Culture

If this is your first visit to Taiwan, you will most certainly be amazed at the diversity of things this beautiful island has to offer, as a rich historical background has provided Taiwan with a multifaceted culture.

Chinese Culture

Taiwan is proud of its rich culture. Travelers visiting Taiwan will bring back home unforgettable experiences even if they have limited knowledge of the language. 

Taiwan’s culture is a blend of Asia’s greatest cultures. The aboriginal people are related to tribes from the Pacific islands.

The influence of China is undoubtedly present. Some people consider Taiwan as ‘China without the Cultural Revolution’. Travelers will feel the Chinese culture everywhere, on the streets, Taoist temples, Buddhist monasteries, festivals, restaurants, and museums. Some remains of the Japanese occupation could be seen through the elder people which still remember that period, but mostly in the infrastructures that the Japanese left behind.

The population of Taiwan is made of 84% of Taiwanese, 14% of Chinese, and 2% of aboriginal people. A mix of Buddhist and Taoist believes are practice by over 93% compare to only 4.5% of the population are Christians. The official language is Mandarin, but some speak Taiwanese and hakka.