Bangkok is cheaper, Hong Kong has more English speaking people, Taiwan is better overall. I'm in Taiwan now... I would link some photos, but I need to stay anonymous with this stolen identity. Maybe you'll find some of my reviews on Hotels.com or TripAdvisor

 

Taiwan is better .. for what? Being in the crosshairs of a dragon ???

 

Its better for food, parties (particularly at W-Tapei and Omni Tapei), transportation, short high-speed rail trips to the country side for beautiful beaches. My favorite cities are Taipei (for fast-pace city life), Kenting (for resort-style experience), Hualien (for slow-pace city life). Do some research on non-audio sites.

 

How about Japan?

 

Too expensive.

 

Great, but does it have what he's looking to film?

 

Indeed Japan is expensive .. but for 3-4 days... as you said.. someone could suck it up..the hotels are a bit outrageous in Tokyo
and elsewhere more affordable. Still about the best price you could hope for in a decent hotel room is $100 up.
There are some budget "gaijin" houses that are very minimal and communal for less,
but who wants to wake up next to a smelly hippie anyway?

Tokyo is quite an amazing city, taught English in eikawa there for a spell, stayed in Ikebukuro on the Yamanote line.
The most convenient large city to get around I have seen thus far, very efficient train system.

Very fun in the night, and totally safe.

 

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ABSOLUTELY! There are no restrictions accept for government and airport areas (their city airport is also military base). Look up "Hualien Taroko park". Cost $26USD for 40 minute fly from Taipei vs $15USD for 2-3 hour train ride. The views are majestic and ideal for 4k footage. You can rent a car for cheap to drive to Taroko once you're in Hualien. I recommend renting a car because tour bus will not flex to your personal schedule. Another great place nearby is Yilan. Plenty of mountains and city views! Do some research!