East Asia
Is Taiwan safe?
L1Exercise normal precautions
Is Taiwan safe?
Very safe, with low crime and helpful locals. Traffic is the main danger, especially scooters and turning cars; earthquakes and typhoons are real.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2025-11-24.
- Emergency numbers: Police 110 · Ambulance 119 · Fire 119 · Tourist police 0800-011-765.
- Solo women: Safe alone day and night; harassment is uncommon. Usual care in nightlife and late taxis.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Turning cars and scooters rarely yield at crosswalks
- Earthquakes, strongest along the east coast
- Typhoons Jul–Oct can shut transport and offices
Laws visitors break by accident
- Undeclared pork and other meat products bring heavy fines (NT$200,000 for pork) or refused entry.
- E-cigarettes are banned, including use; fines apply.
- Drug penalties are severe, including death for trafficking.
Safety by place in Taiwan
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Taipei | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Tainan | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kaohsiung | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Taichung | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hualien | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Jiufen | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Sun Moon Lake | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Alishan | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Taitung | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Hsinchu | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Penghu | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Xiaoliuqiu | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Kenting | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Taiwan safe for tourists?
Very safe, with low crime and helpful locals. Traffic is the main danger, especially scooters and turning cars; earthquakes and typhoons are real.
Is Taiwan safe for solo female travelers?
Safe alone day and night; harassment is uncommon. Usual care in nightlife and late taxis.
What is the emergency number in Taiwan?
Police 110 · Ambulance 119 · Fire 119 · Tourist police 0800-011-765.
Safety by place
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- Taiwan Arrival Card (National Immigration Agency)
- Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Taiwan Tourism Administration
- Speedtest Global Index: Taiwan
- World Bank open data
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