Insight Guides 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. This new edition of *Insight Guide Taiwan* is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to "the beautiful island", where landscapes vary from dramatic mountains to white-sand beaches. ***Inside Insight Guide Taiwan:***

**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.

**Stunning photography** brings this intriguing country and its people to life.

**Highlights of the country's top attractions** , including Taipei 101 - formerly the world's tallest building, trying local snacks at a legendary night market and the fine collection of classical Chinese architecture

**Descriptive region-by-region** accounts cover the whole country from the vibrant capital Taipei to the wilds of Kenting National Park, dramatic Taroko Gorge and the remote Matsu Islands

**Detailed, high-quality maps** throughout will help you get around and travel tips give you all the essential information for planning a memorable trip. **About Insight Guides:** Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. *'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.'* \- Wanderlust Magazine