Visiting the Tiny Island With 24 Million People

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  • @drewbinsky
    @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +657

    Any other Taiwan fans out there? I'd love to hear from you in the comments here!! And if you have any questions about visiting the island, please ask away and I'll get back to you!

    • @farhanhaider2650
      @farhanhaider2650 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Drew i invite you to come my State JHARKHAND the most rich in minerals State in india but among backwards!

    • @jordanlaramore5430
      @jordanlaramore5430 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I love it there! I Studied Abroad there and trying to go back.

    • @farhanhaider2650
      @farhanhaider2650 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Being an Indian can I easily get tourist visa of Tiwan? And what is the ideology of Tiwannes regarding muslim will i have to face any problem being muslim or will have to struggle for halal food?

    • @chungbertflabbergast5995
      @chungbertflabbergast5995 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I used to live there when I was studying Chinese! It's beautiful, I hope to move on a permanent basis someday.

    • @Homer-OJ-Simpson
      @Homer-OJ-Simpson ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I haven't been there but I work for Taiwanese company...well, the American division of a Taiwanese company. I hope to go to their HQ. I really liked the Taiwanese individuals I've spoken to and learned interesting things about Taiwan.

  • @sarahcoleman3598
    @sarahcoleman3598 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    My favorite place in the world. I studied in Kaohsiung for 2 months last summer, and traveled the entire island. I just received a job offer in Taichung beginning in August. Knowing I’m about to live jn Taiwan feels like a dream. It’s the most beautiful place full of the most amazing people.

    • @xxoo6303
      @xxoo6303 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    • @Lion-hx8cc
      @Lion-hx8cc ปีที่แล้ว +6

      為妳台中生活開心
      台中很適合生活
      期待你之後探索台灣離島❤️

    • @huachang126
      @huachang126 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      welcome to Taichung😊

    • @DNTWREX
      @DNTWREX ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What job offer?

  • @sanjaychannel1528
    @sanjaychannel1528 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    As an Indian living in Taiwan, I think Taiwan is very diverse with many cultures and indigenous culture. I highly suggest you to visit the outlying islands in Taiwan, and go to hsinchu where the semiconductor industry booms.

    • @thelastninja4825
      @thelastninja4825 ปีที่แล้ว

      better do this soon, China will take over in the near future

    • @TML0677
      @TML0677 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes. With many diverse Chinese people

    • @chueee8950
      @chueee8950 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yes, Taiwan has got diverse with cultures., like Japanese, western cultures , aboriginal and the Han people cultures.

    • @TML0677
      @TML0677 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@chueee8950 Yes, Western Chinese cultures...and eastern chinese....and northern chinese, and southern chinese.....cultures

    • @SahilKumar-hy2ic
      @SahilKumar-hy2ic ปีที่แล้ว +3

      India me Kahan se ho aap??

  • @SouthMapper
    @SouthMapper ปีที่แล้ว +331

    Taiwan is the most mountainous island in the world.
    Taiwan is considered to have the highest concentration of high mountains of any island in the world. In fact, 2/3rd of the island is covered in mountains. Even though Taiwan is subtropical, the peaks of these mountains receive snow in winter.

    • @blueshirt26
      @blueshirt26 ปีที่แล้ว

      @JOKOWI THE GREAT PRESIDENT hi Indonesia truly Indognesial, the true stealing culture of SEA.

    • @user-wy1yb7zj1j
      @user-wy1yb7zj1j ปีที่แล้ว +20

      The tea from these mountains are one of the best in the world

    • @louielooyi
      @louielooyi ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Interesting to know that... but may i know what is the statistic data that support the statement?

    • @TatisRingwormCreme
      @TatisRingwormCreme ปีที่แล้ว +4

      *New Guinea*: has entered the chat...

    • @irmakalember3709
      @irmakalember3709 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow interesting

  • @susu2345
    @susu2345 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    I’m a big supporter of Taiwan - it's an amazing, independent, and fully democratic country that's definitely a hidden gem of Asia! Trust me, it's absolutely worth a visit!

    • @TheseOldCards
      @TheseOldCards ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Not until China takes it eventually. It’ll happen one day unfortunately

    • @yourmajesty2000
      @yourmajesty2000 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheseOldCards China is so weak that it can't do anything to take Taiwan.

    • @floo1465
      @floo1465 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@TheseOldCards well, i’d sure like to see them try

    • @Synth08
      @Synth08 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Its not independent?

    • @floo1465
      @floo1465 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@Synth08 it definitely is independent

  • @ksawerykaminski2606
    @ksawerykaminski2606 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    As a Polish used to study in Taiwan, i can say it's one of my favorite countries! The food, the kind people, the landscapes, and the convenience, almost everything there got me missing them! After watching this i'm definitely considering revisiting there asap!

    • @VicenteChenHolaatodos
      @VicenteChenHolaatodos ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wish you be back ❤🇵🇱🇹🇼

    • @duneking7541
      @duneking7541 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      As I Taiwanese I can tell you that the food is indeed the best

    • @LilySelahung
      @LilySelahung 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Taiwan Favoritte Saya.Bahkan Saya Ingin Bersuami Orang Taiwan....

  • @tanzongyuan8702
    @tanzongyuan8702 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    Im a Singaporean and this is why Taiwan is my favorite country in the whole world. I love the people, food, city, nightlife, climate, nature, religion, safety, music, literally everything i can ask for. And the only bad things are honestly not within their control, geopolitics and natural disasters

    • @hayabusa1329
      @hayabusa1329 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I like Taiwanese because they are Chinese culturally and behave more like Japanese as well. They don't speak mandarin to everyone like entitled Mainland Chinese

  • @dancingbird233
    @dancingbird233 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Taiwan was one of the best places I’ve lived. When I first moved there I had a dream that the island was alive and it was female. It’s a magical place no doubt.

  • @gracecheng6413
    @gracecheng6413 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    A jewel like Taiwan needs everyone to protect it, please voice your support for Taiwan, don’t be a bystander, thank you . 🙏

    • @FreedomLovin
      @FreedomLovin ปีที่แล้ว

      In what way?

    • @Trees100
      @Trees100 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Have you learned what way yet?

  • @janetlatoja
    @janetlatoja ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I worked in Kaohsiung for 6yrs, I miss the food and my taiwanese second family..It was 15yrs ago and looking forward to visit my best friend again.Thanks Drew for this video.

    • @israelajala496
      @israelajala496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re going to have an amazing trip going down memory lane. I wish you the best in your journey! :)

  • @mizuhayt
    @mizuhayt ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Taiwan is so underrated! I was there in March and didn't expect to be one of my favorite countries. Very accessible, great food and the locals are so kind.

    • @joshf-w9602
      @joshf-w9602 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Just came back from Taiwan and completely agree, the night markets are such a vibe, people are friendly, and public transport is very efficient

  • @FlaneganB
    @FlaneganB ปีที่แล้ว +146

    I am from Northern Borneo of Malaysia, one of the tribe shares the similarities between the Taiwanese Indigenous tribe. Fortunate enough to travel all over Taiwan and explore around the East side where majority of the Indigenous live.
    Man, I feel like home but at the same time my brain can't sync because everyone speak mandarin instead of Borneo indigenous language (Dusun or Murut) but the look feels like I'm back home.
    When I tell them I am Northern Borneo Indigenous, suddenly everyone wanted to be friend with me and check whether our culture and custom shares the similarities... Indeed there's a similarities.
    Wish I can visit again and stay longer on the East side of Taiwan.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That’s so interesting - thx for sharing!

    • @bctvanw
      @bctvanw ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Besides the aboriginals, most of the Chinese Malaysian and Chinese Taiwanese populations came from the same regions of Fujian/Hokkien and Guangdong/Canton areas hundreds of years ago.
      A lot of Taiwanese are classified as ethnic Chinese, but are actually mixed. For example, Taiwanese president Tsai is a mix of Hakka Chinese and Paiwan aboriginal, but since her grandfather is Hakka and her grand mother is Paiwan, Tsai is classified as Hakka Chinese.

    • @florachen2676
      @florachen2676 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@drewbinsky
      You should check the moon world in Kaohsuing,
      the mood world is so intriguing, it'll make you
      feel like being in another
      space or universe.
      In Taiwan, most temples
      are of taoism .
      When living in Boston, one
      day I went to a concert
      which is about indian music,but to my surprise, it sounds almost like the music of aboriginals in Taiwan.

    • @AngryKittens
      @AngryKittens ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you don't know already. Aboriginal Taiwanese, Islander Southeast Asians (Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), the Cham people of southern Vietnam and Cambodia, the Tsat people of Hainan (China), Micronesians (Guam, Palau, Yap, etc.), Islander Melanesians (Vanuatuans, Fijians, etc.), Polynesians (Samoans, Hawaiians, Maori, etc.), and Malagasy (Madagascar) are all Austronesians. So yes, you are related

    • @AngryKittens
      @AngryKittens ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you're Dusun, you'll also notice strong similarities in your culture with highlander groups in the Philippines and in Sulawesi.

  • @ruei-jyunchang-speedcuber7117
    @ruei-jyunchang-speedcuber7117 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    I was so lucky to meet you at the amazing Ding Tai Fung when you were in Taiwan! Still can't believe I happened to meet and take photos with my favorite traveling TH-camr! Hope you have enjoyed everything here! And thanks a lot for introducing the current situation and the culture of Taiwan to the world. Everything that can help us stand out is important to us. Everyone from this tiny island loves to show great hospitality to foreigners that visit here!❤

  • @quirky_geminight
    @quirky_geminight ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Taiwanese are nice and kind people. Living in Kaohsiung for almost a year now, and I am a witness of how they take seriously their garbage disposal. The convenience store is topnotch, they really put convenience on another level. The city is clean and they value parks as park are everywhere. ❤❤❤ Love it here

    • @oliveslays
      @oliveslays 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      awh ❤ i need to visit!

  • @cuplord5281
    @cuplord5281 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    1:42 Correction: Japan did not take Taiwan after World War ll, it did in the 1895 Treaty of Shimonoseki after Japan's victory over the Qing Dynasty. Taiwan became apart of the ROC on the Mainland in 1945 after Japan lost WW2, however, after the Civil War the ROC on the mainland lost and moved to Taiwan.

    • @Claro1993
      @Claro1993 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Actually after the Chinese Civil War the Communists (Chinese Communist Party) won and took control of the Mainland that became known as the People’s Republic of China while the Nationalists (Kuomintang) lost and retreated to the island of Taiwan.

    • @AlexTrup
      @AlexTrup ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Claro1993Interesting, could you point to a source for more info on this? Thanks.

    • @cuplord5281
      @cuplord5281 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Claro1993 Yes that's what I said, thanks for the info though.

    • @criskity
      @criskity ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cuplord5281 Maybe it's because you wrote "apart" instead of "a part".

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank you for the correction

  • @mattanain10
    @mattanain10 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I just visited Taiwan this month and it was a very peaceful and comforting place 🥺. Will come back in July!!

  • @mishtidoi02
    @mishtidoi02 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Just watching the countryside of Taiwan takes all the stress away and brings a smile on my face….much love from India

  • @marklandes3229
    @marklandes3229 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I was in Taiwan 1972-73 --student at the Stanford Center in Taipei. I lived with a local family in Shih lin. I went back to Taiwan after I got married (1976-78) and worked in the National Palace Museum as a translator in the library and as secretary to the Director Chiang Fu-tsung. I also taught English at night (Bushiban cram school). Our daughter was born in Taiwan. Good people, great food, beautiful countryside. Had to be careful what you said and read the first time (Chiang K'ai-shek was president) and things eased up the second visit.

  • @maruthinyogeesh3129
    @maruthinyogeesh3129 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Taiwan is beautiful country!!!! Love people, love food, love nature, love temples, .... Everyone should visit this amazing country!

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      When did Taiwan become a country?
      Why is Tsai Ing-wen pushing for Taiwan independence?

    • @-zn6du
      @-zn6du ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ANXZ07 whats your problem/obsession with writing this comment on every one calling Taiwan a country. Whether you like it or not Taiwan is a country in its own right, it is a democratic progress government which is anti-communist. Last time I checked Xi JinPing was not the ruler of Taiwan. China would never legalise same sex marriage like Taiwan has. Get your facts right.

    • @小菁-f3c
      @小菁-f3c ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ANXZ07 國父孫中山創立的是中華民國 我們有自己的軍隊 貨幣和政府經濟也獨立也有護照可通知及免簽的國家比大陸還多
      你怎麼不問習進平所屬的共產黨為什麼要偷取大陸 讓中國成為沒有民主自由的共產國家庭
      台灣 中華民國才是中國人的希望所在

    • @jackhu7512
      @jackhu7512 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@ANXZ07 Taiwan is a country de facto. No matter you admit or not, Taiwan is independent and never ever ruled by the Chinese Communist Party.

    • @RayQiaoTW
      @RayQiaoTW ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @ANXZ07 The ROC became a country in 1912, before the PRC even existed…

  • @LucasChen-c8v
    @LucasChen-c8v ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I am from Taiwan and I am currently living in Dallas my Mom is from Taipei and my dad is from Kaohsiung. Thank you so much for recognizing Taiwan

  • @laniegarcia9647
    @laniegarcia9647 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I've been working in Taiwan and I like to live Taiwan, they're loyal, honest, friendly, and industrious people,, Beautiful people and no need for War, evil people like to destroy them but God bless them.

  • @Kentsz.N
    @Kentsz.N ปีที่แล้ว +106

    As a Hong Konger, we love Taiwan and Taiwanese as well !!

    • @jjsamuelgunn1136
      @jjsamuelgunn1136 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, people can kill their girlfriend there and then fly home safely to HK without getting caught.

    • @anton161817
      @anton161817 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@jjsamuelgunn1136 wtf

    • @jjsamuelgunn1136
      @jjsamuelgunn1136 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@anton161817 get up to date

    • @anton161817
      @anton161817 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@jjsamuelgunn1136 lol im not even from that area of the globe. Just was surprised to see such a negative comment, one person can destroy the image of an entire country for you? That's unhealthy mentality my guy.

    • @Dept246
      @Dept246 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But Taiwan won’t let you immigrate there. The separatists want to maintain their majority.

  • @YanBrassard
    @YanBrassard ปีที่แล้ว +157

    That's interesting because I was in Taiwan about a week ago. I was amazed by Taipei, the safety, the cleanliness, people's sense of civility and all the good coffee shops (I'm a fan of coffee shops, this is the first thing I visit when I travel in a new city haha). I didn't visit the rural areas because I was afraid that it would be difficult to move without a car. But I could have visited Kaohsiung, I think the only reason why I didn't visit it was laziness. I'm also a huge fan of big cities so being in Taipei was incredibly amazing for me. I want to come again in January 2024. I'm living in Quebec, Canada and going back to Taiwan looks like a good idea to escape our annoying and depressing winters. Some people go to Cuba, Florida or Mexico, I will go to Taiwan! :p (I mean, if I can... it depends on a few variables)

    • @nGDgUpn
      @nGDgUpn ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That's interesting. My friend said the same thing about the coffee shops in Taiwan after he visited there the first time. He despises starbucks and laughs at anyone saying starbucks' coffee is good.

    • @Lion-hx8cc
      @Lion-hx8cc ปีที่แล้ว +4

      高雄將會是你逃離冬天的好地方
      😄😄😄

    • @kevindst
      @kevindst ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kaohsiung is great for a winter escape! But not Taipei because it's cold and wet

    • @YanBrassard
      @YanBrassard ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kevindst honestly anything above 10C is hot enough for a Canadian in January 😄

    • @kevindst
      @kevindst ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@YanBrassard Oh but Canada is dry cold, Taipei is wet cold so 15C might feel a lot colder

  • @nomastersnogods9303
    @nomastersnogods9303 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is not just a Travel channel ....This is a cultural documentary that makes me appreciate our planet and I will support this channel till I'm an old woman. 👍👍🥰🥰🥰

  • @conrad1478
    @conrad1478 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Very brave and noble of you to call Taiwan a country. You got my respect bro

    • @TML0677
      @TML0677 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Warmongering is noble? Interesting

    • @conrad1478
      @conrad1478 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@TML0677 Really?

    • @thescotchirishman3373
      @thescotchirishman3373 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@TML0677 simp

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@conrad1478 When did Taiwan become a country?
      Why is Tsai Ing-wen pushing for Taiwan independence?

    • @-zn6du
      @-zn6du ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ANXZ07 Whether you like it or not Taiwan is a country in its own right, it is a democratic progressive government which is anti-communist. Last time I checked Xi JinPing was not the ruler of Taiwan. China would never legalise same sex marriage like Taiwan has. Get your facts right

  • @raninury0123
    @raninury0123 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Omg I miss Taiwan so much, I spent 2 years to study there ❤ is like my second home, I will come back in the future!!

  • @TravelWithXtian
    @TravelWithXtian ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I am so excited to visit and celebrate my birthday in Taiwan in November. ❤️🇹🇼 Love from The Philippines! 😍🇵🇭

  • @MadShenans
    @MadShenans ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thank you for showing the wonders of this amazing, free country! Can’t wait to visit this beautiful, free nation for years to come.

  • @thephoenix3155
    @thephoenix3155 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Taiwan might be the most underrated countries in the world! It looks phenomenal! Love from the UK! 🇬🇧 🇹🇼 😃 😊

  • @ramtv4846
    @ramtv4846 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I’ve been there past two years I’m working at kaoshiung nice place and great people..I miss Taiwan days..now I’m here at Canada

  • @hugoingelhammar6163
    @hugoingelhammar6163 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Kaohsiung surprised me very much when I was there in 2016. Didn't know about the city before, but a friend of mine was studying chinese there, so I went to visit. I spent almost a week there and never ran out of things to do. Highly recommend!

  • @jimmytaiwan
    @jimmytaiwan ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I am a Taiwanese who came across your channel a few months ago. You are one of my favorite TH-camr and an amazing storyteller.
    Taiwanese people love food so much. There is a saying we use to greet each other. Instead of asking 'how are you?', we would say 'have you eaten?'. I believe food is a big part of our culture. You can also find something to eat 24/7 in Taiwan.
    Indigenous culture in Taiwan also fascinates me. Some professors believe that the origin of Austronesian ethnic groups is from Taiwan due to the diversity of languages and the evidence of Papermulberry seeds carried by indigenous people to other islands. However, research and discussions are still ongoing in the academic field.
    Taiwanese people are known for being super welcoming and friendly. Taiwan is definitely a hidden gem to explore.
    Great job, Drew. If you ever visit Taiwan, I would love to show you a different view of Taiwan.

  • @HARIOUMSNDASH
    @HARIOUMSNDASH ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Love to the COUNTRY OF TAIWAN.
    from Republic of INDIA.

    • @rickylau8220
      @rickylau8220 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s republic of China

  • @ednaco2355
    @ednaco2355 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'd visited Taiwan in 2019 and love to comeback again ❤

  • @louisxtra
    @louisxtra ปีที่แล้ว +518

    Thank you Drew for putting Taiwan on your platform. With all that his going on around the world, Taiwan needs all the support it can get :)

    • @user-mc1rg8wy5e
      @user-mc1rg8wy5e ปีที่แล้ว +60

      @schrodingerskatze2162 Hello Winnie the Pooh

    • @ck-bs2ms
      @ck-bs2ms ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@user-mc1rg8wy5e hello puppet

    • @bits_for_bytes
      @bits_for_bytes ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t feel sad Taiwan - Xina is actively trying to steal land territory from Mongolia, Kazakhstan, India,Afghanistan, Burma/Myanmar, Vietnam, Tibet, Philippines, and Bhutan and all of Africa. The CCP is horrible aggressors and bullies.

    • @miliba
      @miliba ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @Schrödingers Katze
      50 cents and +50000 social credit points

    • @mradventurer8104
      @mradventurer8104 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Taiwan needs 100,000 proper drones to defend itself. That would help. I know they are building but it is going quite slow. But let's hope war won't happen.

  • @thorts
    @thorts ปีที่แล้ว +153

    Do you mean TINY COUNTRY? My family and I have visited twice from Australia and it's our favorite country in the world!!! We love Taiwan sooooooo much! Amazing scenery, beautiful food and such warm hearted kind people!

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      When did Taiwan become a country?
      Why is Tsai Ing-wen pushing for Taiwan independence?

    • @jasyillnel4402
      @jasyillnel4402 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Republic of china 🇹🇼 you mean

    • @winoveruu
      @winoveruu ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jasyillnel4402 no

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@winoveruu After the dollar collapses , most states in America will be sovereign countries.

    • @369tayaholic5
      @369tayaholic5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@ANXZ07 You don't have to be anywhere to show your desperate insecurity dude

  • @1977Futre
    @1977Futre ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lived here 17 years and still love it. recently I have been depressed about the football and this sort of stuff reminds me that I don't need Leeds United to stay happy and have hobbies.

  • @butternut5385
    @butternut5385 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was lucky enough to live in Taipei for years and could never quite find the right words to describe just how delightful it is. Red and gold temples, noodle shops, mountains, coffee houses, night markets, film festivals, plants spilling over balconies, and the loveliest people. A big bustling city with an underlying gentleness and serenity.

  • @antoniobauza2637
    @antoniobauza2637 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I‘ve been twice in Taiwan and I am so amazed by this country, but first and foremost by the people. Definitely one of my favorite nations too
    I want to thank you for this video because this will raise the awareness that this country deserves.
    Greetings from a Spanish guy living in Germany ✌🏼
    #visittaiwan🇹🇼
    #taiwanisarealcountry

  • @Radee1989
    @Radee1989 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Taiwan is great, nice and beautiful people with modern and very advanced country. I love Taiwan. Long live Taiwan

  • @samwang1439
    @samwang1439 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is probably the the best video I’ve ever seen introducing Taiwan in every aspect. The most amazing part is that almost every single one you talked with speaks English directly. Without the translation, there are no errors, and it allows them to express their feelings more precisely.
    Ps.I’m a Taiwanese and I’m really amazed by how good this video is.

  • @frankchan4272
    @frankchan4272 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m American born Chinese & my family was here in USA well before the Chinese civil war that caused the split between the mainland CCP & Taiwan ROC so I don’t have a real connection to politics of this.
    I visited Taiwan in 1977 & 2018 and see how much has changed between those times. Also much teacher when I was young was from one of traditional tribes of Taiwan so she taught us differences between Chinese & tribes.
    Thank you Drew for showing us the diverse cultures in Taiwan & Taipei is not only part Taiwan that you need visit.

  • @marcopozonxkluzib
    @marcopozonxkluzib ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I remember 1 time, I had these 2 customers, both of them have this Chinese face features. For just a conversation, I ask them if they are chinese? And without hesitations, a hand gesture and a facial expression, they quickly answered that they are Taiwanese. They really don't want to be called or be associated with China.

    • @user-qwertyuiopasdfghj
      @user-qwertyuiopasdfghj ปีที่แล้ว

      Then they should give all the treasures in the palace museum taken by KMT in 1949 back to China if they are not republic of China anymore and stop using our precious flag designed by national heros of China

  • @Judicial78
    @Judicial78 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Tiny COUNTRY of 24 million people.
    Independent military.
    Independent elections.
    Independent press and media.
    Independent politics and alliances.
    Independent economy.
    That's an independent soveriegn nation. Long live Taiwan!

    • @Judicial78
      @Judicial78 ปีที่แล้ว

      @wgh No nation relies on others for their sovereignty. Only force provides sovereignty, be it through alliances or brute strength.
      This guy... imagine waiting for OTHERS to tell you you are a sovereign nation. The only Pariah here is the CCP tyrants who want to create chinese global hegemony. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

  • @vc1741
    @vc1741 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Wow didn’t expect to see my hometown in this channel
    Welcome to Taiwan, one of the most beautiful and friendly countries in the world ❤

  • @SothirKenDalis
    @SothirKenDalis ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is why Drew is my favorite TH-camr, most of other TH-camrs don’t even dare to call Taiwan a country or nation. Just Go. 👍👍👍

  • @myrnawashington9057
    @myrnawashington9057 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My former supervisor is from Taiwan and he told me quite a bit about the history of this country and how his grandmother and grandfather as children survived the Japanese invasion. I think I would have enjoyed Taiwan better than I did Hong Kong. He always said that the people are friendly and very welcoming.

  • @PraisEmmanuel
    @PraisEmmanuel ปีที่แล้ว +16

    taiwan is a destination i wanna visit. I wanna spend 4 weeks. I heard it has a good mix of beaches, mountains and city life. Also the music/musicians that come out of taiwan are soooo goood

    • @huachang126
      @huachang126 ปีที่แล้ว

      recommend Sunset Rollercoaster and 珂拉琪 to you😊😊

  • @Miss_Hannah
    @Miss_Hannah ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Taiwan is our lost Brother 🇵🇭❤️🇹🇼 the austronesian family 🌾🌸💮

  • @toniarizala248
    @toniarizala248 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love Taiwan❤.I worked there for 13 years.

  • @robthetraveler1099
    @robthetraveler1099 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Fun fact: Taiwan is considered by linguists to be the original homeland of the Polynesians, the place from they spread out over vast areas of the Pacific over thousands of years.

    • @jkk5001
      @jkk5001 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      On the east coast it’s not uncommon to come across some dudes who are just freaks of nature built, big and gigantic size , 300 lbs 6 footers, which is rarely seem among the han population, probably polys are the distant cousins of certain big people from these tribes

    • @EcEryda
      @EcEryda ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@jkk5001 Is this in regards to the East coast of Taiwan? Do you by chance know the name of this city?

    • @jkk5001
      @jkk5001 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@@EcEryda yeah the east coast of Taiwan, the major cities are Hualian city and Taitung city. but indigenous tribes are usually very remote and not so approachable without public transports .

    • @jiji7250
      @jiji7250 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jkk5001 they truly don’t get any recognition at all.

    • @somedaywellknow1811
      @somedaywellknow1811 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The austronesians in general.

  • @Homer-OJ-Simpson
    @Homer-OJ-Simpson ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This is a great. I follow lots of traveler youtube channels and honestly, this is the first one I've seen on Taiwan from them. I've had to specifically look up Taiwan on youtube before to see the content. It's great you are bringing attention to Taiwan and hopefully helps some people decide a trip there is worth it.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much!

    • @Homer-OJ-Simpson
      @Homer-OJ-Simpson ปีที่แล้ว

      @JOKOWI THE GREAT PRESIDENT a trip to Taiwan got me will likely include time in Malaysia or Indonesia

  • @erwinbasallote8692
    @erwinbasallote8692 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love taiwan from the philippines 🇵🇭 🇹🇼

  • @andiburns1213
    @andiburns1213 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Peace forever to the beautiful people in Taiwan. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @KevinSmith-rg6ug
    @KevinSmith-rg6ug ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Have been twice. have 2 children teaching in Taichung and was there again this Jan. Took a road trip around the island and highlights were Juifen Old Market, Tokora Gorge and Chimei Museum in Tainan. National Palace Museum in Taipei also a must plus all the night markets. Sun Moon Lake from 2000 visit well worth a visit. Safe, affordable and everything works. Coming from Cape Town its a wonderful change of culture.

  • @MeriamAlom
    @MeriamAlom ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Taiwan is Soo beautiful I live here for 6 years and I'm so much injoy to explore here . 😍

  • @knuckles1087
    @knuckles1087 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been there 4 times already.
    Street/Market food is the best. Amazing people.

  • @lilytea3
    @lilytea3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    0:34: Taiwan has a population of 24 million people despite its small size.
    1:00: Taiwan is known for its technological innovation and strong economy.
    1:23: Taiwan has a rich history, including colonization by Spanish, Dutch, and Japanese forces.
    7:42: X is excited to explore the countryside and go trekking through the village.
    9:16: The rukai tribe has preserved their way of life despite Taiwan's modernization.
    9:53: X prefers the peacefulness of the village over the crowded city of Taipei.
    16:46: The guide tells them about a strange sleeping superstition.
    17:31: They wake up to crazy weather in the morning.
    19:57: The woman feels relaxed and stress-free in the mountains.
    25:12: 7-Eleven in Taipei serves draft beer and offers various services like a travel agency.
    25:58: Chile Night Market is the best night market in Taipei, offering a wide range of food, games, and cultural experiences.
    26:39: Hot star Fried Chicken at the night market is a must-try and known for its delicious taste.
    Recap by Tammy AI

  • @DrewSchroeder
    @DrewSchroeder ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I went to Tainan Taiwan for the chinese new year this year. very rural city. You're right. These people are SO humble. the night markets are the spots to be. I fed 6 people for like $18. a Starfruit the size of my head was less than $1. If everything works out, I'll go next year too!

    • @KoelAnderson
      @KoelAnderson ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wouldn’t really say Tainan is rural…maybe the outskirts but it’s really a full fledge city.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @Hugo-jb7qz
      @Hugo-jb7qz ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@drewbinsky Is your girlfriend Taiwanese?

    • @russelbordon8880
      @russelbordon8880 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Hugo-jb7qz Nope, that's his wife already and she's a filipina.

  • @0511wells
    @0511wells 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    OMG! I never gave visiting Taiwan any thought, but your experiences there (the indigenous group in the mountains, the second family who gave you shelter and meals ) showed me how friendly, warm, and inviting the people are. I will move Taiwan further up on my 'Bucket List' because this crowded island has everything I want; great food, shopping, nature, escapes from Taipei when needed, and absolutely beautiful temples/pagodas. Thank you for letting me visit it vicariously. This one will be in 2026 for sure.

  • @劉黑黑-o8z
    @劉黑黑-o8z ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Welcome to Taiwan, I’m proud to be Taiwanese, love to see how much you love our island, we have plenty of amazing food from each cities, you should also try the fruits in Taiwan as well, as Taiwan is the kingdom of fruits. Taiwan also have the most beautiful landscapes of all, they don’t call Taiwan Formosa for no reason 🇹🇼

    • @SomuaSomua
      @SomuaSomua ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man I wish I could go

  • @this_is_a-wei
    @this_is_a-wei ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Hi, I am a Taiwanese, these sentenses may have some grammer mistakes, but I have to say: "I am so glad that our country can be seen by the world!"

    • @mchappy7185
      @mchappy7185 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      By seeing this video, Taipei is one of the best. ;)

    • @sazji
      @sazji 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re glad to see it, and it is a place I still hope to visit. Also your sentences were perfect. :-)

    • @this_is_a-wei
      @this_is_a-wei 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@sazji Really!?Thank you!(衷心感謝)

  • @黃愛絜-s9l
    @黃愛絜-s9l ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm a Taiwanese, now live in Taipei. This video is absolutely an epic! Welcome back to Taiwan anytime!

  • @gayzion
    @gayzion ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Taiwan is one of my favourite countries, such an incredible place of spirituality and kindness

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When did Taiwan become a country?
      Why is Tsai Ing-wen pushing for Taiwan independence?

    • @gayzion
      @gayzion ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@ANXZ07 if you went there you'd understand. It's what China could have been without communism: free, democratic, open, prosperous, connected to its traditions. People just exude kindness and live their lives freely. It's quite remarkable.

    • @ANXZ07
      @ANXZ07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gayzion Avoiding the question only means you're wrong about Taiwan.

    • @Wyrdwad
      @Wyrdwad ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ANXZ07 Tsai Ing-wen ISN'T pushing for Taiwanese independence -- just to maintain the status quo as it stands, rather than having China brutally attack these peace-loving people because they're jealous of how much better life is in Taiwan than in mainland China (or, as I like to call it, West Taiwan). It's China, and specifically Xi Jinping, that's pushing to rob Taiwan of its independence by disrupting that status quo. All Taiwan wants is for China to leave them alone.
      As for when Taiwan became a country, this video summarizes it nicely: Taiwan has its own passport, its own flag, its own government, its own legal system... It operates as an independent country, therefore it really SHOULD be one, even if officially it is not. I'm an American living in Japan, but I have the highest respect for the people of Taiwan (and the LOWEST respect for the despot Xi Jinping!), and would love nothing more than to see Taiwan gain independence -- and maybe even reclaim their rightful seat as the rulers of the Chinese mainland, while they're at it. The CCP kind of stole China from the Taiwanese government 70 some odd years ago, after all -- Taiwan is the rightful heir to all of China, and the Chinese people would be so much better off if someone like Tsai Ing-wen were in charge. I can only hope that with China's economy and government fast-tracking itself toward collapse these last few years, there may be a political revolution soon and the CCP will fall, giving way to a more democratic government and making China a bit more like its eastern neighbors of Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea. The people of China deserve that life -- my heart goes out to them for the conditions they're forced to live under now.

    • @ksawerykaminski2606
      @ksawerykaminski2606 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      and hold the most important tech in the world. We must protect this island as possible.

  • @Khurrum07
    @Khurrum07 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Fallen in love with Taiwan ❤️ The people are beautiful & the food looks amazing 🤌🏼

  • @choohy5798
    @choohy5798 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thanks Drew for putting much effort into this Taiwan video! The quality of your videos has improved over time!🎉❤Love from Singapore!!👍🇹🇼❤🇸🇬

  • @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat
    @mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My parents got to visit Taiwan for an event a few years ago and they absolutely loved it! Seeing this video made me want to go even more! I’ll have to tell them about the tribes and the nose flute!

  • @littlesusieofficial
    @littlesusieofficial ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My sister and I were just there for 3 days last Feb. and we loved it. We weren't able to get around much since it was non-stop raining but I had a lot of fun. The food was amazing!! I would certainly go back just to eat and eat.

  • @karenrouth329
    @karenrouth329 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was born in Taipei in 1956 while my father was stationed there so i have no real memories. It was great finding this video to get a quick overview. Might be time to visit by birthplace.

  • @LukeGeeTravels
    @LukeGeeTravels ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m going to Taiwan in December and I’m so excited to explore the country! From Taipei to Jiufen, Yushan and much more! 🇹🇼

    • @oliveslays
      @oliveslays 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      how was taiwan!!? 🇹🇼

    • @LukeGeeTravels
      @LukeGeeTravels 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@oliveslays incredible! The food, the people, culture and landscape! I am working on a multi-video series i will be posting in the next couple of weeks

  • @esthersdaughterlong8149
    @esthersdaughterlong8149 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Wow Drew. I'm not sure about the city, yes I would visit, but up in the mountains is beautiful.
    Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
    I'm praying for protection for Taiwan.

  • @ShotReverseShot
    @ShotReverseShot ปีที่แล้ว +18

    In the first minute I was thinking "Tiny country"*, "Tiny country"*, "Tiny country"*, but then you went above and beyond.

  • @clayton97330
    @clayton97330 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been to more than 30 countries, Taiwan is #1.

  • @LeafpoolTheMedCat
    @LeafpoolTheMedCat ปีที่แล้ว +23

    The indigenous people of Taiwan are not only related to the people of the Philippines but also Indonesians, Malays, and Pacific Islanders such as the Māori of New Zealand and the Native Hawaiians of the United States. Yes - there is an island that belongs to the United States called Ni‘ihau whose inhabitants still speak Hawaiian, a language that originated in Taiwan.

    • @Sammyduo214
      @Sammyduo214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes they are :) from clothes to food and language it is very close to the northern people of the Philippines 😊

    • @micahchenming
      @micahchenming 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hawaiian did not originate in Taiwan, it originates in Hawaii.

    • @DM-zq8qy
      @DM-zq8qy 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We are ALL related. Stop all wars. 😢❤

  • @aliceneba
    @aliceneba ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Been here for 2 years and I said the same thing too “everything is nice”

  • @jonathanray5066
    @jonathanray5066 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Language, history and art of the austronesian indigenous is pretty important because its one of the oldest roots for the Austronesian expansion into the Philippines, then to Malaysia, Indonesia, then further to Madagascar, and east towards polynesia. It would be amazing to figure out the links between the mainland and Taiwan but I am pretty sure all of the austronesian traces at the Mainland (China) side is long gone due to assimilation.

  • @MemoryLoss..
    @MemoryLoss.. ปีที่แล้ว +55

    That’s the best video of Taiwan that I’ve ever seen, you are truly good at making videos. Taiwan it’s a rich and diversified country. 🌺 🇹🇼

    • @gojb1998
      @gojb1998 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Per international law, Taiwan is a Chinese province. Taiwan is a beautiful province of China. Please express your appreciation for the island of Taiwan without undermining Chinese sovereignty.

    • @dwj8620
      @dwj8620 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@gojb1998 Let the people of Taiwan decide that

    • @DinaalSAVAGE4321
      @DinaalSAVAGE4321 ปีที่แล้ว

      *a part of china

    • @vc1741
      @vc1741 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gojb1998 u are ignorant

    • @LiberianChimp
      @LiberianChimp ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@gojb1998 nah taiwan has its own government with no communist interference, it’s a country by standards

  • @WomanTakenBytheWind
    @WomanTakenBytheWind ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Drew you have no idea how cool this was. When i first saw man from the tribe I thought he looked Filipino too because he looks just like someone I know who is half Filipino half white. I had no idea about the cultures in Taiwan. This was so interesting and cool, especially learning about the similarities with the Philippines. This is why I love your channel, I always learn something new. P.S. your wife is so maganda!

  • @toheebadeshina2740
    @toheebadeshina2740 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first Taiwan vlogs that I really appreciate

  • @kirayoshi_kage
    @kirayoshi_kage ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a Taiwanese,I wanna say thank you for loving us

  • @UseYourNoodle
    @UseYourNoodle ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Fantastic as always - a friend of mine and his brother moved out there from the UK almost 20 years ago and absolutely love the country. I really hope to visit one day 🌞

    • @Lion-hx8cc
      @Lion-hx8cc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      歡迎你來台灣旅遊
      小琉球,東海岸,澎湖
      是我最愛的地方
      小琉球我去了4次,在台灣南邊的一個小島
      海邊有海膽有珊瑚,乾淨的海水,白色的沙子,我在那邊與海龜一起浮潛
      一生值得你去一次

    • @UseYourNoodle
      @UseYourNoodle ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Lion-hx8cc I wish I could translate 😔

    • @tp76ben5
      @tp76ben5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same as me. I came to Taiwan in 2004 , planned to stay there a year and never left. Same as a friend who visited me and has been here since.

  • @andymetzen
    @andymetzen ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Taiwan is a magical place.

  • @lifeinindia5699
    @lifeinindia5699 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    finally he made a full documentary about my country, 台灣!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @yutinghsi
    @yutinghsi ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for loving Taiwan so much and thank you for letting more people know about Taiwan ❤ 🇹🇼 🫶

  • @GracyandJimmy
    @GracyandJimmy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really love this video and how you present Taiwan. I am Taiwanese but was born and grew up in Austria. Even if I do not known my home country very well, I always love to visit Taiwan. It always feels like home for me. Love Taiwan a lot and I am proud to be a Taiwanese. Love your videos!!!

  • @RoyGuerrero1904
    @RoyGuerrero1904 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love Taiwan from usa 🇺🇸❤️🇹🇼

  • @TheRareVideosXL
    @TheRareVideosXL ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is one of the best videos you've ever done,in my opinion.
    What a fantastic job by you and your team as always.
    Keep up the amazing work.

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you very much!

    • @TheRareVideosXL
      @TheRareVideosXL ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drewbinsky You're welcome.

  • @labasleka
    @labasleka ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how many things he explore about countries. from lithuania

  • @raylivengood8040
    @raylivengood8040 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I have wanted to travel here for a very long time. A very unique democracy.
    I also understand that their national parks in the mountains are pretty amazing. Hope to go before there are complications (China) preventing from doing so.

  • @mikeymoose7253
    @mikeymoose7253 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Yes, Drew! More visibility needs to be made for this beautiful, democratic island. I fell in love with Taipei and New Taipei City.

  • @ashleyjliao
    @ashleyjliao ปีที่แล้ว +4

    taiwanese american here!! thank you for showing off one of my favourite places

  • @ronnienestor
    @ronnienestor ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My niece and her friend visited Taiwanas tourists. They enjoyed their stay there. They claimed that Taiwanese immigration and people were friendly to them.
    I am not sure if it applies to all pinoys.
    My niece is rich and so her friend. Cheers from Philippines.

  • @Sutherlinite
    @Sutherlinite ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ahh this takes me back to my Taiwan trip 15 years ago. Awesome place.

  • @joshuaschmidt7963
    @joshuaschmidt7963 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I always imagined I would not enjoy Taiwan. However, after your video, I am interested and curious. Thank you, Drew, for another great peak at the world.

  • @bglrj
    @bglrj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I went there 24 years ago. I will never forget it. The museum in Taipei was beyond fantastic. And I went to the same night market. A guy did try to rip me off though. But his neighboring vendors scolded him severely. There is such a spiritual vibe there.

  • @dr.woozie7500
    @dr.woozie7500 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Taiwan's freedom was fought for with blood, sweat, and tears. Millions of Kuomintang died for the cause. Martial law was lifted in 1987. It's amazing how fast Taiwan has gone from a brutal dictatorship to a democratic booming economy, with huge major exports to the rest of the world.

  • @Lion-hx8cc
    @Lion-hx8cc ปีที่แล้ว +71

    台灣不大
    但你總能在這裡找到屬於自己再次回來台灣的理由與善良的人們

    • @Helius6289
      @Helius6289 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      說的很好!

    • @AazonLee
      @AazonLee ปีที่แล้ว +4

      我也好想去台湾玩😢希望大陆自由行能开放😭

    • @veryinterestingpersonaliti8321
      @veryinterestingpersonaliti8321 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AazonLee why?

    • @Xetron1978
      @Xetron1978 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@veryinterestingpersonaliti8321 Why not?

    • @魏彪-b8c
      @魏彪-b8c ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AazonLee 解放之后再去

  • @grahampotter5039
    @grahampotter5039 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I personally recognize Taiwan as a country.

  • @younggwonlee
    @younggwonlee ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Taiwan, a beautiful place. 🇹🇼

  • @sheep2nd
    @sheep2nd ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Thank you for posting a video about my country, I was born in the USA but moved to Taiwan 🇹🇼 Thank you for posting a video about my underrated country!

    • @drewbinsky
      @drewbinsky  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lovely!!!

    • @sheep2nd
      @sheep2nd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drewbinsky Thanks!