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How is Taiwan unique?
Taiwan is an amazing island nation that is nestled in the middle of the ocean off the coast of Mainland China. It is so unique because of its history and a number of unique cultural factors. Taiwan is influenced by Japan, Korea and Mainland China. It also has a democratic system influenced by the West and the UK.
Why is Taiwan a good place?
Despite having an immensely rich cultural and spiritual heritage, amazing food, world-class hot springs and stunning scenery, Taiwan is normally thought of more for its exports than as a place to visit.
Is Taiwanese smart?
8 listed Taiwan as the third smartest country in the world due to its high intelligence quotient (IQ), impressive math and science scores and high college acceptance rate.
Is Taiwanese polite?
The Taiwanese are polite people. Because of this, it is possible to go through an entire interaction without realizing that you have been accidentally rude. It is important that you maintain a respectful distance physically, while still going through very friendly rituals in social situations.
How old is Taiwanese?
The artistic heritage of Taiwan is extremely diverse. Stonecutters of the Changbin culture began to make art on Taiwan at least 30,000 years ago. Around 5,000 years ago jade and earthenware works started to appear.
What are the most extreme experiences you have had in Taiwan?
One of my most extreme experiences was making around trip on bicycle. Cycling Taiwan was indeed a special experience. But of you are not into doing 900 kilometers in 9 days, you can consider taking some smaller day trips during your stay. Unfortunately, you can’t expect Taiwan to be as cheap as some of the south east Asian countries.
What is the language barrier like in Taiwan?
When it comes to smaller cities and villages, the language barrier deepens. In Taiwan, the official language is Mandarin while a majority of people also speak Taiwanese Hokkien. The writing and signs (including the restaurant menus) are pretty tricky, as they are written in traditional Chinese.
What is the population of the indigenous tribes of Taiwan?
They lived on the island long before the Han settlers arrived from China. Nowadays, their population is only 500,000 (2\% of the total population of Taiwan). A great place to learn about the various tribes is Sun Moon Lake area where the oldest tribes come from.
What to do when visiting Taiwan?
My advice is to sick to the local food during the time you visit Taiwan: the western food (such burgers or pizza) are much more expensive compared to rice and noodles. Let’s be honest: you have to be prepared for a bit of a language barrier when visiting Taiwan. In Taipei, you will be more or less be able to get around with English.