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Our gay guide to Taiwan gives you the full lowdown on the best gay parties happening, inspiration for the best things to do, invaluable practical information, and more.
When it comes to welcoming gay travelers, Taiwan is the only place in Asia that we think tops Thailand. They even have a temple dedicated to a gay god!
Taiwan is super gay – it has the largest gay Pride in Asia, it was the first place in Asia to legalize gay marriage, and has a massive gay scene in Taipei. That's before we've even mentioned the delicious food, breathtaking scenery, and really friendly charming Taiwanese people – who will make you smile every second you speak to them!
In fleeting, Taiwan gave us everything we wanted from our Asian gaycation. We'd go back in a heartbeat and know you will want to as well. Regardless of whether or not you're a seasoned traveler or maybe thinking about your first adventure, Taiwan is a place to consider.
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Tainan, the oldest city of Taiwan, is sought out for its thriving traditional culture, historic sites, Tainanese gastronomical delights and beautiful canals.
Sadly, however, Gay Tainan has been slow coming. There is only one gay sauna in town and not a single exclusively gay Tainan bar, which is rather shameful for a town of million.
While Taipei is the undisputed gay capital of Taiwan – it was a minute disappointing to find such a lackluster LGBT scene, especially considering the small but vibrant gay scenes in similarly sized Kaohsiung and Taichung.
We are not saying Tainan should be skipped – it’s absolutely gorgeous – but make sure you are heading here for its temples, frequent festivals, beautiful nature and slower pace of life because you will have to look beautiful hard to find gay life in Tainan.
Nevertheless, LGBT acceptance in Tainan i
Taiwan Gay Bars: Gay Bars in Taipei and Beyond: Before I visited for myself last year, My knowledge of what exactly Taiwan had to offer LGBTQ+ travellers was limited to the fact that gay marriage was legalised, and that Taiwan was the first Asian country to do so.
But beyond that, and in terms of a gay scene – I had no idea either how big it would be, or even if there was one at all!
So, imagine my surprise to study that Taiwan not only has a gay scene, but a thriving and vibrant gay scene at that – and this extends beyond the capital town of Taipei too. There are gay bars, gay clubs, and gay owned businesses such as cafes and restaurants in adorable much every major city on the island.
Regardless of what type of venue you are searching for too, Taiwan has you covered, especially in Taipei. If you are looking for a quiet bar to have catch up drinks with friends, or a bar to do some K-pop karaoke, or somewhere to bust some moves until the early hours, Taipei will verb somewhere to suit. There are even bars for the slightly more “outgoing” traveller &n