Taipei Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (30/100)
Is Taipei safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Taipei scores 30/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Taiwan Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 25 Nov 2025); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise normal security precautions. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Government advisory (score 10)
Natural disasters (score 35)
September 27, 2026
Taipei, Taiwan has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 30 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 35/100; the lowest-rated category is government advisory at 10/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Taiwan travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Taipei currently sits at 30/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Taipei is natural disasters (35/100), and the lowest is government advisory (10/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (71/100) and crime and scams (16/100).
A score of 30 is higher than the scores of 32% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Taipei currently maintains a baseline moderate risk with a US State Department advisory level of 1 and a Level 1 CDC health notice for Global Dengue. Recent headlines note increased travel warning odds following China's multi-sea drills, along with regional diplomatic tensions and an overseas incident involving a Taiwanese citizen.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 02:35 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 35/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Disease & health (score 30/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Taipei
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Taipei
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Taipei for solo travelers (Crime 20/100 · Transport 15/100), women traveling solo (Crime 20/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 35/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 15/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 15/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 10/100 · Political 20/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Taipei
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Taiwan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | 1 | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Taipei happened in April (12 of 24 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
24 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M7.4 on 2 Apr 2024 (134 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.8 on 1 May 2026 (52 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Taiwan travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Taiwan entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Taipei
The most weather-stable two-month window for Taipei is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 16°C to 24°C and monthly rain averages 138 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May–October; typhoon season in May–November; monsoon in May–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Taipei
Taipei has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 5 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Central Clinic and Hospital
- Hospital: Chung Shan Hospital
- Hospital: Emergency Center
- Hospital: Taipei City Psychiatric Center (TCPC)
- Hospital: Taipei Medical University Hospital
- Hospital: 博仁綜合醫院
- Hospital: 台北秀傳醫院
- Hospital: 國泰醫院總院
- Hospital: 培靈醫院
- Hospital: 宏恩醫院
- Police: Unnamed police
- Police: Xinyi Police Precinct
- Police: 三張犁派出所
- Police: 信義交通分隊
- Police: 吳興街派出所
- Police: 安和路派出所
- Police: 福德街派出所
- Police: 臺北市警察局婦幼警察隊
- Police: 臺北市警察局少年/婦幼警察隊
- Police: 臺北市警察局少年警察隊
- Embassy: British Office
- Embassy: Czech Economic and Cultural Office
- Embassy: Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office
- Embassy: Netherlands Trade & Investment Office (NTIO)
- Embassy: Polish Office in Taipei
- Pharmacy: Great Tree Pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Watsons
- Pharmacy: 光成藥局
- Pharmacy: 力康藥師藥局
- Pharmacy: 安心藥局
- Pharmacy: 專品藥局
- Pharmacy: 尊生堂
- Pharmacy: 康祥藥局
- Pharmacy: 永誠藥局
- Pharmacy: 鼎泰健保藥局
- Fire station: 信義分隊
- Fire station: 台北市政府消防局
- Fire station: 永吉分隊
- Fire station: 臺北市災害應變中心
- Fire station: 莊敬分隊
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Taiwan)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| General | — |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | low |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | low |
| Emergency response | low |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | low |
The sources reviewed did not provide specific information on hospital quality, emergency services, pharmacy availability, or evacuation procedures for travelers in Taipei.
Common scam patterns
- aggressive_kiosk_sales. In the Ximending and Zhongxiao Dunhua shopping districts, kiosk staff offer free samples of “Dead Sea” skincare and then pressure tourists into purchases. The approach is high‑pressure and can lead to unexpectedly high bills. Tip: Politely decline unsolicited samples and walk away if sales staff become pushy.
- pickpocketing. Professional pickpockets have been reported operating on Taipei's MRT lines and in busy night‑market areas. Victims may discover missing wallets or unauthorized credit‑card transactions shortly after their ride. Tip: Keep bags zipped, use front pockets, and stay alert in crowded stations and markets.
- illegal_taxi. At Taoyuan International Airport, unmarked vehicles pose as official taxis and overcharge travelers or refuse to use the meter. The scam targets tourists arriving late at night or unfamiliar with local transport. Tip: Use app‑based ride‑hailing services or only board taxis from the official queue.
- night_market_overpricing. Vendors at night markets sometimes inflate prices for souvenirs, snacks, or games aimed at foreign visitors. The practice is common but usually low‑impact. Tip: Compare prices, negotiate politely, and pay with cash to avoid hidden fees.
Area notes
- Ximending. A bustling shopping and nightlife district popular with visitors, known for street fashion and entertainment.
- Zhongshan MRT Station. Police have warned that this station is a hotspot for professional pickpockets.
- Jiufen. The historic mountain town in New Taipei City sees pickpocket alerts for tourists exploring its narrow lanes.
Nearest embassies & consulates
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 21 → 30 | low → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 22 | low | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + Global Peace Index references) |
Every editorial change to Taipei's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Taipei
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Taipei, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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