Must-see things to note when traveling to Taiwan

Introduction: Taiwan currently has 9 "National Parks" and 13 "National Scenic Areas". The magnificent ocean, towering mountains, diverse natural ecology and unique cultural customs constitute a unique beauty. Taiwan. What are the things you should pay attention to when traveling in Taiwan? Here are the must-see things to note when traveling in Taiwan. Let’s take a look at what they are.

Baggage

Each person is allowed to send one piece of checked baggage, with a maximum of 20kg (44 pounds); each person is limited to one piece of hand luggage, with a volume of no more than 14.22kg ?9 inches shall prevail.

Currency, consumption

The currency unit is the New Taiwan dollar, and the types are: 2000, 1000, 500, 200, and 100 yuan banknotes; 50, 20, 10, 5, and 1 yuan banknotes. Five coins. RMB, Hong Kong dollars and US dollars are not interchangeable in the market and can only be exchanged for New Taiwan dollars (RMB cannot be exchanged yet). If you need to exchange New Taiwan Dollars, you can do so at bank counters in the airport, urban banks or hotel counters. When exchanging, you will be given an exchange receipt. When leaving the country, you only need to show the exchange receipt to exchange the unused New Taiwan Dollars.

Exchange rate: The exchange rate of Hong Kong dollar is about 1HK / 4NT, the exchange rate of RMB is about 1RMB / 4NT, and the exchange rate of US dollar is about 1US / 32NT. However, the exchange rate fluctuates every day and is subject to the announcement of the day.

Regulations on currency brought by inbound passengers

New Taiwan Dollar: Inbound passengers are limited to NT$60,000. U.S. dollars: There are no restrictions on inbound passengers bringing foreign currency into the country, but if the currency exceeds the equivalent of 10,000 U.S. dollars, they must declare it to the customs upon entry; if it is not declared upon entry, the excess shall be confiscated.

RMB: Inbound passengers carrying more than 20,000 yuan in RMB should automatically declare it to the customs when entering the country; the excess amount will be sealed at the customs and allowed to be taken out when leaving the country. Most credit cards are accepted, and travelers' checks can also be cashed at most banks and international tourist hotels.

Transportation

From the airport to Taipei: There are currently 6 passenger buses running at Taoyuan Airport: Taiwan Automobile Company, Jianming Passenger Transport, Dayou Bus, Changhang Express, Tonglian Company and Taoyuan Passenger Transport Company. There are regular flights every day between Taoyuan Airport and Taipei City and major cities in Taiwan. The one-way fare is between NT$110 and NT$120, and the journey takes about 60 minutes. Vehicles in Taiwan drive on the right, just like mainland China, and many people use motorcycles as a means of transportation. Therefore, when crossing the road, you must be careful of oncoming vehicles and abide by traffic rules. Smoking is strictly prohibited in buses, subways and tourist cars, and the interior of the carriage must be kept clean and tidy. Taxis: The taxis are uniform across Taiwan and are all yellow. The starting price in Taipei City is NT$70 (1.5 kilometers) and an additional NT$5 is charged for every 350 meters traveled. The service quality is quite high. MRT system (subway): Taipei City's MRT system mainly connects satellite cities around Taipei City. Due to frequent earthquakes, the MRT is mostly an above-ground project. At present, the Muzha Line, Tamsui Line, Banqiao Line, Nanshijiao Line and Xindian Line have been opened. It is currently the most convenient public transportation mode in Taipei City.

International calls

From public phones or hotel phones, you can dial 002 directly to connect to the international station. If you want relevant data, you can call the telecommunications bureau to inquire. The phone number is: 02-23212535. To call back to the mainland, please dial 002+86+city code (for example, 10 for Beijing)+the other party’s phone number. If you still have any questions, you can call the toll-free number: 0800-080-100. Take Shenzhen as an example: 002+86+755+12345678 has a mobile phone that handles international roaming and can be used in Taiwan.

Hotel equipment

Generally, hotels are well-equipped. The bathrooms are fully equipped with towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, and hair dryers. Travelers also need indoor supplies, such as towels, ashtrays, etc. If you feel that the items are of commemorative value, you can purchase them directly from the hotel; if you use the drinks and food in the refrigerator, you need to pay at the counter when checking out. Some hotels have premium channels, and if you watch them, you should pay for them when you check out.

Taxes and Tips

Taiwan’s product tax is usually included in the price and does not need to be added separately. After shopping, most merchants will give you a unified invoice as a voucher. There is no custom of tipping in Taiwan, but when spending money in hotels and restaurants, most cities charge a 10% service fee. There are no hard and fast rules for other things. However, when you receive good service, if you are willing to tip the service staff, I believe that They will be very happy.

Language

Mainly Mandarin, Minnan is also quite common, and Hakka is also used in some areas.

Weather

The weather in Taiwan is roughly similar to that in Hong Kong. It is hotter in the south and cooler in the mountains. You should bring your own umbrella.

The coldest winter in the plains is about 6 degrees, and the hottest summer is about 38 degrees. There are occasional typhoons in summer, and it snows in the eastern season of mountains (an average of 25 degrees from May to June, and an average of 30 degrees from July to August)

Catering

The group dines in designated restaurants, and most restaurants are non-smoking. Breakfast is served in the hotel. If it is a buffet, please take an appropriate amount and do not waste it; if necessary, Please pay for drinks such as beer and soda provided by the restaurant; if you bring your own drinks, restaurants and hotels may charge corkage fees or service fees.

The above are the must-see things to note when traveling in Taiwan. I hope it will be helpful to you.