Taiwan - Southern Taiwan (PDF Chapter)

This is the Southern Taiwan chapter from Lonely Planet’s Taiwan guidebook.

Southern Taiwan is a land of timeless rituals and vibrant folk culture. The yearly calendar is chock-full of some of Taiwan’s most unforgettable festivals. To many, Tainan – the island’s for-mer capital – is Taiwan’s most Taiwanese city.

• experience ancient temples and relics of a maritime era by day in Tainan, then sleep in a charming old house by night
• maps
• enjoy art, jazz and craft beer by Kaohsiung’s harbour; visit vibrant markets and feast on seafood
• transport
• swim, surf and cycle year-round in Kenting National Park
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Southwest Coast, Kaohsiung, Meinong, Tainan, Houbi, Pingtung County, Donggang, Kenting National Park, Little Liuchiu Island.