🇹🇼 Taiwan

Is Taipei Safe?

9.2
Tripvey Safety Score
estimated from public data
✅
Safe to Visit
Tripvey's estimate from travel advisories and public data — not official safety advice. How we score
9.2
Safety
Crime & scam risk
8.2
Value
Budget friendliness
8.5
Beauty
Scenery & culture

What Travelers Say About Taipei

Taipei is one of Asia's most likeable cities — safe, clean, green and remarkably easy for first-time visitors. Ringed by misty mountains and hot springs, the capital pairs the soaring Taipei 101 tower and slick MRT metro with a deep food culture and some of the friendliest locals you'll meet anywhere. The city's soul is in its night markets — Shilin, Raohe and Ningxia — where you graze on stinky tofu, oyster omelettes, pepper buns and bubble tea (invented in Taiwan). By day, explore the world-class National Palace Museum, sip oolong in the tea houses of Maokong, or hike Elephant Mountain for the classic skyline shot. Taipei is also a brilliant base: Jiufen's lantern-lit lanes, the geothermal Beitou hot springs and the gorge scenery of Yangmingshan are all short trips away. Expect humid heat from May to September and a typhoon season in late summer; autumn and spring are the most comfortable times to visit.

Common Scams in Taipei

Night Market Price Inflation for Foreignerslow
Taipei is generally very honest and safe. However at popular tourist night markets, a small number of vendors charge foreigners more than locals for the same items. Check prices of items on other stalls before buying. Taiwan overall has very low levels of tourist scamming.
Taxi Refusal at Nightlow
Some Taipei taxis refuse short-distance fares late at night. If refused, use Uber or Line Taxi app. All official Taipei taxis are metered and have a fixed starting fare (NT$85) — there should be no negotiation required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taipei safe for tourists?

Taipei scores 9.2/10 for safety on Tripvey, based on travel advisories and public data. Petty theft is the most commonly reported issue. Keep your phone in your front pocket and you'll likely have no problems.

Is Taipei safe at night?

Taipei is generally safe at night in tourist and central areas. Grab or local ride-apps are the safest option after midnight — avoid unlicensed taxis.

Is Taipei safe for solo female travelers?

Taipei (9.2/10) is one of the better options for solo female travelers in its region. Stay in well-reviewed hostels or hotels, use apps for transport, and the locals are generally helpful.

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