4 ways Filipinos can maximize Taiwan's visa-free offer

MANILA, Philippines — Are you thinking of places for a quick trip? Taiwan, like other Asian neighbors, might just fit the bill.

Not only is it close in proximity, which will literally save you some travel time that you can use in shopping and visiting tourist attractions once you’re there, it is also a visa-free place for Filipinos to visit.

Taiwan recently announced the renewal of visa-free entry for Philippine citizens until July 2025, so you can skip the visa process and head straight to Taiwan to experience what it has to offer.

Most tourists visit a place to experience its food and culture as well as its unique attractions, and Taiwan has an abundance of these offerings to provide its visitors with memorable experiences.

If your entry point is in Taipei, one of the places that you might want to consider visiting first is Taiwan’s globally recognized architectural icon, the Taipei 101.

This building stands 400 meters above sea level and was formerly known as the world’s tallest architecture. Upon booking this, you’ll get to ride in one of the world’s fastest elevators up to the 89th floor to visit the building’s Sky Lounge Area, where you get to marvel at the most awe-inspiring views of Taipei.

Shifting gears into something more action-packed, the Leofoo Village Theme Park in Hsinchu is Taiwan’s largest open-range safari park and amusement park in one!

It houses over 30 rides and an up-close-and-personal experience with members of the animal kingdom in its wild animal zoo! A destination fit for every member of the family, this theme park also offers scheduled musical water shows, large parades, and dancing shows.

For families traveling across the country, the Taiwan Railway Formosa Express Disney Themed Train Ticket should keep adults and children alike well-entertained while in transit. Stocked with food, drinks, karaoke, and on-board activities, the cabin is decked with 360-degree spacious rotating seats to provide everyone with the most exciting yet relaxing transit ever.

 The “Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour” is a tour designed to maximize a day trip to Northern Taiwan filled with unique Taiwanese experiences.

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