Living in Taiwan - ESL iSLAND's #1 Taiwan Resource

ESL iSLAND eases you into your new life in Taiwan. You will find a lot of useful information regarding all aspects of living in Taiwan including accomodation, travel, dining, entertainment, culture and more. Let us introduce you to everything about Taiwan that will help you understand why it is such a popular place for ESL teachers:

Hotels & Hostels

Of course the first thing you have to set up once you get here (if you haven't done that before you arrive) is a place to lay your head. Get the low down on how much you can expect to pay for hotels, hostels, shared accomodation and such.
> Taiwan hotels, hostels, accomodation

Dining Out

Eating out in Taiwan is an experience simply due to the difference from the West. Food is an important part of living in Taiwan and trying many different foods you will have never seen before will become second nature. Don't worry, there are also plenty of places to get the western food you crave from time to time.
> Dining/Tea in Taiwan

Shopping

In Taiwan shopping is definitely a very popular pasttime. You can find everything you need often cheaper then in the West. Whether you like bargain hunting at night markets or huge department stores, Taiwan has just about everything.
> Shopping in Taiwan

Nightlife

Taiwan nightlife is growing all the time as more and more Taiwanese are going to to bars and pubs. KTVs (karaoke houses) are very popular as well. Read our quick guide to your nightlife options.
> Taiwan nightlife guide

Bookstores

We have broken down this section into bookstore listings by city. You will be able to find bestsellers in English as well as ESL teaching books in some of the larger bookstores. If you can't find what you are looking for, ordering off the internet is always an option.
> Major bookstores in Taiwan

Taiwanese Arts and Culture

There are certainly plenty of opportunities to experience Taiwanese and Chinese culture. You will be able to enjoy Chinese history, art, opera and so much more.
> Taiwan art and culture interests

Language Study

There are many options open to you for learning Chinese. Depending on your work schedule, free time, visa requirements, and devotion. Major cities offer you different choices so you can study in a group or one on one.
> Learning Chinese

Sports and Activities

We have created this section that is split up into categories of sport/activity and then city. You can find anything from martial arts tuition, to scuba diving, to bungy jumping.
> sports and activities across Taiwan

Traveling in Taiwan

Find some useful information we have provided to you for traveling in Taiwan and the rest of Asia.
> Traveling information

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