Taiwan President Endorses Bridge with China
As part of the expanding outreach efforts to China, the government of Taiwan (Republic of China) is in talks with the Chinese government regarding a bridge that would link Kinmen ...
Chinese Provinces to Allow Travel to Taiwan
As part of thawing relations between the two countries, Taiwan and China have increased travel across the Straights. A growing number of flights have taken mainland passengers to the Island, ...
Celebrating Holidays in Taiwan
Celebrating cultural and national events is a core part of the rhythms of life in Taiwan. With a culture that borrows native as well as Chinese elements, Holidays in Taiwan ...
Asian Travelers Exalt in Taiwanese New Year
This week, locals and foreign dignitaries celebrated the Lunar New Year Lantern Festival with a pledge to world peace. Various gatherings throughout the country were meant to foster cultural exchange ...
US Diplomats Explore Opening Taiwan Ties
The close ties between the US and Taiwan are shifting on an indirect linkage to China. While the US was once seen as a protector of Taiwan against an increasingly ...
Local Culture
Taipei Arts and Culture
Visitors to Taipei will see a vibrant business and arts culture which celebrates both ancient and modern Taiwan. At the heart of the city, the International Financial District anchors modern Taiwan, with an appearance mirroring the bamboo which symbolizes traditional culture. Rising over 100 floors and 500 meters, the building speaks of the growth of capitalism...
Travel Options
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
As the largest airport on the island, Taiwan Taoyuan International serves flights from the Chinese mainland, as well as regional flights. With two complete terminal, the airport serves thousands of international visitors each day, and provides hubs to major regional airlines including China Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mandarin Airlines, Vietnam Air and Thai Airways...
Natural Geography
Yangmingshan National Park
A mountainous area near Taipei, the National Park features Mount Qixing, which extends over 1100 meters above the city. As a natural park, the area can make for difficult hiking, with its steep climbs and rock layers. Many locals are known for climb the mountains regularly to experience their native country in a new way, seeing the natural vegetation, rain forest...
Tourist Destinations
Sun Moon Lake
As the largest lake on the Island, Sun Moon Lake is located in the city of Yuchih in Nantou province. Covering just over 3 square miles and measuring nearly 90 feet deep, the area is one of the most scenic, and most visited, tourist destinations in all of Taiwan. As home to the indigenous Thao people, Sun Moon remains a beautiful natural destination that is much...
Grand Formosa Regent Taipei
Review by: Taiwan Editor
Located in the heart of Taipei, the Grand Formsa Regent Hotel is operated with worth class hospitality by the Four Seasons. While most of the modern Taipei...
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