Taiwan

Overview

Island held by European colonists, China, and Japan. Formed in the aftermath of the Chinese civil war.

No tourist visa required for Canadian passport holders for 90 days

New Taiwan Dollars

Fx rate

CAD$1 = ~NTD$20

Mandarin

English

History

Early Chinese and southern seafarers like the Polynesians settled in Taiwan establishing what are now known as the "Taiwanese aboriginals".

Things to do in Taipei

Night markets, national parks and Xia long baos.

Things to do in Taichung

Gardens, bubble tea and street art.