Is Taipei Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Taipei is generally considered to be one of the safest cities for solo female travelers. There is high regard for law, order and personal safety in Taiwan, especially in its capital Taipei. Street crimes like mugging and theft are relatively rare and strict laws against such offenses are enforceable and adhered to. Locals are typically friendly and helpful, including in providing directions, and there are tourist centers and police readily available. As with any location, it’s recommended nonetheless to stay alert and use common sense.

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How safe is Taipei for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

Mitzi

Mitzi

Austria

Couple travel

We went there to visit Jiufen, that town famous for the Spirited Away alike look. Jiufen was fascinating as expected. And street food in Taiwan is really good, they cook real quick and well at that minimalist kitchen on the street :D

Posted: March 29, 2026
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Family travel

Taipei was so much fun, I was very young when I went there however the night markets were so much fun and food was so delicious. I travelled with family so we all stuck together, some things were a bit sketchy but as long as you stick to the brightly lit areas you’re fine.

Posted: June 22, 2025
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Ida

Ida

Germany

Group travel

I travelled to Taiwan, Taipeh with my friends and had the best time ever! The food was the best I had in a long time and for the price it was too good to be true. I felt so safe in Taipeh and never had any issues with feeling uncomfortable. But also around Taipeh I was so impressed by the nature. I highly recommend going there!!

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Charlotte

Charlotte

Taiwan

Solo travel

I felt really safe in Taipei, the weather was nice, and the food was delicious. I stayed at WoW Hostel in Ximending, it was cheap and the beds were good, with curtains and a lockers. It was sometimes a bit noisy but it is normal is this neither, I didn't mind. Staff was friendly too. Taipei is really great for museums and culture ! I loved it

Posted: December 13, 2024Experienced: October, 2024
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Solo travel

I recommend staying in Taipei for a couple days! My biggest recommendation is tot ur Taiwanese breakfast! Fan Tuan is a breakfast food in Taiwan and it’s basically a rice ball with stuff in it. It’s super cheap at around 40 twd :)

Posted: October 2, 2024
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Solo travel

It is safe and lively, it has well organized and highly developed public transportations and infrastructure. People are friendly, so many fun activities can do. Food are tasty, weather is nice during the spring.

Posted: April 23, 2024Experienced: March, 2024
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Group travel

I was in Taipei for 3 days. The weather was a bit gloomy during Chinese New Year. We move around with MRT, bus and local train. The service is top notch. On time, cheap and clean. Food is average for me. It's People are polite and helpful if you try to communicate effectively. Taipei is the most safest city especially for solo female traveller. You can walk the street without so much worries. Accept the scooters. They are a bit reckless. I went with a group but will do it solo next time.

Posted: March 31, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
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Solo travel

Very safe city, clean, easy to get around, people are very friendly. Amazing food (nightmarkets!), Elephant mountain for great views of Taipei 101, Yangmingshan sunset and night views. Beitou hot springs, Tamsui, and daytrip to Jiufen and Pingxi are worthwhile

Posted: December 29, 2023
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Family travel

Taipei is an amazing city which have convenient transportation and facilities. The people are friendly , helpful and welcoming. With beautiful city landscape, mountains for the tourists to discover. Happy to be local tour guide!

Posted: December 26, 2023Experienced: December, 2023
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Is Taipei safe for women?

Women’s safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 46 reports

Crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 46 reports

you can wander the streets at 2am alone and there is cctv everywhere, plus most people would help if anything goes awry. people leave their phones and wallets on the table when they go to the bathroom.

Posted: July 10, 2026
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Lynne

Lynne

Very safe💖welcome! You can walk around even late at night without worrying too much, and there are always shops open 24/7, so it’s really convenient. The city feels quite lively even at midnight, which makes it a great place to explore anytime.

Posted: May 30, 2026
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YiChen

YiChen

I would say Taipei and Taiwan is a very safe country. People are friendly and willing to help to each others. Girls you don’t have to worry about anything. I love biking and walking at midnight alone.

Posted: May 10, 2026
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Isobel

Isobel

Always safe never have to worry! You can walk around at 3am as a female without being at all worried. I love the safety of Taipei and Taiwan in general. The police are also extremely good and will do their best

Posted: May 7, 2026
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You can wandering around the city fearless and people are kind here, we are heart warming and love to helping others. Public transportation is convenient here. If something bad happens you can reach out to the police easily.

Posted: November 6, 2025
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I spent 4 days solo travelling in Taipei and felt very safe walking around alone. Public transport is very easy to navigate and the people here are friendly and helpful. I was looking to buy tea (a specific brand for a friend) they suggested some stores where I could go and even showed me different teas to even try. Totally loved the experience here and I would definitely return to explore more.

Posted: October 6, 2025
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Taipei, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

Safety in Taiwan

Hospitality Exchange in Taipei

Jody

Jody

Taipei

Can host for:

1 day

About me

Hi, I’m Jody from Taiwan🇹🇼! I often travel around the world. I love exploring natural landscapes, experiencing local cultures, and most importantly, making friends from all over the world!🫧 I recently started learning Japanese because I’ve met so many lovely Japanese people who made me fall in love with Japan, and I want to be able to communicate with them in Japanese. I also really enjoy photography, and in Taiwan, I sometimes take on travel photography gigs. If you like taking photos too, we can go shoot together! This June, I’ll be moving to the UK to start my studies there!

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Lilian

Lilian

Taipei

Can host for:

3 days

About me

After working for 15 years, I am now focusing on LIVING. Some people call it sabbatical, but I’m not sure if that’s the correct term 🤷🏾‍♀️ Daily meditation, you would find me in nature much more than in the city now. But I definitely come with built-in recommendation for traveling in Taiwan :)

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