Taiwan

History meets hyper-reality on this pulsing, picturesque island.
Taiwan is a modern industrialised megalopolis clinging to the fringes of an ancient culture; a string of teeming cities at the feet of a glorious mountain range. It has traditional noodles from a 7-Eleven, aboriginal tribes in mini-skirts and a day of temple rituals followed by waterslide rides.
Full Name
Republic of China
Capital City
Taipei
Area
35,563 sq km
13,731 sq miles
Population
22,500,000
Time Zone
GMT/UTC +8 ()
Languages
Mandarin (official)
Religion
Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism
Currency
New Taiwan Dollar (NT$)
Electricity
110V 60HzHz
Electric Plug Details
Country Dialing Code
886
Taiwan Background Info
Weather Overview
Although Taiwan is sub-tropical, the mountains can be chilly in summer (June to August) and snowy in winter (December to February). The dry season lasts from November to January in the north but extends to April in the south. Summer is hot and sticky all over the low parts of the island, with drenching rains in the mountains. Daytime temperatures in Taipei are around 33?C (91?F) in summer and 19?C (66?F) in winter, while the southern regions experience Taiwan Transport
Overview
Taiwan has international airports at Taoyuan (near Taipei) and Kaohsiung. You can fly to Taiwan from just about anywhere in the world except, ironically enough, mainland China. Ferries run between Okinawa in Japan and Keelung and Kaohsiung in Taiwan. There are also weekly boats between Kaohsiung and Macau. departure tax is included in the price of your ticket.