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The Portuguese, the first Europeans to visit the shores of Taiwan, once named it "Formosa", which means "Beautiful". This island, located off the southeastern coast of China, is truly distinguished by its extraordinary beauty. Guests of Taiwan will find sunny beaches, forested mountain peaks, sleepy, quiet villages, ancient temples, and monuments of bygone eras. Taiwan's culture is an original combination of various influences, with the traditions of the Gaoshan aborigines, Chinese, Japanese, and modern Western innovations all intricately intertwined. The island has managed to retain all its charm, even though today, it has become one of the most developed regions of Asia.

 

Taiwan is an island located southeast of mainland China, 160 km from the coast of the Asian continent. Taiwan is 394 km in size, from north to south (between Cape Fuguijiao and Cape Eluanbi) and 144 km from west to east (at its widest point). Taiwan is washed by the Pacific Ocean (Philippine Sea) in the east, the South China Sea in the south, and the East China Sea in the north. The country is separated from the mainland by the Taiwan Strait. The islands of the Penghulu Islands (Pescadores), Xisha Islands (Paracels), Dongsha Islands (Pratas Islands), Nansha Islands (Spratly Islands), and Zhongsha Islands archipelagos adjoin Taiwan. Taiwan borders Japan in the east, China in the west, and the Philippines in the south. The largest city and capital of Taiwan is Taipei. The island's main population is ethnic Han Chinese, who speak standard Chinese (Guoyu) and the Minnanhua and Hakka dialects. In addition, Taiwan is home to the Gaoshan aborigines, a group of people who speak languages ​​related to Indonesian and Malay.

 

Northern Taiwan has a subtropical climate, while southern Taiwan features a tropical monsoon climate. The rainy season lasts from June to August. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures ranging from 27 °C to 35 °C. Winters are short and mild, with daytime temperatures between 18 °C and 20 °C, and nighttime temperatures dropping to 12 °C to 14 °C.

 

Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan, a modern metropolis that combines examples of traditional Chinese buildings, Japanese buildings from the turn of the century, and contemporary Western buildings. At the same time, Taipei has a lot of greenery - beautifully landscaped parks and gardens. The main attraction of Taipei is the National Palace Museum, which has a colossal collection of Chinese art. Most exhibits were taken from Beijing's Forbidden City (the imperial residence) in 1949. Now, it is the largest collection of Chinese art in the world. Also popular with tourists is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Complex, which was dedicated to one of China's most famous political figures in the twentieth century. Many places in Taipei are associated with traditional Chinese religions. These include the Longshan Temple, dedicated to the bodhisattva of mercy Guanyin, the Bao'an Temple (the oldest temple in Taipei, built in the mid-18th century), and the famous Great Mosque (1960).

 

The western part of Taiwan has majestic mountain landscapes and vast artificial plains. The west coast is heavily urbanized but closer to the lake's center, the peaks of Yushan, Alishan, and Dongpu crown picturesque mountain ranges.

 

Keelung is a small resort town located 25 km from Taipei. Here you can see several interesting sights. At the top of the hill in Chuncheng Park is a 23-meter statue of the bodhisattva Guanyin. There is also an observation deck, which offers stunning panoramic views of the harbor and the surrounding area. In Yeliu Park, you can see amazing natural rocks created over the centuries by wind and waves.

 

Hualien is a charming resort town on the Pacific Ocean, famous for its unique mountain landscapes and daily whale shows. The nearby Taroko Nature Reserve is a must-see, featuring stunning gorges, lush vegetation, and attractions like the Temple of Eternal Spring, the Cave of Swallows, and the Tunnel of Nine Turns.

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