Taiwan
East Asia · Mandarin Chinese · New Taiwan Dollar
Stand on the right of the escalator, keep your receipt because it doubles as a lottery ticket, and never eat on the metro.
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5 phrases you need in Taiwan
- Hello你好nee-HOW
- Goodbye再見dzai-JYEN
- Please請ching
- Thank you謝謝syeh-syeh
- Excuse me不好意思boo-how-EE-suh
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Know before you go
transport
Buy an EasyCard at any metro station or 7-Eleven; it works on the Taipei MRT, buses, trains, and even convenience stores. Eating or drinking on the MRT carries a fine.
money
Night markets and small eateries are cash-only, so keep New Taiwan Dollars on you even though cards work in malls and hotels.
connectivity
Grab an unlimited-data tourist SIM or eSIM at the airport; coverage is excellent and cheap, and free wifi blankets metro stations.
tipping
No tipping anywhere; many restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill instead.
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