Best Non-Fiction Books to Read Before Visiting Taiwan
Discover the five best non‑fiction books that’ll bring Taiwan’s complex history, vibrant culture, and modern transformation to life – way beyond bubble tea

Discover the five best non‑fiction books that’ll bring Taiwan’s complex history, vibrant culture, and modern transformation to life – way beyond bubble tea

Let these immersive novels transport you from Taipei’s night markets to misty mountain trails. Taiwan unfolds through unforgettable stories and characters that bring the island’s soul to life.

From coral forests and magical caves to dolphin-watching aquariums and night-market rides -6 unforgettable family adventures await in sun-soaked Kenting

Discover Kenting’s laid-back side- secret sun-drenched beaches, surf-ready waves, sunset massages, and hammock cocktails, far from the usual Taiwan hustle

From free hot-spring rabbit foot baths and soft-play raids to black-sand surfing, dolphin cruises, and animal-park fun, Yilan delivers wallet-smart family adventures everyone can love.

Taiwan’s secret arcade star, flashy blinker-ball machines that turn steel-ball drops into family fun, with raffle tickets, lollipops, and lasting laughs

Tour Taipei for five fun-packed days on a shoestring, theme parks, Ximen’s street buzz, Jiufen lantern lanes and waterfall day trips, all for under NT$4,000 per day for a family of four

Skip the logistics, our honest day-trip review takes your family from the honeycombed coast at Yehliu to lantern magic in Shifen and sweet street-snacking in Jiufen, all in one unforgettable Taipei-area adventure.