shop
need to be picked up at the airport. There are pickup points at Taipei Songshan Airport, Taoyuan Airport, Kaohsiung Airport and Taichung Airport. If you encounter a holiday or a tour group with a large number of people picking up the goods, please reserve time;
Taiwan Free Travel website launches duty-free shops to enjoy duty-free airport drop-off activities. In downtown Taipei, you can take a taxi to Shenghengchang Neihu Duty Free Shop for free , You can enjoy the free airport drop-off service by car, whether you are shopping or not;
also has duty-free shops in Taitung’s Ludao and Kinmen. When leaving the outlying islands and heading to the mainland or Taiwan's main island, you can pick up the purchased goods at the pick-up counter at the terminal or airport with the shopping receipt.
6, what gifts to take home?
pineapple cake and sun cake are the most famous souvenirs in Taiwan. Jiade, Weire Hill, Weige, Liji, etc. are all well-known brands. The cultural and creative souvenirs of the National Palace Museum in Taipei and souvenirs from various scenic spots are also worth buying. TaiwanA collection of special souvenirs. Taiwanese say that these top 10 famous products are truly
. The most important thing is to bring back what you have seen, heard, and felt in Taiwan to the mainland to share with you
7. Can you bring back milk powder from Taiwan?
Hong Kong with milk powder, each person can only carry two cans. Taiwan does not have this regulation, and it is free to buy and carry back to the mainland, but the mainland customs may measure whether to levy taxes by the amount of goods and the quantity carried;
Taiwan's milk powder price is similar to Hong Kong, and sometimes similar to the mainland online promotion price, but The origin is different, and the milk powder ingredients are also slightly different, you can choose according to the situation.
08 Return
to the airport / loss of entry permit damaged
Mainland entry
1, to the airport
Most of the mainland tourists leave Taiwan through Taoyuan Airport. It takes about an hour from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport. If you live in Kaohsiung, it will take at least two and a half hours to reach Taoyuan Airport. If you live in Taichung, it will take at least two hours to reach Taoyuan Airport. Please arrange according to the flight schedule;
if you live in Hualien, Taitung, Kenting, because of the long distance, it is easy to be affected by factors such as weather, traffic, etc. The risk of catching a plane at Taoyuan Airport on the same day is higher. It is recommended to live in Taipei and New Taipei the day before taking the flight, especially not to stay in Hualien, Taitung, and Kenting.
2, what should I do if the entry permit is damaged?
If the admission card is defaced or lost, you cannot go through the check-in procedures. You can go to the immigration office set up in the airport office to make up.
3, mainland entry
After arriving in the mainland by plane, if it is a valid travel entry permit, then this entry permit is useless. When entering mainland China, just hand the Taiwan Pass to the border check counter for stamping. The Taiwan Pass can be used repeatedly. Next time you go to Taiwan, go to the local immigration hall to add a personal travel (G) endorsement, and then apply for the Taiwan Pass.
If there are two records of traveling to Taiwan as the main applicant in the past 12 months, you can apply for a Travel Entry Permit for more than one year. If you have signed a travel entry permit for more than one year, you only need to go to the local immigration hall to add a personal travel (G) endorsement for the Taiwan Pass each time you go to Taiwan, and you don’t need to apply for a new entry permit for one year. Multi-sign-in Taiwan permits can go to Taiwan within the validity period.
