Johan Svennung, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) Taiwan Tourism, where are the top ten places to go for college students?

Taiwan has perfect conditions to attract foreign tourists. Except for that the do not have the necessary experience at the moment to develop their tourist industry. However, efforts has been made to increase the tourism. This year the Deaflymics will be held in Taipei, which may have a big promoting impact to the country. Improvements in infrastructure has also been made, with the High Speed Rail. Just recently they opened their market for the Chinese tourist. This might have a huge impact on their future tourist intensiveness. Taiwan tourism Johan Svennung Introduction

Method A Critical Incident Technique was used Where the hypothesis were H1: Price H2: Time to get there (from Hsinchu) H3: Accessibility (opening time) H4: Sensitivity, dependent on weather, season and equipment H5: Kind of place (how many tourist activities can be done at that tourist spot) H6: Popularity (long queues, crowded) Sample size –30 college students from different departments at NCTU Taiwan tourism Johan Svennung

Findings Typical characteristics for a good place –Many things to do –Nature and nice environment –Low price –Not season dependent For a bad –Most of the bad experience was cause by an accident, expectations was not fullfilled or a place which did not have any good tourist policy. Taiwan tourism Johan Svennung

Other sources to find Tourist information Taiwan in you heart –A homepage by Tourist bureaus in Republic of China, a huge provider of tourist information. They have published a flagship list, with attractive tourist spots in Taiwan. Lonely planet –One of the most famous travelers guide. Provides information about many spots, but does not rank them in university students perspective. Other sources –Local places in Taiwan provides their own tourist information. These can be hard to find, it one does not know what to look for. Taiwan tourism Johan Svennung

The best tourist spots in Taiwan for university students are 1.Taipei, Museums, shopping, hot springs and close to nature. Here there are so many things to do. Modern facilities with good infrastructure. 2.Alishan, not to far nor expensive with where one comes really close to the nature, and offers an adventure with the historical train ride as well. 3.Taroko Gorge, This pearl might take some hours to get to, but finally there, the total contrast from home together with the scenic sites makes it easy to relax and have fun. 4.Kenting, Adventure, nature, beaches and hot springs. Kenting offers many activities. Between 2 to 3 transfers and half a day go get there. 5.Hualien, not far from Taroko Gorge is this place. The atmosphere on the east coast is different from the 6.Tainan, some hours south from Hsinchu is this old city. Nice night market, historical sites and picturesque neighbor cities makes this place forth to visit. 7.Kaoshung, the second biggest city in Taiwan has also many historical sites. Love river and night market. Takes a couple of hours to get there. 8.Yilan, atmospheric city with hot springs and a recommended night market. One transfers from Hsinchu by train and bus. 9.Sun moon lake, the inner of Taiwan has a lot of scenic sites and beautiful villages. Aborigines lives here, and they are mostly willing to share their culture. 10.Hotsprings, wherever in Taiwan. About one hour from Hsinchu by car or taxi, up in the mountains. Easy to get for an afternoon. Taiwan tourism Johan Svennung