Taiwan Through Mainland Eyes: Expect the Unexpected.
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I'd love to visit Tainan...
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Highly recommend it! The old-looking streets are full of hidden gem boutiques that will catch your eye, and it never feels repetitive or dull.
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I haven't been, but I've heard that the overall quality of the people (civility/manners) is better than in mainland China. However, the urban infrastructure is probably like a third-tier city on the mainland, or second-tier at most.
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The hallmark of Taipei is its old architecture, but if you get a chance to visit a Taiwanese friend's home, you'll often discover that many old-looking exteriors hide incredibly luxurious interiors!
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Taiwan has a fairly mature civil society, with a lot of NGOs.
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What does NGO stand for?
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The first time I gained such a deep understanding of Taiwan, the 'Treasure Island,' was because of a child named Kai Kai.
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Such an adorable child, abused by a nanny for four months and passed away. It's been over a year, and there's still no resolution. The child was only one year and ten months old when he left us.
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Taiwanese people indeed tend to be more considerate; they generally don't smoke indiscriminately, spit, or make loud noises in public. It's pretty good.
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Smoking is prohibited indoors in public places.