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It’s where the companies building the world’s chips, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"362\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"368\"\u003eHTC\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"377\"\u003eTSMC\u003c\/b\u003e, live right next door to ancient \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"415\"\u003etemple festivals\u003c\/b\u003e where the air is thick with incense and the ground is covered in red firecracker paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIf you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen the highlights. You’ve seen \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003eRay (Asian Boy)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"108\"\u003eKai Cenat\u003c\/b\u003e causing absolute chaos while eating fried chicken in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003eXimending\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"185\"\u003eAlex Honnold\u003c\/b\u003e casually scaling the side of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"227\"\u003eTaipei 101\u003c\/b\u003e for his Netflix special. But the stuff that actually sticks with you is the mundane genius of the place. Take \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"348\"\u003eGiant Bicycles\u003c\/b\u003e: in Western Europe, these bikes are the undisputed kings of the road, and most people there are genuinely shocked to find out they are 100% Taiwanese. This island mastered the craft, and that same efficiency is why you can go to a convenience store here to ship a bike, pay a parking ticket, and grab a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"666\"\u003eBoba Tea\u003c\/b\u003e all in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eIt’s also an island that isn't afraid to be first. In 2019, it became the first in Asia to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003elegalize same-sex marriage\u003c\/b\u003e, which has helped create a culture that is genuinely open and welcoming to everyone. That openness extends to the food and drink, too. With \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003e12% of the population being vegetarian\u003c\/b\u003e, you aren't just \"finding an option\": you’re in a world-class hub for plant-based cooking. And if you need something stronger than tea, you can try the world-famous \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"462\"\u003eKavalan Whisky\u003c\/b\u003e. It’s a multi-award winner that stunned the traditional spirits world by beating out the best Scottish malts, proving that Taiwan’s subtropical heat can create something truly world-class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eYou can take the vintage red train up the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eAlishan Forest Railway\u003c\/b\u003e to watch the sunrise through the clouds, or get lost in the steep stairs of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eJiufen\u003c\/b\u003e. 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