Taiwan geotourism: A volcanic experience

Abstract

The beautiful island of Formosa, now known as Taiwan, has been described as ‘standing at the crossroads of nature and development’. With a population of just over 23 million, not dissimilar in size to that of Australia, Taiwan comprises an area about one half of the area of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Most visitors to Taiwan are familiar with the industrial landscape that extends down the western half of the island, but have not been exposed to the beauty of its central mountain ranges and coastal environs of Eastern Taiwan.