23個馬上到台灣旅遊的理由
「財經內幕（Business Insider）」指出，正式名稱是中華民國的台灣，是個美麗的島嶼，大概與比利時的大小差不多，因為天然美景，16世紀時被葡萄牙人稱為「福爾摩沙」。
在23個馬上到台灣旅遊的理由中，「財經內幕」以美食為先，列出了鼎泰豐的小籠包、牛肉麵以及著名的蚵仔煎，同時阜杭豆漿的早餐，包括豆漿、蛋餅以及油條 也都吸引很多老饕前往享用；而從台灣發明的珍珠奶茶，甚至比星巴克與7-Eleven更為風行；同時台灣也有多樣化的水果，包括釋迦等等，讓愛吃水果的人 流連忘返。
夜市也是台灣的招牌之一，主要的大城市幾乎都有夜市，而且都值得一遊；台北的士林與饒河夜市很著名；基隆夜市規模很大。
美景則是台灣的特色，合歡山與阿里山受讚賞，在爬山過程中，享受瀑布、森林帶來的自然之美；南部的墾丁海岸則有美麗的白色沙灘；想放鬆心情或是度蜜月可以到日月潭，9座國家公園也各有風味，太魯閣值得花兩天看看。
此外，儘管官方語言是中文，但在台北，到處都可以看到英文指標，捷運便宜又發達，捷運內的廁所乾淨、免費，還有電子系統指示；即使不想搭捷運，也可以騎自行車遊台北。
北投與礁溪的溫泉歷史悠久又受歡迎，酒吧雖然不像其他國家一樣，但噶瑪蘭威士忌是今年全球最佳；棒球被稱為是台灣國球，台灣也曾寫下17度贏得世界少棒聯盟少棒冠軍的紀錄。
台灣更提供旅客廣泛使用無線網路，也擁有藝術的自由，華山文創以及高雄的駁二藝術特區都是代表；同時台灣也是全球第1個開設貓咖啡，並且影響了日本與美國。
在台灣，可以體驗現代與傳統之美，從台北到九份，就能深刻體會；喜歡高樓建築的人，可以欣賞台北101大樓，也能感受到符合期待以及超出期待的驚喜。1040611
23 reasons why you should book your next trip to Taiwan
Taiwan, officially called the Republic of China, is a delightful island.
Located off the southwestern coast of China, Taiwan is about the same size as Belgium and was named Formosa Island by Portuguese explorers in the 16th century due to its stunning natural beauty.
Chinese mainlanders started settling in Taiwan dating back to the 17th century, and the Japanese colonization of the island ended in 1945. Due to its historical mixture of influences, Taiwan has its own distinct culture.
Not many people know just how amazing the country is, which makes it one of the most underrated destinations in Asia.
Here are 23 reasons why you should visit Taiwan immediately.
1. Let's start with the food. Taiwanese people love to eat. The dishes people miss the most when they leave include beef noodle soup, soup dumplings from Din Tai Fung, and the uniquely Taiwanese oyster omelets.
2. If you've never had Taiwanese breakfast, you're missing out. Fuhang Doujiang in Taipei has a line out the door every morning and the wait for soy milk, egg crepes, and fried dough sticks is worth it.
3. Every major city has at least one night market — and all of them are worth visiting to try local specialty snacks and shop for souvenirs. Taipei alone has several night markets, including Shilin and Raohe. The city of Keelung's night market is arguably the country's largest and most renowned.
4. Bubble tea was invented here, and tea shops are even more ubiquitous than Starbucks or 7-Eleven.
5. Taiwan also has some crazy fruit that you’re not going to see anywhere else, such as pink guava, wax apples, and “Buddha’s head.”
6. Taiwan's western coastline is made up of towns and cities, but the center of the island features beautiful mountains you can climb for breathtaking views. Hehuan Mountain and Ali Mountain are two top-rated scenic spots on TripAdvisor.
7. Another reward for climbing up to a scenic spot is a sight like this: a waterfall that cuts through the lush tropical greenery.
8. Taiwan's southern tip boasts beautiful white sand beaches, such as those that make up the coast along Kenting National Park.
9. One of the most popular spots for relaxing amidst nature is Sun Moon Lake. It's known as a beautifully romantic spot, so many couples go there to take wedding photos or honeymoon.
10. Taiwan currently has 9 national parks, which make up 8.6% of its land. Taroko National Gorge alone is worth spending at least two days hiking its numerous scenic trails.
11. The official language is Mandarin, but it's relatively easy for foreigners to get around Taipei, the country's capital, where signs are clearly marked with English translations. Also, locals are extremely friendly, helpful, and hospitable.
12. The subways in Taipei get you pretty much everywhere, plus they are clean and timely. And cheap! You can get most places for less than a dollar.
13. Even the bathrooms in the metro stops are nice! Each restroom has a handy status sign that tells you before you enter which stalls are free and which are occupied.
14. If you prefer to get around by bike, Taipei has a bike share program where the first 30 minutes are free, and docks are located all around the city.
15. A favorite Taiwanese pastime is hanging out at the local hot springs. You can visit public, communal hot springs in your bathing suit, or do as the locals do and soak in private baths (separated by gender) in the nude. They're located throughout the country, with a couple of the most famous being Beitou outside of Taipei, and Jiaoxi in Yilan.
16. Bar culture is not as popular in Taiwan as other countries, but the country is the proud maker of Kavalan, the 2015 winner of World’s Best Single Malt Whiskey. You can visit the distillery in Yilan, or just pick up a bottle duty free at the airport.
17. Baseball is the national sport, and Taiwan is the world record holder for most Little League titles won (17!).
18. Taiwan was one of the first countries to embrace widespread free internet usage (even for tourists!). You can find free Wi-Fi at all train stations and most major tourist attractions.
19. There’s a lot of artistic freedom in Taiwan. You can spend all afternoon wandering around artistic parks that house galleries, outdoor installations, and coffee shops, such as Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei or Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung.
20. If you are a cat person, you are guaranteed to like Taiwan. Not because of Hello Kitty, but actual cat cafes were first established in Taipei, before taking off in Japan and now the US. Cats are everywhere.
21. In Taiwan it’s easy to go from the super modern to the historic and enchanting. Just a short bus ride from Taipei, for example, is the charming mountainside town of Jiufen, on which Hayao Miyazaki reportedly based his famous animated movie "Spirited Away."
22. If tall buildings are your thing, Taipei 101 is the 4th tallest in the world. It also boasts the world’s fastest elevator, and a pretty cool tuned mass damper inside that stabilizes the whole tower so that it can withstand typhoon gales of up to 134 mph, and earthquakes.
23. Taiwan is a place where you can expect to be unexpectedly charmed. For example, you might stumble upon a skilled group of swing dancers in the midst of a warehouse that has been converted to a shopping center and exhibition hall (Songshan Cultural and Creative Park).
英文新聞來源
http://www.businessinsider.in/23-reasons-why…/…/47605043.cms
中文新聞
http://www.cna.com.tw/news/firstnews/201506110087-1.aspx
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