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Hi nirakk,

I've spent a year travelling in China, and every bookstore (and hostel) I've ever been to that sells Lonely Planet guides, I've had a look for a Taiwan Lonely Planet, and I've never once seen one on offer. Your best bet in Beijing is probably the Bookworm, but they didn't have any Taiwan Lonely Planet's there when I visited.

How are you planning on arriving in Taiwan? If you're flying into Taipei, note that the airports have fantastically helpful Tourist Information desks that will go to great lengths to help you on arrival. You can buy Taiwan Lonely Planets (and also Rough Guides) at a bookstore in Taipei 101 (the tallest building in Taipei); book a hostel or hotel for the first couple of nights, and you should be fine.

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I've bought both Taiwan LP and Rough Guide in the Bookworm before - but, as above, their stock is not consistent. If you have time you could ask if they can order it for you.

If you have a Chinese person that can help you, there are also people selling both on Taobao.

If it helps, I found the Rough Guide way more useful.

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As a local in taiwan,i will say #1 is right!
If you have any further question,go to Taiwan branch pls..
There were lots people will happy to help you!

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Not sure if it'll be useful for you (i.e.: if you can make it being in China and/or if an online version is fine for you) but remember that you can purchase online a PDF ebook version of the guide.

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Hi nirakk,

For some information about Taiwan some spots, you can check the following website
Taiwan Tourist Breau
http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/
roundTaiwanround
http://www.roundtaiwanround.com/
Welcome to Taiwan!!

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Thank you for all the help. I found a Taiwan LP in the Bookworm shop in Beijing. Good to know that they also sold China lonely planets!