Taiwan Tourism Coupon Guide Book Qinbi Village, Beigan Township, Matsu Travel Tips Travel Preface Travel Tips A land of beautiful scenery and warm human touch, Taiwan is blessed with the winds of freedom, a fertile land, and a sincere and kind-hearted people. Moreover, Taiwan ranks among the top 10 safest countries in the world. Pay attention to the following entry and visa information, and have a great trip to Taiwan! Entry Visa make purchases of at least NT$2,000 on the same day Taiwan, a Rarefrom the Verdant same designated stores Gem with the “Taiwan Tax There are four types of visas according to the Refund”-label is eligible to request the “Application purposes of entry and the identity of applicants: inside the Tropic of FormCancer for VAT Refund.” To claim the refund, they must 1. 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Taiwan Tour Bus that links up all the major tourist Taiwan has a comprehensive rail network serving may take shuttle buses, Taiwan Tourist Shuttle, and districts along the way. locations in Taiwan offers a vast range of side services, all regions of the island. The most significant public intercity buses to transfer to downtown or scenic - http://www.metro.taipei including friendly guided tours in Mandarin, English, transportation system consists of western line, eastern areas. Meanwhile, THSR has launched all kinds of - https://www.tymetro.com.tw and Japanese, as well as hotel, airport and station pick- line, south-link line, and 10 passenger & freight service “T Holiday” package tours which allows passengers - http://www.krtco.com.tw ups. Each itinerary provides services of transportation, lines, which surround the whole island. Passengers can to sightsee Taiwan fast and easy. 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