Taiwan – Local College Explorer

Taiwan Facts and History

January 28, 2023February 24, 2023 localcollegeexplorer

Taiwan is an island off the southeast coast of the People’s Republic of China. Officially known as the “Republic of China in Taiwan”, Taiwan has understood itself to be independent of the People’s Republic of China since 1949, when the communists took power in China. To this day, the People’s Republic of China has not […]

Taiwan, China Attractions, Shopping, Culinary, and Accommodation

May 13, 2022May 14, 2022 localcollegeexplorer

Attractions Overnight in the aquarium The lovingly designed National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Checheng (website: www.nmmba.gov.tw ) is a destination for the whole family. Above all, animals that are native to the coast of Taiwan are shown, but belugas and penguins also live here. Because of the long queues, it is better […]

Taiwan History and Education

April 26, 2022April 25, 2022 localcollegeexplorer

History of Taiwan The island of Taiwan has been inhabited since the 12th-13th centuries. Initially, immigrants from South China – Guangdong, Fujian, then from North and East China moved to it. In 1624 Taiwan was captured by the Dutch, who set up well-fortified forts in the south of the island. In 1626, the Spaniards captured […]