Why should I visit Taiwan?

Question

Why should I visit Taiwan?

Answer 1

Taiwanese ppl are always kind to foreigners! The activities are so colorful at nites in tw, nite markets 4 shoppin, clubs 4 dancin, KTV 4 singin, and some diners open until midnite,even all day long, 24 hrs.

It's hot in summer of coz, cuz it's summer, and it's located at subtropics.

Answer 2

Taiwanese people are some of the friendliest you'll meet in the world. The beetlenut-chewing taxi cab drivers are hilarious especially after they start chompin on that stuff. The clubs in Taipei are okay and are getting better. You can get fake name brand stuff at the night markets although the quality is poor. Whatever you do, just stay away from that nasty boiled tofu and coagulated blood-on-a-stick that you find on the corners throughout the cities and towns. Other than that, Taiwan is a good place to visit...Oh yeah, don't forget to get your hair washed at a local salon. Can't beat it ANYWHERE in the world!!!

Answer 3

You should visit coz then you have the Taiwan stamp on your passport :)



For me, it was a stopover to other places in Asia (coming from the US). Except when I actually spent about a week in Taipei. Got to see the 101 building. Taipei night life seems exciting. Lots of people going places, eating, night markets... But when it was over, it's was like, "Oh well..." (then shrugs shoulders).



Check out the girls but don't buy the beetlenut. I've read that somewhere that the fruit or nut naturally has trace amounts of toxins.

Answer 4

There are various delicious foods and good restaurants. They're quite attractive.

Answer 5

as a experienced traveller, i think the Taroko Gorge worth a visit

Answer 6

yeah taipei is ace

east meets west, it's busy and frantic but very very friendly people - that's what makes it :)

got everything and you feel at home straight away

walk down any main street and there's the usual mix of places from all over the world, take a 10 yard turn off and you're into taiwan proper, it's great

Answer 7

If you're Caucasian - for silly Taiwanese to run up and take pictures of you because you're "foreign."



If you're straight & male - to meet sexy "beetlenut" ladies in sexy outfits while they serve you through your car window.



You love the outdoors? Take one week to travel around the entire perimeter of Taiwan by train - Soak in the hot springs up the mountains, see a sky full of stars by the Taroko Gorge on the east, and swim in the Kenting beaches in the south.



You can pass through countryside - go fruit picking and enjoy the sweet LienWu, mountainside - see the authentic dancing and singing of the tribes, and cityside - innovative tech companies and start-ups are plentiful. Love to club and dance? Head to Taipei. See the tallest Asian building there: the 101.



Oh, and Japanese cuisine in Taiwan is DA BOMB.

Answer 8

No, don't go and forget Taiwan as a destination. I go there 2 - 3 times per year on business and have travelled all over the island but there are better destinations to spend your money on e.g. Tokyo, HKG, BKK, Shangai etc etc. Taiwan is very hot in the summer, crowded and quite dirty in the cities.

Answer 9

taipei, taiwan

Answer 10

Well, why not visit Taiwan? What is it that keeps you from visiting this lovely island country? What keeps you from taking a hike in the mountains, walking under tree umbrellas covered in blossoms; from walking around in a small town, and experiencing the totally non-Western culture of these kind people; visiting a night/morning market with it's perculiar (for Westerners) smells and sights; eating some of the delicious traditional food; taking time to chat to a few of the people (and yes, in the cities a lot of people can speak conversational English); going to one of the many parks and just sitting around or feeding the fish/geese; going to one of the islands by boat; going on a techno shopping spree in Taipei; visiting a museum or two, or going to a traditional puppet show or theater; or what about just sitting in a street restaurant and watching the people walk by.

But if you haven't been able to talk yourself into visiting Taiwan, I doubt any of us would be able to make you see what gap you have in your travel education!