There's a country that is an ideal destination dupe for Japan with way fewer tourists and cheaper prices. Japan is a hugely popular tourist destination with iconic landmarks and a culture like nowhere else in the world. But if you are trying to plan a holiday for that part of the world and you are put off by the price and the crowds, then there is another amazing Asian country with stunning beaches and wonderful things to do that you should consider going to.

Japan, like many countries around the world, is . But this other country is the opposite and it is actually . Generally, it has cheaper prices than when it comes to hotels, food, and drink, and it isn't as visited as Japan is. The country we are talking about is Taiwan, located off the coast of China. Taiwan has so much to offer visitors, from its amazing coastal scenes to its thrilling capital city of Taipei. Here is everything you need to know about visiting Taiwan and why it might be a better option than Japan.

Taiwan boasts an amazing array of things to do. Perhaps the most notable thing about Taiwan is the stunning national parks here, such as Taroko National Park which is famous for its marble gorge. There is also Yushan National Park, which is home to the country's highest mountain, and Kenting National Park which has amazing coastal scenes.

, you will be blown away by this futuristic city which is home to 2.4 million people. You can visit the city's iconic skyscraper, Tapei 101, and take in amazing views of the city. You will also want to go to Elephant Mountain, a stunning piece of nature in the city which also offers great views and photo opportunities.

The National Palace Museum is the place to be for culture, and history buffs, and Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a fascinating place to be at the hourly guard changing ceremony.

Tapei Zoo is also a highly rated attraction in the city, as are Longshan Temple, the Maokong Gondola cable car, and the area of Ximending, where you will find plenty of shopping opportunities, street food, and performances.

Other top-rated things to do in Taiwan include the breathtaking Sun Moon Lake, Taroko Gorge, Chiufen Village, and YenLiu Geopark. According to Join My Trip, Taiwan is one of the countries that offers "similarities to Japan" with its unique mixture of new and old and architecture that reminds you of cities such as Tokyo or Osaka.

Social media users seem to share the same feelings about Taiwan compared to Japan. One Reddit user said: " It's just a friendly and safe place to be. Not many tourists which I guess is a plus!"

Another shared: "Taiwanese people are extremely friendly and sociable, much more so than Japenese people were, from my experience. This is especially the case in bigger cities. Because of Taiwan's smaller size, getting to nature is also much easier from my experience. Getting to any decent mountains from or took me at least 1.5 hrs with public transport (and could be much more)."

Using Numbeo's cost of living tool, we can see that Taiwan's ccapital is a lot cheaper than Tokyo, Japan in a number of areas, such as the cost of a meal at a restaurant. Meanwhile, Holiday Pirates reports that Taiwan is considerably cheaper to visit than Japan.

They write: "Your pound will go much further in Taiwan than in Japan, and you'll be able to eat and sleep like the kings and queens you are."

Taiwan has also been praised for its beaches with standouts including Fulong Beach, Wai'ao Beach, Nanwan Beach and the beaches of Cijin Island.

In terms of getting to Taiwan, it is a long trip but one that many people will consider worth it. You will typically have to take two flights to get to Tapei, changing at airports in places such as Istanbul, Shanghai or Dubai, departing from .