Taiwan - Understand Taiwan (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, culture, wildlife, temple architecture and religion, to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
Coverage includes: Taiwan Today, History – from the Dutch colonial era to the post-martial law period, The People of Taiwan: Ethnicity, Lifestyle, Character, Sport and Women in Taiwan, Religion in Taiwan: Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Folk Religion, Deities, Pilgrimage and Religious Festivals, The Temples of Taiwan: History, Architectural Features and Decorative Arts, The Arts of Taiwan: Visual Arts, Indigenous Arts & Crafts, Music, Performance Arts, Cinema and Literature, The Landscape of Taiwan, Taiwan Wildlife Guide, Directory A–Z, Transport and Language.
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