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Our family spent a week in Taiwan this year- fabulous holiday. The people we friendly and helpful, food was great and public transport easy for tourists. Would recommend.
Thanks for the tips! I really need to check out Taiwan one of these days. I really like that you can get to other parts of the island quickly by train!
If you're here to see why you should watch this video, then stick around. This guy gives straightforward honest feedback I didn't see from other websites or reviews.
You just saved my future self a lot of nerves, when you mentioned that I would need different power adapters practically in every other Asian country. Thank you so much
Wow, the first time I came across your channel, and I love how detailed you are. As a traveler, I can confirm you covered everything and to different people with different budgets. Love it. Thank you for sharing.
love your videos! gotta admit that for years I avoided to fly China Airlines cuz I thought it was Chinese, not Taiwanese; especially in 2000s or even 2010s, Chinese products including aviation were viewed not too great. Also the PRC visas required.
One of the better tour guides to Taiwan. Only comment is that driving there really isn’t too bad. People aren’t aggressive for the most part and the police give you a lot of leeway if you’re western. It’s like driving in Italy or Israel without the anger.
Taiwan was part of Qing Dynasty's territory, but ceded to Japan because of Qing's loss of Sino-Japanese War. And then, Chiang Kai-shek's government took it over after the victory of WW2. The fact is PRC has NOT ruled Taiwan ever. Hope everybody know that and not be fooled by Mainland China goverment.
We'll be flying EVA to Thailand in late November and have the option of an overnight layover in Taipei (5pm-11am). Do you think it's worth the hassle of going through customs, getting a hotel, etc.? Btw I watch your channel regularly, always learn something new, thanks.
That's a long layover.. yes. I'd personally go out and stay near the airport but not inside it. But that's just me. There's also a transit hotel in TPE -- so you can consider that as well..
@@YellowProductions Yes but they don’t look the same. The photo you showed was a “non sweet” potato. 😂 I pointed it out because potato and sweet potato are not called the same in Mandarin (or in Taiwanese, for that matter). Taiwanese jokingly call ourselves “sweet potato” and the mainland Chinese “taro” - I don’t know the reason though, since the shape of China has zero resemblance to a taro……🤔
I really hope someone sees this comment, I need help I am planning on getting a scholarship to Taiwan but I am not sure about like if I will be able to live in dorms and like how the shopping is over there are things cheap etc plz help
This may be a silly question. When I hear the word "tea", I think of a caffeinated beverage. I have a layover in Taipei, and I want to try the Boba Tea. But I also want to sleep on the way home. Does Boba Tea have caffeine?
Traditional Boba Tea indeed has tea.. therefore caffeine... but they also have Boba Milk drinks (no tea and no caffeine).. and also fruit teas with no caffeine
You made it very clear, thank you for explaining most of the situations to non-Taiwanese people. You are right about China's territorial relations. It has managed Taiwan since its democratization and has no intention of taking it back or starting a war. This is not what a modern civilized country would want to do, but there are indeed problems with our constitution, and citizens and The new government will have to resolve the issue of constitutional amendments.
🇹🇼 = Republic of China = China = It's originally from mainland China. TAIWAN does not have yet a national flag. In 1895, the Qing Dynasty signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki, permanently ceded Taiwan and Penghu to Japan. Since then, Taiwan and Penghu do not belong to China anymore. During the civil war between the Chinese Kuomintang and the Communist Party. The Chinese Kuomintang, the Republic of China and Chinese refugees fled to Taiwan. Chiang Kai-shek only had temporary trusteeship. The Republic of China is a regime in exile.
For fire department and emergency service call number 119; for police call number 110. Taiwan has very good medical service. Most doctors speak English. Normal treatments will not cost much even you don't have health care here. ER service won't charge too much , either. Don't hesitate to use it if needed.
Awesome video Chris! One thing you did forget is that the beef stew noodles is one of Taiwan's national dishes. It's one of the first things I eat when I visit.
Great video. I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to Taiwan three times (planning a 4th for early 2025). Your suggestions were spot on … several tips made me smile - especially the fact that most younger people speak English. Used a 6 year old as a translator for his grandparents in a restaurant! I’d encourage anyone looking to visit this wonderful country to follow your recommendations. Only addition I have is cell service. Sim cards are available at any convenience store. However, for just a few bucks more get them at the airport. Airport cell kiosk customer service is very helpful and by getting your phone changed over at the airport it’s easier/quicker to communicate with friends/contacts already in country.
I'm travelling to Taiwan for 2 weeks next year and was planning to rent a car, but your recommendation is making me question whether it's a good idea or not. From the footage I've seen, it seems that driving is pretty civilized there, and that the roads are all in good condition. I'll be travelling with a 3-year old so of course want to make sure I'm making the right decisions in terms of safety. For what it's worth, I've previously rented cars in 30+ countries previously but mainly Europe (the only exceptions being Canada, Oman and Costa Rica). Thank you!
Chris! Thank you for all your videos about Taiwan. My parents and us stayed at the Mitsui Garden Hotel because of your recommendation and WE LOVED IT! I hope to watch your review video for MGH soon. When is it coming out?!
Thanks for the casual blog. In the Philippines taking our niece from Manila on her first ever overseas trip. And our first trip to Taiwan. This has helped us a lot. Your daughter looks wonderful. Loved your payment tips too. Best wishes Jason and Mica from Australia 🥰
Wow, I just followed this channel few weeks ago due to the trip to Boston and Newport, then you went to my country, Taiwan!! Yeah! welcome to Taiwan. :D
