Taiwan is a solitary island on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean. Many airlines fly to Taiwan, helping make it the perfect travel destination. We have established 7 national parks and 13 national scenic areas to preserve Taiwan's best natural ecological environment and cultural sites. It's fun in capital letters as well as an awesome journey of natural discovery!
The cultural aspects are also not to be missed. The blending of Hakka, Taiwanese, indigenous people and mainland Chinese cultures has produced a rich plethora of cultural and social color. Whether it is religion, architecture, language, living habits, or food, it's just one big exciting melting pot! Food is the best representative of this cultural mixing and matching. Aside from cuisines from different parts of the mainland, there is also the local Taiwanese cuisine as well as the local delicacies of each area.
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The 5 % sales tax is included in the sale price. Bargaining is common in traditional stores or night markets, but not in departmental stores. Foreign passengers, who on the same day and from the same authorized TRS (Tax-Refund Shopping)-labeled store purchased more than NT$3,000 (VAT inclusive) of goods eligible for VAT refund and who exit Taiwan with the goods within thirty days from the date of purchase, may claim for refund upon departure. Please proceed to the "Foreign Passenger VAT Refund Service Counter" of the Customs Service located in the airport and present the Application Form for VAT Refund, the passport (travel document or entry/exit permit), the goods to be carried out of the country and the original copy of the "uniform invoice" to the Customs officers for verification and approval. After verification, the Customs officers will issue the "VAT Refund Assessment Certificate". Present the "VAT Refund Assessment Certificate" to the designated bank located in the airport or at the seaport to receive the payment of the VAT refund. Please read the web site http://www.ntat.gov.tw/english/03information.htm or call the tourist bureau at (02)2717-3737 or 0800-011765, or the CKS service center at (03)383-4631 for details.