is one of the most crowded countries on Earth but beyond the ocean of people & vehicles, far from the neon & noise that confronts new arrivals, there`s an island of breathtaking mountain vistas, bird-rich forests & quaint villages where folk religion thrives. This is the guide for individuals who want more than the treasures of the National Palace Museum, the beaches of Kending & the well-beaten trails of Alishan. Whether you aim to rough it on mountain peaks, observe age-old rituals in tucked-away temples or wallow in five-star comfort, Bradt`s Taiwan will lead you on an unforgettable journey through Asia`s newest destination. ...

Taiwan in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

Taiwan is a fascinating country to visit, with ruggedly beautiful scenery & a vibrant culture that preserves the best of ancient traditions, while passionately embracing the newest in high-tech modernity. Insight Guide Taiwan is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to ”the beautiful island”, where landscapes vary from dramatic mountains to white-sand beaches & attractions include some of the world`s best food & a fine collection of classical Chinese architecture. Beautiful photographs on every page will take you on a journey through this alluring country. Our Best Of section selects Taiwan`s top attractions, including Taipei 101
- formerly the world`s tallest building, trying local snacks at a legendary night market & the remote Matsu Islands. Lively features by a local writer cover a whole range of subjects: mountain trails & railways, soaking in hot springs, traditional markets, folk arts, tea culture & tribal peoples. Insight Guides` unrivalled coverage of history, landscape & culture provides an essential introduction to this small but diverse country. All Taiwan`s major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps, & the travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip, as well as our recommendations for accommodation options. Plan the trip of a lifetime with Insight Guides.
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Taiwan in the Green Guide series from Michelin; detailed guides exploring the major sights & attractions of a range of cities, regions & countries. Drawing on a long publishing history, Michelin guides are renowned for their individual ‘star rating’, ranking restaurants, sights & attractions. Listings in each guide are organised alphabetically, allowing readers to access information quickly as well as being designed for practical use on the road. With an emphasis on cultural activities & history, each sight is graded & has extensive background information. Practical visitor information is clearly highlighted with symbols. Predominantly recognised for their extensive coverage of French regions (shown on our website in a separate series), the Green Guides also cover international destinations. An extensive introductory section on planning your trip provides information on when & where to go, useful pre-trip information, getting there, where to stay & eat & what to do & see. There are also individual sections on Nature, History & Art ad Culture & a selection of driving tours of the area. Fold-out maps at the front & back of the book give an overview of the area covered by the guide. The structure of each guide varies depending on the type of destination. National & regional guides cover regions alphabetically, each with their own accommodation, sights & food & drink listings, while City guides cover sights alphabetically with one city-wide section for listings. Accommodation & food & drink listings are both concise & comprehensive, aiming to cater for all budgets & tastes. Both sights & listings often include information specific to travelling with kids. Each of the places covered in the guide is listed alphabetically & three Michelin star ratings
- highly recommended, recommended & interesting, which have been used for more than 100 years
- help readers identify places of interest, restaurants & notable local attractions. Individual listings include principal sights for each city or town, local walking & driving tours in addition to tips on local excursions. There is also an ‘address book’ information box in each section including recommendations for the best restaurants & accommodation in the area, as well as any relevant leisure activities. A series of overview regional & city plans also helps navigation & orientation for each region.

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Taiwan at 1:400, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from Nelles in a convenient format for use when travelling, with a large street plan of central Taipei plus plans of central Taichung, Tainan & Kaohsiung, all highlighting numerous places of interest. All place names, both on the main map & on the street plans, are shown only in the Latin alphabet. The map divides the island north/south with a good overlap, showing its road & rail networks on a base with relief shading & spot heights to indicate the topography. Local airports & ferry routes to the Penghu (Pescadores), Lutao (Green) & Laynu (Orchid) Islands are marked, & the map also shows the internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. National parks & other protected areas, plus numerous places of interest are highlighted. The map has margin ticks at intervals of 30’ & is not indexed. Map legend

Includes:: English.A large inset provides a street plan of central Taipei, plus plans of Taichung, Tainan & Kaohsiung, all indicating various sights & selected hotels.

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Lonely Planet Taiwan
Take your tastebuds touring around the buzz of food stalls at Taipei's Shilin Night Market
Soak yourself

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Taiwan in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

Map No. J-12B in the TPC series: military topographic survey mapping covering the world's land masses & significant islands at 1:500, 000. The maps are useful as general topographical coverage where nothing else is available, although they are designed primarily as flying charts for military aircraft. TPC stands for Tactical Pilotage Chart. Relief is portrayed by a combination of contours (basic interval 500ft, intermediate contours shown where appropriate), elevation tinting & relief shading, plus spot heights. Towns, villages, major roads, railways & airports are shown but please note that many of the smaller settlements are not named & the road information is not necessarily up to date, as compilation & revision dates vary. Some air navigation information also appears on the map, such as radio beacons & restricted flying zones. Each TPC chart has both UTM & latitude/longitude grids overprinted on it, with additional margin ticks. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: The series is gradually being withdrawn from sale to the general public & some sheets may no longer be available when ordered by us. Due to the nature of the map projection assembling these sheets to make a larger map is not recommended. in addition, colours used for relief are not constant throughout the series. In some areas of central Africa & South America the maps have blank spaces, reflecting localized deficiencies or inconsistencies in the survey data.
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The Taj Mahal 3-D puzzle by Cheatwell Games is a wonderful model kit that kids & adults alike will enjoy building. Thanks to their push-fit feature, the 87 pieces that come in tidy A4 2mm thick foamboards (or polyboard), easily slot into the other. An instruction leaflet is included with easy to follow directions & diagrams, as well as an interesting concise history of the building & colour photographs. Once finished the model will measure 28.5x 28.5 cm & will stand 18cm high. Recreate one of the most beautiful structures in the world, erected in honour of the late wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal & symbol of eternal love. Not suitable for kids under 3 years of age due to small parts. No glue or tools necessary. ...