Taipei International Book Exhibition

臺北國際書展

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Arts & CultureTaipei
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsIts scale within Asia is unmatched: since
Language["zh-Hant"]Currency: TWD
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Taipei International Book Exhibition in Taipei

The Taipei International Book Exhibition is Asia's largest book fair, held every February at the Taipei World Trade Center. Established in 1987 and organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation under the Ministry of Culture, it ranks as the world's fourth-largest book fair after Frankfurt, BookExpo America and Bologna.

Each February, Taipei's World Trade Center fills with the smell of new books and the noise of a city-scale reading public, as the Taipei International Book Exhibition takes over its exhibition halls for what has become Asia's largest book fair.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Its scale within Asia is unmatched: since switching to an annual schedule in 1998, the fair has grown into the region's largest publishing event, combining international rights and distribution negotiations between publishers with a public-facing exhibition that draws general readers, not just industry professionals

02

The mystery stays covered

Ministry of Culture backing has allowed the fair to expand its footprint, lower venue costs for exhibitors, and deepen direct interaction between authors and readers, giving Taipei a publishing event that functions simultaneously as trade fair and public festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The exhibition continues Taiwan's role as a Mandarin-language publishing hub

Water and renewal

Living ritual

building since 1987 on the earlier model of trade-focused book fairs before its 1998 shift to an annual

The sacred route

Living ritual

public-oriented format that also serves as a showcase for Taiwan's publishing industry

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Taipei International Book Exhibition, plan transport around the exact Taipei venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to walking a large convention-center exhibition hall for an extended visit.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Taipei International Book Exhibition, stay near the part of Taipei you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["zh-Hant"] · TWD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map25.05 N, 121.53 EOpen in Google Maps

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Nearest airportTSA — Taipei Songshan
TransportFor Taipei International Book Exhibition, plan transport around the exact Taipei venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Taipei International Book Exhibition, stay near the part of Taipei you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Taipei via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Taipei, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to walking a large convention-center exhibition hall for an extended visit.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Taiwan and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Taipei International Book Exhibition?

Taipei International Book Exhibition is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Taipei International Book Exhibition take place?

The festival is listed in Taipei, Taiwan. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLtaipeibookfair.org
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
Source statusOfficial source linked
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