Architecture
Taipei 101
Taipei, Taiwan
Its stacked, bamboo-like sections recall a pagoda, and a huge tuned mass damper inside helps the tower withstand typhoons and earthquakes.
Built: 2004 · Style: Postmodern, pagoda-inspired
Taiwan: leaders, famous people, culture and history
3 places on the atlas covering architecture, culture and festivals. Highlights include Taipei 101, Bubble tea and Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival.
What is on the atlas
- Architecture Taipei 101
- Culture Bubble tea
- Festivals Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Who leads Taiwan?
| President | Lai Ching-te |
|---|---|
| Premier | Cho Jung-tai |
Office-holders as of July 2026. Governments change, so check Taiwan’s official government website for the latest. Full list of heads of state and government.
Famous people from Taiwan
- Sun Yat-sen founding figure of the Republic of China
- Teresa Teng singer
- Ang Lee film director
- Tsai Ing-wen former president
- Hou Hsiao-hsien film director
- Koxinga (Zheng Chenggong) general who ruled southern Taiwan
A short, well-known selection rather than a ranking. People pinned on the map appear in the cards below.
Architecture in Taiwan
Culture in Taiwan
Culture
Bubble tea
Taichung, Taiwan
Tea shops in Taiwan began adding tapioca pearls to cold milk tea in the 1980s. The drink has since spread worldwide.
Tradition: Milk tea with chewy tapioca pearls
Festivals in Taiwan
Festivals
Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
Pingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan
Visitors write wishes on paper lanterns and release them into the night sky above the old railway town of Pingxi.
Usually: Around the Lantern Festival (February–March) · Theme: Releasing sky lanterns · Months: February, March
How to use this page
This page brings together the people who lead Taiwan today, a short selection of well-known people from Taiwan, and the 3 places pinned for Taiwan on the atlas. Use the buttons at the top to see Taiwan on the map, where you can filter by theme, read a short summary of each pin and follow the link to Wikipedia for the full article. To browse the same themes across the whole world, see the architecture page, culture page and festivals page.
Questions about Taiwan
Who is the leader of Taiwan?
As of July 2026: President: Lai Ching-te; Premier: Cho Jung-tai. Office-holders change, so check the official government site for the latest.
Who are some famous people from Taiwan?
Well-known people connected with Taiwan include Sun Yat-sen (founding figure of the Republic of China), Teresa Teng (singer), Ang Lee (film director), Tsai Ing-wen (former president) and Hou Hsiao-hsien (film director).
What festivals are celebrated in Taiwan?
Festivals on the atlas for Taiwan include Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What are famous landmarks and buildings in Taiwan?
Notable buildings and sites in Taiwan on the atlas include Taipei 101. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
What food and customs is Taiwan known for?
Food and customs from Taiwan on the atlas include Bubble tea. Open the map for photos and links to read more.
How can I explore Taiwan on the map?
Choose See Taiwan on the map above, or search for Taiwan on the atlas. You can filter by theme, drag the Time travel slider to see who was alive and what was standing in different centuries, and open any pin for a short summary and a link to the full Wikipedia article.