Best time of year to visit Taiwan?
Started by SunshineSteve · 1 Mar 2026 · 1099 views
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1 Mar 2026 at 04:26
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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1 Mar 2026 at 06:42
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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1 Mar 2026 at 08:43
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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1 Mar 2026 at 09:05
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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1 Mar 2026 at 10:33
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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1 Mar 2026 at 11:14
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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1 Mar 2026 at 22:57
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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2 Mar 2026 at 01:14
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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2 Mar 2026 at 02:28
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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2 Mar 2026 at 12:23
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls through referrals?
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2 Mar 2026 at 16:15
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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2 Mar 2026 at 22:01
This matches my experience. Taiwan is great value for money.
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3 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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3 Mar 2026 at 13:52
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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3 Mar 2026 at 23:20
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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4 Mar 2026 at 01:58
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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4 Mar 2026 at 04:01
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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