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Tainan: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Tainan, officially Tainan City, is a special municipality in southern Taiwan, facing the Taiwan Strait on its western coast.

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Now in the cityTainan+26°CClear night · sunrise 06:04 AMupdated 09:09 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map30
Exchange rate$32.59per 1 $TWD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Tainan in pictures23 photos · 1 place
Ethan Lee · cc-by-sa-3.0 · Jun 3, 2012
Guanting Chen · cc-by-sa-4.0 · Jul 3, 2017
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information of the health risks you’ll face in Taiwan (‘Health’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.
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Exercise normal precaution in Taiwan . There is a risk of natural disasters in Taiwan, including earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, flooding, and extreme heat.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base TNN4.5 km from the centre
Kaohsiung International Airport KHH48 km from the centre
Chiayi Airport CYI55 km from the centre