Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Official Languages: Mandarin Chinese

English Signage and Menus Are Common in Taipei, at the Airport, and along Major Transport Routes, and Staff at Hotels and Larger Attractions Often Manage Basic English. Away from the Main Tourist Areas, Everyday English Ability Drops Fast, so a Translation App Is Genuinely Useful

Mobile Network: Coverage Is Strong in Cities, Towns and along the Rail Network, with 5G Common in Urban Areas and 4G Reaching Almost Everywhere Else. Taiwan Retired 2G and 3G, Including 3G Voice, by Mid-2024, so Only a 4G or 5G Phone with VoLTE Gets a Signal at All. Coverage Can Still Drop in High Mountains, Tunnels and Remote Coastal Areas

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: An eSIM Is Usually the Simplest Option If Your Phone Supports It, since It Activates before You Land with No Store Visit. A Local SIM Needs Passport Registration and Suits a Long Stay. Roaming Is Convenient for a Short Trip but Often the Most Expensive Choice Unless Your Home Plan Already Covers Taiwan. Whichever You Choose, Make Sure the Phone Supports 4G or 5G with VoLTE, Because a Handset Limited to 2G or 3G Now Gets No Service Here at All

Cards Are Widely Accepted in Hotels, Department Stores, Chain Restaurants and City Businesses, but Cash Still Matters at Night Markets, Small Eateries, Traditional Shops and Some Taxis. An EasyCard, Bought and Topped Up at Any MRT Station or Convenience Store, Covers the Metro, Buses, Trains, YouBike and Most Convenience-Store Purchases in One Tap

Tipping Is Not a Local Custom in Taiwan and Is Rarely Expected, or Even Accepted, at Everyday Restaurants, Food Stalls and Taxis. Some Mid-Range and Upscale Restaurants and Hotels Add a 10 Percent Service Charge to the Bill, Which Already Covers the Tip. Leaving a Hotel Porter around NT$100 a Bag for Carrying Luggage Is Appreciated Rather than Required

Plug Type: Type A and Type B

Voltage: 110 V, 60 Hz

Adapter: Phone and Laptop Chargers Are Almost Always Dual-Voltage and Work as They Are. A Hairdryer, Shaver or Kettle Rated 220 to 240 V Will Not, so Check the Label before Packing One. Plug Adapters Are Needed Unless Your Own Plugs Already Match Type A or Type B