Based on the argument of Yi-Fu Tuan in Escapism (2006) that human beings seek to escape from nature, culture, chaos, animality and wideness of people, this study investigated Taiwan's culture stemming from numerous escapes. In the process of escaping, people need to use various cultural means (organization, language and instrument). Hence, the process of escaping can be viewed a process of developing a culture. In possession of a good geographical environment, maritime Taiwan used to attract people different races or nationalities to use it as a stronghold for satisfying their economic and maritime needs. In the 17th century, Imperialism came to Taiwan to escape from reality; pursue economic gains; extend their territory and maritime routes, although their stay was only short-term. Later, Chinese immigrants came to Taiwan to escape from nature and chaos, seek stability, and develop special religious beliefs on which they relied to overcome the difficulties in settling in a new land. There is a historical story behind each Taiwanese festival. With the economic development on this island, people have less fear of and more emotional attachment to the culture. The contemporary perceptions about the history are ”catching up with trends”, ”carpe diem (seizing the moment)”, and ”looking back emotionally”, all of which challenge the general public's identification of Taiwan's culture. Based on the cultural heritage left by colonists, we should be dedicated to preservation of cultural heritage and search for the cultural spirits of maritime Taiwan to ultimately facilitate development of cultural and creative industries in Taiwan. With the promotion of cultural and creative industries, tangible and intangible culture elements can be blended to form unique cultural branding of Taiwan, and the roots of the culture can be unearthed. As a result, impressive cultural and creative industries can be created.