Taiwan is one of the provinces of mainland China, separated from it by the Taiwan Strait. It is an island of volcanic origin, and although it is located in an area with increased volcanic activity, volcanic eruptions on it occur less often than in other countries of Southeast Asia.
Due to its natural and climatic conditions, Taiwan is a place of real pilgrimage for tourists from many countries of the world. According to climatic conditions, the island is divided into two zones: southern - tropical and northern - subtropical. During the rainy season, that is, during the summer months (October to March), there is a risk of typhoons. The average air temperature ranges from 20 to 28 ° C.
Capital
Tainan - the capital city of Taiwan - a million-plus city. It compares favorably with other megacities with an abundance of greenery in gardens and parks, intricately intertwined with the traditions of Japanese and Chinese culture, which can no longer withstand the onslaught of modern urbanism.
Taiwanese are a very open and friendly nation, but do not expect your foreign friends to become your friends, they know how to be at a distance, not letting a foreigner into their inner world. For example, not a single Taiwanese will let you rent an umbrella, he will go with you to a taxi, escort you to the hotel, but he will not even give you the thing in your hands.
The first impression of the capital is a city of smiles, Taiwanese are funny, but their jokes are very kind. There is a real cult of children in the country, of whom there are many in families. Children obey their elders unconditionally.
Parks and reserves
There are many nature reserves on the island of Taiwan, which are protected by the state, for example, the Yangmingshan Nature Reserve, located near Taipei, the second largest city in Taiwan, is famous for its gardens and groves of azaleas and cherries, the spring flowering of which attracts tourists.
Safari Park, which is located in the suburbs of Tainan, is famous for the statue of Buddha in a state of nirvana.
It should be noted that the tourism industry occupies a significant sector in Taiwan's economy. Tourists come to taste exotic Taiwanese cuisine and exotic massage. Numerous massage parlors, where ancient Chinese massage methods are used and which have found a response in the hearts of foreign tourists, are literally scattered along the narrow streets of large cities.
Orchid Island and Green Island, which is famous for its pristine sandy beaches and clear ocean waters, are very popular among visitors and locals. Recently, divers and surfers have chosen it. Off the coast of the island, coral reefs are clearly visible in the clear water, and they became the reason for the increased interest of tourists engaged in scuba diving.
Kenting National Park features over two hundred bird species and over two thousand diverse tropical plants.
Religion
Taiwanese in their religious convictions are mainly Buddhists, Taoists, Christians on the island are a minority, there are practically no Catholics. Taiwan has many historical monuments and pagodas associated specifically with the Buddhist religion.
The magnificent climate, luxurious nature of the island attracts millions of tourists here. There are all conditions for a pleasant stay here. Excellent living conditions in numerous hotels will satisfy the highest demands. The level of service can give odds to many European hotels, and in the last decade, gastronomic tourism has been developing more and more actively. The tables are laid here in a very peculiar way: a rotating stand with a mass of dishes is made in the center of the table, each of the trapezers independently imposes food on himself, mixes it and selects sauces.
They eat traditionally with chopsticks, you cannot leave them in a plate, this is done only at funeral dinners. It is not customary to use toothpicks in public, they are on restaurant tables, but it is advisable to take them with you to the toilet.
