Taipei Travel

As spring draws to a close, Taipei is now in the midst of the Calla Lily Festival and Hydrangea Festival in Yangmingshan's Zhuzihu area. The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government reminds the public that when planning a trip, they should choose legal hotels or homestays and avoid staying in illegal short-term rental suites. The department also notes that before traveling, people can check whether a property is a legal accommodation through the Tourism Administration's Taiwan Stay website, and upon arrival, they should see whether a hotel or homestay registration certificate and designated emblem are displayed on-site. If they find that it is an illegal short-term rental suite, they should refuse to stay there in order to protect their own safety and rights.

To strengthen penalties and increase the deterrent effect, the Department of Information and Tourism has revised the Directions for Taipei City Government Department of Information and Tourism Handling Administrative Enforcement Against the Illegal Operation of Tourist Hotels, Hotels, or Homestays, effective January 1, 2026. Under the revised rules, operators that continue operating after being fined NT$ 300,000 will have their water and electricity cut off. The department sternly urges illegal operators not to break the law.

The Department of Information and Tourism emphasized that it will continue to step up inspections of illegal accommodation operators and strengthen public outreach, so that all domestic and international travelers visiting Taipei can enjoy a safe and secure lodging environment.