Enjoy Tradition and Culture in Beautiful Taiwan

President ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan has declared 2009 to be the year of Taiwan tourism and with that has pledged $891.7 million to boost the development of Taiwan for tourism.

Despite the latest economic crisis that has affected the tourism industry Taiwan has seen an increase in visitors and is an emerging destination for visitors from the United States.

Much of Taiwan has been preserved through its foods and crafts. These are well worth taking the trouble to explore.

Taiwan's has kept its villages and traditions in the old style and the festivals have remained unaltered since they first saw light of day. The history and tradition of Taiwan is a great attraction for any visitor. One of Taiwan's most popular events is the annual Lantern Festival and will leave you breathless with its beauty.

The lantern Festival is celebrated all over this leaf shaped island on the 15^th day of the first lunar month. The night skies are set alight with spectacular light displays and the villages are decorated with magical lanterns and fantastic sculptures.

The tour company AsiaLuxe Holidays offers some great vacation packages to Taiwan but these cannot be found in their brochures as they work first and foremost with Singapore Airlines, EVA Air and Cathay Pacific.

A classic Taiwan holiday tour costs approx $1.1180pp dbl for three days in Taipei. The price does include the airfare via EVA Air, plus three nights at the Howard Plaza Hotel, breakfast each morning and a tour, which lasts for half a day of Taipei.

For an extra $840 you can lengthen your stay by 5 days and enjoy the Amazing Taiwan "around the island" tour. With this you will also acquire a private car and privately guided tours to the sea and hot springs, Taroko Gorge, Sun Moon Lake, cliffs, mountains, Added to this you will also spend a day at Foguangshan Buddhist Monastery and spend the night at the guesthouse that is located at the monastery.

All tours are flexible and can be customized to your needs and requirements.

Absolute Asia, based in New York, also has some great Taiwan package offers. From the 4-day imperial splendor tour of Taipei to the 9-day Over the Mountains, Down to the Sea package.

So, from the times when the National Palace Museum in Taipei was Taiwan's central feature the Taiwan tourist board is now promoting the natural hot springs, Chinese history and art, the unspoiled scenic beauty, and the easiness of navigating the country.

Taiwan has a lot to offer its visitors.

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