Taiwan ranked third most welcoming country
‘Heart of Asia’ sees rise in Muslim travellers
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 29: Taiwan was ranked 3rd most welcoming country on Global Muslim Travel (GMT) Index 2019.
Taiwan – the Heart of Asia has witnessed a number of Muslim travellers growing! So here is a rundown of the top 5 reasons why Muslim travellers should visit Taiwan. 1. Direct Connectivity There are flights that connect Taipei and Dubai easily. Travellers can take non-stop flights or onestop flights based on their convenience. 2. Easy availability of Halal Food The Muslim travellers that travel to Taiwan, don’t have to worry about finding Halal food. Taiwan has been rapidly expanding the number of Halal restaurants. Overseen by Taiwan’s Chinese Muslim Association (CMA), Taiwan currently has at least 324 certified Halal restaurants located all over the country. All of these restaurants have a certificate to prove their Halal status usually displayed at the entrance. There is even an annual Halal Taiwan Expo event which takes place in June of each year. 3. Muslim-friendly hotels With Taiwan’s renewed focus on attracting Muslim travellers, there are also a growing number of hotels that are catering to the needs of Muslim visitors. These hotels usually provide prayer rooms and musalla facilities. Some also offer copies of the Quran and the Qibla (indicating the direction to which Muslim’s need to pray) in hotel rooms too. 4. Mosques in the country There are a surprising number of mosques situated across the country. There are currently eight mosques in total, two of these; the Taipei Grand Mosque and the Taipei Cultural Mosque are in the capital, while there are also mosques in Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. 5. Splendid views and experiences Taiwan is a melange of modern, metropolitan vibes and deep-rooted culture and traditions. Mountains, canyons, beaches and amazing food – this country is home to all! Travellers can visit Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, and Taroko Gorge, and Taipei and have an experience for a lifetime. It is truly Asia’s best kept secret.