Taiwan is ranked the seventh most desirable non-OIC destination, attracting 30,000 Muslim tourists each year, while Singapore is the top non-OIC destination for Muslims.

Accordingly, Taiwan is currently promoting Muslim package tours at the Malaysia International Tourism Exhibition being held in Suria Sabah.

Kuala Lumpur - Taiwan Tourism Bureau director Tony Wu said that Taiwan has more than 100 halal restaurants, and the small island aims to attract 100,000 Muslim tourists this year out of the world's 11.7 million Muslim tourists, on the basis of 117 million total tourists in 2015.

It is estimated that by 2020, 168 million tourists will travel worldwide, with at least 16 million Muslim tourists registered by international travel agencies, the main destination being Mecca for religious reasons.

In Taiwan's provincial capital Taipei, as well as Zhongli, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, there are many mosques.

The Taiwan Halal Development Association is also a member of the World Halal Food Council.

In Taipei there are also halal foods and restaurants certified by the Chinese Muslim Association, as well as a mobile app called Halal. Taiwan makes travel more convenient for Muslims.

FAQ

How does Taiwan attract Muslim tourists?
Taiwan is ranked the seventh most desirable non-OIC (non-Islamic country) tourist destination, attracting about 30,000 Muslim tourists each year (Singapore is the top non-OIC destination for Muslims). Taiwan has more than 100 halal restaurants and aims to attract 100,000 Muslim tourists. Taiwan has many mosques in Taipei, Zhongli, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung; the Taiwan Halal Development Association is a member of the World Halal Food Council; and Taipei has halal foods and restaurants certified by the Chinese Muslim Association, as well as a mobile app called Halal, making travel more convenient for Muslims.