Traveller Asha Gill explores the fast-paced capital of Taiwan, a city shaping a new identity from its deep-rooted Chinese traditions, unique modern history and the remnants of its aboriginal past.

She meets:

Shiuan Liu – a magazine editor who brings Asha face to face with a professional funeral mourner, a burnt pig, and a Chinese New Year Lantern Festival.

Mayor Ma – the city’s top politician takes Asha for a ride to remember round the world’s tallest building – Taipei 101.

Mia Hsieh – an avant-garde singer and dancer who unleashes Asha’s artistic spirit at Taipei’s iconic Red Theatre.

Robin Ruizendaal – a puppetry connoisseur who cleanses Asha's soul and ropes her into the world’s most shocking TV commercial.

Mina Chin – a shop owner revitalising an old Chinese squatter camp who turns out to be the most well-connected grocery clerk in the world.

Lonely Planet Television would like to thank Taiwan Tourism.