Planning my first trip to Taiwan in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Taiwan.
Thanks for any help!
Long stay in Taiwan — costs
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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5 Mar 2026 at 14:37
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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This matches my experience. Taiwan is great value.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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