Living in Taiwan - Useful information for you!

(Resource from Tourism Bureau, Republic of China, Taiwan)

Climate

<<Click to enlarge>> Taiwan enjoys warm weather all year round. Weather conditions fluctuate during spring and winter, while in summer and autumns the weather is relatively stable. Taiwan is extremely suitable for traveling, as the annual average temperature is a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius with the lowest temperatures on the lowlands generally ranging from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius (54-63 Fahrenheit). We suggest you keep an eye on weather reports, because weather conditions are often severe and unpredictable when typhoons hit Taiwan. In addition, the roaring waves along the coast are not to be regarded as one of Taiwan's tourist scenes. During the autumn (September to October), you can wholeheartedly enjoy the cool and comforting weather, while Taiwan's relatively warm and short winters (November to February) are the time for you to appreciate the beautifully colored maple trees. The cold fronts that reach Taiwan sporadically are greatly favored by the island's hot-spring lovers. In short, Taiwan, where it always seems to be spring, is your perfect travel destination!

Traveler Luggage Clearance

Foreign Currencies: value over US$10,000 should be declared. New Taiwan Currency: under NT$60,000. A traveler should apply for the permission to the Central Bank for amounts over such value.  There is no restriction on the amount of gold that a traveler can bring out of Taiwan; however, a traveler should declare to the customs office. When carrying out gold valued over US$20,000 out of Taiwan, a traveler should apply for an export permit to the Board of Foreign Trade, MOEA (Tel : +886-2-2351-0271 ext. 352) and apply for customs clearance to the customs office. NB: A traveler should register at the customs office counter when bringing out of Taiwan gold, foreign currencies or New Taiwan currency in excess of the said amount. ( Tel: +886-3-398-2308,  +886-3-398-3222 ) Inbound Travelers' Luggage Inspection Flow

Electricity

Taiwan uses electric current of 110 volts at 60 cycles, appliances from Europe, Australia or South-East Asia will need an adaptor or transformer. Many buildings have sockets with 220 volts especially for the use of air conditioners.

Public Holidays

Please note,there is no clinic available on the following holiday (last update: 2014.11.06) 2015 1/1 January 1-2 Foundation Day of the ROC 2/18-2/23 Chinese Lunar year Lunar New Year's Eve; 1st, 2nd, 3rd of the 1st month by lunar calendar 2/27 Peace Memorial Day 4/3, 6 Tomb Sweeping Day 6/19 5th of the 5th month by the lunar calendar Dragon Boat Festival 9/28 15th of the 8th month by the lunar calendar Mid-Autumn Festival 10/9 October 10 Double Tenth National Day

Taipei Metro

The mass rapid transit system (MRT) in Taipei together with dedicated bus route networks, forms a convenient transportation system. These lines are dotted with a variety of attractions and scenic spots, allowing visitors to take a leisurely journey through some of the most attractive parts of Taipei. Auto ticketing machines can be found in all MRT stations, providing ticketing services. Single-journey ticket prices range from NT$20 to NT$65 depending on travel distance. An NT$150 one-day pass purchased from a service booth allows unlimited travels on all MRT lines within one day. Find more info on Taipei MRT, please go to Taipei MRT official site