Taiwan Travel Guide

General Information

• Taiwan Consular Information Sheet - A U.S. government information sheet with Taiwan entry requirements, safety and security issues, medical insurance, health information, and more.

• Taiwan Railway Information - Travel via train throughout Taiwan.

• An Official Travelers Health Source - The U.S. government's travel site related to health issues of travel abroad.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Food in Taiwan - An interesting general guide on eating customs in Taiwan.

• Restaurant Guide - A straight forward listing of restaurants in Taiwan categorized by cuisine type.

• Taipei Hotels and more - Hotels in Taipei and other locations within Taiwan plus general travel information.

News & Culture

• Taipei Times - An online English newspaper on Taipei and the world.

• Traditional Chinese culture in Taiwan - Everything you would want to learn about regarding the arts and culture of Taiwan! A must-see!

• Taiwan Headlines - An English newspaper.

Travel & Tourism

• Online Travel Magazine - This site has lots of travel related material such as the arts, culture, festivals, shopping, attractions, sports and much more.

• A pictorial glance at Taiwan - A fun and different view of all aspects of Taiwan.

• Lonely Planet- Destination Taiwan - A fun site that includes basic travel information, history, culture, attractions, and more for the independent traveler.

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