Taiwan

• Language: Standard Mandarin(official)
• Government: Semi-presidential system
• Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
• Capital: Taipei
• Religion: about 95% are either Buddhists, Taoist or Confucian, the other percentage are shared by Christians, Muslims, Methodist and minorities.
• Best time to visit: September to November is the ideal time as the weather is dry and warm although some typhoons may build up sometimes. June to August are high peak season for tourists including locals, out to enjoy the coastlines.

• Flights

Taiwan has 18 civil airports and two of which are used for international flights. They are located in Taipei and in Kaohsiung International Airport. Click on the flights to know the airlines that flies in and out of the skies of Taiwan.

• Ports and Harbors

Taiwan, being an island has several ports. The major ones are located in Hualien, Kaohsiung, Keelung, Taijung.

Domestic Transport

• By Air

There are 16 domestic airports and one international airport catering to local flights. Click here to view the Domestic flights.

• By Water

Aside from four major ports, other ports can be located in Anping, Su-ao, Taipei. There are also interior ports located at Budai, Magong, Kinmen, and Matsu.

• By Land

Railways

Taiwan's railway system has a vast coverage in the island but the rest of the Republic of China has none. Its introduction started as early as 1891, during the Qing Dynasty. Three types of railway now exists to service the citizens and tourists.

Buses

Although there are some available, the best way still to go around the country is by train for long distances and cabs for shorter distance. Signs on the road are not much and can be confusing. Buses for hotel-airport transport can be more convenient though than taking trains and much cheaper than having a cab.

• Taipei

• Kaohsiung

• Taichung

• Nantou
• Hualien

Listing of cities and towns of Taiwan

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]