Travelling in Taiwan during Chinese New Year? Good or no good?
I'm planning to arrive in Taiwan on Feb 19th, 2015. I just discovered it coincides with the Chinese New Year. Will this be a tough or frustrating time to travel? I was planning to stay about one week, and I've read that in Mainland China the New Year celebrations last about a week, and that many businesses are closed.
I'm able to change my plans if need be, so good or no good? Travelling in Taiwan at this time?
Best Answer
I have one piece of advice for you. If it's a time where huge numbers of people are out such as midnight on New Years's Eve, taxi drivers might not want go anywhere near the crowds. I'm talking about something like trying to get a taxi driver in New York to take you to the ball drop location when there are 1 million people out.
I never met a rude taxi driver there but at times like this they often leave their doors locked so you can't just jump in their cab. When you flag them down they will first ask where you are going. If it's a high crowd area they will not take you. They won't even let you in the car and they will drive off.
One such place is in Taipei anywhere around Taipei 101/Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall area. If your hotel is anywhere around there I'd recommend staying within walking distance during these times.
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