Taiwan , Republic of China

(Note: Chinese characters are in Traditional Chinese)

History of Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/

About Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=18690&CtNode=2579&mp=807

http://admin.taiwan.net.tw/english/index.asp ( Tourism Bureau)

Tourist sites:

http://info.taiwan.net.tw/flagship/index.html

The Tourist Information Hot Line－（02）2717-3737, is a valuable aid to tourists from all over the world during their visits to Taiwan. In addition, the information desk offers tourist information in Chinese, English, and Japanese; emergency assistance; and domestic tourism information every day of the year.
The Public Media Station in the lobby of the Travel Information Service Center offers Internet access that tourists can use to retrieve information from the Tourism Bureau website.
Tourist Hot Line: (02) 2717-3737, 0800-011-765

「觀光諮詢服務台」運用旅遊諮詢熱線－（ 02）2717-3737，全年無休的為國內外旅客提供中、英、日語旅遊諮詢服務，協助緊急事件處理，已成為國內外旅客在台灣旅遊時不可或缺的好幫手。此外在「旅遊服務中心」大廳備有公共資訊站，供國內外旅客查詢觀光旅遊資訊。
觀光諮詢服務熱線：(02)2717-3737、0800-011-765

Holidays and Festivals in Taiwan:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/festival_c/index_e.htm

A glance at Taiwan:
http://tiscsvr.tbroc.gov.tw/en/index.htm

(Click on any link and view awesome images)

Taiwan E-Goverment
http://www.gov.tw/ENGLISH/

Travel Magazines online:

Travel in Taiwan: http://www.tit.com.tw/vision/index.htm

Discover Taipei: http://english.tpedoit.taipei.gov.tw/

Click on discover Taipei Bi-monthly is the left column

Taipei E-Map: http://addr.taipei.gov.tw/aspx/englishmap.aspx

Information for Foreigners:
http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/ 

Working Holiday in Taiwan : http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/ 

Youth Guest House (Youth Hub): http://www.youthguesthouse.org.tw/Eng/index.aspx

Youth Travel in Taiwan: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/indexMain.jsp 

Hiking/Mountaineering:  http://barking-deer.com

Scuba Diving:

http://www.taiwanscuba.com  http://www.taiwandive.com

Surfing:  http://www.taiwansurftours.com

Rafting:  http://www.rafting.com/english.htm

http://www.hsiangsun.com.tw/

Taiwan Freeway Information:
http://www.nfreeway.gov.tw/

Study in Taiwan:
http://www.tw.org/start.htm (Educational Institutions around Taiwan)

Taoyuan City- City of parks:
http://www.taocity.gov.tw/en/au_1.html

Private Transportation:
{Suitable for small groups and well heeled individuals}
http://www.e-go.com.tw

Railway Stations-Cool Map:

http://service.tra.gov.tw/en/CP/11434/stations.aspx

台铁Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) schedule:

http://163.29.3.96/TWRail_en//index.aspx

TRA trains ticket prices:

http://service.tra.gov.tw/tw/ticketprice/excel.aspx (Unicode site)

Reserve / book TRA train tickets online at this website:

http://railway.hinet.net/  only English site accepts Singapore IC# (foreign), so choose ‘English’

Make online payment of TRA train booked tickets at this website: https://ticket.chinatrust.com.tw/railway/index.php

Taiwan High Speed Rail:

http://www.thsrc.com.tw

Taipei MRT:
http://english.trtc.com.tw/  English
Click on site Map then on Routes for MRT Map- click on any station for further info.

 MRT Map:

http://www.trtc.com.tw/img/all/routemapNH.jpg

Taiwan Tour Bus
http://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/

Taipei:
http://www.taipei.gov.tw/

Discovery Taipei:
http://www.discovery.taipei.gov.tw/
http://www.taipeitravel.net/

Taipei County:
http://tour.tpc.gov.tw/English/index.htm

Pre-Paid Phone Cards :
Taiwan Mobile (TCC):
http://www.taiwanmobile.com/index.html

Chunghwa Telecom:
http://www.cht.com.tw/CHTFinalE/Web/Personal.php?CatID=466

English Speaking Cab Drivers:
http://www.tpe-taxi.tw/eng/English_taxi_driver.htm

Taxi Toll Free Hotline:
http://www.tpe-taxi.tw/eng/Toll_free_hotline.htm

Taipei City Bus:
http://www.taipeibus.taipei.gov.tw/index_e.htm

Top 10 tours in Taiwan:
http://v5.coa.gov.tw/ezgo_eng/index.php

Culture Express:
http://express.culture.gov.tw/

Taiwan Postal Rates:
http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/u_english/postal_ff_1.jsp

Taiwan English Papers online:
Taipei Times :
http://www.taipeitimes.com/
The China Post:
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/
Taiwan News:
http://www.etaiwannews.com/

Top Radio-Online:
HitFm     91.7
ICRT     100.7

Weather:
http://www.cwb.gov.tw/

Rock Wall Climbing:
http://www.y17.com.tw

Tattoo:

http://www.tattoo.idv.tw/

Travel Agents for Local Tours:
http://www.hftravel.com.tw/

http://www.edison.com.tw/

http://www.settour.com.tw/

http://www.zion.com.tw/

http://www.bobby.com.tw/

http://www.worldwide..com.tw/

http://www.eztravel.com.tw (Chinese only)

 Maokong Gondola:  

Department of Cultural Affairs:
http://en.culture.gov.tw/

Places of interest:
http://www.taiwan-hotel-reservations.com/taiwan_place.html

Yingge: Pottery County:

http://www.yingge.com.tw

Live Concert and Ticket Information:
http://www.ticket.com.tw/
http://www.dadaarts.com.tw

National Theatre and Concert hall: 

http://www.ntch.edu.tw

Taipei Nightlife:
http://www.taiwannights.com/

http://www.taiwanfun.com/north/taipei/nightlife/
Information on Pubs,Clubs and Restaurants around Taiwan

Autograph and Promotions by Celebs in Taiwan:
http://www.g-music.com.tw/event/storesp/storesp.asp

Other pop events/promotions :
http://www.mtvchinese.com/News/Event/Index.html

Ximenting:

http://www.shimen-walker.com/

Taipei Walker:

http://www.walkersnet.com.tw

Top Pubs:
The Tavern
http://www.tavern.com.tw/

Carnegies
http://www.carnegies.net/

Top KTV's in Taipei:
http://www.cashboxparty.com/ Cashbox
http://www.holiday.com.tw/      Holiday

FAMILY TOURS with young children:

Puppetry Arts Center of Taipei

: http://www.pact.org.tw/

Lin liu Hsin Puppet theatre Museum:

http://www.taipei puppets.com/

Taipei cultural center:

http://www.tmseh.gov.tw/

 Janfusan Kiddyland:

http://www.kiddyland.com.tw

http://www.hsin-yi.org.tw/kidsPark

Children's Museum of Taipei:

http:/www.cmot.com.tw

The children's Art Museum :

http://www.artart.com.tw

Taipei Children's Recreation Center:

http://www.tcrc.taipei.gov.tw/

Taipei Youth Recreation Center:

http://www.y17.com.tw

Ocean World:

;http://www.oceanworld.com.tw

Taipei Water Park:

http://waterpark.twd.gov.tw

Zhishan Cultural & Ecological Garden:

http://www.zcegarden.org.tw

Taipei Zoo:

http://www.zoo.gov.tw

Taipei astronomical Museum:

http://www.tam.gov.tw

National Science Education Center:

http://www.ntsec.gov.tw

Yoyo Story House:

http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/attractions/scenic_spots.asp?id=5954&sid=

 Kid's Story House:

http://www.kidstoryhouse.com.tw

Yellow Hat Automotive Store (Nei Hu Branch)
130 Sec 1 Tso-tsong Rd., Taipei
Tel: (02) 6600-0022Opening
Hour: Mon- Sat/ 11 am- 9:30 pm; Sun and holiday/ 10 am- 9 pm
http://www.yellowhat.com.tw/

Richahaus Superauto:
service@richahaus.com.tw­  (AM10:00 ~ PM22:30)  Tel:2793-0403
http://www.richahaus.com.tw/

Autopax : http://www.autopax.com/
10F, No. 2, Sintaiwu Rd. Sec.1 Hsichih City Taipei Taiwan R.O.C

Winnercar: http://www.winnercar.com.tw

 
The Martyrs' Shrine:
Built in Ming dynasty style to commemorate those who died in China's wars over the centuries. The formal changing of the guard attracts an interesting crowd of onlookers.

To get there, Take MRT to Yuanshan and cross over to the Bus stop at the Soccer Stadium. Take Bus Nos: 2,21,208,247,287 directly to Martyr's Shrine. This bus also goes on further on to the Miramar Shopping Complex with the World's 2nd largest Ferris Wheel.

24 Hrs Book store: Eslite
http://www.eslitebooks.com/
Eslite Bookstore (Dunhua South)
Address: 2F, 245, Dunhua S. Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei
Tel: (02) 2775-5977
Eslite Bookstore(Mira Branch)
10-11F, 138, Ba De (Pa Teh) Road, section 4
Tel: (02) 3762-1020

Kingstone Books:
http://www.kingstone.com.tw/

Xian Tian Temple:

 http://www.ht.org.tw/

 Wulai:
http://www.gio.gov.tw/taiwan-website/gogo/goen_34.htm

Atayal Aboriginal Museum:

http://www.atayal.tpc.gov.tw/index_en.aspx

http://www.atayal.org/

http://www.atayal.com.tw

Danshui:

 http://www.tshs.tpc.gov.tw/fore/taindex_en.asp

Ilan:
http://enwww.e-land.gov.tw/
http://tourism.e-land.gov.tw/EN/Default.asp
http://www.ilantravel.com.tw/taping/content/info.htm  http://www.ilancat.com.tw/homepage/first.php

Miaoli:
http://www.miaoli.gov.tw/english/

Keelung:
http://www.klcg.gov.tw/en/index.jsp

Miaokow - Keelung Roadside Cuisine
http://www.miaokow.org

Jinguashi  :
Gold Ecological Park
http://www.gep.tpc.gov.tw

Pingshi Township:(Shi Fen)
http://www.pingshi.tpc.gov.tw/

Whale Watching & Turtle Island:
http://www.ez666.com
http://www.seawhale.com.tw
Tel: (02) 2783-7151, (03) 878-1233

Taiwan Cities and Taipei Street names:
http://www.romanization.com/index.html
http://www.romanization.com/streets/wadegiles.html
http://www.romanization.com/mrt/tones.html

Bed n Breakfast:
http://www.bnb.org.tw

China Youth Corp - Activity Centers:
http://www.cyh.org.tw/ (14 Hostels around Taiwan)

Yangmingshan National Park:
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw

Footwear:

http://www.familyshoes.com.tw/

Flower Markets:
Board bus 646, 902 at Shilin MRT Station direct to Neihu Flower Market (Taipei Flower Market). Alternatively, take MRT train to Gangqian MRT Station. It is about 7 mins’ walk to Neihu Flower Market.

Neihu Flower Market is located at No 321, Ruiguang Rd, Neihu District, Taipei city.

http://www.tflower.com.tw/new_web/internet/news_detail.aspx?id=880&news_id=139

The Jianguo Weekend Flower Market is located under the Jianguo expressway, at the intersection of Renai and Xinyi roads, Taipei:
Bus :36, 37, 48, 65, 226, 263, 270, 274.

Warner Village: (Now known as Vieshow Cinemas)
http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/

Miramar Entertainment Center:
http://www.miramar.com.tw

Tech Products:
3C - TSANN KUEN GROUP:
http://www.tkec.com.tw/tkec/index.jsp
Website of largest chain store of electronics in Taiwan.

PCHome:
http://www.pchome.com.tw/

Nova:
NOVA's GuanQian store is is located near the Taipei Main Train Station.

Guanghua Computer market:
(The Best Place to shop for electronics in Taipei)
Nearest MRT; Zhongxiao/Xinsheng
Located near Bade Road, Sec. 1, Guanghua Market is the largest market for electronics and computer products in Taiwan.
(Location. MRT Stop Zhongxiao Xinsheng > Exit 4 > Turn right, walk to second junction Its across the Road.) 10am ~9pm

Closed every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month.

Tel: 2341-2202

Top Taiwan Theme Parks:
http://www.justaiwan.com/amusemantpark/english/map.htm

Car Rental:
Chailease Auto Rental Services
Tel: 02)2828-0033  Fax: 02)2826-2191 
Mobil: 0922-988-100
Email: ChristianaChen@chailease.com.tw
They have branchs in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.

VIP Car Rental Co. 148 Minchuan E. Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei (02)5426-1111
http://www.vipcar.com.tw/

Update on Driving in Taiwan: Current Regulations:

A. Foreigners wanting to drive in the Republic of China (ROC) should first meet the drivers' qualifications stipulated in the ROC driving regulations. And the issuance of driving licenses to foreigners is based on the principles of equality and reciprocity? between the ROC and the counterpart nations.

B. Foreigners holding valid driver's licenses issued by a counterpart nation that upholds the principles of equality and reciprocity may lawfully drive vehicles in the first thirty days coming to Taiwan. There is no need to apply for another driving license. For those planning to drive for more than 30 days should first apply for motor vehicle extension at respective city and county governments. The maximum extension time is one year.

C. Foreigners who want to engage in long-term driving in the ROC should replace their original driver's license with an ROC license or take the rules test and road test here in order to get licenses issued by the ROC government. Whether a foreigner can directly replace the license issued in his/her nation will depend on whether or not the foreign nation has agreed on the principles of equality and reciprocity. Details and a list of foreign nations qualified for the principles category are available at the following Web page:
http://www.thb.gov.tw/english/left-licences.htm

http://english.taipei.gov.tw/tcmvd/
http://www.mvdis.gov.tw/
I got this info from a Travel mag in Taiwan, practice here first before taking the tests:
http://210.241.91.246/english/english-cai.htm

Maolin Scenic Area:
http://www.maulin-nsa.gov.tw/

Pintung:
http://www.pthg.gov.tw/
http://www.ptcg.gov.tw/
http://travel.pthg.gov.tw/

Kenting National Park:
http://www.ktnp.gov.tw/

http://www.tbnsa.gov.tw/

Parasailing: Tel: 08-886-6388

Other Water Sports: Tel: 08-886-6606

Go-kart: Tel: 08-889-8518

Yunlin:
http://www2.yunlin.gov.tw/

Kaohsiung :

http://khh.travel/en/
http://w4.kcg.gov.tw/~english/
http://www.waterpark.com.tw
http://invest.kcg.gov.tw/specstreet/homepage_e.htm

Nantou:
http://www.nantou.gov.tw/

Yushan or Jade Mountain:

http://www.ysnp.gov.tw/

 Sun Moon Lake:
http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/

Taichung City:
http://www.tccg.gov.tw/

Taichung County:
http://www.taichung.gov.tw/

Changhua:
http://www.chcg.gov.tw/ 

http://tourism.chcg.gov.tw

Chiayi:
http://www.chiayi.gov.tw/

http://www.cyhg.gov.tw/

http://travel.chiayi.gov.tw/index_en.php

Tainan County:

Tainan City:

Fengyuan City:
http://www.fengyuan.gov.tw/english/index.htm

Hsinchu:
http://www.hccg.gov.tw/
http://www.hsinchu.gov.tw/travel/home.ASP

Hsinchu Science Park:
http://eweb.sipa.gov.tw/en/index.jsp

Taiwan National Parks:
http://np.cpami.gov.tw/en/

Taiwan National Trail:  http://trail.forest.gov.tw/

Hualien:
http://tour-hualien.hl.gov.tw/
(HuaLien Is Eastern Line by train )

East Rift Valley:    http://www.erv-nsa.gov.tw

Toroko Accomodations:

 Hualien -Private Cabs- licensed:

Mr. Lu Lai-fu - (0)928-569-081
Mr. Zhuang (0)932-142-590
Mr. Chen Guang-fa - (0)937-167-779, (0)(3)861-1353, (0)(3)856-6895

Recommended Minsu:
http://www.netete.com/stone

MINSU (B&B's) in TAIWAN:
http://www.minsu.com.tw/

Taroko National Park:
http://www.taroko.gov.tw/

Forestry Bureau Online:
http://www.forest.gov.tw/

Taitung:
http://www.taitung.gov.tw/en/index.aspx

Lanyu (Orchid Island):
http://lanyu.taitung.gov.tw/
http://www.sinica.edu.tw/tit/scenery/1095_scn2.html

Green Island:

http://green.taitung.gov.tw/seach/sh_page2.asp

For reservations and island transportation:

http://www.eastisland.com.tw/

English Info
http://www.greenislandadventures.com

Penghu:

http://www.penghu.gov.tw/
http://www.excitingpenghu.com.tw/
http://www.penghu-nsa.gov.tw/

Kinmen:
http://www.kmnp.gov.tw/

Kinmen Airport:

http://www.kmarport.gov.tw/

Matzu:

http://www.matsu-nsa.gov.tw/index.aspx

Domestic Airlines:
http://www.caa.gov.tw/
Ticket prices are fixed for Domestic flights