Western Taiwan, Taiwan
Indispensable for public transport routes, walking directions, and real-time bus arrivals.
Download offline Mandarin pack; effective for translating text, voice, and signs.
Official app for Taiwan High-Speed Rail tickets, schedules, and train status.
For conventional train schedules and bookings within Taiwan Railways Administration.
Available in Taichung for convenient ride-sharing services and local taxi booking.
Eng.taiwan.net.tw (Official site with info on attractions, events, travel advice).
Travel.taichung.gov.tw/en-us (Local specific info, attractions, events, transport).
Www.boca.gov.tw (Definitive source for visa regulations and entry requirements).
Follow official Taiwan tourism accounts for inspiration. Search for podcasts on Taiwanese culture or travel.
App to check availability of public bicycles at docking stations around the city.
A physical guidebook on Taiwan offers comprehensive overviews, cultural context, historical details, and offline maps. It gives a structured approach to learning about the destination.
Read "Formosa Betrayed" by George H. Kerr for a historical account of post-WWII Taiwan, or "Taiwan: A New History" for a broader overview. Fiction by Taiwanese authors like Wu Ming-Yi also presents cultural insights.
Look for free tourist magazines or cultural pamphlets available at airports, hotels, and tourist information centers. These often contain current event listings, local recommendations, and useful maps, sometimes in English.
Pack efficiently, confirming all your belongings are accounted for. Ensure all travel documents (passport, boarding pass) are accessible for a smooth process.
Keep any required medications in your carry-on luggage. Do a final check of your hotel room for forgotten items before departure to avoid leaving anything behind.
Spend any remaining New Taiwan Dollars or exchange them before leaving. This minimizes carrying foreign currency home.
