Despite its size—a high-speed train from Taipei in the north to Kaohsiung in the south takes less than two hours—Taiwan is densely packed with contrasts. Ancient temples stand alongside modern ...

Glide over Tainan, Taiwan's ancient capital, where centuries-old temples, Dutch colonial forts, and vibrant cityscapes converge. This breathtaking drone footage captures the city's rich history and ...

located on Taiwan’s southern tip. Famous for its tropical beaches, Kenting is a wonderful place to swim, snorkel, or simply ...

where ancient temples mix with skyscrapers and the neon signs of night markets. Taiwan's visual banquet draws photographers from around the world. Feast your eyes on the images below, including ...

Buddhist temples in China are home to trees from dozens of endangered species, a new study shows. Some of them are almost ...

Ranging from ancient bronzes to Ming vases ... head to Taiwan's oldest Confucius Temple. Taiwan’s largest alpine lake, Sun Moon Lake is renowned for its both natural beauty and cultural heritage.

New high-rises compete for space with ancient monuments and tangled ... the city has more Buddhist and Taoist temples than anywhere else in Taiwan. Fort Zeelandia still stands in Tainan's Anping ...

Daoism is an ancient set of ... finds that Daoists in Taiwan overwhelmingly believe in karma (92%), fate (89%) and miracles (87%). Most also believe in rebirth, heaven and hell. Large majorities say ...