Taiwan is a small island nation with contemporary cities, hot springs resorts and dramatic mountainous terrain. It is officially the Republic of China and a sovereign state in East Asia. The Republic of China, originally based in mainland China, now governs the island of Taiwan, which constitutes more than 99% of its territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other minor islands, following its loss of the mainland China territory in 1949 in the Chinese Civil War. This remaining area is also constitutionally called the "Free area of the Republic of China" which is not ruled by the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
Taiwan has some very impressive scenic sites and its capital, Taipei, is a vibrant culture and entertainment hub. With its all-around adventure landscape, heritage-rich capital, diverse folk traditions and feted night market scene, Taiwan offers a continent-sized travel list for one green island!