City, Taiwan
Is Taitung LGBTQ+ friendly?
4/5Welcoming
Is Taitung LGBTQ+ friendly?
Relaxed and welcoming to travelers; the east coast is rural but Taiwan's laws allow same-sex marriage.
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 |
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 Taitung safe for LGBTQ+ travelers?
Relaxed and welcoming to travelers; the east coast is rural but Taiwan's laws allow same-sex marriage.
Is same-sex marriage legal in Taiwan?
Yes.
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Sources
- ILGA World: legal frameworks
- Taiwan Arrival Card (National Immigration Agency)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Taitung County Tourism
- East Coast National Scenic Area
- Taiwan Railways
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