Als Outdoor-Reiseführer beschreibt das Buch unterschiedliche Wanderungen in allen Schwierigkeitsgraden in Taiwan, von einfachen Spaziergängen bis hin zu anstrengenderen oder riskanteren Wegen.

Hsinchu and its surroundings are unjustly reduced to its industrial complex, even though the city of Hsinchu itself boasts significant historical sites. Hsinchu County offers much more: remote mountains in Jianshi and Wufeng, Hakka culture in rural areas, a variety of old mines, and ancient villages in remarkable seclusion. The narrow coastal strip in the west features well-preserved tidal flats and mangrove forests, with newly developed bike paths suitable for family outings. In the hilly outskirts of Hsinchu City, you'll find historical remnants of Japanese/Taiwanese mining operations. The...

This Taiwan City Guide about Taichung, Changhua and Nantou highlights the attractions in the cities of Taichung, Changhua, and Nantou, and their surrounding areas. The second edition, written in English, has been updated and significantly expanded. In this revised edition, the cities of Taichung, Changhua and Nantou are described in much greater detail. Taichung, Changhua and Nantou are seldom described in detail in travel guides. However, in recent years, organizations have focused on restoring and preserving historical sites, making each of these places worth a multi-day visit. Modern...