Taiwan in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Taiwan in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Taiwan on a double-side map from Periplus combining a map of the whole island with street plans of central Taipei, Taichung, Tainan & Kaohsiung, plus enlargements of popular regions & a diagram of the capital’s metro network. Taiwan itself is presented at 1:800, 000 on an overview map showing its road & rail networks & highlighing numerous places of interest. Ferry routes to the nearby islands, including the Penghu (Pescadores) Islands, are marked. The map shows Taiwan’s topography by relief shaing with names of main mountain ranges & also indicates internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. Enlargements at more detailed scales present the Taipei area (1:200, 000) extending south to Hsinchu & Yilan; the environs of Kaohsiung (1:150, 000); the Taroko Gorge with Hualien (1:150, 000); & Sun Moon Lake (1:50, 000). On the reverse are street plan of central areas in Taiwan’s four main cities: Taipei & Kaohsiung at 1:20, 000, plus Taichung & Tainan at 1:30, 000. All highlight various places of interest & show metro and/or railway lines. Also provided is a diagem of Taipei’s metro & a distance table for Taiwan. Map legend

Includes:: English. None of the maps or plan are indexed. On the city plans names of main streets & districts are also given in Chinese, otherwise all the place names are in Latin alphabet only.

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Double-sided map, combining a map of Taiwan with a street plan of Taipei. The map of the island at 1:386, 000 shows the road & rail networks, indicating local airports & airfields, national parks & scenic areas, places of interest & beaches. The country’s administrative divisions are marked, with names of the provinces & provincial capitals shown in both Roman alphabet & Chinese. All other place names are in Roman alphabet only. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with spot heights. The map has an index of localities & latitude/longitude lines at 30’ intervals. Brief descriptions are provided for main places of interest & a separate inset shows the route of the Taiwan Highspeed Railway. On the reverse is an indexed street plan of Taipei at 1:15, 000, highlighting places of interest, railway & metro stations, bus & ferry terminals, selected accommodation, etc. Street & district names are in Roman alphabet only, but metro & railway stations have names on both scripts. Also included is road map at 1:200, 000 of the city’s environs, plus an inset with a street plan of Tainan, showing accommodation & places of interest. ...

” Taiwan has a highly creative architecture, design & urban culture scene that so far has received little notice in international design publications. The new book in the Architecture Guides series by DOM publishers therefore highlights the architecture & urban culture of the ”beautiful island”. A fresh layout follows up the introductory essay with concise descriptions of 100 projects in three sections entitled ” Classic”, ” Contemporary” & ” Coming Soon”. Helpful maps guarantee easy orientation while well-researched essays with lavish illustrations give insight into Taiwan`s urban culture. The Taiwan Architecture Guide is published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Republic of China. ” ...

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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Taiwan at 1:300, 000 on an indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. The map divides Taiwan north/south with a generous overlap between the sides. Light altitude colouring with contours at 500m intervals & peak heights presents the country’s topography. National parks & other protected areas are marked. Names of towns & villages are in both Latin & Chinese alphabets; names of administrative provinces, geographical features & places of interest are shown only in the Latin alphabet. Road network indicates toll motorways &

Includes:: small local roads & seasonal tracks. Driving distances are marked on main routes. Railway lines indicate high speed routes; local airports & ferry connections to the offshore islands are marked. The map also shows internal administrative divisions with names of the provinces. The map highlights various places of interest including beaches & diving or surfing sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 20’. The index of localities lists names in both scripts. Map legend

Includes:: English.*” World Mapping Project”* is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.



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