Taiwan temperatures are temperate year round. Annual average temperatures range from 68 to 77"XF. Average temperature in January is between 55-69"XF, and 75-84"XF in July. Taiwan straddles the Tropic of Cancer in the Pacific Ocean and enjoys a subtropical climate with four seasons. Typhoon season is from June-October. Taiwan has an average of four typhoons per year.

U.S. passport holders are allowed to enter into Taiwan without a visa for up to thirty days (no extensions allowed) if their passport is valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Taiwan and the traveler has a confirmed return or onward air ticket. (Travelers must have already met any additional visa requirements for the next destination if applicable.) Travelers also have the additional option of applying for and receiving a Taiwan visa prior to arrival in Taiwan (The processing fee is US$100.00).

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Taipei are estimated at about 15 hours, and return flights are 10 hours.

Foreign currency and travelers checks can be changed at the two international airports and at large banks, such as the International Bank of China (ICBC) and Bank of Taiwan. Typical banking hours are Mon-Fri 9:00am-3:30pm and Sat 9:00am-Noon. Most larger hotels will provide foreign exchange for their guests. ATM machines with international settlement systems (i.e., Cirrus, Interlink, Global Access, Plus, etc.) are readily available in the city. Major credit cards are accepted at most large hotels, restaurants and shops. Smaller establishments may not accept credit cards or travelers checks, so travelers should always be prepared with NT cash. U.S. dollar bills and other foreign currencies are not widely accepted in shops and hotels.