Uncover the contrasts between ultra-modern 24hr Taipei & the city`s slower-paced traditional backstreets with this guide to Taiwan. Seek out the best hikes in Taroko Gorge & Alishan, find a beautiful B&B on the east coast, or among the fabulous hot-spring resorts in the East Rift Valley, discover pristine Pacific beaches & surf spots. Order great food everywhere you go with the carefully researched eating reviews which cover everything from night-markets to gourmet restaurants. Easily accessible information on transport will help get you from Yeliou in the far north to Kenting in the deep south, & everywhere in between, whether by bus & train, car, scooter or bicycle. Whether you have time to browse detailed chapters, gaining insights into the country`s complex & tumultuous history, or need fast-fix itineraries & ` Top 5` boxes that pick out highlights, this guide will suit you.