Indian cruise tourists can get entry permit in Taiwan free

If you're booked to take the Star Cruises trip to the beautiful Taiwanese port cities of Kaohsiung and Taichung, you can enter Taiwan on a 'Temporary Entry Permit' at no cost whatsoever!

The ship will be at port in both the cities so you can enter the city and explore the local culture, sightseeing, food and shopping.

Also known as the harbor capital of Taiwan, Kaohsiung is Taiwan’s second largest city and the biggest commercial port. Travellers can also enjoy the city aboard the Love River Cruise and admire the city's night view with colorfully illuminated bridges over the river and lights from the surrounding skyscrapers. There are plenty of open-air cafes along the river.

Kaohsiung harbour

Taichung, on the other hand, is a city of culture and relaxation. Nature has generously endowed Taichung with scenic mountains, coastal views and attractions that are complemented by the city’s cultural pulse. Taichung is the birthplace of many of Taiwan’s specialty foods and beverages and has popularized teahouses in Taiwan. Pearl milk tea, for instance, traces back to the city’s teahouses. The traditionally decorated teahouses serve an array of exciting tea beverages.

Taichung Park

How to get to Taiwan 

A number of airlines such as China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern and Thai Airways fly directly or with a stopover to Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport from Delhi and Mumbai. The average flight time between India and Taiwan is about 6.5 hours. Taiwan is 2.30 hours ahead of India.