Seen Taiwan off is a continent sized travel list on one island.

Its towering sea cliffs, marble walled gorges and tropical forests are just the start of your journey.

Taiwan is aired.

The entire Chinese tradition of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism on Taiwanese temples combined.

Worshipful festival venue on arthouse under one roof.

Don't forget your boots.

Because two thirds of Taiwan's terrain is mountainous, hundreds of peaks soar above 3000 m on well established hiking routes run everywhere.

Rising above the blue Greenlee Wu River, the marble walls of Taroko Gorge swell with the colors of the masters palette.

Add gray mist, lush vegetation and waterfalls, and you truly have a dreamy landscape.

Mhm Taiwan houses a collection of Chinese art, including ancient pottery, song landscape paintings and calligraphy.

Even non art lovers can appreciate cycling.

Fever has taken over the island on the unspoiled and sparsely populated east coast has emerged as the top destination for trips on two wheels.

There are 15,000 official temples in Taiwan, three times the number of 30 years ago.

Still the focus of local culture temples play the role of community center as much as houses of worship.

High season runs July through August, September through October on April through June are the best times to visit the outer islands.

Travel costs in Taiwan can range from less than 1800 New Taiwan dollars a day for a dawn bed and bike rental toe over 5000 New Taiwan dollars a day for a four star hotel on eco tour guide transport is reasonably priced and covers most of the country.

Train service the coasts, but a car is best for touring at your own pace.

In Taiwan, you can crisscross mountains on colonial era hiking trails or cycle a long highway with a blue pacific on one side and green volcanic arcs on the other.

And if you simply want to classic landscape to enjoy, you'll find them around every corner.