Taiwan
Taiwan is a modern industrialised megalopolis clinging to the fringes of an very old culture a string of teeming towns at the feet of a magnificent mountain range.
It has traditional noodles from a 7-Eleven, aboriginal tribes in mini-skirts & a daytime of temple rituals followed by waterslide rides.
Taiwan.
The Taiwanese celebrate throughout the year, with several solar and lunar festivals keeping firework companies in business concern. The most interesting festival is Ghost Month, which is in the 7th lunar month.
The devout suppose that ghosts from hell walking the earth at this time, so most avoid travelling, getting married, swimming or even moving house. Consequently, it’s a pretty convivial for foreigners to move about and keep away from the crowds. Chinese New Year is at the start of the lunar year, and celebrations last for various days. Book ahead for travel and accommodation, and expect to pay triple-price for a hotel room. Also await most stores and restaurants to be closed – this is a bad time to visit.
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National Day falls on 10 October, so is often named ‘Double 10th Day’. Other days to look out for include the Dragon Boat Festival in June & the New Year’s Eve festivities that are getting bigger and bigger each year.