In 2026, Taiwan strictly bans all e-cigarettes/vapes, raw meat (including pork), fresh fruits, and most agricultural products from abroad to protect public health and ecology. Prohibited items include drugs, unlicensed firearms/weapons, and, as of Dec 2025, popular Chinese apps like TikTok and Xiaohongshu on public devices.
Never use your feet to move an object or to point as feet are considered dirty. Place your hands in your lap when sitting. Men should not cross their legs, but rather place both feet on the floor. Putting an arm around someone's shoulder, winking, and pointing with your index finger are all considered rude gestures.
Yes, you can absolutely wear red in Taiwan; it's a very auspicious color symbolizing good fortune, happiness, and celebration, used extensively in festivals, weddings, and temples, though you should avoid writing someone's name in red ink as it's considered bad luck and a sign of death. Red clothing is common and welcomed, especially during festive times, and generally, you can wear whatever you like, with few restrictions.
Offenders of manufacturing, transporting, or selling Category one narcotics are subject to a death sentence or life imprisonment. Offenders who are sentenced to life imprisonment may also be subject to a fine of no more than twenty million New Taiwan dollars.
According to the announcement of the Health Promotion Administration (HPA), Ministry of Health and Welfare, electronic cigarette devices (e-cigarettes) and its liquids (e-liquids) are in violation of Article 14 of the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act, thus no person shall import such products.
Besides murder, the death penalty may be imposed for crimes such as robbery, piracy, extortion and "internal disruption." There has also been a trend toward expanding the use of the death penalty. Certain political crimes, for example, are punishable by death on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
The "333 rule" in clothing refers to two popular minimalist fashion concepts: the viral TikTok trend of using 3 tops, 3 bottoms, and 3 shoes to create numerous outfits (9 items total) for styling practice, and the more extensive Project 333, where you select 33 items (including clothes, shoes, and accessories) to wear for three months, excluding essentials like underwear, workout gear, and sleepwear, to simplify your wardrobe and reduce decision fatigue. Both methods focus on versatility, quality over quantity, and creating a functional capsule wardrobe.
What happens if a woman picks up a red envelope in Taiwan?
According to local folklore, picking up a red envelope could mean you're being tied to a ghost seeking a spouse—often someone who passed away without marrying. The consequences of rejecting this ghost marriage are serious, as it's believed to bring bad luck.
As it is with other auspicious occasions, the usage of bad language and talk of death is considered taboo as many Taiwanese people believe that any talk of inauspicious events would curse the speaker with bad luck. Serve fish during meals during these 15 days.
In Taiwanese Mandarin, 87 (ㄅㄚ ㄑㄧ- bā qī) sounds very similar to the slang term 白癡 (ㄅㄞˊ ㄔ – bái chī), which means “idiot” or “fool.” This phonetic similarity is the key to its usage as a playful, and sometimes sarcastic, way to call someone an idiot.
Toilet paper has short fibers and disintegrates easily, therefore it can be flushed down the toilet, as long as it is not done in large quantities deliberately. If the public toilet has the “Flush Toilet Paper Down the Toilet” sign, please do so as instructed.
As a result, both the central government and local governments prohibited the downloading, installation, and use of Douyin or TikTok apps on government-issued smartphones, tablets, and computers. In February 2025, Ministry of Digital Affairs announced it would block DeepSeek in government, citing security concerns.
Taiwan is a relatively conservative country, so it is important to dress modestly, especially in more traditional areas. Shorts, sleeveless shirts, and revealing clothing may not be appropriate in certain settings.
Amounts of USD 10,000 or more, or the equivalent in other currencies, must be declared and registered with Customs. Negotiable securities with a face value of USD 10,000 or more must be declared to Customs. Inbound passengers are allowed to carry a maximum of NT$100,000 in cash.
Passengers are not allowed to bring electronic cigarette devices (e-cigarettes) & its liquids (e-liquids) and heated tobacco products into Taiwan by Taiwan Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Customs.
Ever wondered what the 3 Finger Rule Dress Code is all about? It's a straightforward concept that's super handy when it comes to choosing the right outfit, especially in India. Simply put, this rule helps you determine the ideal sleeve length by measuring three fingers from your shoulder.
The "5 Outfit Rule" is a mindful shopping guideline: before buying a new clothing item, you must be able to instantly envision at least five different outfits you can create with it using clothes you already own, ensuring versatility, preventing impulse buys, reducing clutter, and building a more functional, long-lasting wardrobe. It's about maximizing wear and value from each purchase by focusing on mix-and-match potential for various occasions and seasons, rather than buying trendy items you'll only wear once.
It is a very simple set of parameters to help you build better outfits. The goal is to get to seven or eight points in your outfit. Each item in your outfit is worth one point. Statement pieces are worth two points.
Wanhua District and Zhongshan District have been considered as the most dangerous districts in Taipei. The amount of crime in these two districts is the highest.
An inmate must serve at least 25 years before being eligible for parole. As with the death penalty, life imprisonment cannot be sentenced to minor offenders (under 18) or elders over 80, and any such cases automatically receive reduced sentences.
Within Taiwan, there emerged a major political contention between eventual Chinese unification with a pan-Chinese identity contrasted with formal independence promoting a Taiwanese identity, though moderates supporting the status quo have gained broad appeal in the 21st century.
