International Guests

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International Guest Welcome Party

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Wednesday - June 18, 2025 - 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM Venue: Marco Polo Lounge - Shangri-La Taipei, 38 Floor This welcome party will be an opportunity for our international guests to meet each other, meet our bilingual hosts, ask any lingering questions about Taiwan, and get a final briefing on the days ahead. We will be providing all attendees with an EasyCard (metro and bus card that is also accepted at convenience stores) with 300 NTD (~$10) to jumpstart your Taipei experience.

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Jiufen Day Trip

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Thursday - June 19, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Meeting Place: Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei - Lobby We are organizing a day trip to Jiufen (九份) old town. Jiufen is one of must see locations in Taiwan. Jiufen is an extremely old former gold mining town high up in the mountains. We will circulate sign up sheets closer to the wedding date to get a headcount. Buses will depart from the Shangri-La Taipei at 11:00 AM. Upon arrival at Jiufen, we will set a meeting point for the return buses which will depart at 2:00 PM

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Xinyi Nightclub Evening

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Friday - June 20, 2025 - 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM Venue: FRANK Taipei We have booked a large table at one of Xinyi's most popular night clubs/bar, FRANK Taipei. Nightclubs stay open until 3:00 AM, but you can obviously come and go as you please.

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FAQs

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1. Does Taiwan require a visa for travel? - For U.S. citizens, Taiwan does not require any special visa for travel up to 90 days of stay. You may be required to show proof of exit (your return flight) when entering, so have that ready. 2. What language do Taiwanese speak? - The national language of Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese, with a native language of Taiwanese sometimes being spoken at home or by older generations. However, as a foreigner in Taipei, you should find very little problem using English. Almost all Taipei residents speak English fluently or at least enough to help you with what you need. 3. How can you get around Taipei? - Taipei now has Uber services, which we highly recommend to ensure you get to your correct destination. You could also use a taxi, but taxi drivers often have poor English and greatly prefer cash. If you want to hail a cab and do not have cash on you, ask if they accept card BEFORE the trip starts. Taiwan utilizes a chargeable Easy Card to access the metro and bus systems, both of which are extremely clean, safe, and efficient in Taipei. You can charge these cards at convenience stores (Family Mart and 7-Eleven) where you can also use the cards to purchase items. 4. What is the cash versus credit card situation in Taipei? - Most stores will allow use of a credit card, Apple pay, or Line pay. However, there is still a larger reliance on cash than you would find in the United States. We would encourage having about $30 (1000 New Taiwan Dollars, the blue bill) in cash whenever you're out and about, especially if you're heading out for drinks or dinner. 5. How expensive is daily life in Taiwan? - The purchase power parity is incredibly favorable to those coming from the United States. Familiarize yourself with the conversion rate, but you can generally live on $30-$50 dollars a day easily.