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Frequent Asked Questions about Taiwan

From time to time I receive messages from visitors asking me questions about Taiwan, usually Taiwan tourist information related.

I normally tried to answer these questions, if related to my site topic, to the best of my knowledge.

I eventually decided to build this web page, where I collected this questions I received in the past and the relative answer.

Unfortunately, for lack of time, I have to suspend this initiative. So I deactivated the form used to send me the questions - I am very sorry, I cannot answer to your questions about Taiwan anymore.

Your Taiwan questions ... answered.

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Traditional Chinese Clothing in Taipei
I am looking for traditional taiwanese dresses, where can I buy them in Taipei, thank you (Marie) Answer Marie, these are the qipao (cheongsam) …

Taiwan Wedding Traditions and Gifts
We are coming to attend our son's wedding banquet in June. What would be considered appropriate gift/gifts for USA parents of the groom to give to the …

Winter Melon Tea - Dong Gua Cha
Does dong gua cha (winter melon tea) count as a popular taiwanese beverage? Answer Yes, Emily, winter melon (wax gourd) is also used as a soft drink. …

TRA from Taipei to Chiayi
Hi, i plan to go to Alishan via the TRA instead of the HSR. I would like to know what is the ticket price for Tze Chiang Limited Express Train No. 1003. …

How to go around free & easy in Taiwan?
I will going to visit Taiwan free and easy in Oct,2011 for 11 days. I plan to visit Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi and Kaohsiung. I will be staying in Taipei …

Alishan Railway
Thank you for taking the extra mile to help out in the promotion of this beautiful country. I read somewhere recently that the Alishan mountain railway …

Franz Porcelain
Hi, I will be in Taipei for a few days in January and would like to purchase a Franz vase. Where can I find Franz porcelain for sale? Answer …

Temperature in Taiwan
I would like to know what is the temperature in Taiwan on January? Answer Hi Veronica, in the north, in Taipei, the average temperature is between …

Hotspring Resorts that are easy to get to from Taipei Airport
I am thinking of bringing my 83 year old mother to stay at a hotspring resort. Is Wulai the easiest hotspring to get to from the International airport? …

Hualien to Tainan
Hi, my family of 5 will be in Taiwan in Dec and we would like to travel to Tainan from Hualien via hwy 9 or 11 (hope to get a driver). Any idea how long …

DIY trip to Taiwan - Toucheng Farm, Fushoushan and Taroko
Hi Thanks for your helpful blog and willingness to share! We will be travelling to Taiwan in December. a party of 4 adults, 4 kids - 16,15, 12 and …

Things to do in Taiwan in December
Is the public spa in Peitou open also? What best to do and see during winter times? Any Christmas celebration in taiwan? Thanks a lot for your assistance …

Weather in Taipei
How's the weather in Taipei during September and October? Answer From the data of Taiwan Central Weather Bureau here are the temperatures in Taipei …

36 hours in Taiwan - Luxury Hotels around Taipei
Hi, Two Aussies arriving International Airport Taiwan,12 Sept. 2011. Have stayed in Taipei previously, so have seen most of the best sights. Would like …

Budget Tour of Taipei
We are 5 females travelling to Taipei on October 20 to 25, 2011 on a budget. We would like to visit some temples, museums and of course have the ultimate …

Hehuanshan by bus from the west
Any information for reaching Hehuanshan from the west? Is public bus available? Answer Hi Amy, we have a friend that works in that area. She told …

Any Trustworthy Taxi Driver in Taroko?
I am travelling with 2 elderly and a child, 5 of us in all. I read that it is possible to negotiate with a taxi driver to do a tour of the taroko region. …

Stay close enough to Taipei but in a natural area
I am travelling to Taiwan for two weeks and I would like to stay outside of taipei for the first week but close enough to get into Taipei because I am …