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'''Taiwan''' is an island nation off the coast of [[China]]. It is a very easy place to hitchhike. Hitchhiking is not a common way for locals to travel except when returning to town from the mountains, but there's almost zero fear of hitchhikers, and many locals are happy to help. There is a common perception that hitchhiking is only easy for women and "foreigners" (White people), but it appears not to be true.
Taiwanese people are very friendly and usually very honest. If you are an English speaker you will find, in the south at least, people are eager to practice while they drive you around. Taipei is not going to be any problem. Even in the province problems might occur, but are solvable. It is highly recommended to have smartphone on you to translate whatever you search into chinese characters and for the use of google maps. You can buy a SIM card (fareastone e.g.) for NT$350 giving you a credit of 150 for calling plus 1GB of mobile internet. The whole country offers excellent wifi services (restaurants, 7-11, Metro and bus stations). Registring is mostly needed. Search help for that.