Taiwanese Cuisine
This sweet beverage, invented in Taiwan in the 1980s, has gained worldwide popularity.
What is bubble tea (boba tea)?
Dubbed the "King of Mandopop," this artist is known for hits like "安静" and "甜甜的".
Who is Jay Chou?
This iconic building in Taipei was once the tallest in the world.
What is Taipei 101?
This one character, everyday term is often said in frustration.
What is 奸 or 干?
Taiwan was formerly known by this name, meaning "beautiful island" in Portuguese.
What is Formosa?
This famous Taiwanese food is often considered the country's national dish.
What is beef noodle soup (niu rou mian)?
This Taiwanese horror film released in 2022 gained international attention for its found-footage style and was praised for its chilling storyline.
What is "Incantation"?
Known as Taipei's largest and most famous night market, this destination is a must-visit for its extensive array of street food and shopping options.
What is Shilin Night Market?
This Taiwanese slang term means "awesome" or "cool."
What is "爆"?
The current currency exchange rate of a U.S. dollar to an NTD (to the nearest NTD)?
What is 32.25?
This popular street food, known for its potent smell, is deep-fried and fermented before serving.
What is stinky tofu?
This 2011 romantic comedy became one of Taiwan's highest-grossing films, featuring a nostalgic look at first love in the 1990s.
What is "You Are the Apple of My Eye"?
This mountainous region in Taiwan is famous for its picturesque sunrises, high mountain tea, and a historic forest railway.
What is Alishan?
This Taiwanese internet and spoken slang term is usually said in disbelief or shock.
What is "靠背"?
After retreating to Taiwan in 1949, this leader established Taipei as the temporary capital of the Republic of China and ruled under martial law until his death in 1975.
Who is Chiang Kai-shek?
A popular night market snack, this dish consists of a grilled Taiwanese pork sausage wrapped in a sticky rice sausage, often garnished with garlic and condiments.
What is 大肠包小肠 (Big Sausage Wraps Small Sausage)?
This Taiwanese girl group of 3 debuted in 2001 and are known for hits like "Super Star" and "Ring Ring Ring".
Who is S.H.E?
This former gold mining town is famous for its historic streets, tea houses, and was the inspiration for the setting of Studio Ghibli's film "Spirited Away."
What is Jiufen?
This Taiwanese term means "what" in a not so polite way.
What is 殺小?
This famous movie directed by Ang Lee was filmed in Kenting National Park.
What is "Life of Pi"?
A Taiwanese oyster omelette is typically thickened with this type of starch.
What is sweet potato starch?
This Taiwanese rock band is famous for songs like "突然好想你" and "倔強".
Who is Mayday (五月天).
This picturesque lake located in Nantou County is the largest body of water in Taiwan. It's named for its unique shape and is home to the indigenous Thao people.
What is Sun Moon Lake?
This is the Taiwanese dialect way of saying "let me tell you" or "我跟你说".
What is "偶咖喱共"?
This treaty, signed in 1951, officially ended the state of war between Japan and the Allied Powers, with implications for Taiwan's sovereignty.
What is the Treaty of San Francisco?