Asia · Country guide
Taiwan
Currency, language, tipping etiquette, and how to get around Taiwan — plus every Tripzeeker itinerary covering the country.
Currency
TWD
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Tipping
Not expected
Region
Asia
Currency
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Use Tripzeeker's currency converter to check live exchange rates before you travel.
Language
The main language is Mandarin Chinese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Tipping etiquette
Tipping isn't customary; a 10% service charge is sometimes added at finer restaurants.
Use the tip calculator →Getting around
High-speed rail (THSR) links major cities; Taipei's MRT covers the capital well.
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What currency does Taiwan use?
Taiwan uses the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Tripzeeker's currency converter and tip calculator can help you budget in your home currency before you go.
What language is spoken in Taiwan?
The main language is Mandarin Chinese. A translation app or basic phrasebook goes a long way outside major tourist areas.
Do I need to tip in Taiwan?
Tipping isn't customary; a 10% service charge is sometimes added at finer restaurants.
How do you get around Taiwan?
High-speed rail (THSR) links major cities; Taipei's MRT covers the capital well.