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Night markets, mountains and modernity
Taiwan packs everything dreamy about Asia onto one island: an ultra-modern capital bristling with skyscrapers, legendary night markets, temples thick with incense, mountains cloaked in tea plantations and dizzying marble gorges. For a Cameroonian traveller it is a safe, clean and astonishingly welcoming destination, where you eat divinely for a few dollars. The high-speed train links north and south in two hours, and Taiwanese hospitality is reputed among the warmest on the continent.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Cameroon needs a visa for Taiwan. Complete the online form on the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) portal, print it, then submit your file to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) covering Central Africa. Note: travellers who have stayed in Cameroon face enhanced checks.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival
- Printed online application form
- Recent passport photos
- Round-trip ticket and proof of accommodation
- Proof of funds and of the trip's purpose
Good to know
- •Taiwan applies special checks to travellers who have stayed in Cameroon
- •No TECO in Cameroon: target the nearest accredited office
- •Check possible eVisa eligibility based on your profile
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
660 000 FCFA–1 080 000 FCFANo direct flights. Expect 1-2 stops (via Addis Ababa, Dubai, Doha or Istanbul, then an Asian connection) for 18-26 hours total.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Taipei 101 tower
One of the world's tallest skyscrapers: an ultra-fast lift to the observatory and a panoramic view over the capital.
Taipei night markets
Shilin, Raohe, Ningxia: a festival of flavours (bao, stinky tofu, bubble tea) at the heart of Taiwanese nightlife.
Taroko Gorge
Spectacular marble gorges, hanging trails and emerald rivers, one of Asia's finest national parks.
Jiufen village
Stepped lanes, tea houses and red lanterns on the hills, an atmosphere that inspired animation cinema.
Sun Moon Lake
A peaceful alpine lake ringed by mountains and temples, perfect for cycling and relaxing.
Alishan tea and forest
Ancient cedar forest, a sea of clouds at sunrise and famous oolong tea plantations.
One week, day by day
- D1
Day 1: Arrive in Taipei, settle in and a first night market (Shilin).
- D2
Day 2: Taipei 101 tower, the Ximending district and Longshan Temple.
- D3
Day 3: Day trip to Jiufen, Shifen and a lantern release.
- D4
Day 4: HSR high-speed train to Hualien, Taroko Gorge.
- D5
Day 5: Head to the centre, Sun Moon Lake.
- D6
Day 6: Alishan, cedar forest and oolong tea tasting.
- D7
Day 7: Return to Taipei, last shopping and departure.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Taïwan
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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