A compact island nation of extraordinary natural beauty and cultural richness — where Taroko Gorge’s sheer marble canyon walls plunge to a river of extraordinary turquoise clarity in one of Asia’s most breathtakingly dramatic natural landscapes, the ancient teahouses and lantern-lit old streets of Jiufen create an atmosphere of extraordinary nostalgic beauty, and Sun Moon Lake’s twin-personality mirror waters reflect the surrounding forested mountains in a scene of such serene magnificence that it has enchanted artists, poets, and travellers for generations.