New resident friends, busy with work and family, how long has it been since you last sat down for a cup of tea and a chat? The South District New Resident Family Service Center has specially organized a warm tea gathering exclusively for new residents! Here, you can make new friends from different

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner! Want to bring your children to experience a different festive atmosphere? Don't miss this Mid-Autumn Festival party that combines "multiculturalism" and "parent-child fun"! This event is open to all nationalities and ethnic groups. We sincerely inv

📍 Location No. 1, Yumeng Street, Yuanshan Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City (Expo Park Yuanshan Park) MRT Take the Tamsui-Xinyi Line to Yuanshan Station. Exit from Exit 1 to arrive. Bus Yuanshan Station (Yuanshan Transfer Station): 936, 936A, 937, 937 Branch, 937A, 1356, 1356A, 1877, 187

When first arriving in Taiwan, many foreigners notice that Taiwanese people frequently say 'Thank you' (謝謝) and 'Excuse me'/'Sorry' (不好意思). When buying a drink, you say thank you; when getting out of a taxi, you might also say thank you. If you want to pass through a crowd, you first say 'Excuse me'

When first entering a university in Taiwan, many international students find that the real challenge isn't attending classes, but rather how to become closer to their classmates after class. You might understand what the teacher says in class and be able to read Chinese textbooks, but when it comes

When talking about Taiwan's nightlife, many people's first thought is night markets. Night markets are indeed very representative. After class, after work, going with friends to buy fried chicken, bubble tea, sweet potato balls, braised snacks, stinky tofu, eating while walking, this is the first im

In Taiwan, if you want to take your family out for a stroll, you don't necessarily have to spend a lot of money. Many cities have large parks, riverside trails, forest parks, and parent-child playgrounds, suitable for children to run around and for adults to relax. If you're just planning a half-day

When traveling in Taiwan, the most common accommodation options you'll see are hotels, inns, hostels, B&Bs (minsu), daily rental suites, and short-term rentals. The photos often look beautiful, and prices can vary greatly, but not every type of accommodation is necessarily legal and safe. For foreig

When renting or buying a house in Taiwan, if you live in an apartment building, community building, or elevator building, you will soon encounter a role: the administrator, the general manager, or the property management committee. For foreigners new to Taiwan, this might be a bit unfamiliar. You're

When renting in Taiwan, you don't necessarily have to choose only studio apartments, shared rooms, or dormitories. If a family is living together, they might need two or three bedrooms; if friends, classmates, or colleagues want to live together, they might consider renting a whole apartment. Whole

Taiwan is surrounded by the sea, so if you want to eat seafood, you don't necessarily have to go to a high-end restaurant. Sometimes, the most memorable meal is by the fishing port. Walking into the fish market, seeing plates of sliced sashimi, freshly landed fish, shrimp, and crabs, with people ord

One of the first things you need to prepare when you first come to live in Taiwan is a transportation card. Whether you're taking the MRT, bus, train, or buying things at convenience stores, EasyCard and iPASS are very commonly used. If you want to ride a YouBike, you usually need to register as a m

When foreigners first come to Taiwan, they often notice some peculiar living phenomena. Some things appear very orderly, while others rely heavily on unspoken understanding; some items are very safe, while others inexplicably tend to go missing. These small contradictions are actually quite represen

When living in Taiwan, sometimes walking on the street, you might suddenly hear loud gongs and drums, firecrackers, and then see a group of people carrying palanquins, dressed in traditional costumes, with people holding flags, beating drums, and performing traditional dances (zhentou) alongside the

After living in Taiwan for a while, many people notice a contradictory scene: indoor restaurants, schools, hospitals, and stations are almost all non-smoking areas, yet when you walk into sidewalks, shop entrances, or alleyways, you often smell cigarette smoke. Some places clearly have "No Smoking"

Every winter and summer break, when preparing to return home, a question always arises for the suitcase: what to bring for family and friends? Pineapple cakes are certainly classic. They are easy to buy, have beautiful packaging, and are very representative of Taiwan. But if you only bring pineapple

When it comes to Taiwanese cuisine, many people first think of night markets, bubble tea, xiaolongbao, or beef noodles. These are certainly representative, but after living in Taiwan for a while, you'll discover that the places truly worth returning to are sometimes not in guidebooks and don't neces

After living in Taiwan for a while, you might notice that political topics frequently appear in the news, on social media, at family gatherings, and even in conversations in taxis or at the market. Some people are very concerned about elections and public issues, while others simply comment on the n

Many Southeast Asians have positive experiences living in Taiwan, encountering friendly people. However, some have heard uncomfortable remarks or faced differential treatment in schools, workplaces, when renting, or in daily life. These experiences don't necessarily happen every day, nor do they rep

When you first arrive in Taiwan, many people think that having a visa is enough to start a new life. It's not until they need to open a bank account, apply for a phone plan, enroll in National Health Insurance, or even rent an apartment, that they realize how important the "ARC" everyone talks about