To some, Taiwan is synonymous to electronics manufacturing. To others, Taiwan is just Taiwan is one of the industrialized developed countries. To many, Taiwan is just another traffic-congested metropolis.

However, Taiwan is a curious blend of traditional Chinese culture, Japanese culture, traditional Confucianist beliefs and increasingly globalized values. This is evident in the country's numerous tourist attractions and the folklore associated with them.

Here are some Taiwan's tourist attractions:

Buildings

• Shin Kong Life Tower
  One of the tallest buildings in Taiwan at 51 stories 244.76 meters (803.0 ft). This rose-colored skyscraper is topped by a pyramid and is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei.

• Taipei 101
  Taipei 101, also known as the Taipei Financial Center, is the second tallest building in the world. It is located in Xinyi District, Taipei. The building's bamboo-like structure makes it an iconic landmark.

• Yuanshan Grand Hotel
  The Yuanshan Grand Hotel is a landmark located at "Yuan Hill" in Zhongshan District, Taipei. The hotel was established in May, 1952 and the main building was completed in October 10, 1973. It is owned by the Duen-Mou Foundation of Taiwan, a non-profit organization, and has played host to many foreign dignitaries that have visited Taipei. The hotel's main building is the world's tallest Chinese classic building at 87 meters (285 ft). It's also the tallest building in Taiwan from 1973 to 1981.

Temples

• Chaotian Temple at Beigang
  The Chaotian (also spelled as Chaotien) located at Beigang, Yunlin County, is dedicated to the deity Mazu, the goddess of the sea. Constructed in 1694, it became one of the most important Mazu temples in Taiwan and is known for its extravagant temple architecture. It is visited by more than a million pilgrims every year.

Mountains

• Alishan

• Sun Moon Lake
  Sun Moon Lake is the largest natural lake in Taiwan. It is located in Yuchih, Nantou. The area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake surrounds a tiny island called Lalu. The east side of the lake looks like a sun and the west side looks like a moon, hence the name.

• Yushan Mountain
  Yushan Mountain, also known as Jade Mountain or Mount Yu, is the highest mountain in Taiwan. In the winter, Yushan Mountain is often capped with thick snow which makes the entire peak shine like stainless jade, hence its nickname.

Museums

• National Palace Museum
• Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
• Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
• Fort San Domingo
• Fine Arts Museum

National Parks

• Kenting National Park
• Shei-Pa National Park
• Taroko National Park
• Yangmingshan National Park
• Yushan National Park

National Scenic Areas

• North Taiwan
  • Northeast Coast National Scenic Area
  • North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area
  
   
• Central Taiwan
  • Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
  • Tri-Mountain National Scenic Area
  
   
• South Taiwan
  
  • Alishan National Scenic Area
    The Alishan National Scenic Area is a mountain resort and natural preserve located in the mountains of Chiayi County in Taiwan. It has an area of 415 square kilometers and covers mountain wilderness, four villages, waterfalls, high altitude tea plantations, the Alishan Forest Railway and several hiking trails. The area is popular among tourists and mountain climbers, and Alishan or Mount Ali is known as one of the major landmarks associated with Taiwan. The area is also famous for its production of high mountain tea and wasabi.
     
  • Siraya National Scenic Area
  • Southwest Coast National Scenic Area
  • Maolin National Scenic Area
  • Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area
  
   
• East Taiwan
  • Eastern Rift Valley National Scenic Area
  • East Coast National Scenic Area
  
   
• Outlying Islands
  • Penghu National Scenic Area
  • Matsu National Scenic Area

Others Attractions

• Maokong
• Bitan