Tainan, the ancient capital of Taiwan, is situated on the southern coastal plains of the island. The city is Taiwan’s oldest and fourth-largest city. Tainan is well-known for its many historical sites, with more than 50 of them being listed as national treasures. In addition, many native Taiwanese cuisines originate from Tainan.
Visas
Foreign nationals who intend to stay in Taiwan for less than six months for the purpose of transit, tourism or visiting relatives require:
- A passport valid for at least six months
- A completed application form with two photos
- An outbound airline ticket or verifiable proof
of purchase
- Documents verifying the purpose of their visit.
Visa FAQ from the Bureau of Consular Affairs
Currency
The official
currency of Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD), also known as the TWD and
sometimes written as NT$.
Here are the
most recent exchange rates for some common currencies:
Here are the most recent exchange rates for some common currencies.
NTD 1.00
equals:
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Exchange Rates
|
Currency
|
|
0.03
|
Euro
(EUR)
|
|
0.02
|
British Pound
(GBP)
|
|
0.26
|
Hong Kong Dollar
(HKD)
|
|
3.17
|
Japanese Yen
(JPY)
|
|
0.04
|
Singapore Dollar
(SGD)
|
|
0.03
|
US Dollar
(USD)
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Taxes
A
value-added tax (VAT) of 5% is added to all purchase amounts. VAT is refundable for tourists making
purchases only at participating shops.
Tipping
A service
charge of 10% is usually added automatically to all hotel and restaurant bills.
If not, a 10% tip is appropriate for waiters.
Business Hours
Bank Hours
9am -
3.30pm, Monday through Friday.
Office Hours
8 / 9am - 5
/ 6pm, Monday through Friday.
Shop Hours
Department
stores are open from 11am to 9pm daily.
Public Health
Taiwan
offers a full range of modern healthcare facilities and excellent
hospitals.
Drinking
bottled or boiled water is recommended. Bottled drinking water is available in
your hotel room, with our compliments.
Dress
Light
clothing is recommended for the summer months and a sweater for the cooler
months. Suits are appropriate for business occasions and meetings.
Weather
Tainan enjoys warm to hot temperatures throughout the year. Average summer temperatures range from 29°C to 32°C, and from 10°C to 20°C during the winter.
Today
Showers
Mostly cloudy, a shower in the afternoon
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High:
|
32°C /
89°F
|
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Low:
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26°C /
78°F
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Tomorrow
Sunny, Thunder Showers
Some sun with a thunderstorm
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High:
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32°C /
89°F
|
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Low:
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26°C /
78°F
|
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Thursday:
|
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
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High:
32°C /
89°F
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Low:
26°C /
78°F
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Friday:
|
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Sunny, Thunder Showers
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High:
31°C /
87°F
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Low:
27°C /
80°F
|
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Saturday:
|
|
Intermittent Clouds
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High:
33°C /
91°F
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Low:
27°C /
80°F
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