Taiwan
Besides being a high-tech electronic base as well as a veritable center of Chinese pop and entertainment, Taiwan also boasts a veritable melange of impressive mountains, idyllic beaches, colorful aboriginal culture and a cuisine that is highly esteemed by people all over Asia.
GREAT FOR
Food, Shopping, Museums, Nature
WHEN TO GO
Taiwan experiences a subtropical climate. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are most pleasant for traveling while summers can get blistering hot. The island, particularly the east coast that faces the Pacific Ocean, is prone to typhoons from May to October.