Sports and leisure activities - Taiwan in 2024

Practical information : Move & Laze around Taiwan

Budget & Tips

The majority of sports activities in Taiwan are free of charge, whether it is hiking in the forest or in the mountains, running courses or the many bicycle paths in the country. On the other hand, most marine activities (diving, surfing, sailing, etc.) must be carried out by a professional agency.

What's very local

The Taiwanese practice tai chi a lot: it is very common to see people practicing this martial art in the parks. Hiking is also very popular with the locals, as evidenced by the weekend crowds on the Elephant Mountain trail in Taipei. Cycling has been a real success for several years now, thanks to the development of bicycle paths throughout the country.

Your documents please

To be able to practice scuba diving on your own, it is mandatory to hold a PADI certification. You will also need a boating licence to rent a speedboat.

To be booked

Several marathons are organized throughout the country, culminating in the Taipei International Marathon in December. To be able to participate in these races, it is recommended to register in advance.

Main events

Perhaps the country's most important sporting event remains the Tour of Taiwan, a cycling race that has been touring the country since 1978 and is held every year in the spring. In October, the Taiwan Badminton Open is also held, one of the major tournaments of this very popular sport in Asia.

Tourist traps

Some massage parlours serve as fronts for brothels run by mafias and are therefore to be avoided.

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