Taiwan is very small country occupying 36,174 sq. km area according to Taiwanese map.

It lies 120 km off the South East Coast of China. Lying on Tropic of Cancer it has a warm humid climate all year round.

According to map of Taiwan, the highest peak is Yu Shan rising 3997 meters.Taiwan was known as Formosa Island that was a part of China. It was occupied by the Japanese from 185 to 1945.

In 1949, it became an island nation and separate from China when Chiang Kai Shek fed from China. 2 million Chinese followed him to the island nation.

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and a teaming and bustling metropolis. There are some great night spots and the tourism industry of Taiwan is a major revenue earner.

Visit the mountain resort of Alishan and visit the peak of Chusan at dawn.Other travel destination in Taiwan is Taroko Gorge. It’s a massive park and is filled with high mountain peaks.

There are many hiking trail. It also has beautiful Buddhist temples and lots to see. You can also visit the National Palace Museum, which houses top class Chinese art