This book provides everything you'll ever need in a guidebook. It is an inspiring background read, an invaluable on-the-spot companion & a superb souvenir of your visit. Insight Guides are renowned for their great pictures, which vividly convey a sense of every day life. Expert writers bring to life Taiwan's history, culture, arts, politics &, above all, its people. From the treasures of Taipei's Palace Museum to the stunning marble cliffs of Taroko Gorge, from bamboo forests to hot spring retreats, it's all here. All sites are clearly highlighted & numbered in relation to the text. All the travel details, hotels, restaurants & phone numbers you'll need.