About to leave Taiwan, just wanted to write down a few quick thoughts.
Right now there are no direct flights from mainland China so we flew through Hong Kong.
Putting politics aside, people in Taiwan were really nice. A few small things I noticed
1. Taxi drivers always stop for people at crosswalks, even on quiet streets.
2. There are almost no trash bins, so people carry their trash with them, sometimes back to the hotel, but the streets are super clean.
3. Night markets are crowded but no pushing at all.
4. Drivers like to chat, and once they knew we were from the mainland, they gave us lots of tips. A lot of our plans were made last minute because of them.
5. Compared to the mainland, Taiwan is much less digital. Many places don’t take cards or mobile pay, cash works best. Took a bit to get used to, but probably easier for foreigners.
6. Also noticed way more foreigners than in cities like Shanghai. Maybe it’s these small things that make people feel comfortable here.
Taipei might not be very new, but the vibe comes from the people.
The kindness, order and manners feel natural, like something built over time.
Hope there can be more exchanges in the future, so more people from the mainland can visit Taiwan, and more people from Taiwan can visit the mainland.
TL;DR: We love Taiwan!!! 🫶
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About to leave Taiwan, just wanted to write down a few quick thoughts.
Right now there are no direct flights from mainland China so we flew throug...
