Picture: Taipei Landmark 101 Building
"Treasure Island Taiwan" is located in the southeast of China, across the Taiwan Strait from Fujian Province. The vast plains in western Taiwan bring together major cities in Taiwan, among which Taipei is the most prosperous. The mountains and steep in central Taiwan are covered with vast mountains and vast areas in central and eastern Taiwan, and have also formed many natural places to appreciate the mountains and distant seas.
The narrow and long Taiwan Island spans the tropical and subtropical regions, which also gives Taiwan an extremely rich natural resources and scenery. Taipei's natural geothermal hot springs, Alishan pristine forest vegetation, Hualien's unique mountain and sea scenery, and Kenting intoxicating tropical scenery are all the first choice reasons for tourists to come to Taiwan.
The countless Taiwanese snacks and noisy food night markets are synonymous with Taiwan. Those sincere traditional snacks are "hidden" in shops on the streets and alleys of Taiwan waiting for you to come. The enthusiastic and kind Taiwanese show a strong sense of humanity, which will add points to your journey again. Various temples and worship activities are spread all over the island, among which Mazu temples are the most popular. Taiwanese believe in Mazu has made the local traditional culture well continued and inherited.
The food and humanity, tradition and creativity, and the natural beauty intertwined between mountains and seas create a unique "treasure island style", which also makes Taiwan a hot tourist destination at the moment.
Mazu is a sea god that is popular on the coast of southeast China. In ancient times, whenever fishermen went out to sea to catch fish, they would pray to Mazu for peace. Over time, Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan have developed the custom of tribute to Mazu, which has also made Mazu an irreplaceable image of a god in the hearts of everyone in the local area.
★Best travel time
The best travel time in Taiwan is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).
Spring (March-May)The spring weather in Taiwan is comfortable and suitable for outdoor activities. Except for the long rainy and rainy northern part of March, almost all other areas are sunny and good weather. Every year, Kenting Chunlang Music Festival in early April always attracts a large number of tourists to go and have a carnival. Spring is also a good time to come to Taiwan to enjoy flowers. Yangmingshan and Alishan are the first choice places for tourists to enjoy flowers. Starting from March, air ticket prices between Taiwan will gradually rise.
Summer (June-August)Summer is a good time for Taiwan to go into the sea to play in the water. Various water sports in Kenting in the south are very popular, and the itinerary for whale watching in Hualien in the east is also very popular. Typhoons that often "cause trouble" will frequently come in summer, and at least 1-2 typhoons will be encountered every summer. When a typhoon passes through, it will be accompanied by strong winds and heavy rains, which will have a great impact on travel. Tourists coming to Taiwan in summer should pay attention to weather changes in time and adjust their itinerary.
Autumn (September-November) Autumn is the "peak season" for travel in Taiwan. During this period, Taiwan is clear and rainy, and the temperature is not as hot as summer. Without the trouble of continuous rain and typhoons, many people choose to travel to Taiwan. Air tickets to Taiwan during the National Day holiday are relatively expensive. If tourists have travel plans, it is best to book air tickets and hotels in advance.
Winter (December-February)Winter is the off-season for travel in Taiwan and the lowest temperature throughout the year. The north is rainy and the south is accompanied by "falling mountain wind" (equivalent to a mild typhoon). But winter is also a good time to come to Taiwan to watch snow. In January, Yangming Mountain and Hehuan Mountain and are snowing from time to time due to the high altitude. In addition, hot spring bathing in Taiwan is also an excellent choice for winter travel.
★Consumption level
(the following price is calculated in RMB)
Taiwan's overall consumption level is not high. Especially the cost of basic living, such as catering and purchasing daily necessities, are not high. Relatively expensive are transportation and accommodation. The overall consumption in major cities such as Taipei, , Kaohsiung, and will be higher, while consumption in cities such as Kenting, Hualien, and Tainan will generally not be high.
Attractions The cost of attractions in Taiwan accounts for a small proportion of travel consumption, and the attractions are mainly natural scenery. These natural beauty in the mountains, countryside and sea are not allowed. For example, Hualien Qixingtan, Kenting Longpan Park, and Sun Moon Lake are basically open for free.The major popular temples are basically open for free, and the ticket fees charged by some historical monuments are only about ten yuan, which is very cheap.
Cache Cache consumption in Taiwan is very cheap. The price of each snack in the night market that tourists often go to is around 10 yuan, and the price of famous train bento is only about ten yuan. The average per capita of time-honored brands or roadside restaurants is about 50 yuan. You can eat three meals a day very well if you spend 100 yuan a day.
Accommodation Accommodation in Taiwan is relatively expensive, especially in Taipei and Kaohsiung. The standard room price of a hotel is about 500 yuan. Accommodation in Kenting and Hualien is relatively cheaper, and you can stay at around 300 yuan a night. It is best for tourists to book hotels in advance, especially popular tourist cities such as Taipei and Kenting, which will have relatively more selectivity.
Entertainment Taiwan entertainment costs depend on the tourists' own choice, mainly hot springs and water projects. There are everything from hot springs that cost a few dozen yuan to hot spring hotels that cost hundreds of yuan. The water projects are mainly concentrated in Kenting. You can experience many items at a price of more than 100 yuan, which is much more valuable than other coastal cities.
Transportation Since most tourists will choose to travel around the island or peninsula to Taiwan, transportation costs are the main expenses for tourists to travel in Taiwan. You can choose Taiwan High-speed Railway when taking the Western Line. The entire journey from Taipei to Kaohsiung is only 2 hours, and the ticket price is more than 300 yuan. Taiwan Railway can be selected for the Eastern Line, among which the section from Fangliao to Hualien is the most popular, and it is often difficult to get a ticket, with a one-way ticket price of more than 100 yuan. The price of chartered car from Hualien to Kenting is around 700 yuan, and the more people the more you are, the more valuable it is.
The subways in Taipei and Kaohsiung start from 3-4 yuan, and the maximum is no more than 13 yuan. Taxis in Taiwan are relatively expensive, starting at RMB 15, and an additional RMB 1 per 100 meters.
★ Currency and Exchange Rate
① Local currency
Taiwan circulating currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (referred to as TWD or NTD). The commonly used face value of paper money is 100, 200, 500, and 1000NTD. The maximum face value of 2000NTD is not easy to find money, so try to change the small face value when changing money. The amount below 100TWD is coins. It is best to prepare a coin wallet for coin before the trip.
② Exchange rate
According to the exchange rate reference on January 1, 2017:
1 RMB ≈4.59 NTD
1 Taiwan dollars ≈0.22 NTD
★ Mainland residents’ pass to Taiwan
Processing location
Individuals travel to Taiwan, whether it is a group tour or a free trip, they are handled in the entry and exit reception hall (room) of each public security bureau.
The tour group leader handles the travel to Taiwan and handles it in the reception hall of the Municipal Bureau’s Entry and Exit Management Corps.
For reasons other than traveling to Taiwan, please apply for the "Mainland Residents' Pass to Taiwan" and visa. Please go to the reception hall of the Municipal Bureau's Entry and Exit Management Corps.
processing time limit
10 working days (calculated from the second working day after submitting the application).
processing fee
pass 30 yuan per certificate, and each sign-in is 20 yuan per item.
materials required for processing
1. For personal trips to Taiwan, I must submit the following materials:
(1) A recent frontal color photo of the applicant (two-inch glossy photo paper , white or light blue background).
(2) Submit the original and copy of the Beijing household registration book and resident ID card (A4 paper).
(3) Fill in the complete "Beijing Residents' Application Form to Taiwan".
2. For a group trip to Taiwan, I must submit the following materials:
(1) A recent frontal color photo of the applicant (two-inch glossy photo paper, white or light blue background).
(2) Submit the original and copy of the Beijing household registration book and resident ID card (A4 paper).
(3) Fill in the complete "Beijing Residents' Application Form to Taiwan".
(4) Submit the original and copy of the travel expense invoice with his/her name issued by the travel agency with the qualification to operate travel to Taiwan.
(5) The tour group leader submitted a unified official letter issued by the travel agency with the qualifications to operate tourism to Taiwan, as well as the original and copy of the "Travel Leader's Certificate to Taiwan" issued by the Cross-Strait Tourism Exchange Association.
1. The personal travel visa is valid for entry and exit once every 6 months, and the stay in Taiwan is not more than 15 days from the next day of entry; the group travel visa is valid for entry and exit once every 3 months, and the stay in Taiwan is not more than 10 days from the next day of entry.
2. After traveling to Taiwan for personal travel, after obtaining the Grand Token and G visa, the applicant must also apply for an entry certificate for Taiwan . You can apply directly on the Mafengwo Visa Channel.
3. Applications for settlement in Taiwan can only be submitted from the Entry and Exit Management Corps of the Beijing Public Security Bureau.
Open cities for mainland residents to travel to Taiwan
Open cities for free travel to Taiwan
Open cities for free travel to Taiwan include: Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen , Tianjin, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Jinan, Xi'an, Fuzhou, Shenzhen, Shenyang, Zhengzhou, Wuhan, Suzhou, Ningbo , Qingdao , Shijiazhuang, Changchun, Hefei, Changsha, Nanning, Kunming, Quanzhou , Zhangzhou, Taiyuan, Guiyang, Yantai, Harbin, Zhongshan, Dalian, Wenzhou, Nanchang, Wuxi, Haikou, Hohhot, Lanzhou, Yinchuan, Changzhou, Zhoushan, Huizhou, Weihai, Longyan, Guilin, Xuzhou and other 47 cities (cities opened as of July 2016).
How to travel to Taiwan for urban residents who have not opened free travel
Method 1: Follow a tour group with qualifications to travel to Taiwan.
Method 2: Spouses and children under the age of 16 who have registered residents in 36 cities who have open free travel can apply for free travel in Taiwan even if they are not from 36 cities. (Please consult the local public security bureau to determine the local implementation of the new rules)
Method 3: If your household registration is a non-open free travel city, but you work in the above 36 cities, you have a temporary residence permit and a certificate of payment of social security for one year (please consult the local entry and exit administration bureau for details to determine the local implementation of the new rules). You can apply for a Taiwan pass and G visa from the above 36 cities. After successfully obtaining the G visa, you can come to a travel agency with qualifications to travel to Taiwan to apply for a license for entry to Taiwan. It is recommended to consult the entry and exit administration bureau directly before processing.
★Taiwan Entry Certificate
0 Materials required to apply for a Taiwan Entry Certificate
1, scanned copy of the token and visa within the valid period
2, personal travel application form
3, identity certificate
(1) front and back of the ID card
(2) my own household registration book household home page, personal page
4, photo (electronic version) : My 2-inch white color photo (half-year recent photo, required to reveal the ears, 4.5cm×3.5cm)
5. Emergency contact information
(1) Mainland emergency contact person must have an immediate kinship relationship with the traveler. If you cannot display the relationship proof, you need to go to the public security organ to issue a kinship certificate
(2) Emergency contact person ID card household registration book home page, personal page (color scan on the front and back)
6. Financial proof (3 choose 1)
. Financial proof of over 20 years old must provide financial proof:
(1) The original fixed deposit certificate issued by the bank is at least RMB 50,000. The deposit certificate must indicate that it has been frozen and the freezing period is more than 3 months.
(2) The company issued an annual income certificate, with an annual salary of more than RMB 130,000, and printed on the header paper and stamped with the official seal.
(3) Credit card issued by the bank (the card surface shows a gold card), a copy on the front and back (color printed, signed on the back).
Students over 18 years old:
(1) Do not need to provide financial proof, only a student ID or a certificate of school you are currently studying in. (Be sure to have a registration page for student registration stamp, color scan)
(2) Parents need to provide consent.
htmlChildren under 518 years of age:
Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to apply for individual travel in Taiwan alone, and must be accompanied by immediate relatives. If the household registration book can reflect the relationship with the parents of the same family, you only need to provide a copy of the entire household registration book; if the household registration book cannot reflect the relationship with the parents of the same family, you need to provide a birth certificate or kinship certificate.
★How to get to
①Airplane
Picture: Kaohsiung Xiaogang International Airport
Airplane is the main mode of transportation for tourists to enter and exit Taiwan. There are two main international airports in Taiwan, namely Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (north Taiwan) and Kaohsiung Xiaogang International Airport (south Taiwan). Taipei Songshan International Airport will also accept a few cross-strait flights, but there are very few flights. At present, multiple direct flight routes have been opened on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, with more than 30 routes from the mainland to Taipei alone.
Taoyuan International Airport is convenient to Taipei, Hsinchu and New Taipei City . At present, the rail transit directly to Taipei city has been opened to traffic at the airport. Visitors can take the airport express train (mRT) directly from Taoyuan Airport to or Taoyuan High-speed Railway Station, or choose Guoguang Passenger Transport and other passenger companies to go to Taipei.
Kaohsiung Xiaogang International Airport is convenient for tourists to go to the south, including Kenting, Tainan and Alishan. The Kaohsiung MRT (metro) passes by within the airport, and you can go directly to the city. Visitors to Kenting can take Guoguang Passenger Transport, Kaohsiung Passenger Transport, Pingtung Passenger Transport, and Central South Passenger Transport directly to Kenting from the airport entrance.
Mainland - Taiwan direct flight cities
Beijing, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Ningbo, Hefei, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Haikou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guiyang, Kunming, Wuhan, Changsha, Nanchang, Guilin, Xi'an, Zhengzhou, Jinan, Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian, Harbin, Shenyang, Harbin.
②Ship
Taipei Ferry.
There are passenger ships from Fujian to and from Taiwan's main island , Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhejiang and other places. There are passenger routes directly to Kinmen and Mazu every day in Fuzhou, Xiamen, Quanzhou and other places, which are commonly known as "small three links".
The distance from Xiamen to Kinmen is short, and it only takes half an hour to sail by sea. The ferry from the mainland across the Taiwan Strait to the ports of Taiwan’s main island is relatively slow and takes a whole night. Prices range from 100 to 1000 yuan depending on the room type of the boat ticket.
In addition to this, Taiwan also has an international route by sea, from Keelung to the Ryukyu Islands in Japan.
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