Be inspired by the new edition of Insight Guide Taiwan, a comprehensive full-color guide to “the beautiful island.” Taiwan is a fascinating country, with a vibrant culture that preserves the best of ancient traditions, while embracing the newest in high-tech modernity, exemplified in the dynamic capital Taipei. Insight Guides' unrivalled coverage of history and culture provides an essential introduction to this small but diverse country, with features on topics ranging from martial arts to traditional medicine. Our Best Of Taiwan selects the country’s top attractions, while our Places section contains descriptive region-by-region accounts of where to go, enhanced by beautiful photographs throughout. All Taiwan’s major sights are cross-referenced with full-color maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of information on how to plan your trip plus our selection of the best hotels and restaurants.