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Taiwan — Travel guide, currency & eSIM
Cities, food stops and a rail-friendly island itinerary.
Travelling in Taiwan
Cities, food stops and a rail-friendly island itinerary.
CurrencyTWDNew Taiwan Dollar
Example time zone—Asia/Taipei
ConnectivityPlan for your routeCoverage varies by network and location.
A country may span multiple time zones. Check the location of your appointment.
Places to put on your map
Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung offer distinct city stays. Add nearby nature only after checking current access and local conditions. Group neighbourhood sights and food stops so there is time to explore on foot rather than repeatedly changing districts.
Build a realistic route
A first week can combine Taipei with a second city. With longer, follow a clear route along the island and add slower regional stops. Check whether the train station is central or needs another transfer before selecting accommodation nearby.
Getting around and arriving
Keep addresses in Chinese as well as your own language, and distinguish high-speed rail from other train services when booking. Download tickets and the final walking route. Check transport disruptions and official access updates before mountain or coastal excursions.
Timing, local habits and useful details
The currency is the New Taiwan dollar. Plan for the forecast at each stop rather than a single island-wide weather label. Check eSIM registration, activation and supported local networks before purchase. Regional Asia bundles must list Taiwan explicitly.
Esimufo editorial · reviewed 2026-10-17. Official destination information ↗
Your budget in local currency
Reference rates help with planning. Your bank or exchange service may use a different rate and charge fees. eSIM prices continue to be compared in their original currency.
Official travel advice
Check advice for the exact region, your dates and nationality. The information below is a source excerpt, not a personal safety assessment.
Open the official source for the current situation.
Dutch and UK authorities may issue different advice. Entry and consular information depends on your nationality. Check again shortly before departure and during your trip.
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Taipei · Tainan · Kaohsiung
Current source prices
This is a limited selection, not a whole-market comparison. Currencies stay separate.
EUR
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — €4.49. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — €7.99. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 3 GB, 30 days — €10.99. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 2 GB, 15 days — €14.49. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 5 GB, 30 days — €17.49. Source
- Saily · Global · Global (121 countries): 5 GB, 60 days — €30.49. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 10 GB, 30 days — €31.99. Source
- Saily · Asia and Oceania · Multi-country (22 countries): 25 GB, 60 days — €43.49. Source
USD
- Wanderly · Asia (14 areas) 1GB 7Days · Multi-country (14 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $2.99. Source
- Roamless · Asia & Oceania - 30 Days · Multi-country (20 countries): 1 GB, 30 days — $3.95. Source
- Roamless · Taiwan - 30 Days · Single country (1 countries): 1 GB, 30 days — $3.95. Source
- Wanderly · Asia (14 areas) 3GB 15Days · Multi-country (14 countries): 3 GB, 15 days — $5.99. Source
- Wanderly · Asia (14 areas) 3GB 30Days · Multi-country (14 countries): 3 GB, 30 days — $5.99. Source
- Wanderly · Asia (12 areas) 1GB 7Days · Multi-country (12 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $6.99. Source
- Wanderly · Asia (20 areas) 1GB 7Days · Multi-country (19 countries): 1 GB, 7 days — $6.99. Source
- Wanderly · Asia (14 areas) 5GB 30Days · Multi-country (14 countries): 5 GB, 30 days — $7.99. Source
Check before buying
Check that your exact device supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. Match validity to your whole stay. Check local networks, hotspot, when the plan starts and the final price with the provider.