How many days in Taipei is enough?

How many days in Taipei is enough?

Nonetheless, there’s a lot to see and do in Taipei so you should spend more time here than in any other city in Taiwan. I’d say four full days is the absolute minimum for a first-time visit to Taipei. It will give you just enough time to see the major attractions in the city as well as make one or two day trips.

What are some strange laws in Taiwan?

This is rule number one with a bullet and dangerously under-publicized in travel guides. Unusual Taiwanese legal fact(s): it’s illegal to insult someone in public. Taiwan’s Criminal Code Articles 309-314 cover slander, defamation, libel, and injury to personal reputation.

Can you drink alcohol in Taiwan?

Aside from the infamous Revolver, mainly populated by (and overpacked with) foreigners, and a few other hang-outs such as Beer and Cheese, Taiwan is quite bar-less; there is no real concept of drinking places. The locals usually drink during meals.

Do and don’ts in Taiwan?

Do’s and Don’ts in Taiwan

• Do greetings.
• Do dress appropriately.
• Do take off your shoes when entering someone’s home.
• Do present money, a gift, a package or a document with both hands.
• Do your best to pick up a few words in Chinese.
• Do cover your mouth with your hands when using a toothpick in public.
• Do finish your food.

What is a popular Taiwanese drink?

They all contributed to the rise of bubble tea, the insanely popular Taiwanese drink that’s taken the world by storm in recent years. Invented in the 1980s, bubble tea (also called “black pearl tea” or “boba tea”) is a beloved Taiwan classic.

What Covid test does Taiwan accept?

Effective January 4, 2022, all travelers to Taiwan are required to present a certificate of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report issued within two calendar days, which is based on the specimen collection date, before boarding their flight to Taiwan.

Is English spoken in Taipei?

In general, not many people speak English in Taiwan overall, but the capital Taipei has a greater number of English speakers than elsewhere in the country. Estimates indicate that around a quarter of the population can speak English to some extent, but fluent English speakers are quite rare.

Is Taiwan Safe 2022?

OVERALL RISK : LOW Taiwan is generally safe to travel to, but it’s not without its dangers. The only concern is a petty crime on the streets, but if you apply the basic precaution measures, your trip should go smoothly.