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- <text id=93CT1900>
- <title>
- Taiwan--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- East Asia
- Taiwan
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Immigration: For a stay of less than 2 weeks, a transit visa
- and confirmed onward passage are required; for a stay of up to 2
- months, a visitor visa, valid for a stay of 2 months and
- extendable twice for a total of 6 months, is required. Persons
- coming from or passing through disease-infected areas should
- have inoculations as appropriate. Since health requirements
- often change, travelers should check the latest information.
- </p>
- <p> Climate and clothing: Taiwan is hot and humid in summer and
- chilly and damp in winter. The climate in the northern half of
- the island resembles that of the south-central US; the southern
- part is similar to Florida. In winter, light jackets and
- sweaters are recommended; in summer, light-weight garments are
- essential. An umbrella is useful year round.
- </p>
- <p> Health: Epidemics and serious diseases are infrequent in
- Taiwan. High pollen counts and air pollution can cause
- discomfort to people who suffer from allergies or asthma.
- Drinking water served at Taipei's major hotels is safe, but
- when dining elsewhere, drink only hot or bottled drinks.
- </p>
- <p> Telecommunications: Telephone and telegraph services are
- modern and efficient. Bilingual assistance is available through
- most hotel switchboards. Domestic telephone rates are moderate;
- however, international calls dialed from Taiwan can be costly.
- Taipei is 13 hours ahead of eastern standard time.
- </p>
- <p> Transportation: Car rentals are available in Taiwan. Although
- Taipei has an extensive bus system, foreign visitors tend to
- rely on the inexpensive taxis far transportation. The
- north-south freeway provides excellent links by car to the
- island's major cities. Presently, however, travel around the
- island by Taiwan's comfortable passenger express trains is
- recommended. Flights are available from Taipei to Kaohsiung (30
- minutes), Hualien, Makung, Tainan, and Taitung.
- </p>
- <p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
- March 1988.
- </p>
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- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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