Of the things that impressed him most about Taiwan, delicious food, distinctive landscape and friendly people were real standouts, Fukuyama was quoted as saying by the Taiwan Today.
Taiwan ranked 11th on The New York Times list of 52 places to go in 2014, on the strength of its diverse cultural activities, street food scene and natural wonders.
U.S.-based travel guide Jaunted also named Taiwan as a prime tourist destination, citing its ease of access, convenient navigation and family friendliness.
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Park Sae-jin
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