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. ” ...

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