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 the US and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in Taiwan.
Thanks for any help!
Quality in Taiwan — trending up or down?
Started by NashvilleNate · 26 Feb 2026 · 1914 views
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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