How to pack for a trip to Taiwan in Winter and Spring
Packing for a Winter or Spring (November to May) trip to Taiwan is much the same as packing for summer. Check out my last blog on how to pack and what to expect.
But there are still a few things to keep in mind.
Though some of the public indoor spaces may have heating systems, but most of the places aren't.
This would be tricky if you're packing. How much should you pack would depend on which parts of the island you're going to visit.
For Northern parts of the island (that is Yilan and north of Taichung)
Expect it to rain or, at least, drizzle.
For hotels, most of them have heating systems. Hostels and bed and breakfast, on the other hand, might depend on the owner. It is, after all, a subtropical island.
Therefore, sweaters, turtlenecks, or hoodies may be a good idea to pack for this time of the year. It can be windy, so coats might come in handy. If the weather reports say it would be 10 to 12 Celsius out (that would be 50 -53 Fahrenheit), gloves and scarves may be needed.
Don't let the temperatures on the weather reports fool you. Winters are cold in Northern Taiwan. With all the moisture in the air, the temperatures may be a few degrees lower than what is on the reports. Not to mention if you're caught in a rain that would not be pleasant.
For Southern parts of the island and Mid-island
It is often sunny to cloudy.
During day time it may be warm and comfortable, but after night fall, it cools down rapidly. My suggestion would be to keep a jacket or hoodie in the backpack. If you plan to have stay out late at night, than pack for something even warmer.
For people who want to enjoy the hot springs be sure to pack for a swimwear.
Those who would also like to swim at an indoor pool, don't forget to pack for a swim cap as well.
A short list of clothes to pack for
For visiting Northern parts of the island
1) Sweaters or turtlenecks
(No kidding here. You might need more than one depending on the weather)
2) Hoodies
3) Coat
4) Gloves
5) Scarves
For Southern parts of the island and Mid-island1) Hoodies
2) Jackets
3) For staying out late some thing even warmer
For hot springs and swimming
Swimwear and swim cap
[Our unique culture]
During this time of the year, the biggest festivity is definitely the Chinese New Year. Most stores and marketplaces are closed from the eve of the Lunar New Year to the 5th day of the New Year. This year (2017) it would be from the 27th of January to the 1st of February.
This is when things wind down in the mega cities, and people go home to their families. Cities, like Taipei, may not possess their usual metropolitan looks, but they revive on the 5th day of the New Year.
If you lost your personal belonging chances are they would be at the place where you left them. But for newest gadgets, the chance of finding them again may not be as high as a jacket or an umbrella. Cash and mobile devices would often be turned in to the authorities. If things are not at the place you left them try the police or the lost and found.
Taipei metro lost and found web page
Kaohsiung metro lost and found web page
A strange sight in Taiwan would be stores will put stands of products right outside of their shops. Those things are not free stuff, people will still have to buy them from whichever stores put those things out.
Hope you enjoy your trip.
Until next time.
But there are still a few things to keep in mind.
Though some of the public indoor spaces may have heating systems, but most of the places aren't.
This would be tricky if you're packing. How much should you pack would depend on which parts of the island you're going to visit.
For Northern parts of the island (that is Yilan and north of Taichung)
Expect it to rain or, at least, drizzle.
For hotels, most of them have heating systems. Hostels and bed and breakfast, on the other hand, might depend on the owner. It is, after all, a subtropical island.
Therefore, sweaters, turtlenecks, or hoodies may be a good idea to pack for this time of the year. It can be windy, so coats might come in handy. If the weather reports say it would be 10 to 12 Celsius out (that would be 50 -53 Fahrenheit), gloves and scarves may be needed.
Don't let the temperatures on the weather reports fool you. Winters are cold in Northern Taiwan. With all the moisture in the air, the temperatures may be a few degrees lower than what is on the reports. Not to mention if you're caught in a rain that would not be pleasant.
For Southern parts of the island and Mid-island
It is often sunny to cloudy.
During day time it may be warm and comfortable, but after night fall, it cools down rapidly. My suggestion would be to keep a jacket or hoodie in the backpack. If you plan to have stay out late at night, than pack for something even warmer.
For people who want to enjoy the hot springs be sure to pack for a swimwear.
Those who would also like to swim at an indoor pool, don't forget to pack for a swim cap as well.
A short list of clothes to pack for
For visiting Northern parts of the island
1) Sweaters or turtlenecks
(No kidding here. You might need more than one depending on the weather)
2) Hoodies
3) Coat
4) Gloves
5) Scarves
For Southern parts of the island and Mid-island1) Hoodies
2) Jackets
3) For staying out late some thing even warmer
For hot springs and swimming
Swimwear and swim cap
[Our unique culture]
During this time of the year, the biggest festivity is definitely the Chinese New Year. Most stores and marketplaces are closed from the eve of the Lunar New Year to the 5th day of the New Year. This year (2017) it would be from the 27th of January to the 1st of February.
This is when things wind down in the mega cities, and people go home to their families. Cities, like Taipei, may not possess their usual metropolitan looks, but they revive on the 5th day of the New Year.
If you lost your personal belonging chances are they would be at the place where you left them. But for newest gadgets, the chance of finding them again may not be as high as a jacket or an umbrella. Cash and mobile devices would often be turned in to the authorities. If things are not at the place you left them try the police or the lost and found.
Taipei metro lost and found web page
Kaohsiung metro lost and found web page
A strange sight in Taiwan would be stores will put stands of products right outside of their shops. Those things are not free stuff, people will still have to buy them from whichever stores put those things out.
Hope you enjoy your trip.
Until next time.
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