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Taiwan — China Standard Time (CST)
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UTC
Major Cities in Taiwan
📝 Taiwan Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Top Universities: National Taiwan University, National Tsing Hua University, National Chiao Tung University.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, Business, Medicine.
- Taiwan offers scholarships for international students and affordable living costs.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: Many countries have visa-free entry; e-visa and arrival visa available for others.
- Popular Destinations: Taipei 101, Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Kenting.
- Best Time to Visit: October–April (cool, pleasant weather).
- Transportation: High-speed rail (HSR), metro, buses, taxis, and scooters.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: Usually requires sponsorship from a Taiwan-based employer.
- Key Sectors: Electronics, Semiconductors, Manufacturing, IT, Education.
- Cost of Living: Moderate; Taipei is more expensive than other regions.
- Business Etiquette: Respectful communication, punctuality, and proper greetings are important.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Known for its food culture, night markets, mountains, temples, and island landscapes.
- Famous Attractions: Taipei 101, Jiufen Old Street, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Taroko Gorge.
- Major Festivals: Lunar New Year, Lantern Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival.
- UNESCO Tentative List Sites: Kinmen Cultural Landscape, Penghu Columnar Basalt.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NT$ / TWD).
- Timezone: CST (UTC+08:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 110 (Police), 119 (Ambulance & Fire).
- Electricity: 110V, 60Hz; plug types A, B.