In terms of travel to Taiwan, there are no official taboos or restrictions placed on travelers by the Taiwanese government. However, it is important to be aware of and respectful of local customs and traditions while in Taiwan. This can include things like removing shoes before entering a temple, not pointing or raising your voice in religious or cultural sites, and dressing modestly in such places. Additionally, political sensitivities related to Taiwan's relationship with China exist and it is advised to avoid sensitive topics such as Taiwan independence when interacting with locals.

Taiwan has a rich cultural heritage and many traditional festivals are celebrated throughout the year. Some popular festivals include:

• Lantern Festival (元宵節): celebrated on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, this festival is known for its colorful lantern displays and dragon and lion dances.
• Tomb Sweeping Festival (清明節): a traditional Chinese festival that is observed in Taiwan to honor ancestors and the dead.
• Ghost Festival (中元節): also called the Zhongyuan Festival, it is a traditional Chinese festival that takes place on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month. During this festival, people pay respect to the spirits of the deceased.
• Double Ten Day (雙十節): also known as National Day, it marks the anniversary of the Wuchang Uprising that led to the establishment of the Republic of China on October 10, 1911.
• Dragon Boat Festival (端午節): held on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, this festival is celebrated with dragon boat races and the consumption of zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves)
• Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋節) : observed on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, this festival is celebrated by reuniting with family, and eating mooncakes and fruits.
• The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival (平溪天燈節) : celebrated every year on the final day of the Chinese New Year, locals and visitors gather to release lanterns with their wishes written on them.

Taiwan has a long and complex history that spans thousands of years. The island was originally settled by Austronesian peoples, who arrived from the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia around 4,000 years ago. These peoples developed a unique culture and way of life that still exists today.

• In the 17th century, the Dutch and Spanish established settlements on Taiwan, but they were eventually driven out by the Ming and Qing dynasties of China. The Qing dynasty officially annexed Taiwan in 1683 and governed the island as a province of China until 1895.
• In 1895, following its defeat in the First Sino-Japanese War, the Qing government ceded Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan remained under Japanese rule until the end of World War II in 1945, when Japan surrendered the island to the Republic of China (ROC).
• After the Chinese Civil War, which ended with the Chinese Nationalists' defeat by the Chinese Communist in 1949. The Nationalist government, led by Chiang Kai-shek, retreated to Taiwan and continued to govern there as the ROC. This resulted in the current political situation with the mainland government, People's Republic of China (PRC) regarding Taiwan as a province of China, but the island operates de facto as an independent state.
• Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, Taiwan underwent rapid economic development and democratization, becoming one of the most prosperous and politically stable societies in Asia. In recent years, there have been tensions between Taiwan and China as the PRC has sought to assert its authority over the island. However, Taiwan has continued to maintain a high degree of autonomy and has established relations with a number of countries, despite the lack of official recognition.
• It has its own government, economy and society, with an ongoing debate about the island's political status, with the PRC continues to claim Taiwan as a province of China and has proposed reunification but Taiwan's government and a majority of its population do not want reunification and instead wish to maintain Taiwan's autonomy.