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Common scams in Taiwan and how to avoid them

Started by MelbourneMarc · 12 Mar 2026 · 1340 views

MelbourneMarc member
#1
12 Mar 2026 at 23:20
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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CanuckTraveller member
#2
13 Mar 2026 at 09:47
How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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VegasVince member
#3
13 Mar 2026 at 14:06
I was there in January and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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MontrealMax member
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13 Mar 2026 at 15:27
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Montreal Max — Montreal, Canada

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DCExplorer member
#5
13 Mar 2026 at 18:46
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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AtlantaAce member
#6
13 Mar 2026 at 21:25
This matches my experience. Taiwan is one of my favorites.
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SacramentoSal member
#7
14 Mar 2026 at 04:56
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: More competition means better service.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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MapleLeafMike member
#8
14 Mar 2026 at 16:15
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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EuroExplorer member
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15 Mar 2026 at 00:16
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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CanuckTraveller member
#10
15 Mar 2026 at 05:02
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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OzzieTravels member
#11
15 Mar 2026 at 11:09
How long did it take you to find the good spots?

Ozzie Travels — Sydney, Australia

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HalifaxHarry member
#12
15 Mar 2026 at 21:37
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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NorthernLights member
#13
16 Mar 2026 at 04:58
How's the nightlife there compared to the Philippines?

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Northern Lights

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AustinAlex member
#14
16 Mar 2026 at 08:09
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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PattayaDave member
#15
16 Mar 2026 at 08:49
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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OrlandoOscar member
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:37
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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SacramentoSal member
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16 Mar 2026 at 14:48
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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JerseyJim member
#18
16 Mar 2026 at 18:29
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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DublinDave member
#19
17 Mar 2026 at 04:59
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.

Dublin, Ireland | 34 countries visited

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