Capital city, Taiwan
Is Taipei LGBTQ+ friendly?
Is Taipei LGBTQ+ friendly?
Asia's most open city: same-sex marriage is legal and Taipei Pride in October is the region's largest. Daily life is relaxed.
LGBTQ+ laws in Taiwan
Asia's most accepting place: same-sex marriage since 2019 and Taipei Pride each October, the region's largest. Rural areas are more conservative.
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Civil unions or partnerships | Yes |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Partial |
The scene in Taipei
Where to go
- Ximending (Red House area)
- Da'an
Events
- Taiwan LGBT+ Pride (October)
LGBTQ+ friendliness across Taiwan
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Taipei | 5/5 · Very welcoming |
| Tainan | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Kaohsiung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Taichung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Hualien | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Jiufen | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Sun Moon Lake | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Kenting | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Alishan | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Taitung | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Hsinchu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Penghu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
| Xiaoliuqiu | 4/5 · Welcoming |
Quick answers
Is Taipei safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Asia's most open city: same-sex marriage is legal and Taipei Pride in October is the region's largest. Daily life is relaxed.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Taiwan?
Yes.
Where are the LGBTQ+ areas in Taipei?
Ximending (Red House area); Da'an
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Taiwan Arrival Card (National Immigration Agency)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Taipei Metro
- Taoyuan International Airport
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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