Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a state in East Asia.
Culture
The cultures of Taiwan are a hybrid blend of various sources, incorporating elements of traditional Chinese culture, attributable to the historical and ancestry origin of the majority of its current residents, Japanese culture, traditional Confucianist beliefs, and increasingly Western values.
Taiwan is famous for theirtea which are of three main types: oolong tea, black tea and green tea.
Oolong produced through a unique process including withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties.
Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than oolong,green and white teas. All four types are made from leaves of the shrub (or small tree) Camellia sinensis. Black tea is generally stronger in flavor than the less oxidized teas.
The green tea is almost the same as the black tea.
Taiwan is a country of various religious beliefs. There are currently thirteen registered religions on the island practiced by nearly half the residents of Taiwan. Thesereligions include Buddhism (the most popular), Taoism, Catholicism, etc.


Cooking
Taiwanese cuisine has several variations.
For example the xiaolongbao, is a type of steamed bun or baozi from Shanghai. Taiwanese steamed pork buns are a very popular Taiwanese street foot. They are available everywhere and that due to a combination of deliciousness and portability I suppose. You don’t needchopsticks, knife or fork to eat just your hands. It’s handy if you have a plate or bowl but that’s not necessary either!
Another traditional food is the Fried rice, which is a popular component of Asian cuisine. It is made from steamed rice stir-fried in a wok, often with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, and meat. It is sometimes served as the penultimate dish in Chinese banquets(just before dessert). As a home-cooked dish, fried rice typically is made with left over ingredients from other dishes, leading to countless variations



Natural Beauties
People tend to think of Taiwan as a small, crowded island filled mostly with electronic factories, and if you stay in Taipei or along the west coast you might indeed maintain that impression. However, the island is also hometo high mountain ranges, great beaches and stunning national parks - many with hot springs.
People tend to think of Taiwan as a small, crowded island filled mostly with electronic factories, and if you stay in Taipei or along the west coast you might indeed maintain that impression. However, the island is also home to high mountain ranges, great beaches and stunning national parks - many with hotsprings.
Alishan is one of the most visited natural beauty in Taiwan, and is a misty forests of giant cypresses and amazing sunrises at the center of the island, reached by a scenic narrow-gauge train
Sights around Alishan are signposted in Chinese, English and Japanese, and as you walk around the trails you'll find that nearly every tree of size, age or unusual shape has been dubbed with afanciful moniker like "Elephant Trunk" or "Three Generation Tree".
• Jhushan (祝山), (train from Alishan station). The top attraction in Alishan, everybody crowds aboard the predawn trains for the half-hour trip to this peak on the east side of Alishan, where you can see the sun rise over Yushan. There's a viewing platform right next to the station, but it's worth it to hike an extra 15-20 minutes pastthe helicopter pad to the very top, where the crowds are a little thinner. As the sun is already up behind the mountain, the sky is already quite light by the time you get to the top, and the sun is very bright when rising up -- hawkers sell disposable $10 eclipse-style filtered glasses, but it's better to not stare at all. On the way back, skip the train and walk back instead, it's a pleasant...