Asian Viesta

Bianca Bai Xin Hui is from Taiwan, and the capital of Taiwan is Taipei, which is an exciting Asian city with a special eastern sensibility. Taipei is often the first stop for visiting tourists for good reason--it is a happening place for fun!

The night markets, for example, are an unequal experience in Taipei. A flourish of available goods and food for sale occupy entire streets when the night markets are open. Inexpensive clothing, exotic asian snacks, and unique art pieces are all readily available in this maze of makeshift stalls and and little storefronts. Taipei 101 is the world's current tallest building, will give you a vertiginous thrill as you gaze down on Taipei from your observation deck on the 89th floor.

Next you could go to some of Taiwan's eye-catching natural landmarks. Nantou, for example, has enchanting scenery and the visually awe-inspiring Sun Moon Lake, beautiful Sunglungyen Waterfalls, and the peaceful Chung Tai Chan Monastery are close by too. Or how about:

Taiwan's incredible Taroko National Park

or take in the Taroko Gorge.

meditative? go to the Eternal Spring Shrine,

naturewise you can visit the Swallows' Grottoes, or

the mysterious Tunnel of Nine Turns, or how about

the natural sites of the Paiyang Waterfall,

and the heights of the Qingshui Precipice?

Taiwan's official communications include Mandarin Chinese and the Taiwanese languages.