Taiwan travel and tourism guide with hotel, airport, airline and vacation information. Compare Taiwan vacation packages, hotels, cruise deals and real estate information. Taiwan is known for its towering mountains, and is reputable as a "Mountainous Island". The island is spotted with numerous mountains over 3,000 meters. It is also home to Northeast Asia's highest mountain, Jade Mountain, which is nearly 4,000 meter in height.
Taiwan is served by Taipei-Chiang Kai Shek International Airport (Airport Code: TPE) in Taipei. Airlines serving Taiwan include American, Delta, United, Continental, Air Canada, China, Cathay Pacific and many others. Visit our Airports & Airlines section for more information.
Feicuei bay boasts of 1,500-meter-long excellent seashore. Originally a natural beach, it is now a well-designed recreational center with hotels, conference rooms, playgrounds, and sports facilities, offering various services to people of all ages to satisfy their respective needs.
The picturesque Linshanbi and the opposite Fuguei capes are two capes formed by the lavas from the Tatun volcanoes 800,000 years ago.
The Jinshan Youth Activity Center manages a beach area with facilities for swimming, beach volleyball, stroll, sunbath and other aquatic activities.
Fishermen’s Wharf is a recent hot spot in Danshuei. Emeraude Bay has its beauty because of its relaxing atmosphere.
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Passport, Visa & Embassy Information
Tourist visas for the Republic of China or letters of recommendation that can be exchanged for visas can be obtained from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney. Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America, Canada, the United Kingdom and several other countries in Europe holding passports valid for at least six months and onward or return tickets are allowed visa free entry to Taiwan at any of its major international airports and harbors for a period of 30 days. (This visa is non extendable.) Visit our Immigration section for more information.
Foreign nationals may obtain a tourist visa if they hold foreign passports or travel documents valid for more than six months and wish to stay less than six months in the Republic of China for purposes of sightseeing, business, family visits, study or training, medical treatment or other legitimate activities.
The United States position on Taiwan has been clear and consistent, as reflected in the Three Communiqués and the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). The U.S. "one-China" policy acknowledges that both Taiwan and the Mainland are part of China. The U.S. insists on the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait differences and encourages dialogue to help advance such a resolution. The U.S. does not support Taiwan independence. The United States is opposed to any attempt by either side to unilaterally alter the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
In addition to China's embassy in Washington DC, there are Chinese Consulates General in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.
In addition to the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, there are U.S. Consulates General in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenyang.
Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings also are available on the Consular Affairs Internet home page: http://travel.state.gov. Consular Affairs Tips for Travelers publication series, which contain information on obtaining passports and planning a safe trip abroad, are on the Internet and hard copies can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, telephone: 202-512-1800; fax 202-512-2250.
Travelers can check the latest health information with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. A hotline at 877-FYI-TRIP (877-394-8747) and a web site at http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm give the most recent health advisories, immunization recommendations or requirements, and advice on food and drinking water safety for regions and countries.
U.S. citizens who are long-term visitors or traveling in dangerous areas are encouraged to register their travel via the State Department’s travel registration web site at https://travelregistration.state.gov or at the Consular section of the U.S. embassy upon arrival in a country by filling out a short form and sending in a copy of their passports. This may help family members contact you in case of an emergency.
