It has one of the busiest sea ports (the Port of Kaohsiung) in the world and it has the island's second-largest airport, Kaohsiung International Airport. 22.616667 120.3 5 Kaohsiung (高雄) – The third-largest city on the island.25.107 121.843 4 Jiufen (九份) – A former gold mining town on the northeast coast visited for its quaint streets and picturesque views.23.972222222222 121.60638888889 3 Hualien (花蓮) – Near Taroko Gorge and considered one of the most pleasant of Taiwan's cities.24.57 120.82 2 Miaoli (苗栗) – The main center of Hakka culture in Taiwan.Taipei is also home to Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers. 25.047777777778 121.53194444444 1 Taipei (臺北 or 台北) – The seat of government of Taiwan ROC, as well as the center of commerce and culture.Small islands that are popular getaway destinations with the locals. Outlying Islands (Tiny islands also governed by the Republic of China: Kinmen and Matsu, just off the coast of mainland China's Fujian Province, Penghu in the straits, Green Island and Orchid Island, east of Taiwan) The tropics of Taiwan with beaches and palm trees and the third largest city Southern Taiwan ( Chiayi County, Kaohsiung, Pingtung County, Tainan and Yunlin County) Hualien and Taitung are cut off from the rest of the island by the central mountains this is a region of great natural beauty, and the main center of indigenous Austronesian culture
Scenic mountains and lakes and major national parksĮastern Taiwan ( Yilan County, Hualien, Hualien County, Taitung County, Taitung) The capital city, main airport and technology hub of the islandĬentral Taiwan ( Changhua County, Miaoli County, Nantou County and Taichung) Northern Taiwan ( Hsinchu, Hsinchu County, Keelung, New Taipei, Taipei, Taoyuan) Map of Taiwan with regions color-coded (Matsu is not included) Although most of the population is ethnically Chinese, the legacy of Japanese colonial rule still pervades much of Taiwanese life, and there is also indigenous Austronesian culture to explore for the truly intrepid traveller. Besides its crowded cities, Taiwan is also known for steep mountains and lush forests. Shaped roughly like a sweet potato, the nation is home to more than 23 million people and is one of the most densely populated places in the world. The island is officially known as and governed by the Republic of China (中華民國 Zhōnghuá Mínguó) or ROC. Taiwan (Traditional Chinese: 台灣 or 臺灣, Táiwān) is an island nation off the coast of southeastern mainland China. Those allowed to enter the country are required to quarantine for 14 days.
Taiwan has barred entry and transit to non-resident foreign nationals indefinitely. COVID-19 information: Restrictions have been implemented throughout Taiwan due to a surge in COVID cases.