based on 40 experiences from female travelers
Kelly
United Kingdom
I’d like to preface that I’m a fluent Chinese speaker and I was born and raised in Hong Kong which is very close to Taiwan so we have similar cultures and a lot of mutual influence, so I could be biased. That being said, I think Taiwan should definitely be your next country to visit. To start with safety, I’d say it’s one of the safest countries in the world. I didn’t encounter any harassment or spot any suspicious guy. I heard from many female travellers also share the same enjoyable experience. I guess it has to do with Taiwan being the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage and is a leading figure in Asia on gender equality issues. There are many convenient stores, restaurants and bars (especially in Taipei) that open 24 hours and street lights are on at night in most tourist areas so you feel safe to walk around and have fun all night long. I didn’t have any lost items during my trip but I heard countless stories of foreigners who found their lost items successfully and were amazed that their stuff were intact at the place they were found, especially with valuables like wallets and passports. I found the locals very friendly and welcoming and always happy to offer help. The only thing I’d point out is when crossing the streets, look out for motorcycles because there’s a lot of them in traffic (kinda like Vietnam) and motorcycle accidents are very common in Taiwan so be careful around them. Second of all, it’s very budget friendly. For my solo trip to Taiwan, I stayed for four nights, went to Taipei and Taichung, and spent around £700 for everything together. The plane tickets were cheap because again it’s very convenient for me to travel but accommodation and other expenditure in Taiwan are generally affordable. I stayed at a hostel near a night market in Taipei so I had bubble tea and takeout every night for dinner and each meal cost around £5. Which brings me to the third point, food. If you want the best East Asian food experience, come to Taiwan. Of course bubble tea is a must to try, but they also have amazing street food which is clean, diverse and affordable. Mince pork rice was my favourite before I became vegetarian but they also have a lot of vegetarian restaurants which are mainly Buddhist and have many varieties. I also recommend Taiwanese fruits, I love their mango and pineapple, and they have this special local fruit Sugar Apple which in Chinese is called Shakya because it shapes just like a Buddhist head. I also really love the diverse natures you can find in Taiwan. I went to Jioufen because it was famous for inspiring the scene setting of Spirited Away, and you will understand why when you are walking amidst the old streets. There’s also the Shifen Waterfall in Jioufen which is gorgeous. I didn’t have time to go but if you like hiking I recommend the Taroko National Park. There’s also beaches with beautiful sceneries like Kenting which you can do different water sports. You will fall in love with the wonderful nature this country has. But what I love the most about Taiwan is the people here. They are not just friendly but warms your heart with their hospitality. Whenever I asked for direction, they were always happy to help, one time a middle-aged lady even gave me a free motorcycle ride to where i was going which took about 30 mins on foot but she insisted to give me a ride and said the weather was too hot for walking, in October. They also love talking to foreigners and eager to recommend where you should visit in Taiwan. You can feel how proud they are of their country and how much they want more people around the world to know about them, especially the young generation. There’s so much more I can share about Taiwan but I’ll let you discover yourselves and hear your journeys on this beautiful island.
Posted: June 25, 2025Taipei 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, 2025Ida
Germany
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, 2025Vivi
Singapore
Toured around taiwan, not just taipei. I felt super safe even when strolling around at night! Taiwan is pretty convenient to get around too. The people are nice and the food is pretty nice and inexpensive.
Posted: March 8, 2025Experienced: September, 2024Charlotte
Taiwan
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, 2024I 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, 2024Based on 87 local experiences
Based on 87 local experiences
No need to worry about rob and attack on the road, but people here are strangely hospitable sometimes and doing strange move in public. The biggest threat here is war threaten from China. Sexual concept still in the step of stereotypes which makes girls like me feel angry and upset, but here's merely physically insult for sure.
Posted: June 19, 2025Except for a few very small areas in the city, this is one of the safest places I've been to in the world. Walking around after dark, I feel much safer than in any North American city, whether I'm in the street or in public transport.
Posted: June 12, 2025