Taiwan
Language → None (Mandarin Chinese has de facto status)
Population (around) → 23,888,014
Currency → New Taiwan dollar (TWD) NT$
General weather Overview
Taiwan has a tropical climate with moderate winters and humid,
wet summers. Summers have a brief humid and wet period due to the monsoon, but rainfall
varies depending on latitude and slope exposure during the rest of the year. Winter, on the other
hand, is the least rainy season throughout mostly all regions.
Cities
Taipei / Capital – Taichung – Kaohsiung – Tainan – Banqiao – Hsinchu – Taoyuan City –
Keelung – Hualien – Taitung City – Nantou – Jincheng – Zhongxing New Village
Fun facts
- Taiwan has a coastline of 1,566 kilometers. Taiwan's beaches are among the best in Asia, ranging from powdery white and golden sands to black sands and sparkling white coral ones
- Bubble tea is sold in almost every corner of Taiwan. It was originally made in Taiwan in the 1980s, after which it has spread throughout Asia and even western countries. Bubble tea, also known as boba or pearl tea, has countless variations, ranging from traditional milk tea with tapioca balls to refreshing fruit tea with coconut jelly
- Taiwan has a unique way of collecting garbage. If you walk the streets of Taiwan, you will not see garbage bins anywhere. Instead, garbage trucks drive through the city and pick up the garbage directly from the people. The trucks play tunes to entice people to take their trash to the truck. During the holidays, truckers play Christmas carols
Some popular local foods
Beef Noodle Soup, Hot Pot, Gua bao, Zong Zi, Taiwanese Fried
Chicken, Braised Pork Rice, Oyster Vermicelli Noodles, Scallion Pancake, Century Egg,
Three-Cup Chicken, Fan Tuan, Pineapple Cake
Some native animals:
Formosan Rock Macaque, the Formosan Serow, the Formosan
Ferret-badger, the Taiwan Red-and-white Giant Flying Squirrel, the Taiwan Vole, Wild boars,
Leopard cats
Couple of reasons to visit
- Embark on a journey to discover the island on foot. With the most astounding scenery comes the many inevitable hiking trails. From easy hikes to serious climbs, hiking opportunities are endless throughout Taiwan, giving you a glimpse of its pristine splendor
- Learn about their culture and history! From shoe-shaped church buildings to stained glass domed subway stations, there are a plethora of unique buildings that are dotted around Taiwan’s many townships and cities for you to admire. There exists a large variety of stunning temples, being a clear indicator of the pious nature Taiwan has to offer. These locations of worship are pretty regularly opulent in look with a several located in lovely, lush surroundings
- Celebrate! Although religious festivals are a common occurrence in Taiwan, there are so many other fun-filled unique festivals held throughout the island. These include Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival, Organik techno festival, the Lantern Festival, and more. No matter when you are visiting the island, there is a big chance you get to experience at least one major festival
- Experience the island by night! Not only does Taiwan offer all-night Karaoke venues, stunning lively nightclubs that appeal to every music genre, and an opportunity for bar hopping, but they also have an amazing night market. There is an overwhelming fusion of delicious street food and budget-friendly clothing with a variety of different stalls that sell anything and everything. There is something to fit everyone's liking
