Taiwan at a glance
Best time to visit
Autumn and spring suit city exploring and mountain trips, while typhoons can disrupt travel from summer into autumn.
Weather
Expect humid subtropical conditions, with rain gear useful and temperatures varying sharply between coasts and mountains.
Budget
Accommodation and transport offer value, while Taipei hotels and premium mountain excursions cost more; eat locally to save.
Getting around
High-speed rail links western cities, while local trains and buses serve other areas; rural mountain travel takes longer.
Highlights
Explore Taipei’s night markets and temples, Taroko-area scenery where accessible, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan and Alishan’s railway.
Safety
Watch typhoon forecasts, follow mountain warnings and take care on scooters and wet trails.
