Page 1 of 60 Chris’ Copyrights @ 2012 Updated on 23/09/2012 1 If you're going to book your online air ticket from Jetstar, try to book the seats on the emergency exit row (01, 12 & 13). This will give you 100% more leg space. Exchange rate at Taoyuan airport is better than Singapore. Look out for ⏕₿ counter located at the center of both custom sides. They give the best rate & they charge NT30 admin fee. Getting to Taipei from Airport Buses to Taipei depart about every 15~20mins from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport between 05:40 & 01:30. The trip from the airport takes about 50~60mins. One-way ticket prices range from NT110 - NT140. For more details visit the airport website at: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/CKSeng/transportation/bus_e.jsp Keep Your Receipts For Purchases Made In Taiwan Foreigners can claim invoice lottery prizes. According to the Taipei National Tax Administration, Ministry of Finance (TNTA), uniform invoice prize money winners who are foreigners may also claim said prize money. According to TNTA, Article 9 of Regulations for Uniform Invoice Prize Money Claims, winners are required to present their ID cards & the uniform invoice receipt stubs & fill out prize money-claim receipts at the local authorities to claim the uniform- invoice prize money. Winners who are non-nationals may present alternative identification proof such as passports or aliens resident certificate (ARC) instead. Uniform-Invoice prize: http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/wSite/mp?mp=4 Taipei Weather Summer (June – August) Summers in Taipei are hot & humid. During this time temperatures can go up to 95°F (35°C), so if you’re visiting be prepared to sweat a lot. From June through October, the island may also be subject to tropical cyclones or 'typhoons', which bring thunderstorms & may cause flooding in low-lying areas. These months are usually the off peak period for tourists, so if you’re looking for budget travel options, & potentially discounts from hotel, this could be a good time to travel to Taipei. Also, in the Chinese Luna calendar July (roughly starts late August) is the Ghost Month, if you’re in Taipei, there many festivals & interesting religious ceremonies to observe. Fall (September – November) In Taipei, the daytime temperatures & night temperatures are fairly similar; there is no cooling effect at night. So, it is much more enjoyable to go when the weather is not so hot & humid. October & November are great months to visit Taipei from the weather perspective. The average temperature in November is around 68°F (20°C). It is not too hot, & you can go out during the day or night to enjoy the sights & attractions. October is also the official end of the tropical cyclone (typhoon) season, so there is less rain & more sunny days. Winter (December – February) If you’re not a fan of the rain, then maybe you should consider December or January for your travels. These are the driest months, though just be warned, it can rain any month of the year in Taipei. The coldest days in Taipei rarely drop below 50°F (10°C), & if you are wearing the right clothing, still great weather for walking around the city. Try to avoid the Chinese New Year period to visit Taipei. The Chinese New Year runs on the Luna calendar, but it is usually at the end of January or early February. During this time, many stores & restaurants will be closed, the roads will be jammed with families traveling for the holidays & as a result, accommodations prices could be almost double what you would otherwise pay. Spring (March – May)
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If you're going to book your online air ticket from Jetstar, try to book the seats on the emergency exit row (01, 12 & 13). This will give you 100% more leg space. Exchange rate at Taoyuan airport is better than Singapore.
Look out for �� counter located at the center of both custom sides. They give the best rate & they charge NT30 admin fee. Getting to Taipei from Airport Buses to Taipei depart about every 15~20mins from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport between 05:40 & 01:30. The trip from the airport takes about 50~60mins. One-way ticket prices range from NT110 - NT140. For more details visit the airport website at: http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/CKSeng/transportation/bus_e.jsp Keep Your Receipts For Purchases Made In Taiwan Foreigners can claim invoice lottery prizes. According to the Taipei National Tax Administration, Ministry of Finance (TNTA), uniform invoice prize money winners who are foreigners may also claim said prize money. According to TNTA, Article 9 of Regulations for Uniform Invoice Prize Money Claims, winners are required to present their ID cards & the uniform invoice receipt stubs & fill out prize money-claim receipts at the local authorities to claim the uniform- invoice prize money. Winners who are non-nationals may present alternative identification proof such as passports or aliens resident certificate (ARC) instead. Uniform-Invoice prize: http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/wSite/mp?mp=4
Taipei Weather Summer (June – August) Summers in Taipei are hot & humid. During this time temperatures can go up to 95°F (35°C), so if you’re visiting be prepared to sweat a lot. From June through October, the island may also be subject to tropical cyclones or 'typhoons', which bring thunderstorms & may cause flooding in low-lying areas. These months are usually the off peak period for tourists, so if you’re looking for budget travel options, & potentially discounts from hotel, this could be a good time to travel to Taipei. Also, in the Chinese Luna calendar July (roughly starts late August) is the Ghost Month, if you’re in Taipei, there many festivals & interesting religious ceremonies to observe. Fall (September – November) In Taipei, the daytime temperatures & night temperatures are fairly similar; there is no cooling effect at night. So, it is much more enjoyable to go when the weather is not so hot & humid. October & November are great months to visit Taipei from the weather perspective. The average temperature in November is around 68°F (20°C). It is not too hot, & you can go out during the day or night to enjoy the sights & attractions. October is also the official end of the tropical cyclone (typhoon) season, so there is less rain & more sunny days. Winter (December – February) If you’re not a fan of the rain, then maybe you should consider December or January for your travels. These are the driest months, though just be warned, it can rain any month of the year in Taipei. The coldest days in Taipei rarely drop below 50°F (10°C), & if you are wearing the right clothing, still great weather for walking around the city. Try to avoid the Chinese New Year period to visit Taipei. The Chinese New Year runs on the Luna calendar, but it is usually at the end of January or early February. During this time, many stores & restaurants will be closed, the roads will be jammed with families traveling for the holidays & as a result, accommodations prices could be almost double what you would otherwise pay. Spring (March – May)
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Spring average temperatures are similar to the fall, around 70°F (20°C), however, the amount of rain can be unpredictable. One year, spring could be great for traveling, & another year, rain all the time. So, you would be trying your luck when visiting in spring. The good news is if it is too wet outside, there are plenty of restaurants, shopping malls to go to.
Taipei Hotels / Minsu (���� / ��)
Reservation For Neijiang Hotel ���� Email: Need to phone for a reservation request Tel: +886-2-2381-2147 / +886-2-2381-2148 Website: http://www.neijiang-hotel.com.tw/
Address: �� ������� 112�
Reservation For CityInn I Hotel ���� (�������) Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2314-8008 Website: http://www.cityinn.com.tw/Cityinn1/index.aspx
Address: 100�� ������ 7�
Reservation For CityInn II Hotel ���� (������� A ) Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2555-5577 Website: http://www.cityinn.com.tw/Cityinn2/index.aspx
Address: 103 �� !"�#$�� 81�
Reservation For CityInn III Hotel ���� (������� B ) Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-7732-7777 Website: http://www.cityinn.com.tw/Cityinn3/index.aspx
Address: �� !"�#$�� 77�
Reservation For CityInn Plus Hotel ���� (�%&'�) Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-7725-2288 Website: http://www.gocityinn.com/Cityinn4/index.aspx
Address: 100 �� ���()� 63�
Reservation For Slove Hotel *+�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2388-0808 Website: http://www.slovehotel.com.tw/
Address: �� ���,-��./ 72� 3F (���� 5001)
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Reservation For TS Hotel !2!�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2388-1315 Website: http://www.tshotel.com.tw/
Address: �� 3�� 170~172 � (#4�5)
Reservation For Rainbow Hotel #6!�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2311-9193 Website: http://www.rainbowhoteltaipei.com.tw
Address: �� ���3�� 36�
Reservation For Keymans Hotel ���� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2311-4811 Website: http://www.keymans.com.tw
Address: �� ������ 1�
Reservation For East Dragon Hotel 78!�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2311-6969 Website: http://www.east-dragon.com.tw/Introduction.htm
Address: �� 35�9/ 23�
Reservation For Cosmos Hotel :;!�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2311-8901 Website: http://www.cosmos-hotel.com.tw/
Address: 100�� ,-��./ 43�
Reservation For WonStar Hotel �<=�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2382-0889 Website: http://www.wonstar.com.tw
Address: �� ������./ 82�
Reservation For See You Hotel >?�� [Former: OneStar Hotel �<=�� (@))] Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-2-2388-7269 Website: http://www.taipeionestarhotel.com.tw/
Address: �� ���@)��./ 18�
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Reservation For Julie House ABCD Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-9-2041-9786 Website: http://www.juliehouse.com.tw
Address: �� EF� 94G 6HI X • Note: Need to pay US$65 thru PayPal
Reservation For Rose Garden ��zv Email: Need to phone for a reservation request Tel: +886-9-3753-2828 OR +886-9-6300-6075 Website: http://www.roseland.com.tw/
Address: z{ 0v� 7I 1� 2�
Reservation For Stone House ���� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-9-3348-5552 OR +886-9-3234-5151 Website: http://sutohome.com/
Address: z{d�$f���./ 251s 26�
Reservation For Hotel Bayview �u�no�� Email: [email protected] Tel: +886-3-823-2345 Website: http://www.hotelbayview.com.tw
Address: z{d��f!3iT��10� * Free transport service to & from Hualien Train Station & Hualien Airport
Kaohsiung Hotels / Minsu (���� /��)
Reservation For Kindness Hotel ����� Iu���� Online Booking: http://www.easytravel.com.tw/servicecounter/default.aspx Tel: +886-7-968-2715 Website: http://www.easytravel.com.tw/ehotel/default.aspx?n=6956
Address: 800�� �����9� 198�
Reservation For Kaohsiung 85 Building ��o������� Email: [email protected]
Reservation For Le Parker Hotel «¬�� Online Booking: https://www.myhotel.com.tw/leparker/hotel_index.php Tel: + 886-4-2452-3456 Website: http://www.leparker-hotel.com.tw
Address: �� ��®¯� 234s 16�
Reservation For Crown Hotel °i!�� Online Booking: http://crownhotel.machi-go.com.tw Tel: +886-4-2201-0133 Website: http://crownhotel.machi-go.com.tw
via Kuo Kuang Bus ¨r¬', buy tickets at the counters located left of customs exit
Youth Travel Pass ¿Ø�ÙÚ Get it from the Visitor's Counter at the Airport. Just show your passport. Come out from the exit after claiming your luggage & turn right
The phone cards can be bought in convenience store, some bus & train stations. Price as low as NT300 which allow you to make a short oversea call. Some of the cards are designated to offer discount to certain country overseas call. It's better to ask the cashier for looking on the card on offer before purchase. Singapore/Malaysia mobile phone may already be compatible with Taiwan mobile phone network, which GSM 900MHz/1800MHz. Note: you may have to activate your oversea roaming - depend on which service provider your mobile service was at extra cost. Buy a GSM-standard SIM card from a convenience store or cellular phone shop - a much economical option, which gives you a new number for use within Taiwan. You may get these SIM card as low as NT$600 in convenience store such as 7-Eleven. The number usually activated within 24hours. For the application of a new number, you have to fill up a form & provide a photocopy of your passport, in some cases you may need to fax your passport to the service provider, usually in 7-Eleven; their staffs will help you to do so. Public phones in Taiwan are divided primarily into two types, coin & card. Coin phones accept coins in denominations of NT1, NT5 & NT10. When making local calls, it is not necessary to dial the area code; when making long-distance calls, the area code of the party being called must be dialed in first. Chunghwa Telecom
Calling Overseas from Taiwan
• Dial the international access code 002 + country code (852 for Hong Kong, 65 for Singapore, etc.) + area code (minus the 0; Hong Kong & Singapore have no area codes) recipient’s telephone number.
Calling Taiwan from Overseas • Dial the international access code for the country where you are located (such as 001 for both Hong
Kong & Singapore) + 886 (Taiwan’s country code) + area code (minus the initial 0) + recipient's number. Making calls in Taiwan
• To make a local call, dial only the 6- to 8-digit telephone number. If you are in Taipei & calling the Taipei number (02) 1234-5678, for instance, you need dial only 1234-5678. If you are calling a number in a city or country other than that where you are located, you need to dial the area code first (02 for Taipei & 03 for Taoyuan, for example) & then the telephone number.
Taiwan Cities Area Code Taipei 2 Keelung 2 Taoyuan 3
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• Calling Taiwan from Singapore:
Dial +886 (Taiwan Country Code)
Follow by area code (Taiwan area codes table below)
Follow by the number of the party being called
• International Direct Dial Calls From Taiwan
Dial Taiwan's international access code, 002
Dial the country code of the country
Dial in the area code of the called party
Dial in the number of the called party
For operator-assisted international calls, please dial "100." For international information, call this free number: 0800080100
Easycard MÙÚ
Use till the end of your holiday & they'll refund you the balance.
Face Value of EASYCARD Each "Adult" or "Student" card costs NT500, comprising NT400 as disposable amount & NT100 as deposit. Each "Concessionaire" card costs NT300, comprising NT200 as disposable amount & NT100 as deposit.
Ta Shun Hotel !2!�� (Do Not Stay At 6th/7th floor)
• Ximen Station �%� -> Exit 1 > Near post office
East Dragon 78!��/Rainbow Hotel #6!��
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6
CityInn I Hotel ���� (�������)
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z6 OR Z8
CityInn II/III Hotel ���� (������� A/B )
• Zhongshan Station �Z� > Exit 1 > Walk towards Chengde Road àá� > Turn left @ Chengde Road Section 1 > Turn right when you see McDonald’s & KFC OR
• Take the Civil Boulevard Exit > Head towards either Taipei Main Train Station North 3 Exit or West 1 Exit > Walk in the direction of ChengDe Road for about 6mins > Turn left after passing McDonald’s & KFC
CityInn Hotel Plus ���� (�%&'�)
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 3 > Hotel is on the left
Keymans Hotel ����
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z6
Slove Hotel *+��
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z8
Neijiang Hotel ����
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 1
Cosmos Hotel :;!��
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit M3
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WonStar Hotel �<=��
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 (��)
• Houshanpi Station �Zâ� > Exit 1 (ãZ)
See You Hotel >?�� [Former: OneStar Hotel �<=�� (@))]
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z10
Julie HouseABCD
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 > Hanzhong Stä�� to Emei StEå� block & turn left > Walk
straight to Kun Ming StST� > Walk about 1min
Taipei York��MN
Address: �� PQ��./ 23G
• ��: Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 > Walk to Wuchang St. Sec. 2æç�9/ (�èéêë�)
to Vieshow Cinemas Entrance��ìí > Call Mr î�ï & he’ll pick you from there OR
• For Overseas Tourists: Take Freego Bus ðñ¬' > drop off @ East Dragon Hotel > Walk to L room (Which you’ve booked) for about 5mins OR
• Take Guoguang Bus > Drop off @ Taipei Main Station > Take cab for around NT100
Address: �� ST� 79G
• ��: Ximen Station �%� > Exit 1 > Walk along Chengdu Rd ;ò� till you reach the 2nd
intersection of Kunming St & Chengdu Rd;ò�óST� > You’ll see front-line lottery�ôõö÷ > Call Mr î�ï & he’ll pick you from there OR
• For Overseas Tourists: Take Freego Bus ðñ¬' > drop off @ Royal Castle Hotel > Walk to KFC &
call Mr î�ï & he’ll pick you from there
ColoMix Minsu JKL��
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6
Sato Castle UVWXY�
• Jiannan Rd Stationø��� > Exit 2
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Kindness Hotel����� Iu����
• Central Park Station �ù0v� > Exit 2
85 Building��o������� (22F & 27F)
• Take HSR to Zuoying Stationúû� > Sanduo Shopping District StationRV�ü� > Exit 2 and
keep forward along Shin-Kong Road�r� OR Exit 1 and keep forward along San-Duo Road RV�. Same building as The Splendor Hotel
Laurel Villa ýþi
• Alight at Taichung Wurih Station���. Transfer to the Nantou Bus�via Puli�directly to Sun Moon
Lake�approximately 2hrs traveling time�OR
• Take the West bound train to Ershuei Train Station9�� at Nantou. From Ershuei Train Station,
transfer to the Jiji�� line & alight at Shueili Train Station�Á�. After which, take the Green Bus Transit from outside Shueili Train Station (Beside the 7-eleven in front of the train station) (appro.
• Take any buses such as: ��¬', ¨r¬', �¬' or ðñ¬' to Chao Ma Station �� & walk for 5mins OR
• Take HSR to Taichung, go to the ground level for FREE shuttle to Chao Ma Station. Chao Ma Station free shuttle is at Gate 6. When you get to Chao Ma Station, walk 2mins backward from traffic flow
In One City Inn º�»¼
• Take any buses such as: ��¬', ¨r¬', �¬' or ðñ¬' to Chao Ma Station �� & walk for 5mins OR
• Take HSR to Taichung, go to the ground level for FREE shuttle to Chao Ma Station. Chao Ma Station free shuttle is at Gate 6 > Take taxi to city area & inform the Fuxing Rd & Fuxing North Road
intersection, you can see 138 Wenhua Road, Lane instructions (�u���u��5, ���º�� 138s��)
Starry MinsutuvwtZp
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• From Taipei, board King Bus��¬� to Puli Main Station. �Á��. Then, transfer to another
Nantou Bus �c¬'
Holiday Garden Hotel �v��
• Zuoying Stationúû� > City Council Station �¼� > Exit 1 > Go straight ahead & see Luhe
Road (¤¥�) > Turn left > Go straight
Alishan House ÀÁZÈ
• Bus from Chiayi HSR Station or Chiayi Train Station • From Chiayi HSR Station, take BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) near Exit 2 to Chiayi Rear Train Station. BRT
runs every 20mins from 6am - 11:40pm & the ticket price is NT40. • The BRT stop for Chiayi Rear Train Station is located at Bo-Ai Rd near Chung-Shing Rd intersection,
after getting off the BRT, go across Bo-Ai Rd then take Chung-Shing Rd towards the train station. When approaching the train station, turn right & take the overpass across the railway instead of entering the station.
• The Chiayi County Bus Station will be right in front ahead after getting off the overpass. For those arriving by Taiwan Railway trains, the Bus Station is visible in the front-right direction when exiting Chiayi Train Station. Board Bus #38 to Alishan which runs daily at 6:10, 8:10, 10:10, 12:10 & 14:10. The ticket price is NT204
• After arriving at Alishan Bus Station, please board the free shuttle bus in front of the Visitor Centre which is across the park lot from the bus station
• Call (05-2679811 or ask the friendly staff at Visitor Centre to help make the call) to request for free shuttle bus pick-up if the bus has departed.
• Our shuttle bus runs daily from 7:00am - 8:30pm
Kuo-Kuang Highway Bus West Terminal ¨r¬'��
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z5/Z7
Kuo-Kuang Highway Bus East Terminal ¨r¬'7�
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit Z3
85°C Cafe (Try Their Desert)
• Opp TS Hotel > Next to Convenience Store and also Fei Tian Steamboat ð:����
** Their original coffee tastes really nice & it’s not sweet.
• Jiannan Station ø�� > Exit 2 > Take Bus No Red 3, 33, 247, 42, Blue 7 OR 208 > Drop off at
MingShui Road (T��5) > Turn left & walk along Jing Ye 1st Road ([\.�)
Hong Sao Beef Noodle (Taoyuan Jieh Niu Ro Mian) %&'("
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 3 > Walk passed FE store > 2nd traffic light, cross road to the right side of Taoyuan St.
Ximenting �%Ò (Close @ 2230hrs)
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6
Ya Rou Bian )(*
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 > Rainbow Hotel lobby > Walk straight into the alley & walk to the end > Will see the signboard
Modern Toilet +,-. (Close @ 2200hrs)
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 -> There is a lane with lots of Tattoo shops near the Neoprint building (3 storeys with colorful Neon lights in the heart of XMD) > Walk through the lane > Cross the road at the end to a 7-11 store opposite a multi-storey carpark > The restaurant is just in front of the two
Pacific Sogo Dept Store /0�1203
• Zhongxiao Fuxing Station �-4�&'� > Exit 4
Nanya Night Market ��5 (Open @ 5pm) There's a 30-years-old ceremonial arch in the entrance of the market, the position of the stores are settled neatly here. Among them, most are food stores, only few are clothes & grocery stores.
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• Fuzhong Station6�� > Exit 1 > Turn left & turn right & walk straight & you’ll passby Grand Forward
Hotel7ò�� > Walk straight till you see Nanya Pharmacy ��89 > Turn right & walk straight
Nan Ji Chang Night Market �Ö×5
Address: �� ������9/ 307s
• Xiaonanmen Station a�%� > Exit 3 > Walk straight, cross the zebra crossing, turn left into Bo Ai
Rd x+� > Turn right onto Guangzhou St :;� & walk straight > Once you see a bread shop
called � X"# > Turn left into Yanping South Rd & walk straight > You’ll need to stand back-facing
a store called á�<4 > Cross the zebra-crossing & cross the zebra-crossing again & turn left & turn right > Back-facing petrol station called CPC & when crossing the zebra, you’ll see a lot of zebra-crossings, cross the zebra-crossing that is near to the brown/red building > Walk straight & cross the zebra-crossing, you’ll see furniture shop > Walk straight abit & turn right which you’ll see a signboard
calledr=Ö� > Walk straight on your left till you see a shop called Tinaa>¹ > Turn left & walk
straight > Turn right, you’ll see a shop called2�Þ?÷ > Walk straight OR
• Longshan Temple Station 8Z@� > Exit 3 > Turn right & right again, you’ll see 7-11 > Walk
straight > Take bus no. 29 (Blue) outside AB~� > Drop off on the 5th stop (�Ö×0C) – You’ll see Watson
Tripod King Hotpot ¦���� Website: http://www.tripodking.com.tw/
Address: �� r4�� 89� Tel: + 8862-2742-1166
• Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Station¨DEF � > Exit 5 > Turn right > Walk straight
Jacky Wu's Desert Shop (The Sweet Dynasty) GHI�� (JK)
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 4 OR
• Zhongxiao Fuxing Station ,-4�� > Exit 5
StayReal MN� Mayday – Ashin ÀO��
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 2 > 1st street turn left
Lehua Night Market P�5
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• Dingxi StationQR� > Exit 1 > Turn left & walk straight > Turn left again & you’ll see post office >
Walk straight again till you see �ØSTUV store & you turn right
Food St ·W�
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 2 > Walk To 2nd Traffic Light > Cross The Road >Turn
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 8 > Walk Straight till you cross the under bridge > Turn right & walk straight
Ding Tai Feng ¦\�
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 3 > Will see a Watsons > Walk straight to the next traffic light, and diagonally across on your right, can see a shopping mall "ATT" > Should be able to spot the red Ding Tai Feng signboard. It's located behind this mall
Shihlin Night Market ¢Ê5 (Close @ 0200hrs) There are various cuisine in the night market, including steak, hot stuffed dumplings, little cake wrapped in big cake, sliced noodles, liver soup, squid thick soup, oyster omelets…etc.
• Jiantan Station ø�� > Exit 2
[Shopping remember to bargain cos the price might be slightly more ex than XMD or Raohe Night Market]
New Shihlin Night Market �¢Ê5
• Jiantan Station ø�� > Exit 1 > Walk straight (Same as car direction) > When you see Renai
Spectacle Storee+]^ > Turn left & walk straight
Jay Chou's Shop (Phantaci) _`l�� (Phantaci) Opens 1pm – 10pm
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 > Walk along Hanzhong St 3�� > When you saw East Dragon
Hotel, DO NOT cross > Turn left > Walk all the way straight along Hankou St, Sec. 235�9/ > Look for No 58 & go down B1
Bangkok Bag Shop (Naraya) ab##� (Naraya)
• Danshui Station c��
Guo Yuan Ye def
• Shihlin Station ¢Ê� > Exit 1 > Walk straight out > Across the street > Walk left & walk until the traffic light > Cross the street & take right > Go straight down 5-8mins walk & you'll see the store on
your left (/=ghijk)
Danshui Old Street c�~� (Close @ 2200hrs)
• Danshui Station c�� > Turn right > Will See Starbucks
[Try 1lmn!op which Jay always go and eat after school]
Miramar Entertainment Park ·q�1Pv (NT150) – Chippy Monkey�r�÷
• Jiannan Rd. Station ø��� > Exit 3 > Turn right
Five Dime �stu
• Jiantan Station ø�� > Exit 1 > Transfer free shuttle bus. If the line is too long, take public Bus
267 > Cross the traffic light from Miramar to Grand Victoria Hotel vVqwx� & walk straight
[To return: Jiantan Station, go to the bus shelter just under the Ferris Wheel. There are 2 shuttle buses back]
• Jiannan Rd. Station ø��� > Exit 3 > Turn right > 1st junction turn left & walk straight > 2nd junction turn left
Hello Kitty Sweets ��-.
• Zhongxiao Fuxing Station ,-4�� > Exit 3 > Walk straight & cross the road > Walk straight again & before crossing the road > Turn right & you’ll see Minamoto Kichoan > Walk straight
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Cross the road using an overhead bridge from the train station >
Take Keelung Bus �§¬'�¢ > The bus stop is in front of a clinic with a blue signboard > The
service to Jioufen has a sign that reads �§ > }~ > £�� OR
• Zhongxiao Fuxing Station �-4�� > Exit 1 > Take the bus that reads �§ > }~ > £�� (Takes about 1hr 45mins) - NT90 OR
• Board a railway train to Rueifang Railway Station ��� > Transfer to a Keelung bus outside the station.
• After alighting from the train > Exit the station & walk to the front of the railway station > The road in
front of the station is Mingdeng Road Sec 3. If you are going to Jioufen or Jinguashih £��, you would need to cross Mingdeng Road Sec 3 to the bus stop just outside the shops & café > Take the Keelung bus heading to "Jinguashih" for Jioufen. The bus will terminate at Jinguashih. Bus fare: NT22 (To Jiufen/Jinguashih same bus fare). The bus journey uphill takes about 20mins (to Jiufen)
• Alight at the Old street (Chishan Street) stop along the road bend > You can see the 7-11 convenience store
[For return: Can take a Keelung Bus directly to Taipei > Stops at Raohe St Night Market �Q5 or
Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Stop (��h�� from Ah Xing's stallhLi Yi Bing Dian (��g�) OR Li Gu
Bing Dian (��g�) /=ghijkh��khMochi). Li Yi has opened a new outlet at Taipei Main Station Front Metro Mall]
• Danshui Station c�� > Along the river, you can buy the ferry ticket
[(Produced easycard & get discount or transfer bus Red 26 from interchange (Directions on where to board the bus, are given at the station) (To buy Fish Cracker from Ti Hu Master Shop)]
Snoopy Land ���
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• Banqiao Stationu�� > Exit 2 > Turn right (You'll see an overhead bridge) > Walk straight & you'll
see FE21' �71� > Level 4 OR·q�1Pv Level 4 OR�3�� @ �%é�Ø!�Level 4 (Mostly bought back from Japan)
P.S. BuBu £D��W� (Close @ 2200hrs)
• Shipai Station ��� > Exit right > Walk to the traffic lights > Turn right to the bus stop > Take R19 all the way to the end (Tian Mu) > Walk down the road on the Left side where PS Bubu located. (After that, keep walking down on the left for the export outlet shops. Look out for the Budget "Bins". Lots of bargains can be found there. )
[For return: Take bus 601 directly back to Ximenting]
Lover's Bridge �� (Best To View On 5pm)
• Danshui Station c�� @ Fisherman's Wharf
Maokong (��)
• Wanfang Community Station ����� > Take Minibus 10 to Makong
EZ5 Live House EZ5�P-. (NT800)
• Liuzhangli Metro Station ¤���
If take cab from Ximen to EZ5 Live House. Fare: NT200 Website: http://www.ez5.com.tw
• Shipai Station ��� > Walk out of Station > Left side to traffic Light > Turn right & keep walking (Lots of Shops & food joints there as well, only empty spot is near the hospital. Lots of shops on
TianMu West Road :��� as well (Not Factory outlets). Junction of Tian Mu West Road & Tian
Mu North Road :���. Great place to eat local food, worth a visit (You will see them frying the NiuRo Shien Pin, Chung Pin etc). You will see all the shops when you walk up Zhongshan North Road
Section 7 �Z���/ on the right side of the road OR
• Shipai Station ��� > Exit right > Walk to the traffic lights > Turn right to the bus stop > Turn right across the street take Bus R19 OR
• Jiantan Station ø�� > Take bus 220 to Tianmu
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OrangeBear MN�
• Kun Yang Station S=� > Exit 4 > Inside Senseio Shopping Mall � ¡¢£�×
• Taipei City Hall {6� > Exit 1 > Turn left > No. 35 Zhongxiao East Road Section 5 Level 2 (Opp
Hankyu Dept Store�.¤¥1�)
Shida Night Market ¦!5
• Taipower Building Station �Þ!�� > Exit 3 > Turn right & turn right again > Walk straight till you see Watson with Kodak Express & turn right
[Selling lots of Sports Stuffs]
Guang Hua Shang Chang r��×
• Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station ,-�§� > Exit 4 > Turn Right > Walk to 2nd Junction > Turn Left > Walk for about 2mins
Raohe St. Night Market �Q5 (Close @ 0100hrs) This is the first tourist night market in Taiwan, & the total length is about 600m. There are many herb-steamed sparerib restaurants here, which provides a good opportunity for nourishment in winter.
• After going to Wu Fen Pu > Walk to Songshan Station ãZ� > There's a red bridge (See The Sign) > Cross over to the other side OR
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Take Bus 605 or 276 > Stop at entrance of Raohe
[WARNING] DO NOT go in to ��'ª� as it was a black shop («�). On the pink & yellow cardboard
sheets, it is written "~u}¬®+¯°±'ª².³ NT399" scribbled in marker ink hanging at entrance opp a Smelly Beancurd shop (Not pushcart) with big signboard.
Station Front Metro Mall ��´µ� (Z Zone)
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• Taipei Main Station ���� > Towards M5 or M6 > At "Z" zone
Taipei New World Mall ���¶·´µ� (K Zone)
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Towards M5 or M6 > Exit Z1 to "K" zone
Taipei Metro Mall ��´µ� (Y Zone) / Zhongshan Metro Mall �Z´µ� (R Zone)
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Towards M1 or M2 > At "Y" zone to Taipei Metro Mall & "R" zone to Zhongshan Metro Mall
Wu Fen Pu ��> Most stores open from around noon till past midnight. Best time to go is after 1500hrs. On Sundays, stores may close earlier after 2100 hrs. Monday is reserved for wholesalers. Still can go, but may not get services as good as usual.
• Houshanpi Station �Zâ� > Exit 4 > Turn right > Turn right again > Walk straight
[When walk straight all the way to the road junction, it's just on your right! The shop is facing the main road,
Will see a shop called "Formosa Chang" ¸¹� (Website: http://www.fmsc.com.tw/), try their Braised Minced
Meat Rice º(�]
YongKang Street »��
• Daan Station !$� > Board Bus 20/22/38 in the middle of the road ¬���ù�0��
• Alight at "Yongkang St" stop shortly after passing CKS Memorial Hall ��EF�
Bus 22 route map: http://yoyonet.biz/egoing/bus/beichi/lanin/022-1.htm Website: http://www.taiwanfun.com/north/taipei/articles/0209/0209CoverStoryTW.htm
Keelung Night Market �§¼55 (After 8pm) (Close @ 0200/0300hrs)
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The cuisine in Keelung Temple street night market is very famous, for example: pot-edged pancake soup, shaved ice, Tempura, fried sandwiches, bean noodle thick soup, & shrimp Taiwanese ball.
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Keelung Train Station �§��� (appox. 50mins) > Turn right > Walk straight & you can see MacDonald > Turn right > First cross junction turn left (Do Visit Lee-hu
Pastry Shop (�½¾�) OR
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Keelung Train Station �§��� (appox. 50mins) > Turn right > Walk straight & you can see MacDonald > Walk the underpass > Walk Straight
Taipei 101 �� 101 (NT450)
• Taipei City Hall Station {6� > Exit 2 > Take shelter bus to Taipei 101 OR
• Taipei City Hall Station {6� > Transfer to Bus 32, 537, B5 or B10
Stella Huang’s Black As Chocolate ¿ÀÁÂÃ�
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Exit M6 > Caesar Park Hotel Level ÄÅ!��Æ� OR
• Zhongxiao Fuxing ,-4�� > Exit 5 > Beside Cosmo Bank �\Ç÷ > Walk Straight, Cross the
road, near to the roadside, there's a stall sells Wheel Biscuit �Èg (Beside is Landbank É´Ç÷) ,
Stand in front of Wheel Biscuit stall to wait for Life Bus §Ê¬'�¢(Provide free shuttle bus) Opp
Living Mall�� OR
• Zhongshan Station�Z� > Exit 4 > Walk all the straight till you see Kangle Park > Turn into Linsen
North Road ÊÌ�� > Walk to Shin Shin Dept Store Level 1 Í�ë�.� OR
• Zhongxiao Fuxing ,-4�� > Exit 5 > Walk straight & turn into Civic Blvd Sec. 3 �!» opp Breeze Centre
Heavenly Sky Lantern :Î
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Rueifang Railway Station ��. Fare: NT52~NT80. Travel Time: About 40~55mins (Depending on type of train). At Rueifang, transfer to another railway train on the
Pingsi Line 0RÏ. Consider purchasing a NT54 day pass at the train platform control booth for unlimited travel on Pingsi Line. Drop off at Shifen/Pingsi Railway Station.
[Get down at Jingtong Railway Station ÐÑ��� to buy wooden postcard (NT60)]
Yang Ming Shan Park =TZ (Flower Season: March – May) (Cherry Blossom: Late December – January)
• Board Bus 260 outside Ximen Station �%� > Exit 3. The bus journey takes about 1hr 10mins OR
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• Board Bus Red 5, 260 outside Jiantan ø� or Shihlin Stations ¢Ê&'�. Bus Red 5 serves the route between Jiantan Station & Yang Ming Shan. The bus journey takes about 45-50mins from Jiantan / Shihlin Stations OR
• Board MRT train to Beitou Station & transfer to Bus 230 to Yang Ming Shan Bus Terminal or minibus
S9 to Zhuzhihu Ò¹Ó Terminal. Use stored value Easycard to pay the MRT / bus fares. To go to the inner areas of Yang Ming Shan, board leisure shuttle Bus 108 from the bus terminal. Pay NT60 for unlimited bus rides for the day. Operation hrs: 0700-1730hrs
Website: http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/
Leofoo Village ¤�i
• Take a MRT train heading Nanshijiao Line �ÔsÏ > Alight at Jing-an Station w$� > Board
TaiLien's E-go (Taiwan United) Bus ��¬'�¢ outside Jing-an Station to Leofoo. Bus fare: NT120 (One-Way). NT240 (Return). Travel Time: About 1hr one-way
Guess Guess Guess ÕÖÕÖÕÖÖÖ To book the seat, you can call +8862-2781-3888 Ext: 535 or email to [email protected] & do leave your name & contact no OR you can visit http://www.wretch.cc/blog/guess3 for recording dates.
• Kunyang Station S×� > Exit 2 > Walk to the traffic light to cross the road to take bus Blue 22. Three bus stops away. (NT15)
no.101 and get off at Dream Mall stop. Take Bus No. 2, 14, 36, 70 & get off at Hankyu ¤¥ stop
Fei Tian Steamboat ð:���� (NT330 - NT360)
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• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 1 > Turn left
Ma La Steamboat ��ßà��
• Ximen Station �%� > Exit 6 > Opp Wan Nian Building�Ø�\!� > You’ll see Holiday KTV big signboard > Go to 2nd floor.
Liouhe Night Market ¤¥tr5 Dainties of all lands and seas, food & beverage, special products are all available here, & the plentiness of flavorful food of Liuhe Night Market is famous in Taiwan. Among these cuisine, papaya milk, salt-steamed shrimp are the main feature.
• Take Renyou Bus No e�¬' 1, 20, 21 or 31 & drop off at Da Keng Yuan Huan Station!��á�
Xing Tian Temple ÷:�
• Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station ,-�§�, take Bus no 109, 214, 222, 280, 624, 643, 72 to Minquan-
Songjiang Intersection stop ��-��
Whale Watching �� (NT700)
• By Train:
Take a train from Taipei Station ����� on the North Link line ��Ï & get off at Luodong
Station k7���. Then take King Bus on the Nan Fang Ao Line ���Ï & drop off at Wushin
Harbor ���ª stop & take ship to Gueishan Island �Zâ
By Bus:
Taipei Station �����, take a Kuo Kuang bus on the Luodong line; alternatively, from in front of
the Taipei Railway Station take a You Air Bus !¡¬'�¢ on the Hualien line & get off at Wushin Harbor. Then take ship to Gueishan Island
By Taxi:
Taxis outside the West Exit 4 of Taipei Station ����� will take you to Yilan �� or Luodong k7 for NT300, but you can ask for a discount to NT250. These taxis wait for 4 passengers before
leaving (Which is why the fare is so reasonable) OR Board Capital Star Bus (�ò¬'�¢) at
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Taipei City Hall Station near exit 3 or Kemalan Bus (�� ¬'�¢) at Taipei Intercity Bus Terminal. The bus travels via Freeway 5 & 12.9km Shuehshan Tunnel. Travel Time: About 45~50 mins
in �� r4�� 240s 26� 1F @ Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall]
Taroko Gorge /()
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Hualien Railway Station z*���. Fare: NT287~NT445. Travel Time: About 2.5hrs~3hrs (Depending on type of train). Hire a cab at the front of Hualien Railway Station to tour Taroko Gorge or meet your pre-booked cabbie like what most forumers do. Hualien Railway Station is about 25km from Taroko Gorge OR
• Take railway train at Taipei Main Station ���� to Sincheng Railway Station �����. Only the slower trains will make a stop at Sincheng. Fare: NT263~NT409 (Depending on type of train).
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Sincheng Railway Station is just 5km from Taroko Gorge. Hire a cab at the front of Sincheng Railway Station to tour Taroko Gorge. Always negotiate on duration & price before boarding cab.
Hell Valley ´+b
• Beitou Station �c� > Take Bus Red 21 & will reach Hell Valley
Love River +Q
• Other buses from the front of Kaohsiung Railway Station to Love River: 2, 56, 60, 248 (Fare NT12).
Bus 248 terminates at Gushan Ferry Pier,ZÈn� OR
• City Council Station �¼ > Exit 1 > Walk along Jhongjheng 4th Rd ��[� OR Take 0-North Bus, 0-South Bus, No. 14, 25, 56 (run on holiday), 60, 76, 77, 78, 91, 99, 214, 219, 248 get off at
Kaohsiung Museum of History stop���¨x£ ¼ near the Jhongjheng bridge ���
Miniatures Museum Of Taiwan -.x£
• Taipei Main Station ���� > Nanjing East Road Station �Ë7&'� > Take Bus BR10 to
Zhongshan Girls' High School �Z/�
CKS Memorial Hall��EF�
• Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station ��EF�� > Exit 5
Room 18 Club @ NEO 19 (Clubbing)
• Taipei City Hall {6� > Exit 3 > Walk straight & turn into Songren Road ãe�
Map: http://tw.lifestyle.yahoo.com/biz.html?bizid=d7cbc0cf9426ab1f Lava Club @ NEO 19
• Taipei City Hall {6� > Exit 3 > Walk straight & turn into Songren Road ãe�
Deep Passion Club
Address: �� �Z��Ë7�R/ 217� B1
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• Nanjing East Road Station�Ë7�� Primo Club @ Attoui Level 5
• Yongchun Station»Ð� > Exit 1 > Turn right & walk straight to attoui (Red building) next to The Tango Hotel >
Dahu Wineland Resort !Óxp (Strawberry Season: December - April)
• Take railway train at Taipei Railway Station ���� to Miaoli 01 > In front of the train station >
Take Hsinchu Bus �Ò¬' to Dahu !Ó > As the bus approaches Dahu, tell the driver that you
wish to alight at Dahu Farm & Winery !Ó´�2¼2i34xp
Website: http://www.dahufarm.org.tw
Jingming 1st Street�T.�
• Board Taichung City Bus 27 (There are other buses) from Taichung Bus Station to Jingming 1st Street
(�T.�). Alight at Jhongming Primary School stop (,T¨a) along �ª�./ / �ª�9/ & walk to the next street. A prominent landmark nearby is Evergreen Laurel Hotel. Bus Fare: NT20. Travel Time: About 15mins. The cab fare is about NT120
Hualien Farglory Ocean Park z*��¶·
• Take railway train at Taipei Railway Station ���� to Hualien. Fare: NT287 - NT445. Travel Time:
About 2.5hrs~3hrs (Depending on type of train) > Take Taitung �7 direction, Seaside route �Ï to Hualien Farglory Ocean Park. Travel Time: About 30~40mins
Martyr’s Shrine ,56
• Yuanshan Station �Z� > Exit 1 > Cross road to Soccer Stadium side > Walk to ZhongShan North
Rd Sec 3�Z��R/ to take buses Red 2, 21, 208, 247 or 287. OR
• Take buses 247 & 287 from Bo Ai Rdx+� (Ximen Station Exit 3) OR from Hengyang Rd 7=� (Ximen Station Exit 4)
Tomita Farm 89zv2×
• Take TRA train from Miaoli Station01� to Taoyuan Station Õv�. Fare: NT90 - NT191. Travel
Time: 62 - 87mins (Depending on type of train). Exit Taoyuan Railway StationÕv��� & use the
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underpass next to FE21 Dept. Store to go to Taoyuan Bus Station located some 250m away at rear of
the railway station ������. Board a bus heading to Dasi !R. Fare: NT42. Travel Time: About 45mins
Fo Guang Shan Monastery jrZ
• From Kaohsiung Railway Station ���� > Take the Cishan or Meinong-bound Kaohsiung Bus OR
• Taipei Railway Station ���� > Jioucyutang Train Station }:���� > To get to the bus stop, walk towards the right as you leave the train station & walk down to the underground passageway which leads to the back of the train station. On reaching the other end of the passageway, cross the road to the bus stop which is located slightly to the right. Any bus that passes through the road will take you to Fo Guang Shan. (Fare: NT30)
• Taichung Railway Station���� > Board Fongyuan bus�>¬' displaying either “��--��?--7Ô” or “��--��Zp--7Ô” at Fongyuan bus station in front of Taichung Railway Station.
Alight at ” ��?” stop. From there, take a short cab ride to Lavender Cottage at Shin-she (��pv) ��d��f��i��� 20�. Total travel time: About 1hr.
CijinM@
• Take THSR to Zuoying Station & continue by the Taiwan Railway train to Kaohsiung Train Station > At
the front of the station, catch the Bus No 99/248 to Cishan Ferry Terminal (MZ��) > Take the ferry to Cijin OR
• From the front of Kaohsiung Train Station, you can also take Bus No 2/36 to Cianjhen Senior High
School Station (�b���) > Take Bus No 35 to Cijin
Sizihwan Bay�¹Ó4A
• Take ferry back to Cishan Ferry Terminal > Take Bus No 99 to Sizihwan Beach
Hengchun ÏÐ > Kenting ÑÒ
• Take train to Kaohsiung Train Station or THSR to Zuoying Station > From the front of both stations, you
can take Chung Nan Bus (��¬') or Kaohsiung Joint Operation Bus (��¬') to Hengchun > From Hengchun take the Kenting Road (Orange Line) bus to Kenting Stop OR
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• Take the Kaohsiung, Pingtung, Kuo Kuang or Chung Nan Bus to Kenting > Take Kenting Road bus (Hengchun-Fuhua, Kenting Line) or Orange Line (Eluanbi-Kenting-Hengchun-Baoli-Museum of Marine Biology-Yoho Spa Line) to Kenting Road
Siao Du Bao aB#¹ (12pm – 7pm)
Address: Î7dÏÐbÏ��29-6� /Î7dÏÐbÏ0�18�C20� Website: http://uukt.idv.tw/eat/sd.htm OR http://store.siaodu.com/index.php
• Take train to Kaohsiung Train Station or THSR to Zuoying Station > From the front of both stations, you
can take Chung Nan Bus (��¬') or Kaohsiung Joint Operation Bus (��¬') to Hengchun
Guo Da Yeh Steamboat �!DEF��
• Zhongxiao Dunhua Station �-L²� > Exit 2 > Turn left & you will see 7-11 > Turn right & walk straight.
Beitou Hot Spring (�cmG)
• Xinbeitou Station & walk about 5 minutes
Yang Ming Shan Hot Spring (=TZmG)
• Taipei Main Station > Take Bus 260
The Top DQ|-.
Address: º²! �HIJ µ� 5001K
• Zhishan StationLZ� > Take bus (Including Red 5) to Chinese Culture University º²! stop > Walk to the campus > 50m below New Stadium
straight till you see Watson (Opp is China Development Financial Holdings ��PV£Q) > Level 12
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Wulai Hot Spring (�RmG)
• Xindian Station ��� > Catch the Wulai-bound Sindian Bus
Lotus Lake ({S�) [{z�]
• Kaohsiung Railway Station > Take No 5 / 31 bus to Zuoying Station > Follow Shengli Road to the destination. Alternatively, take a one-day Kaohsiung City Tour offered by the Taiwan Tour Bus system
Fengjia Night Market µ¶5 "Low prices, all included” is the main feature, & it sells several of cuisines, clothes & accessories.
• From Taipei > Taichung
By Express Buses:
• Kuo-Kuang Highway Bus West Terminal ¨r¬'��. Fare: NT$245 (to "Chaoma" stop) Travel Time: About 2hrs
• Alight at "Chaoma" (��) stop which is nearer to Fengjia night market than Taichung Railway
Taiwan University of Science & Technology ��Tü! " route > Alight at stop no. 14 -- �ª�5 (8����5) stop > Board Renyou (e�¬') Bus 22 at 8�!��U�V"�÷»Wµ (ºX� 612) bus stop to Fengjia Night Market.
Take Taichung Bus 33, 35 Fare: NT23. Travel Time: About 30mins Renyou Bus 22, 25, 37 or 45 Fare: NT26. Travel Time: About 30mins Public bus services in Taichung City & Outskirts: http://english.tccg.gov.tw/living.php?page=living_day&pid=102
Board a Kuo Kuang bus from Taipei Intercity Bus Terminal Counter 19 (Next to Taipei Main Station) to Yehliu -
- "Chin Shan Youth Activity Centre" ¿Z¿ØÊ[�X route, a distance of about 54km. Fare: NT102. Travel Time: About 1hr 20mins.
• From Yehliu > Keelung
Walk to where you alighted previously & cross the road to the bus stop outside a convenience store. Board a Keelung or Danshui bus to Keelung Railway Station, a distance of about 14km. Fare: NT45. Travel Time: About 40~50mins.
• From Keelung > Jiufen
From the staggered bus stop in front of Keelung Railway Station board a Keelung bus to Jiufen a distance of
about 14km (passing by Rueifang Railway Station). The bus has LED sign display "Jinguashih" £�� in English / Chinese without a service number. Fare: NT45 (To Jiufen). Travel Time: About 40mins. Note: There is no direct bus from Yehliu to Jinguashih or Jiufen.
Alishan ÀÁZ
• Board a HSR train from Taipei HSR Station (Taipei Main Station) to Chiayi ÃÄ HSR Station. Fare: NT860 (Standard class). NT1160 (Business class). Travel Time: About 1.5hrs
Taiwan High Speed Rail: http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/index.htm
• From Chiayi HSR Station > Chiayi TRA Station (In Downtown Chiayi)
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• Shuttle buses link Chiayi HSR Station (In Taibao City /\ ) & Chiayi TRA Station in downtown Chiayi. Fare: NT45. Travel Time: 30mins.
• Uphill By Bus: Buses depart Chiayi Bus Station (Right side of Chiayi Railway Station) at 0610, 0810, 1210 & 1410hrs for Alishan. Fare: NT214. Travel Time: About 2.5hrs. There is an extra bus at 1010hrs
on Sat, Sun & Public Holidays and makes a stop at Fenchihu ]^Ó before proceeding to Alishan.
• Uphill By Forest Rail Trains: Weekdays – The only train departs Chiayi Railway Station at 1330hrs for Alishan Station. Saturdays & Sundays – Trains depart Chiayi Railway Station at 0900hrs & 1330hrs for Alishan Station. Fare: NT399 (One-Way). Travel Time: About 3.5hrs.
Alternative: From Taipei > Alishan (By Direct Bus)
• Board Kuo Kuang bus from Taipei West Bus Station direct to Alishan. Fare: NT620 (One-Way). NT1120 (Return). Travel Time: About 6hrs 10mins
• Depart Taipei to Alishan every Fridays & Saturdays only at 2015 & 2045hrs • Depart Alishan to Taipei every Sundays only at 1130 & 1230hrs.
Ching Jing Farm ]^2×
From Taipei > Puli �Á
• Either by Fong Long (Green Transit) �q¬' or Kuo Kuang buses: • Fong Long (Green Transit) buses depart from No. 274 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 3 (Near Zhongxiao Fuxing
MRT Station (Exit 2). Please refer to website for bus departure schedule. The small office to buy bus tickets is located next to OK Mart Convenient Store. Fare: NT400 (One-way)/NT700 (Return). Travel Time: About 4hrs (One-way). Bus Service Hours: 0600-2200hrs.
Fong Long (Green Transit) Bus: http://59.120.204.246/fl_web/system/index.php
• Kuo Kuang buses depart Taipei West Bus Station (Near Taipei Main Station) at every hour on the hour from 0600-2100hrs. Fare: NT400 (One-way)/NT720 (Return). Travel Time: About 4hrs (One-way)
Kuo Kuang Bus: http://www.kingbus.com.tw
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Map of Taipei Main Station & Taipei West Bus Station: http://home.trtc.com.tw/INFO92/Lmap.asp?SID=051
From Puli > Chingjing Farm (Final destination Sung-Gang ã_ or Tsuei-Fong `Â)
• Nantou buses depart Puli at 0600, 0710, 0835, 1020, 1400 & 1635hrs for Chingjing Farm (Via Wu-She
!�). The final destination signs on the buses indicate heading to Sung-Gang or Tsuei-Fong. Fare to Chingjing Farm: NT106. Travel Time: About 60mins
Nantou Bus �c¬': http://www.ntbus.com.tw/5-21.htm
Taoyuan Bus Õv¬': http://www.tybus.com.tw/asp/Line.asp?sel=0039
Freego Bus ðñ�¢: http://www.freego.com.tw
Tomita Farm Website: http://www.tomita.com.tw
Minsu or Homestay Website: http://www.minsu.com.tw/
Kaohsiung Main Station ���� Location Map: http://www.krtco.com.tw/service/service-1.aspx
Kaohsiung City Tourism Map�� tr´a: http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/lan/Cht/map/ShowMap.asp?pic=011251_ksmap.jpg
Taipei Metro ��&' Route Map: http://www.trtc.com.tw/img/all/ebig.jpg
Airport Transfers
• Name: Mr. Lin • Cell Phone: +886-9-6836-7237 / +886-9-2001-2872 • Pick from airport to hotel: NT800 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT800
• Name: Mr. Wu Shi Ming • Cell Phone: +886-9-2511-4509 • Pick from airport to hotel: NT590 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT590 • Email: [email protected]
• Name: Mr. Hu • Cell Phone: +886-9-5288-7518 • Pick from airport to hotel: NT900 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT900 • Email: [email protected]
• Name: Mr. Song Chu Guo
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• Cell Phone: +886-9-8225-8878 • Pick from airport to hotel: NT700 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT650 • Email: [email protected]
• Name: Mr. Tang • Cell Phone: +886-9-8251-7991 • Pick from airport to hotel: NT800 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT700
• Name: Mr. Han • Pick from airport to hotel: NT900 • Pick from hotel to airport: NT900 • Email: [email protected]
To buy 2 ways train ticket which is 0710hrs or earlier as it'll take 2.5~3hrs journey, book 1~2days in advance or on the day you arrive. Ticket for both ways cost NT802.
• Name: Mr. Looi Lai Fu • Cell Phone: +886-9-2856-9081 • Small car: NT2200 • Big car: NT2500 • Taxi No for small car: 827-XQ • Additional NT500 for CingShui Cliff
• Name: Mr. Lee • Cell Phone: +886-9-2198-4678 / +886-9-2198-4658 • 7 Seaters: NT1000/pax
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• Name: Mr. ��R • Cell Phone:+886-9-3265-5301 • Email: [email protected] • NT2400 Inclusive CingShui Cliff • Toyota Altis: 829-EQ
• Name: Mr. Jiang Guo Zhen • Cell Phone: +886-9-3252-3307 • Email: [email protected] • NT2000 for 8hrs
• Name: Mr. Liu Xiao Yi • Cell Phone: +886-9-8258-0417 • Whatsapp: +886-9-8190-0316 • Email: [email protected]
Tainan Tour Guides
• Name: Mr. Yang • Cell Phone: +886-9-1591-1700 / +886-9-1528-5700 • Email: [email protected] / [email protected] • Website: www.gokenting.com.tw
• Name: Mr. Liu • Cell Phone: +886-9-6055-4466
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• Name: Mr. Liu Xiao Yi • Cell Phone: +886-9-8258-0417 • Whatsapp: +886-9-8190-0316 • Email: [email protected]
How To Book Online Train Ticket To Hualien?
Is it really necessary to book tickets? If you’re planning to go to Hualien on a Fri, Sat or Sun, it’s advisable to book & secure your train tickets in advance. For travel on other days, it’s still good to book as it will give you peace of mind. However, if you prefer flexibility in your schedule, you may choose to buy your tickets directly from the train station.
Booking, payment & collection Train tickets can only be booked two weeks in advance. If you pay by credit card, you can collect the tickets on the day of departure itself, at least 30mins before the train departs. If you pay cash, you must collect the tickets within two days of booking (which means you can’t secure your tickets early). Note that the day of booking is considered the first day, so effectively you’ll need to collect your tickets the next day if you want to pay cash!
Here are the steps for booking & payment:
1. Check out the train schedule to determine the train number you want to take.
http://163.29.3.96/TWRail_EN/index.aspx
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2. Select “Taipei” as your origin & “Hualien” as your destination & select the date of your trip. You can leave “Train Types” as “Express”. Click “Query” & the schedule will load.
3. If you’re touring with Mr. Lu Lai Fu, he usually recommends his customers to book train #1091, departing Taipei at 8am & reaching Hualien at 10.08am. This is a Taroko Express train, which is faster & can be identified by the green mountain logo.
Don’t worry that the “Origin-Dest” column doesn’t state “Taipei To Hualien”. This simply means that Taipei is not the first station & Hualien is not the terminal station for that train; they are just two of the stops along the line.
4. Repeat steps 1 & 2 to check the train schedule for the return journey from Hualien to Taipei. Mr. Lu recommended me to book train #1096, departing Hualien at 7.30pm & reaching Taipei at 9.45pm. Again, this is a Taroko Express.
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5. Book your train tickets. Take note that this website is open for bookings only from 6am - 10pm daily.
http://railway.hinet.net/net_eng.htm
6. Click on “Order Tickets Using Train No.” & fill in your particulars at the next screen. If you’re a Singaporean like me, fill in your entire passport number including letters of the alphabet. Click on “Start To Order”. Train Code as 1091
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7. You’ll be prompted for a random numbers check. Warning, this check seems to be problematic & you may need to enter the code several times before it’s accepted, even if you’ve keyed in the correct code. Keep trying!
8. After clearing the numbers check, note down the 6-digit booking code given to you. It will be stated that you need to collect the tickets within two days of booking, but you can disregard this timeline if you’re paying by credit card.
9. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to book your tickets for the return trip from Hualien to Taipei. Again, note down the 6-digit booking code. You should have two different booking codes now.
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10. Make payment by credit card. Payment is available only from 6am - 11pm daily. As the payment website is in Chinese, you will not be automatically redirected to it after booking from the English website. Just follow this link: https://ticket.chinatrust.com.tw/railway/index.php
Check the box to accept the terms & click on the button to start making payment.
11. Fill in the form accordingly. Select the options for “ij�¢klm” (foreigners check here) & “n�o” (return tickets) if you are paying for a return trip (you will get a 10% discount). At the time of my trip, a ticket costs NT$445 & return tickets cost NT$802.
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Also input the two sets of booking codes you got earlier. Submit.
12. Verify your trip details. For adults, under “;�o”, input the number of tickets you are paying for. Submit.
13. Enter your credit card details. Submit. After payment is confirmed, you will be asked to print out the collection slip. Remember to fill up this slip & bring it to the counter to collect your tickets. Tickets must be collected at least 30 minutes before the respective trains depart.
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15. If you want to make sure that your payment has been accepted, click on “Üpqrst” (check payment records) on the left.
Alternatively, you can also return to the English booking website to check. Click on “Inquire booking records”.
http://railway.hinet.net/net_eng.htm
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If payment has been made, you should see a message along the line of “Fare paid over the internet”. Repeat the process to verify the payment record for your return trip.
That’s all. Trust that this step-by-step guide makes booking your train tickets an easy thing to do.
Weather Forecast - http://www.cwb.gov.tw/
Taiwan Railway Administration - http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/index/index.aspx (To book online from 6am - 9pm)
Universal Traveler Adaptor If you need any maps or brochures, you can go down personally or send them a return envelope with your address & $1 stamp for them to mail to you.
Taiwan Visitors Association (Singapore office) 30 Raffles Place #10-01 Chevron House Singapore 048622
• For the year 2010, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau plans to attract international tourists who purchase a package deal which includes an airplane ticket & a hotel accommodation with gifts for one of the four seasons in the year, depending on when they purchase the package.
• A travel agency or airline which sells such packages of Taiwan can apply for quarterly gifts for participating tourists. Applications can be submitted to an overseas office of the Tourism Bureau.
• Tourists who purchase package tours for Taiwan from a travel agency or airline can go to the agency, airline, or one of the Tourism Bureau’s overseas offices to pick up their gift voucher. The number of gifts is limited & each traveler may receive only one, on a first-come, first-served basis. (Those who have only purchased an airline ticket or joined a group tour do not qualify for this program.)
Requirement To Get Freebies:
• Copy of Hotel & Air ticket confirmation
Freebies:
• Taipei / Kaohsiung MRT card & Extra offer: free pass of National Palace Museum: www.npm.gov.tw • Taipei / Kaohsiung MRT card–NT 50 value inside & you can top up & use it on MRT & Bus
Typhoon Guide • Sea warning will be issued when typhoon's radius is anticipated to touch the 100 km sea area of
Taiwan in 24 hours (34 knots or greater) • Land warning will be issued when typhoon's radius is anticipated to touch the 100 km sea area of
Taiwan in 18 hours (34 knots or greater) • Stay tuned for latest news from TV/radio reports (Local authority reserved the rights to impose typhoon
OFF day within their county/city) • The sea or land warning will be renewed every 3 hrs
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• Do not go near seaside/beach areas (Offenders can be fined and jailed under Taiwan law) • Once the typhoon OFF day had been implemented by the local authority, it is strongly recommended to
stay indoors • Should you happen to be touring seaside/beaches areas, stay clear from them • Seek advise from the hotels/minsu owners if you still wish to continue your tour (Cancel your tour if
possible) • Prepare enough drinkable water & food (biscuits, bread & etc) if you’re forced to stay indoors • Get back to hotels/minsu immediately should you happen to be outdoor • Return back to hotels/minsu immediately if you’re at mountainous areas • Move to higher grounds if you’re struck in mountainous areas • Beware of landslides when moving to higher grounds • Beware of flooding especially near rivers, canals, ponds etc • Do not use umbrella (wear raincoat if needed) • It is strongly recommended to seek advise from the Taiwanese when dealing with typhoon
Earthquake Guide
• Run out of the building if possible • Make sure the entrance door is open if you’re unable to get out of the building • Do not rush for the doorways if you’re unable to get out of the building in time • While getting out of the building, do not use elevators • Try to wear leather shoes or boots to avoid being hurt by broken window glass or other sharp objects. • Quickly duck under the table or any sturdy piece of furniture • Grab a cushion to protect your head if you’re unable to duck under the table • Stay away from windows (Glass falls apart by shakiness) • Do not enter building immediately (There might be aftershocks) • Stand in an open area • Stay away from buildings that are still under construction • Stay away from beaches and ports in case tsunami should happen. • Follow emergency management officials' instructions to evacuate. • It is strongly recommended to seek advise from the Taiwanese when dealing with earthquake
Tips & Informations Traveling In Taiwan
• Always keep to your right while taking the escalator especially taking Taipei Metro • Always Q-up while boarding their MRT • Tips to the porters or anyone is not necessary • Never ask for a discount if you are not interested in buying that item • Just say "No" to any taxi drivers if you are not taking cabs • Always ask for the taxi fare before boarding (Some might charge by per trip) • Don't act smart (Taiwanese also know English, if possible speak mandarin) • Never make fun of Mr. Sun Yat Sun, Mr. Chiang Kai Shek & Mr. Chiang Ching Kuo • Never comment on their polities • A simple rejection to all porters around airport/ train stations • Always keep some small notes or coins (They come useful during your night market tour) • If you are dining in fast food restaurant, please clear your own table before you leave • Plastic bags are not free. Either you bought it or you bring your own • Beware of pickpockets when touring night markets
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• Taiwan usage of voltage is 110v (Need to buy 2pin plug) • Water in Taiwan is not purified (If there a need, boil it first or drink from water dispenser) • Eating & drinking are strictly not allowed on Taipei Metro
The Prohibitions & Matters For Attention When Using The Hot Spring.
• Bathers should thoroughly wash their body before entering the bath(s). • Persons with infectious diseases should not enter the bath(s). • Persons suffering from chronic disease such as heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes & other obstructions of the circulatory system should enter the baths in accordance with a doctor's instructions.
• Persons with dry or hypersensitive skin should avoid hot-spring bathing. • Women who are menstruating should not enter the bath(s). • It is inadvisable to enter the bath(s) when intoxicated, with an empty stomach, or after a filling meal. • Do not take any pet into the bath(s). • It is inadvisable to be immersed in the hot spring for more than 15 minutes at a time. • It is inadvisable to be immersed in the hot spring above the heart. • It is inadvisable to enter a sauna directly after taking a hot spring bath, to avoid causing damage to the
corneas. • It is inadvisable for pregnant women & elderly persons who have difficulty moving & children under the
age of three to enter the bath(s). • Persons who are elderly or in poor health should avoid entering the bath(s) alone to avoid accident. • After a long-distance hike, excessive fatigue or strenuous exercise, it is advisable to rest awhile before
entering the bath(s), to avoid cerebral anemia or heat shock. • Anyone suffering any discomfort while bathing should immediately leave the bath & inform the service
personnel. • Other matters as stipulated by the city or county (metropolitan) authority with due jurisdiction.
Taiwan Festivals & Public Holidays
January
1st Jan - New Year's Day / Foundation Day (Public holiday) - Beginning of the Gregorian calendar year and Marks the founding of the Republic of China in 1911. Schools and offices are rest and many of them remaining closed on 2nd and 3rd Jan.
January / February
1st-3rd Jan (Lunar) – Chinese New Year (Public holiday) - Start of a Chinese year, most important festival in Taiwan. Celebration with family, gatherings, exchange hongbao (lucky money in small envelopes). 6th Jan (Lunar) – Qingshui Zushi's birthday - Commemorates the quasi-historic figure from Fujian, revered for his wisdom and munificence. Main ceremonies at Zushih Temple in Sansia, outside Taipei, including the ritual slaying of "God Pigs". 9th Jan (Lunar) – Jade Emperor's Birthday - Pays tribute to the chief Taoist deity, the head of celestial government thought to mirror that of Imperial China. Main ceremonies at temples in Dasi, Taichung and Tainan.
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15 Jan (Lunar) – Lantern Festival - End of Chinese New Year festivities. Main activities are the public distribution and display of paper lantern and setting off firework. Launching of paper lantern into the sky was performed in some of the cities, but most famously in Pingsi. February 28 Feb – Peace Memorial Day (Public holiday) - Known as "228 Memorial Day", it commemorates the 228 incident, in which massive public protests which started on February 28, 1947 sparked a military crackdown that claimed at least 28,000 lives and ushered in forty years of martial law
February / March
3rd Feb (Lunar) – Wenchang Dijun's Birthday - Pays respect to the God of Literature or Culture, revered by students and their parents ahead of exams. Offerings of incense and wishes are written on colorful paper placed in glass jars.
March
19 Feb (Lunar) – Guanyin's Birthday - The Goddess of mercy's birthday, celebrated at Buddhist temples especially in Taipei Longshan Temple. 29 March – Youth Day (Public holiday) - Pays tribute to the more than hundred of Sun Yat Sen's revolutionaries who killed in the failed Canton Uprising against the imperial Qing government in 1911.
March / April
3rd March (Lunar) – Queen Mother of the West's Birthday - Main festivities in Hualien, honors the highest ranking female deity, often portrayed as the wife of Jade Emperor. April 5th Apr – Tomb Sweeping Day (Public holiday) - Anniversary of Chiang Kai Shek's death; "grave cake" are offered and paper money is burnt. 15 March (Lunar) – Baosheng Dadi's Birthday - The "great Emperor who preserves life". Main celebration is held in north Tainan.
April / May
Bunun Ear-shooting Festival - Most important celebration of the Bunnun tribe, traditionally a test of archery skills to mark the coming of age of the tribe's males. Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage - The eight-day, seven-night pilgrimage comprises one of the world's biggest religious festivals, with worshippers parading a caravan containing one of the island's most revered Mazu deities around a circuit before returning it to its mother temple in Dajia. 23 March (Lunar) – Mazu's Birthday - The other most important folk festivals in Taiwan, celebrating the birthday of Mazu, Godness of the Sea, the island's most popular folk deity. Mazu deities are returned to their "mother temples"on this day to be blessed and increase their spiritual powers. The liveliest celebrations are held at Dajia's Jhenlan Temple, Beigan's Chaotian Temple and Lugang's Tianhou Temple.
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1st May – Labour Day (Public holiday) - Celebrates workers' rights and the eight-hour workday in line with international convention. Donggang Bluefin Tuna Festival - Taiwanese flock to this fishing town to feast on fresh Pacific Bluefin Tuna, revered by the Japanese.
December
Puyuma Ear-shooting Festival - Celebration of the Puyuma tribe, traditionally a test of archery skills. Rituals held near Jhihben, to the south of Taitung. Tsou Fona Festival - Celebration of the “fona” Tsou language for the hyacinth bean, symbol of the longevity of the Tsou nation. Festivals include a modified Tsou wedding ceremony which takes place at the 47.5 KM marker of Highway 18. Seasons
The season for Sunflower ç�è is from early Summer - Autumn (May ~ Oct). Sunflower farms can be found
in many areas in Taiwan. Sun & Green ç=2× is the biggest sunflower theme farm of Northern Taiwan. The farm is open all year round from 0900 - 1800hrs. No admission charge.
Sun & Green ç=2×
• Taipei Main Station > Jhongli & transfer to the Guanyin-bound Taoyuan Bus. Get off at the TECO Electric stop & take a taxi to the farm.
Website: http://emmm.tw/L3_content.php?L3_id=161
The season for Lavender ;<= is generally from early Summer - late Summer (May ~ July) depending on the variety. Best time to see it all in bloom is June. Similarly, lavender farms can be found in many areas in
Taiwan including Ta-Shee Blooming Oasis, Tomita Farm, in Taoyuan County, Shin-She Summit Resort ��pv in Taichung County, Cingjing Farm in Nantou County. Some rare varieties of lavenders flower in the winter. The season for Cherry Blossom, Azalea, and Camellia etc is generally from December through May. Best time to visit Yang Ming Shan is spring where flowers including White Calla Lilies. Yang Ming Shan National Park holds a flower season every spring. The season for Strawberry Picking is generally from January - February though strawberries are also available before or after this period.
The season for Snow @ Mount Hehuan ¥éZ is generally during Winter (February – March), when the chill wind whistles over the whitened peaks & flying snowflakes fill the air. Rare periods of sunshine turn the frosty stands of arrow bamboo into a sea of sparkling crystals & visitors who come to see the snow or even ski in it add a bit of bustle to this natural winter wonderland. When you visit Mt. Hehuan you can also take the
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opportunity to add Wushe & other nearby scenic spots to your itinerary. Wushe, at an elevation of 1,150m, is inhabited largely by members of the Atayal aborigine tribe. It has the reputation of a "cherry blossom capital," & the cherry blossoms that fill the area in January & February provide scenes of extraordinary beauty. As in any high mountainous areas, there are often drastic climatic changes with persistent low temperatures & vast temperature gradients between daytime & night times. For mountain climbers in winter, it is best to equip oneself with mountain boots, warm & rainproof clothing & gears for snowy terrains, such as snow sticks, crampons & ice-axes, to make the trip safe & risk-free. One should also be prepared to walk on muddy paths for about 2 ~ 3km & at certain places, the snowy slope can be quite slippery & wet as well. Tax Refund Travelers holding foreign passports are eligible for a refund of the value-added tax (VAT) on purchases of NT$3,000 and above (including tax) on a single day at posted VAT-refund stores, so long as they depart Taiwan within 30 days of the purchase. The buyers must obtain a VATrefund application, bearing the store’s Unified Invoice stamp, from the store where the purchases are made. Prior to leaving Taiwan, the travelers must take the application together with the tax-refund goods (which must not have been used) to the VAT refund counter at the airport to obtain the refund. Remember—the date of departure must be no more than 30 days after the date of purchase. Postal Service General operating hours for post offices in Taiwan are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, but some post offices provide services on weekends & holidays as well. Types of mail include ordinary letters, prompt delivery, registered mail, express delivery & packages. Stamps can be purchased in post offices, hotels & convenience stores. 7-Eleven & FamilyMart convenience stores provide express parcel delivery services for both Taiwan & overseas. Power Supply
Taiwan uses 110-volt electricity & the most common socket is the twoprong type. If you bring an appliance that uses a different voltage, you must use a transformer and plug adapter.
CUSTOMS & DUTY FREE ALLOWANCES & RESTRICTIONS
• Tobacco - 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 454g of tobacco • Liquor - 1 bottle (Not more than 1 litre) • Perfume - Reasonable for personal use • Cameras - 1 still, 1 movie camera • Film - Reasonable for personal use • Gifts - Duty free allowance up to NT$6,000 • Other Goods - Up to the value of NT$20,000 • Currency - Must be declared on arrival
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• Agriculture Items - Refer to Consulate
NOTE: Prohibited items include narcotics, gambling articles, non-canned meat products & toy pistols. Publications promoting communism are prohibited, as are items originating in the People's Republic of China. All baggage must be itemised & declared in writing.
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR)
The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) system is a fast (300-plus km fast!) way to travel between major cities along Taiwan's west coast. There are eight stations on the line, including stations in Taipei, Banciao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, & Kaohsiung. Tickets can be purchased at THSR stations, online or by phone. For more information call: (02) 6626-8000; or visit the THSR website at: http://www.thsrc.com.tw Taiwan Tour Bus The Taiwan Tour Bus offers guided tours to Taiwan's top travel destinations, with half-day to three-day tours to choose from. Reservations can be made through partner travel agents. � Taiwan Tour Bus: 0800-011-765 (24-hour free travel information service in Chinese, English & Japanese), http://taiwantourbus.com.tw (Chinese, English, Japanese & Korean) Inter-City Bus
Taiwan's inter-city buses are cheaper & sometimes faster, alternative to the train for travel between the cities & towns, making this a popular choice for budget travelers. � Kuo-kuang Bus: Tel 0800-010-138, http://www.kingbus.com.tw � Ego Bus: Tel 0800-241-560, http://www.ubus.com.tw � Dragon Bus: Tel 0800-550-599, http://www.dragonbus.com.tw � Aloha Bus: Tel (02) 2550-8488, http://www.aloha168.com.tw � Free Go Bus: Tel 0800-051-519, http://www.freego.com.tw City Bus
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Every county & city in Taiwan offers public bus service for in-city travel. You can pay in cash (exact change only), but for travel in Taipei City & County, consider getting a prepaid "EasyCard," which can be used for both city bus & discounted MRT travel. Taxi
Taxi fares vary from place to place in Taiwan. In Taipei & some other cities the cabs charge by the meter, while in other cities passengers need to negotiate the fare with the driver. In Taipei City, the base fare is NT$70 for the first 1.25km, plus NT$5 for every additional 250 meters. Evening & holiday surcharges may also apply. Metro
The Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system comprises eight routes that cover most major areas of the city. You can pay with single trip tokens or a prepaid EasyCard, which offers discounted travel. The NT$200 one-day pass is also a good option. The trains run from 06:00~24:00 & arrive every 3~15mins depending on the time & day. � Taipei MRT: Tel (02) 2181-2345, http://www.trtc.com.tw Railroad (Train) Taiwan's comprehensive rail system offers a convenient way to get around the island, with links even to some of the more remote towns. Ticket prices vary by train type (Zihciang Express, Jyuguang Express, Fusing Express, Shuttle, & Ordinary Train), with the fastest costing the most. Tickets can be purchased at stations, online or by phone. � Taiwan Railway Administration: Tel (02) 2381-5226, http://www.railway.gov.tw
