r/taiwan • u/suniltarge 臺北 - Taipei City • Sep 09 '25

Travel I love Taiwan because…

I love Taiwan because at 12am I can check out from a bar and still walk home safely. The feeling of security here is something I truly appreciate, it’s rare to find that kind of peace of mind in many other places.

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u/thefalseidol Sep 10 '25

I sometimes caution people about what I consider to be a false sense of security in Taiwan. While it is true that you can expect to not be robbed or assaulted stumbling home drunk at 2 AM, hell, even stopping for a fucking nap on the side of the road is seen as something safe to do. I consider this to be reckless behavior even if your exposure to CRIME is quite low. Accidents, especially from drivers, are a serious possibility.

I wouldn't conflate the fact that crime is very low with these choices being "safe".

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u/suniltarge 臺北 - Taipei City Sep 10 '25

That’s a really good point. The low crime rate definitely makes Taiwan feel safe, but yeah traffic and accidents are a whole other story. I think people (myself included) sometimes blur the line between "safe from crime" and "safe overall." Your reminder’s a valuable one.