Atlas of China
Taiwan 台湾Táiwān
Mountains, night markets and tea; not covered in the first release
- Type
- Region
- Capital
- Taipei
About Taiwan
Taiwan is a mountainous island across the Taiwan Strait from Fujian, with forested peaks rising close to 4,000 metres above a long Pacific coastline. It is known for lively night markets, temple festivals, high-mountain oolong tea and the traditions of its Indigenous peoples. Detailed coverage of this area is not part of the first release.
Taiwan at a glance
- Area
- 35,883 km²
- Population
- 23.3 million 2026
- Highest point
- Yushan 玉山3,952 m
Area, population and highest point from Wikidata; the population is the latest census or official estimate there.
What to eat in Taiwan
- Beef noodle soup (牛肉面)
- Pearl milk tea (珍珠奶茶)
- Braised pork rice (卤肉饭)
Before you go
- Visas and visa-free entry Can I visit China without a visa?
- Paying for things How do I pay for things in China without a Chinese bank account?
- Internet and apps Will Google and my other apps work in China?
- Trains and 12306 How do I book train tickets in China with a foreign passport?
- Book popular sights early Which sights in China need booking in advance, and how?
- When to go When is the best time to visit China?
On the map
Open Taiwan on the illustrated map to see where it sits and what surrounds it.
Open Taiwan on the map