The festivals and events listed below are some of the more famous of Taiwan’s many celebrations. While events take place throughout the year, a larger number take place between January and March, w...

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the biggest airport in Taiwan and the one that welcomes the most overseas tourists. Over 45 carriers service the a...

Language Mandarin is the official language of Taiwan and the language in which school lessons are taught. It is understood by the vast majority of people in the country. Some seventy percent of the...

The National Immigration Agency website (http://www.immigration.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1090149&ctNode=30085&mp=2) is the first place foreign tourists should visit in order to determine whether or not ...

The history of Taiwan is complicated and there is wide disagreement and ambiguity regarding its status as part of mainland China and who is ruling the islands. Despite this, the Taiwanese people ma...

Taiwan has a tropical marine climate. The rainy season lasts from January to March, following by spring from April to June – some areas experience extended rain, known as the ‘plum rains’, in May. ...

Taiwan’s landscape lends itself to wet and dry activities, with lots on offer for visitors to do. Whether it’s hiking through breathtaking gorges, saddling up a horse, or rafting down river rapids,...

Taiwan’s best attractions are a mix of natural and manmade wonders, ranging from the 3,000 year old tree at Alishan, to the world’s fastest lifts in Taipei 101. Cultural treasures also abound, incl...

Taiwanese cuisine has developed in response to the foods available on the island and the traditions of those who lived and ruled on it. The result is a style of food that uses a lot of seafood, chi...

Taiwan has several types of shopping ranging from markets to malls, with something to suit every pocket. Taiwan is a cash society so most purchases should be made with cash, as many stores either d...