Health & safety
Emergency information
Emergency numbers
Police: 110
Ambulance & fire department: 119
Hospitals in Valencia
Taiwanese Healthcare is efficient, and accessible, with short wait times and low costs due to nationalized healthcare. Some of the top-rated hospitals in Taipei are: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital China Medical University Hospital Taipei Veteran’s Memorial Hospital
Dental Longwood Dental Clinic Art of Dental Clinic C&W Dental-Facial Clinic
Safety information
Is Taipei safe for solo female travelers?
"Yes! Taiwanese people are very friendly and respectful, especially if you know a bit of Mandarin (Chinese). Many Taiwanese in Taipei speak English and there's a robust traveler network there; you'll make many good friends if you look in the right places."
Health information
Best travel insurance for Taipei
Travel insurance isn't mandatory, but recommended. Choose a plan that offers coverage for Covid-19 and unexpected quarantine.
For long-term stay: Enrollment in NHI (a government-run social health insurance program) is mandatory for all citizens and for foreigners legally residing in Taiwan for longer than six months.
Vaccines
*this information is taken from the official CDC website
Being up to date with routine vaccinations should be enough when traveling to Taiwan.
Drinkable tap water?
Yes.
