For Taiwan tourism, frustration as island misses global reopening Coronavirus pandemic


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Self-ruled island’s continuing isolation makes it a rare holdout in a region that has largely abandoned border controls. Taiwan is a rare holdout in Asia that remains closed to tourists and still mandates quarantine for arrivals [File: I-Hwa Cheng/Bloomberg] By Erin Hale Published On 14 Apr 2022 14 Apr 2022 facebook twitter whatsapp Taipei, Taiwan – Before the pandemic, Taipei’s Yongkang Street was a top tourist destination, catering to visitors who would snack on spring onion pancakes, bubble tea and mango ice in between browsing gift shops and upscale boutiques. The area was so popular that the iconic Taiwanese restaurant...