E AST A SIA P ROJECT : T AIWAN By: Elizabeth and Madeline.

EAST ASIA PROJECT: TAIWANBy: Elizabeth and Madeline

BASIC INFORMATION

MAPS

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Located left of China, above the Philippines, and below Japan. (yellow)

POPULATION STATISTICS AND RELIGION

Population: 23,142,460 Area:13,892mi. Capital City: Taipei City Density:1,730mi. Religion: Combinations of a polytheistic

chinese religion, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism and few Christianity.

GOVERNMENT

There is a multi party democracy. The president was Ma Ying-jeou. The prime minister is Wu Den-yih. They are a republic of China.

ECONOMY

Taiwan has developed a capitalist economy. They are decreasing in foreign trade. Their agriculture is strong. 1.08% is poverty. Electronics, communications and information

technology are there top 3 industries. Their GPD is 423 billion.

HISTORY OF COUNTRY

CLIMATE

Average Annual Temperature: North-72 Degrees Fahrenheit and South-75 Degrees Fahrenheit

Hot and Humid Monsoons and lots of rain

GEOGRAPHY

Runs through the middle of the Tropic of Cancer

It is flat to gently rolling plains in the west 90% of the population lives in the forest-

covered mountains in the east There are 5 main different Mountain ranges

in Taiwan… The Central Mountain Range, the Syue Mountain Range, the Yushan Mountain Range, the Alishan Mountain Range and the East Coast Mountain Range.

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KEY PHRASES AND WORDS FOR SURVIVAL

Languages: The most common spoken languages are: #1: Hokkien #2: Mandarin #3: Members of the Hakka ethnic group

speak Hakka language Chinese: Hello: nǐhǎo What is your name? : nǐ jiào shén mè míng zì

REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITING, CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE, AND BEST TIME TO VISIT

Currency: 1 American dollar is worth 29 of their ‘New Taiwan

Dollar.’ Requirements for visiting: In order to visit you need a visa. No criminal

record as verified by the airport. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months and a confirmed return ticket.

Best time to Visit: Between June and August is a bad time to go

because of the humidity and the heat is unbearable. In March and April it is a beautiful time to go. Also, there is a pilgrimage which is one of the biggest pilgrimages in the world!

REGIONAL FOODS AND DELICACIES Pork seafood, rice, and soy are very common

ingredients. jiû-hî keⁿ is a typical dish: thickened soup

with cuttlefish covered in fish paste. Stinky tofu is a delicacy - The aroma of stinky

tofu is intimidating at first but can be an acquired taste. The tofu is served as rectangular cubes. There are a variety of forms.

ATTRACTIONS The National Concert Hall- Chinese and international symphony

orchestras and choirs performances are held here. The National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine- It is dedicated to the

people who sacrificed their lives fighting for the Republic of China.

Taipei 101- At 509 meters, it is by far the tallest building in the world.

The Botanical Gardens- a beautiful lotus pond and large gardens lined with a wide variety of plants and trees.

Yangming Park- A large, colorful garden full of mountain flowers and shaded by many trees.

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CURRENT EVENTS

Today in Taiwan the Department of health announced that people who have a high body temperature for over 48 hours can receive free influenza medication from now to Feb. 28. Today Chen Guangbiao,a billionaire from China donated 6.8 million dollars to charity groups throughout Taiwan.

ITINERARYDecember 1 to December 7

TRANSPORTATION

Taxis:NT$60 for the first 1.3 km and NT$5 for each additional 300 meters.

NT$60:USD$2 NT$5:USD$0.17 1.3 km: .8 miles 300 meters: .2miles We will walk most places and take the taxi

every where else. Flights between cities: Taitung toTaipei: $102, 90 minutes Taipei to Tainan: $140, 2 and ½ hours Tainan to Taipei: $217, 5 hours and 5 minutes

DAY 1: TAITUNG

Eat at home for breakfast. Lunch and Dinner are provided on the plane. Round Trip ticket for both of us:$655 Stay at Royal Chihpen Hotel for $127 per

night.

DAY 2:TAITUNG

Free Breakfast at Hotel Lunch at any market we pass ($20 each) Go to Jihben Hot Springs: $15 per person Eat Diner at Cafe and Cury: $3.46 Stay at Royal Chihpen Hotel

DAY 3:TAIPEI

Free Breakfast at hotel Fly to Taipei Lunch at any market we pass ($20 each) Go to the tallest building in the world so far,

Taipei 101, $13.77 Eat dinner at La Brasserie and Rendo Vous

for $34.36 Stay at Landis Taipei Hotel for $115 per night

DAY 4: TAIPEI

Free breakfast at hotel Go to Shilin Night Maket in morning to buy

lunch and any souveniors: each get $20 each Go to Taipei Zoo for $2.06 per person Eat diner at Tien Hsiang for $61.85 Stay at Landis Taipei Hotel

DAY 5: TAINAN

Free breakfast at hotel Fly to Tainan Stay at Shangr-La’s Far Eastern Hitel Plaza for

$131 per night Lunch at any market we pass($20 each) Go to Eternal Golden Castle for $54.97 Go to Spa and have a Hot Aroma Rock

Therapy for two hours for $210 Go to Danzie Mein for dinner for $70

DAY 6:TAINAN

Free Breakfast at hotel Go to the Museum of Literature for $20 Lunch at any market we pass($20 each) Go back to Museum(large) Go to Taiwan Night Market for dinner: each

get $20

DAY 7: TAITUNG

Eat free breakfast at hotel Fly to Taitung Free lunch and dinner on flight home Fly home Total Spent: $2712.20 Souvenir Money: $3287.80

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