Taiwan 5th Edition

Ideal for independent travellers, this guidebook to Taiwan, written by destination experts, combines must-see sights with hidden gems and offers essential tips for both planning and on-the-ground adventures. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.

Inside this Taiwan travel book, you'll find:

• Regional deep dive – coverage of key regions, offering a rich selection of places and experiences, and honest reviews of each one
• Itinerary samples – designed for various durations and interests
• Practical information – tips on how to get there and get around, use public transport, beat the crowds, save time and money, travel responsibly and more
• Expert recommendations – insider advice on where to eat, drink, and stay, alongside tips for nightlife and outdoor activities
• Seasonal tips – when to go to Taiwan, climate details, and festival highlights to plan your perfect trip
• Must-See pick – a curated selection of not-to-miss sights as chosen by our authors - Taroko National Park, Hakka food, Indigenous culture, Kinmen, hot springs, Kenting National Park, Chung Tai Chan Monastery, Cross-Island Highways, Sun Moon Lake, Taichung teahouses, Lugang
• Navigational maps – colour-coded maps highlighting essential spots for dining, accommodation, shopping and entertainment
• Cultural insights – engaging stories delve into the local culture, history, arts and more, enriching your understanding of Taiwan
• Language essentials – a handy Mandarin Chinese dictionary and glossary to help you communicate and connect with locals
• Inspiring travel photography – full-colour pictures capture the essence of Taiwan, bringing each location to life and fuelling your wanderlust
• Bonus eBook – Free download with purchase, offering digital access to our comprehensive guide
• Coverage includes: Taipei, The East Coast, The Taiwan Strait Islands

Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about--having either traveled extensively or lived there--and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

Having edited a magazine in Shenzhen, worked as a newspaper reporter in Taiwan and co-authored over twenty guidebooks and coffee table books, Thomas Bird has kept himself reasonably busy over two decades spent in East Asia. His first book Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China was published in 2023 by Earnshaw Books. He occasionally prints his musings in the South China Morning Post and other sympathetic publications. When he's not travelling, or writing, he can be found in a smoky live lounge somewhere pondering the Zhuangzi.

Martin Zatko has written or contributed to almost fifty Insight Guides and Rough Guides since making his debut in 2006, including those to Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Malaysia, India, Turkey, Greece, Morocco, Australia and Fiji.