Taiwan
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Destination overview
About Taiwan.
Big variety in a compact island
Mountain peaks, marble gorges, tropical beaches, and buzzing cities all sit close enough to mix and match easily. Taiwan is brilliant for travellers who want contrast without long travel days, with modern energy and everyday tradition sharing the same streets.
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Night markets, temples, and city life
Evenings here are made for wandering. Night markets are a highlight, with sizzling snacks, steaming dumplings, and bubble tea done properly, plus the kind of friendly, lively atmosphere that makes you want to stay out “just a bit longer”. In Taipei, sleek skylines and design-forward neighbourhoods sit alongside ornate temples and quiet pockets of calm.
Hot springs, coastlines, and culture beyond the capital
Head inland for dramatic scenery like marble-walled gorges and forested mountain roads, then switch to hot springs tucked into green valleys. Down south, Kenting brings beach days and coastal views, while the east coast feels wilder and more rugged, with strong Indigenous cultures, oceanfront landscapes, and a slower pace that shows another side of the island.
Official and Indigenous Names
- Republic of China (English)
- 中華民國 (Mandarin Chinese)
Regions
- East Asia
- Western Pacific Ocean
Continent
- Asia
Resident population
23,829,897
2020 data
Capitals and seats of government
- 臺北市, Taipei CityTPE
Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar (TWD · NT$)
Driving side
- right side of the road
Electricity
Languages
Taiwanese Hokkien
Official in practice
Taiwanese Mandarin
Official in practice
Formosan
Indigenous
Matsu
Indigenous
Taiwanese Hakka
Indigenous
Current time and time zone
Taiwan Standard TimeTST
Asia/Taipei
Largest cities by resident population
- New Taipei City · 4,047,131
2025 data
- Taichung City · 2,867,848
2025 data
- Kaohsiung City · 2,722,984
2025 data
- Taipei CityTPE · 2,447,111
2025 data
- Taoyuan City · 2,136,702
2025 data
Busiest airports by total passengers
- Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportTPE · 48,689,372 annual passenger movements
2019 data
- Kaohsiung International AirportKHH · 7,506,753 annual passenger movements
2019 data
- Taipei Songshan AirportTSA · 6,350,353 annual passenger movements
2019 data
- Taichung International AirportRMQ · 2,821,967 annual passenger movements
2019 data
- Penghu AirportMZG · 2,743,876 annual passenger movements
2019 data