Taiwan
Taiwan also known as Formosa ; from Portuguese: (Ilha) Formosa, meaning "beautiful (island)"), is the largest island of the Republic of China (ROC) in East Asia. Taiwan is located east of the Taiwan Strait, off the southeastern coast of mainland China. Since the end of World War II in 1945, the island group has been under the government of the Republic of China.
Taiwan's climate is marine tropical. The northern part of the island has a rainy season that lasts from January through late March during the northeast monsoon, and experiences meiyu in May. The entire island experiences hot, humid weather from June through September. The middle and southern parts of the island do not have an extended monsoon season during the winter months. Natural hazards such as typhoons and earthquakes are common in the region.
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The Leading Hotels of the World in Taiwan
The Landis Taipei
Overview
The quiet sophistication of The Landis Hotel offers visitors a welcome respite in busy Taipei. Completely renovated in 2003 in elegant French art deco style, this intimate, deluxe hotel caters to the individual traveler. Personalized service has always been a hallmark of this legendary hotel. Conveniently located close to the major freeway, airport, and financial district, it is the ideal choice for the business and leisure guest
The Sherwood, Taipei
Overview
With the residential ambience of a home-away-from-home, the Sherwood Taipei welcomes guests to experience its newly refurbished accommodations with sincere greetings and delicate flora settings at the first sight of the hotel. Newly refurbished guests rooms and suites, with flat screen televisions and broadband wireless internet access, are all serviced by elevators restricted only to the use of hotel guests. Effective sound-proofing, filtered fresh air and cozy comfortable mattress will allow travelers to escape from the noise and pressures of the business day
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