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Taiwan - free and natural - not only filled with tropical beauty and geographic splendor, but it is one of Asia's most progressive countries for LGBT rights, and certainly the most liberal of the Chinese diaspora.

On May 16, 2023, Taiwan regularized adoption for same-sex parents.

On May 17, 2019 Taiwan legalized same sex marriage. This followed a May 24, 2017 ruling by Taiwan's Constitutional Court that affirmed equal protection for same-sex marriage rights, a first in Asia. Justices ruled that sexual orientation was an "immutable characteristic that is resistant to change," reaffirming freedom and equal protection for all citizens.

Not only has the government of Taipei print up its own free guide to the gay community, but school children are taught about homosexuality and tolerance for sexual minorities. Taiwan's first Gay Pride Festival was held on Sunday, June 29, 1997 at 2-28 Memorial Park (New Park) in Taipei (a favorite cruise spot at night). Over 30 gay organizations chose to celebrate in the sunlight at this location of Pai Hsien-Yung's famous gay novel, Crystal Boys.

Taiwanese gays are adept at electronic cruising. Even so, the quality and selection of gay venues has increased noticeably in the last decade, along with a refreshing openness towards gays and lesbians in society. Young Taiwanese are launching trendy and stylish businesses all over the island nation. Wednesdays are considered "little weekends" and clubs may be a bit busier on that night than other weekdays.

Discover what gay Japanese, South Koreans and Chinese gays have already discovered: Taiwan is a fun, sexy and relaxed gay holiday destination. Whether you want a romantic weekend get-away, an endless variety of fresh and tasty local foods, gorgeous and dramatic nature, trendy clubs open late for partying, or shopping sprees at the latest designer malls, Taiwan should be on your LGBT holiday itinerary in Asia!

• AIDS/HIV organizations and information

• Sex/Gender Rights Association Taiwan UTOPIA VERIFIED OCT 2021
  8251-0105

  A coalition of lesbians and gays, transgendered persons, multi-sexuals, sexual dissidents, gender/sexual rights activists, AIDS activists, human rights activists, students, lawyers, teachers working for gender issues and sexual rights. Their goal is to dismantle the discrimination and oppression of gender and sexual minorities in the social institutions of the family, the education system, politics, the economy and the law.
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• Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2023
  12/F #70 Roosevelt Rd, Sec 2 (near Guting MRT)
  2392-1969, email

  Founded in 1998, TTHA became the first nationally registered LGBT association in the country. They are located in a large, prime location, with offices and facilities for hosting meetings of various LGBT groups. Their private hotlines are open Thu-Mon, from 7pm-10pm, with three full-time workers and 40 volunteers to answer calls. They have an education committee than manages programs in schools, and also programs aimed at AIDS/HIV prevention. TTHA has also formed alliances with other tongzhi groups and participates in gay rights demonstrations. Their mission remains the eradication of prejudice against queer people and full civil rights for sexual marginals.
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Chia-Yi -- area code (886-5)

Population is 270,000 (that's 11,000 Utopians).




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• Miracle
  4/F 424 Min Chiuan Rd (between Min Sheng St and Jung Yi St, 100m from Zhong Zheng Park)
  216-7021

  Gay karaoke pub with friendly owner who speaks a bit of English. The clientele is mixed (ages, genders). Open daily from 9pm onwards.
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• Zhong Zheng Park
  Between Guo-hua St, Ming-quan Rd , Zhong-yi St, and Bei-rong St

  From the train station, walk along Zhong-shan Rd, turn left at Guo-hua St, and keep going till you see the entrance (about 10 minutes).
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Hsin-Chu -- area code (886-3)

Population is about 400,000 (that's about 16,000 Utopians).

• Gisneyland

  An LGBTQ community center located close to the Hsinchu Train Station, on Zhongzheng St. It's on 11/F above SASA (door is on the side). Very open and busy community center with frequent events.
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• Circular intersection at Easter Gate

  From train station, go west along Zhong-zheng Rd about 100 meters.
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Hualien -- area code (886-3)

Population is about 110,000 (that's about 5,000 Utopians).

• Lover's Karaoke
  211 Guo-Sheng 1st Rd
  833-9097

  Call to confirm the address and ask for directions. A very basic karaoke bar, nothing trendy or flashy. From outsite it doesn't look like a gay venue. Normally open after 10pm and going on till very late. Although the place is very friendly, and people are good company, the owner and most of the clients do not speak English, so it is better to go with someone local or someone who understands Chinese.
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• Zhong Shan Park
  Guo-lian 1 Rd

  Walking distance from the train station. Some native Taiwanese guys. Especially cruisy on the weekends.
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Comments from Utopians:

"The Sauna at 99 Guoxing St has closed." -- Jesse, Jan 1, 2023

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KAOHSIUNG -- area code (886-7)

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Keelung -- area code (886-2)

Population is over 400,000 (that's 16,000 Utopians).

• Keelung Night Market UTOPIA VERIFIED NOV 2023

  You can take the train, or find a friend to drive you here, but don't miss the night market in this lively port city about 30 minutes north of Taipei. Stretched over a few city blocks are some of Taiwan's most fantastic and colorful food vendors offering everything from freshly cracked open sea urchin, deep-fried vegetable sandwiches, giant heaps of crab claw rice, and all manner of edible extrusions, infusions, fritters, ices, liquids, crunchies and munchies. Packed with locals who line up at the best stalls.
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Magong City (Penghu Islands)

A collection of 90 small islands also known as the Pescadores.

• Li Bar
  Downtown area, one or two streets over from the main street, nearby the main bus station and a few shops down from Liquid Sports restaurant

  It is easy to identify from the rainbow flag that is painted above it.
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• The cycleway/walkway that runs along the inner sea from the rainbow bridge
  Walk away from the rainbow bridge to the last turn near the very end of this path.

  This is a pleasant 30 minute walk. At dusk you are likely to meet handsome young local gays eager to chat and share their local knowledge and traveling tips with you while you enjoy the view and fresh sea air.
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TAICHUNG -- area code (886-4)

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TAINAN -- area code (886-6)

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TAIPEI -- area code (886-2)

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Taitung -- area code (886-8)

Population is about 110,000 (that's close to 5,000 Utopians).

• G-night
  279 Luo-yang St
  935-9255

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• Beach Park
  At the end of Da-tong Rd, turn right and go to the end

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Taoyuan City -- area code (886-3)

Population is over 2.5 million (that's about 100,000 Utopians).

• Wellnessplus Spa for Men UTOPIA VERIFIED OCT 2023
  Near Taoyuan Airport MRT A8 Station
  LINE: @wellnessformen, email

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• Zhong Zheng Park
  Behind the Art Museum and parking lot, walking distance from train station along Yuan-hua Rd

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• Xin Tao-yuan UTOPIAN VERIFIED JUL 2016
  3/F 5th Lane 182 Min-zhu Rd
  335-3175, 335-3177

  Fifteen minutes walk from the train station. Clean and lots of action, especially in the steam room. KTV room. Mixed ages. Open 24 hours.
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Zhongli City -- area code (886-3)

Population is over 360,000 (that's about 15,000 Utopians).

• Railway Station facilities

  Also: on the weekends hundreds of men (many of them very handsome and hunky!) spend hours drinking beer in an area opposite the Station and they all use the free-of-charge facilities.
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• Not far from the Railway Station, going right, there are two Bus Stations where people also meet in the facilities

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