Taiwan

Taiwan is a fascinating country to visit, with ruggedly beautiful scenery and a vibrant culture that preserves the best of ancient traditions, while passionately embracing the newest in high-tech modernity. Insight Guide Taiwan is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to ´the beautiful island´, where landscapes vary from dramatic mountains to white-sand beaches and attractions include some of the world´s best food and a fine collection of classical Chinese architecture.

Beautiful photographs on every page will take you on a journey through this alluring country. Our Best Of section selects Taiwan´s top attractions, including Taipei 101 - formerly the world´s tallest building, trying local snacks at a legendary night market and the remote Matsu Islands. Lively features by a local writer cover a whole range of subjects: mountain trails and railways, soaking in hot springs, traditional markets, folk arts, tea culture and tribal peoples.