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Insight Guide Taiwan

, by Kim, Vivien

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ISBN: 9781585730292 | 1585730297
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 6/1/2001

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Maps
Taiwan	p. 120
Taipei	p. 124
Around Taipei	p. 148
Northern Taiwan	p. 156
West-Central Taiwan	p. 188
Taiwan Strait Islands	p. 224
Southwest Taiwan	p. 228
Tainan	p. 232
Kaohsiung	p. 240
Kenting	p. 252
East Coast	p. 264
Taroko Gorge	p. 272
Green Island	p. 285
Introduction
The Beautiful Island	p. 15
History
Decisive Dates	p. 18
Island Settlement	p. 21
Colonial Intrusions	p. 27
The Rise of the Republic	p. 32
Modern Taiwan	p. 37
Features
Geography and Climate	p. 45
The Taiwanese	p. 51
Tribal Minorities	p. 57
Religion and Rituals	p. 61
The Role of Confucianism	p. 69
Arts and Crafts	p. 75
Chinese Opera	p. 81
Martial Arts	p. 85
Traditional Medicine	p. 89
Contemporary Culture	p. 93
Food and Drink	p. 98
Shopping in Taipei	p. 107
Insight on ...
Matsu Festival	p. 66
Betel Nuts	p. 104
Night Markets	p. 144
Meinung's Umbrellas	p. 246
Information Panels
Cross-Strait Relations	p. 41
Taiwanese Temples	p. 65
Contemporary Art	p. 79
Beer Houses	p. 103
The Best Buys	p. 111
Taipei's MRT	p. 134
Silicon Valley of the East	p. 181
Taiwan's Top Hikes	p. 221
Plague God Boats	p. 237
Places
Introduction	p. 119
Taipei and Environs	p. 123
Taipei	p. 127
Around Taipei	p. 147
North Taiwan	p. 157
Yangmingshan and Tanshui	p. 159
The Northern Coast	p. 165
The Northeast Coast	p. 171
South of Taipei	p. 177
West-Central Taiwan	p. 185
Taichung and Environs	p. 187
The Cross-Island Highway	p. 193
Nantou County	p. 199
South of Taichung	p. 207
Alishan and Environs	p. 217
The Taiwan Strait Islands	p. 222
Southwest Taiwan	p. 229
Tainan	p. 231
Kaohsiung	p. 239
Kenting	p. 249
East Coast	p. 261
Hualien	p. 263
Taroko Gorge	p. 271
Taitung	p. 279
Lutao and Lanyu	p. 284
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	p. 290
Planning the Trip	p. 291
Practical Tips	p. 294
Getting Around	p. 299
Where to Stay	p. 303
Where to Eat	p. 311
Culture	p. 315
Nightlife	p. 318
Festivals	p. 321
Sport	p. 324
Language	p. 325
Further Reading	p. 327
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