Taiwan is a fascinating country to visit, with ruggedly beautiful scenery & 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 isl&, where landscapes vary from dramatic mountains to white-sand beaches & attractions include some of the world's best food & 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 & the remote Matsu Islands. Lively features by a local writer cover a whole range of subjects: mountain trails & railways, soaking in hot springs, traditional markets, folk arts, tea culture & tribal peoples. Insight Guides' unrivalled coverage of history, landscape & culture provides an essential introduction to this small but diverse country. All Taiwan's major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps, & the travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, as well as our recommendations for accommodation options. Plan the trip of a lifetime with Insight Guides.