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Ultimate Taiwan Travel Planning Guide • Win $150 on Arrival! 🇹🇼
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items Simplify your Taiwan trip from the logistics to the adventure! Everything arrival, transport, and my personal favorite destinations and tours sprinkled in. Use my Klook code "kaylacosmos' for 3% off any bookings.
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Taiwan Arrival
Transport (Trains & Ferries)
Destination Inspiration
Money Saving Passes, Tours & Experiences
Taiwan Arrival
Like to plan ahead? Here's what you can do to make your arrival in Taiwan easy including esims and immigration forms.
Register online pre-arrival to Taiwan to get through immigration quickly and avoid paper work. You'll receive a confirmation email after completion.
Online Arrival Card Registration • Taiwan National Immigration Agency
Register before coming to Taiwan to have the chance to win $150 on hotel vouchers or EasyCards (can be used for transit & convenience stores). I've played a few times and sadly never won :(
Chance to win 5,000 ntd ($150) on Arrival! • Taiwan the Lucky Land
If you won't be needing to make any phone calls or need unlimited data, a Taiwan esim is more affordable than the sim cards at the airport!
eSIM Taiwan • Cheaper than at airport (no phone number)
I usually buy this sim card for Taiwan because it comes with a phone number -- meaning you can make calls and register for YouBike! It's more pricey but better for longer Taiwan travels.
Taiwan eSIM • Unlimited Data & Phone Number
You're all-in-one card for transit, YouBike, convenience stores and more. You can also buy on arrival and check out more cute styles!
Pre-Reserve Taiwan EasyCard - Klook
Transport (Trains & Ferries)
Where to book other transport methods in Taiwan including ferries and trains like the High Speed Rail & Taiwan Railways. Booking can be much easier than in person!
Traveling Taiwan in a short period of time, you’ll save money with the HSR pass! There's also a joint pass which includes Taiwan Railways so you can always travel the East Coast with the same pass.
Save on Taiwan High Speed Rail with a 2/3/5 Day Unlimited Pass!
The Taiwan High Speed Rail makes getting around fast and easy. You can book individual trains with this page – or check out the multi-day passes to save money!
Limited time BOGO for Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket
Best for budget travelers & for going to the East Coast of Taiwan where there is no HSR. It's best to use Google to find the stations on your route and then search them on this website. You can them reserve at pay online or collect your tickets a...
Taiwan Railways Booking • Cheaper than HSR & covers East Coast
Green Island is worth the visit if you have the time! It's much easier to book your tickets online versus in person, especially if you don't speak Mandarin!
Round-Trip Green Island Ferry Tickets (Taitung Departures) in Taiwan
One of my favorite islands to visit in Taiwan near Kaohsiung! You can take the bus from Kaohsiung to Donggang and take the ferry from there. Book your ferry tickets ahead of time to make your travels a bit easier.
Xiaoliuqiu - Donggang Ferry Ticket • Sea Turtle Island
Destination Inspiration
A few of my Taiwan travel videos with my favorite destinations and things to do – stuff you may not know about yet in Taiwan! Let me inspire your trip✨
Rent a bike for the day in Taitung. You can rent from the Taiwan Giant store. My video shows some top spots to visit nearby Taitung City & the views!
Cycling in Taitung✨ Liji Badlands, Xiaoyeliu, & Bike Rental
Some of my favorite night market foods in Taiwan first time travelers might not consider - but now you know!
Must try "weird" Taiwan foods at Ningxia night market 🇹🇼
An easy day trip from Taipei, Houtong is a cat lover's paradise in Taiwan!
Taiwan's Cat Village outside Taipei • Houtong
Dive with the seaturtles on this Taiwan island! You can book ferry tickets in the transport section (Xiaoliuqiu - Donggang). To learn freediving visit my friend & teacher Ray.
FREEDIVE in Taiwan's Island Paradise 🏝 Xiaoliuqiu
Explore countrywide outdoors adventure activities. A Taiwan guide written by yours truly 😄
Taiwan Outdoor Adventure Guide • River Tracing, Hiking, Diving & More
Money Saving Passes, Tours & Experiences
Make Taiwan travels a bit easier with day tours or passes. Plus a few other unique things to do in Taiwan!
Your access to Taipei attractions in and out of the city with transport included! Ideal for short trips with lots of activities planned so you can save money and travel easier!
Taipei Fun Pass • Save money on 30+ attractions with transit included
While waking up early to catch the Alishan sunrise is the dream, it's not possible for everyone! This tour is best for those short on time, don't want to worry about travel logistics, or if you don't want to spend tons of money to stay overnight in A...
Alishan Day Tour from Taichung, Chiayi, or Kaohsiung • Hassle-Free Alishan Planning
Unforgettable nature tour in Taitung - guides speak Mandarin so it's best to have a friend with you that can understand. It was kinda terrifying at moments but SO WORTH IT.
River Tracing in Taitung • AMAZING Taiwan Adventure
I have to admit – I've never been to the hot springs near Taipei. But so many travelers go to them because it's much easier to reach than going to Yilan or Jiaoxi. This place looks spectacular for either solo travelers or couples!
Volando Urai Hot Springs in Taipei, Taiwan
A must do for train lovers in Taiwan! The sights are incredible and the ride in the restored train is so charming. I also made a YouTube video you can watch here.
Vintage Sightseeing Train • Taitung - Fangliao (Chinese Guide & Special Meals) | Taiwan
Forget complicated logistics (I know from experience), if you want to visit Houtong plus Jiufen & Shifen in the same day, a day tour like this one will be the best & easy way to do it!
Houtong Cat Village, Jiufen, & Shifen Day Tour from Taipei