Solo Traveller’s Guide to Taiwan 2026 | 33 Things I WISH I KNEW before travelling to Taiwan
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I travelled to Taiwan solo for 2 weeks and these are all the things you need to know before your own Taiwan trip. This is my first-timer's guide to Taiwan and the only travel guide you will need. So if you are wondering how to travel Taiwan in 2026, well look no further. I have got you covered.
Chapters:
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00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Where is Taiwan?
I am planning my second solo trip from India to Taiwan and I have been super anxious because I couldn’t find alot of videos on what, where, how, when and then came across your videos. I’m still anxious but not as much as before.
00:55 - Best time to visit Taiwan
01:16 - Taiwan tourist visa
Hey! Did you pre book your train tickets and hotels or just kinda booked as you went?
01:59 - Digital arrival card
02:11 - Airports in Taiwan
Thank god I saw this before next week - I’m flying to Taiwan 😂🙌🏼 thanks for the tips!
02:31 - Prohibited items
02:44 - How to get SIM Cards
Shopping info please...what and where to buy?
03:14 - Wifi Connectivity
03:39 - Easy Card
Nice informative video,specially the bike thing explained
04:07 - Currency
04:17 - Cash vs Card
phenomenal video 👏🏻great info
04:42 - Get a Wise Card
05:09 - Convenience stores in Taiwan
台灣歡迎您。🙏
05:49 - Is it safe to travel solo?
06:16 - How to use public transport in Taiwan?
Welcome to my country - Taiwan. 🇹🇼
06:37 - Public transport rules
06:55 - YouBikes (e-bikes in the city)
Great video. Just one small but important thing to point out. According to the Constitution of the Republic of China which is Taiwan's official name, Taiwan is a province of China. yes. The island's highest law says so. Also its been recognised at the United Nations that Beijing is the sole legitimate government of China which includes Taiwan island. That's why the ROC doesn't have a seat at the UN but is represented in all UN organs by Beijing. So Taiwan is not a country, never has been, and never will. That's according to the laws of Mainland China, taiwan province, and at the UN. Hope this gives you a better understanding of the legality of everything on Taiwan.
07:24 - Trains in Taiwan
08:58 - How to book train tickets?
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09:58 - Taiwan Pass
10:27 - Public toilets
10:43 - No public trash cans
10:59 - Earthquakes
11:31 - Taiwanese food
12:28 - Sharing tables
12:40 - How to book hotels in Taiwan?
13:13 - Must-have apps
13:46 - Language barrier
14:10 - Drinking in public
14:28 - Plug types
14:34 - Free stamp souvenirs
Links:
Apply for Taiwan Travel Authorisation Certificate - https://niaspeedy.immigration.gov.tw/nia_southeast/
Taiwan digital arrival card - https://twac.immigration.gov.tw/
Taiwan eSIM (Chungwa Telecom) - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=84031&aff_adid=1203584&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F132311-esim-taiwan-with-high-speed-and-stable-internet-connection%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3D544869c5f8
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Get a Wise Card - https://wise.com/invite/ihpc/akankshab59
Taiwan High speed rail & Taiwan Railway Passes - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=84031&aff_adid=1203584&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fsearch%2Fresult%2F%3Fquery%3Dtaiwan%2520pass
Taiwan Pass - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=84031&aff_adid=1203584&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Factivity%2F76302-taipei-unlimited-fun-pass-pick-up-taipei%2F%3Fspm%3DSearchResult.SearchResult_LIST%26clickId%3Dacd5f8c35b
Useful apps:
Maps - https://maps.google.com/
Translate - https://translate.google.com.au/
Line - https://www.line.me/
Klook - https://affiliate.klook.com/redirect?aid=84031&aff_adid=1203596&k_site=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.klook.com%2Fen-AU%2F%3Fspm%3DHome.TopNavigation.BackHome%26clickId%3D0e19971c1e
GetYourGuide - https://gyg.me/1ayJQTja
Agoda - https://agoda.tpx.lv/iPSf7a7R
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