Taiwan Complete Guide 2026: Taipei, Taroko, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, Tainan and Kenting
Browse more guides: Taiwan travel | Asia destinations TL;DR I spent eighteen days circling Taiwan from Taipei to Kenting, and the island packed more variety than countries five times its size. I rode a 1912 railway through cypress forests at Alishan, watched marble walls rise 1,000 metres above the Liwu River in Taroko, and ate beef noodle soup at midnight in Shilin. Why Visit Taiwan in 2026 Taiwan rewards Indian travellers in 2026 with two entry options. The standard e-visa costs USD 50 for 30 days and processes online in three working days. The visa-free 14-day pilot for Indian passport holders, first trialled in 2024 and 2025, continues to extend year by year, so check the Bureau of Consular Affairs site the week before flying. The pilot demands a clean record and proof of onward ticket. The island runs on efficiency. Taiwan High-Speed Rail covers Taipei to Kaohsiung in 90 minutes, MRT systems in Taipei and Kaohsiung use the same EasyCard, and night markets stay open past 11 ...