<h2>LTL will soon be offering Chinese language courses in Taiwan!</h2>
<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6785" alt="Taiwan-city" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Taiwan-city.jpg" width="570" height="300" />With it's beautiful landscape consisting of beaches and mountains, the modern city center filled with traditional temples and it's buzzing nightlife, Taiwan is a destination often forgotten, that should definitely be on you must visit list.

Here are 5 reasons why we think you should consider learning Chinese in Taiwan.

<strong>1. Landscape (Big Number 1!)</strong>

Taiwan has it all. It has beautiful beaches to the south, incredible mountains running through it's center and a stunning ragged coastline to the north. The average temperatures in Taiwan range from 14 degrees in January to 28 degrees in July and August, so perfect for enjoying the outdoors when you want to escape the city at the weekends. If you're a keen photographer, Taiwan's scenery will really impress.

<strong>2. Food</strong>

From Lurou fan, the much loved braised pork with rice dish to milk fish, a meaty and well priced fish that's popular among locals, there really is a large array of dishes famed in Taiwan. Taiwan is also home to the phenomenon of 'bubble tea' which has become a worldwide favorite. There are also some dishes that may not be for the fainthearted, such as Pigs blood and sticky rice cake.

<strong>3. Culture</strong>

Wandering through Taiwan's cities of Taipei and Tainan, you are sure to stumble across a number of Buddhist and Toaist temples full of  statues of deities and ornate colorful hand-painted structures. There are also many traditional Taiwanese festivals that take place annually which provide a wonderful insight into their culture. If you just want to relax on your weekends, you can also enjoy a wander around one of the cities many museums.

<strong>4. Fun</strong>

Apart from the spectacular festivals held in Taiwan, such as the Lantern festival, Dragon Boat festival and Burning Boat festival, the cities have a reputation for great nightlife!  There are also many bustling night markets for you to enjoy. If your idea of fun is a far cry away from dancing and drinking until the early hours, don't worry, Taiwan has something for everyone. Outdoor adventures are very popular here and you can spend your time hiking in the mountains, rock climbing, going to the beach to surf or relaxing in one of the 150 hot springs that Taiwan has to offer.

<strong>5. People</strong>

Last but not least, the people in Taiwan are extremely friendly which is very important if you want to consider doing a homestay as part of your Chinese language learning experience. Many have commented on the generosity and helpfulness of the Taiwanese people. Also extremely important is that the locals speak Mandarin Chinese so you will be able to practice your mandarin skills on the streets. If you have an interest in ancient Chinese then Taiwan is the place to come as they still write in traditional characters.

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<strong>There are many many more reasons to come and visit Taiwan. We here at LTL hope to welcome you to our Mandarin language program in Taiwan very soon so you can discover them for yourselves!</strong>