Then catch the bus to Finsermans walk until you reach the Observatory Deck, just before the entry to the wharf. Take the MRT Red line to Tamshui Station. Sha Lun Beach is a popular summertime cruising spot for local Taiwanese guys and tourists looking for some nude sunbathing. The store tends to attract a lot of tourists after dark and most cruising is done by foreign tourists and local Taiwanese boys looking for fun, especially after 12am. This now famous Taipei landmark is open 24 hours-a-day. Beware of the park during wet weather, where many of the paths can become dangerous and slippy. Cruising takes place throughout the year, especially near the toilets. This park was the original scene that inspired Taiwan’s very first gay novel, “Crystal Boys” which was later made into the famous feature film, The Outsiders. Prostitution is illegal in Taiwan but is currently under judicial review. Whist cruising in the following areas is relatively safe and free from interference from local authorities, caution, as always is advised. The Constitution does not expressly mention sexual orientation or gender identity. Yet, legally, people become adult when they are 20 years of age.Īdult, private, non-commercial and consensual same-sex sexual activity is legal in Taiwan. Marriage is legal from the age of 18, and that too is the age people become fully accountable by law. Neither the term “homosexuality” nor the concept of an age of consent exist in Taiwanese legislation.
