Why travel to Taiwan?
Taiwan offers 3 curated city guides, 21 attractions and 21 signature dishes hand-picked by Korean travelers. Below you'll find essentials Korean passport holders actually need — visa requirements, daily budgets in USD, best season, and on-the-ground transport tips.
Best Season
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are best. Summers are very hot and typhoon season runs from July to September.
Budget
Daily budget approx. $35-85 (lodging $20-50, food $7-20, transport and sightseeing $7-15)
Visa
Korean passport holders may enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
Transport
The MRT Airport Line connects Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei Main Station in 35 minutes. The city MRT is highly convenient, and an EasyCard is essential. SIM cards available at the airport (about TWD 300-500/week). EasyCard works for transit, convenience stores, and many restaurants; bring cash for night markets. Tipping is not customary.
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🗺️ Attractions Across the Country
Taipei 101
A 508m-tall skyscraper and Taiwan's icon. The observation deck offers sweeping city views.
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National Palace Museum
A world-class museum housing about 700,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Chinese history.
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Longshan Temple
Taipei's oldest temple, founded in 1738, with stunning carvings.
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Shilin Night Market
Taiwan's largest night market, packed with street food and shopping.
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
A grand white marble memorial honoring President Chiang Kai-shek, with a famous guard-change ceremony.
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Raohe Night Market
Taipei's oldest night market, famous for pepper buns and Michelin-listed stalls.
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Tamsui Old Street
A historic riverside port town northwest of Taipei, famed for sunsets and street snacks.
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Jiufen Old Street
Narrow lanes lined with red lanterns, traditional teahouses, and tempting snacks.
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Gold Museum
A museum on the area's Japanese-era gold mining history where you can touch a 220kg gold bar.
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A-Mei Tea House
Jiufen's iconic teahouse where you can sip traditional tea overlooking the sea.
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Shuqi Lu Stairs
Jiufen's iconic stone staircase, lined with red lanterns — the city's top photo spot at night.
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Keelung Mountain Lookout
At 588m, a panoramic view of Jiufen, Jinguashi, and the East Coast.
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Yin Yang Sea
A mystical sea split into two colors by natural minerals — a Jinguashi wonder.
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Jiufen Performance Lane
Atmospheric lanes where weekend evenings come alive with street performances.
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Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
Dragon- and tiger-shaped pagodas rising over Lotus Pond - one of Kaohsiung's top sights.
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Cijin Island
A small ferry-accessible island famous for its seafood street and beaches.
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Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
The world's largest Buddhist memorial complex, anchored by an awe-inspiring 108m statue.
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Formosa Boulevard Station
Ranked the world's most beautiful metro station, anchored by the massive 'Dome of Light' stained glass.
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Pier-2 Art Center
An arts district carved out of old harbor warehouses, with massive sculptures, galleries, and cafes.
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Liuhe Night Market
Kaohsiung's largest night market — famous for grilled seafood and papaya milk.
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Sizihwan Sunset
Kaohsiung's premier west-coast sunset spot at Sizihwan Bay, with sunset cocktails at beach cafes.
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