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| Visa | : | Canadians traveling on regular passports do not require a visa to enter Taiwan. (Traveller is advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.) |
| Weather | : | Taiwan has a tropical climate, varying from hot and humid in the south, to cooler temperatures in the north and inland mountainous region. Winters are short and tend to be mild, while summer is usually hot, with plenty of humidity. Throughout the country, sudden rain showers occur frequently and visitors are advised to travel with raingear. In July and September, typhoons from the South China Sea bring heavy rains and as mentioned, monsoons occur frequently. September to October (autumn) is the driest period in Taiwan, followed by a generally damp and chilly winter, with snow on the island's mountain peaks. Temperatures in the summer can reach up to 90ºF (35ºC) at the coast. |
| Clothing | : | Simple short-sleeved and lightweight clothing is worn in Summer also should bring warm clothing in winter . |
| Language | : | Mandarin (official), Taiwanese Minnan or Hakka dialects |
| Time | : | UTC/GMT +8 hours |
| Currency | : | New Taiwan Dollar (TWD; symbol NT$) |
| Drinking Water | : | Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Bottled water is recommended. |
| Electricity | : | 110 volts AC, 60Hz. |
| Country Code | : | 886 |
| The above information for reference only, for details please contact the tourist board. |
Source: World Travel Guide
