This guide includes a section detailing Taiwan's history, 12 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from the legacy of Confucius to the high standard of living, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus hundreds of top-notch photographs and 15 maps.
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 150 mm
Dicke: 19 mm
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978-981-234-966-8 (9789812349668)
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Introduction and History: The Beautiful Island; Decisive Dates; Island Settlement; Colonial Intrusions; The Rise of the Republic; Modern Taiwan. Features: Geography and Climate; The Taiwanese; Tribal Minorities; Religion and Rituals; The Role of Confucianism; Arts and Crafts; Chinese Opera; Martial Arts; Traditional Medicine; Contemporary Culture; Food and Drink; Shopping in Taipei. Places: Introduction; Taipei and Environs; Taipei; Around Taipei; North Taiwan; Yangmingshan and Tanshui; The North Coast; The Northeast Coast; South of Taipei; West-Central Taiwan; Taichung and Environs; Central Cross-Island Highway; Nantou County; South of Taichung; Alishan and Environs; The Taiwan Strait Islands; Southwest Taiwan; Tainan; Kaohsiung; Kenting; East Coast; Hualien; Taroko Gorge; Taitung; Lutao and Lanyu. Picture Stories: Matsu Festival; Betel Nuts; Night Markets; Meinung's Umbrellas. Travel Tips Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Nightlife; Festivals; Sport; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Taiwan; Taipei; Around Taipei; North Taiwan; West-Central Taiwan; Taiwan Strait Islands; Southwest Taiwan; Tainan; Kaohsiung; Kenting; East Coast; Taroko Gorge; Green Island.
