Taiwan - Understand Taiwan and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the History, People of Taiwan, Religion & Temples in Taiwan, Taiwan-ese Arts, The Landscape of Taiwan, Wildlife Guide, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Taiwan guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, arts and religion to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travel-lers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids. And get the most out of your conversa-tions with a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the people, culture and religion of the region
• info on opera, music, puppetry and all the best Taiwanese arts
• full coverage of the island’s history, from colonisation to contemporary tensions
• details on the landscape and wildlife of the Beautiful Isle

Coverage includes: History, People of Taiwan, Religion & Temples in Taiwan, Taiwanese Arts, The Landscape of Taiwan, Wildlife Guide, Directory A–Z, Transport, and Language.