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Skywolf> u r welcome... enjoy yr trip!
audrey, jane> I being to taipei on sept last yr... is a raining season..dun knowing will it raining this sept.. but be prepared.. get more 3/4 or short bottoms rather than jeans or long pants..cos the night markets dont have shethers.. sometimes the street is flooded...
audrey, jane> I being to taipei on sept last yr... is a raining season..dun knowing will it raining this sept.. but be prepared.. get more 3/4 or short bottoms rather than jeans or long pants..cos the night markets dont have shethers.. sometimes the street is flooded...
shyantiffy
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actually even the native taiwanese now huh.. cannot really foretell their weather liao.. this global warming thingy makes the whole world's weather goes haywire...
juz enjoy the trip lor.. there are beauty to be seen be it raining or not...
juz enjoy the trip lor.. there are beauty to be seen be it raining or not...
nEEd ur advice!!!
i would like to book air ticket online thru jetstar. they 've option of payment which by credit card & offline payment.
offline payment i can pay at any 7-11 or S.A.M machine BUT cant select seating
for credit card payment i can select it BUT i saw got 1 part we must fill the CCS no huh, the no at the back of card. as i noe normally we only enter the card no (16digit) when do on line purchase, rite ?
coz this is my 1st time using such purchasing so i m not sure izit safe?
please advice me , thank in advance
i would like to book air ticket online thru jetstar. they 've option of payment which by credit card & offline payment.
offline payment i can pay at any 7-11 or S.A.M machine BUT cant select seating
for credit card payment i can select it BUT i saw got 1 part we must fill the CCS no huh, the no at the back of card. as i noe normally we only enter the card no (16digit) when do on line purchase, rite ?
coz this is my 1st time using such purchasing so i m not sure izit safe?
please advice me , thank in advance
Jane,
Normally for most travel agencies online, you will have to key in the last 3 digit in the back of credit card.
I just purchased my jetstar tickets for Taiwan few months back. I have also purchased from AirAsia and Tigerairways before.
Just call your credit card company to check 2-3 days later to see what have been credited if you still feel uneasy. Cheers!
Normally for most travel agencies online, you will have to key in the last 3 digit in the back of credit card.
I just purchased my jetstar tickets for Taiwan few months back. I have also purchased from AirAsia and Tigerairways before.
Just call your credit card company to check 2-3 days later to see what have been credited if you still feel uneasy. Cheers!
shyantiffy
New Member
heehee... alot of time when i go abroad.. i dun buy insurance leh.. kekekek.. toying with my luck lor..hahaha...
shyantiffy
New Member
Oh... their sockets are those 2 pins have seen 2 types..
(something like this la..)
if its the later..den no need pin converter
but still i think its safer to bring a pin converter... if u r thinking of charging your HP..think no worries leh.. our handphone charger is a universal charger.. it'll convert the current on its own.. juz double check that your charger have the spec :100-240V/50-60Hz/65mA den will be save liao..
if its the later..den no need pin converter
but still i think its safer to bring a pin converter... if u r thinking of charging your HP..think no worries leh.. our handphone charger is a universal charger.. it'll convert the current on its own.. juz double check that your charger have the spec :100-240V/50-60Hz/65mA den will be save liao..
shyantiffy
New Member
Jane.. the 1st pic is 2 pins (ignore the hole below...coz can't really find the exact pic).. yes.. so u need to bring a converter for pins only..coz I used to have 1..its a pin & current converter..& that plug is heavy..
shyantiffy
New Member
hahaha... cool wor!
hey jane.. if u r going to hualien..I can give u Chen Ma Ma's mobile no.
Enjoy your trip!
hey jane.. if u r going to hualien..I can give u Chen Ma Ma's mobile no.
Enjoy your trip!
icebaby,
here is my trip schedule :
1st day alight after check in, will go xi men ding walk ard
2nd day yang ming shan, miramar ent park & shilin (all same mrt station)
3rd day sun flower garden (taoyuan), wufenbu & laohe nite market.
4th day jianfushan (stay 1nite)
5th day back from jianfushan direct go to yilan stay 1nite
6th day afternoon back from yilan to taipei, evening ll go dan shui
7th day go jiufen
8th home sweet home *
*
anybody got comment, please advice me!!
here is my trip schedule :
1st day alight after check in, will go xi men ding walk ard
2nd day yang ming shan, miramar ent park & shilin (all same mrt station)
3rd day sun flower garden (taoyuan), wufenbu & laohe nite market.
4th day jianfushan (stay 1nite)
5th day back from jianfushan direct go to yilan stay 1nite
6th day afternoon back from yilan to taipei, evening ll go dan shui
7th day go jiufen
8th home sweet home *
anybody got comment, please advice me!!
sharon__joseph
New Member
hi jane, may i know do u went yang ming shan & miramar entertainment park F&E or day tour? isit easy to navigate around there?
hi sharon,
public transport to YMS and Miramar is quite accessible, don't really have to do a guided tour to both these places.
If you are staying in XimenDing area, you can take bus 260 direct to YMS. You can get directions from your hotel to the bus stop. Once there you can take the internal bus 108 to the various trails on YMS. www.ymsnp.gov.tw for more info.
To go Miramar from YMS, take bus 230 to Beitou, den take MRT to Jiantan station. From there you can take the free shuttle to Miramar. From Miramar, take the shuttle back to Jiantan MRT to go Shilin market.
public transport to YMS and Miramar is quite accessible, don't really have to do a guided tour to both these places.
If you are staying in XimenDing area, you can take bus 260 direct to YMS. You can get directions from your hotel to the bus stop. Once there you can take the internal bus 108 to the various trails on YMS. www.ymsnp.gov.tw for more info.
To go Miramar from YMS, take bus 230 to Beitou, den take MRT to Jiantan station. From there you can take the free shuttle to Miramar. From Miramar, take the shuttle back to Jiantan MRT to go Shilin market.
Hi I am planning to go TW on 18-25th Nov (8D7N). Below is my initerary (read thru e whole thread & all ur advises) Pls highlight to me if I make any mistake,or you have better suggestion for me,Thank you
Day 1-1810hrs Arrive Taipei airport->take KuoKuang bus to Taipei Main Station,take taxi to TS Hotel->check in->wonder around XinMenDing for dinner & buy tickets for Day 3 Hualien
Day 2->take train to JianTan MRT->take bus red 5 to YMS bus terminal->transfer shuttle van.Spend 3/4 day there,if time permits,can go for hotspring (bring swim suit/swim cap)
Evening->Shilin Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 3->take train to Hualien,tour around Taroko Gorge/Tunnel of nine turns
Evening->Nanbin Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 4->take train to Chiayi->small train to Alishan(until now not very sure wats there to see in Alishan)->spend 1N in one of e Minzu.
Day 5->wake up early,take bus to Yushan for sunrise->(after this struck le,maybe head back to Taipei)
Day 6->take MRT to Taipei Main Station->train to Rui Fang->bus to JiuFen (I rem someone mentioned there is a direct bus from Taipei to JiuFen??)
Evening->take train to HoShanPei->5mins walk to WuFenPu->10mins walk to Raoche Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 7->Guang Hua Shang Chang->Taipei/Gong Guan Underground shopping
Evening->Dan Suei Old Street->Sunset->Dan Suei Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 8->Wonder around XinMenDing->flight back to SG
I wonder if my planning is too rush & is there any places I left out? I put all e sightseeing @ e beginning & leave e shopping last.Can someone pls advise me.. Thank you so much
Day 1-1810hrs Arrive Taipei airport->take KuoKuang bus to Taipei Main Station,take taxi to TS Hotel->check in->wonder around XinMenDing for dinner & buy tickets for Day 3 Hualien
Day 2->take train to JianTan MRT->take bus red 5 to YMS bus terminal->transfer shuttle van.Spend 3/4 day there,if time permits,can go for hotspring (bring swim suit/swim cap)
Evening->Shilin Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 3->take train to Hualien,tour around Taroko Gorge/Tunnel of nine turns
Evening->Nanbin Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 4->take train to Chiayi->small train to Alishan(until now not very sure wats there to see in Alishan)->spend 1N in one of e Minzu.
Day 5->wake up early,take bus to Yushan for sunrise->(after this struck le,maybe head back to Taipei)
Day 6->take MRT to Taipei Main Station->train to Rui Fang->bus to JiuFen (I rem someone mentioned there is a direct bus from Taipei to JiuFen??)
Evening->take train to HoShanPei->5mins walk to WuFenPu->10mins walk to Raoche Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 7->Guang Hua Shang Chang->Taipei/Gong Guan Underground shopping
Evening->Dan Suei Old Street->Sunset->Dan Suei Night Market->back to TS hotel
Day 8->Wonder around XinMenDing->flight back to SG
I wonder if my planning is too rush & is there any places I left out? I put all e sightseeing @ e beginning & leave e shopping last.Can someone pls advise me.. Thank you so much
sharon__joseph
New Member
jerlynn,
alternatively you may take airport transfer bus -- Free Go @ NT$135 per way. Free Go stops just outside TS hotel... u may also consider staying at futurestar hotel (http://www.futurestarhotel.com.tw/).. its nearer to mrt than TS.. if u stay at FurureStar, please request for rooms on 7th flr, its newer..
alternatively you may take airport transfer bus -- Free Go @ NT$135 per way. Free Go stops just outside TS hotel... u may also consider staying at futurestar hotel (http://www.futurestarhotel.com.tw/).. its nearer to mrt than TS.. if u stay at FurureStar, please request for rooms on 7th flr, its newer..
Jerlynn,
yes, u can take Freego bus straight to TS Hotel, don't need to transfer to taxi at Taipei Main Station. At some other forums it stated that Freego bus is available till 630pm and if after that, you have to take kuokwang bus to Taipei main and transfer to cab.
At Hualien just make sure you catch the timing for train back to taipei at night. are u going by taxi tour? it roughly cost NT1800-NT2500 for a tour around the gorge
day6 evening, note that closest train to wupenfu is songshan station not Houshanpi which is their MRT station. I believe wupenfu is next to houshanpi mrt, n u can walk to raohe night market from there. from night market you can then take the train from songshan station back to taipei main station.
yes, u can take Freego bus straight to TS Hotel, don't need to transfer to taxi at Taipei Main Station. At some other forums it stated that Freego bus is available till 630pm and if after that, you have to take kuokwang bus to Taipei main and transfer to cab.
At Hualien just make sure you catch the timing for train back to taipei at night. are u going by taxi tour? it roughly cost NT1800-NT2500 for a tour around the gorge
day6 evening, note that closest train to wupenfu is songshan station not Houshanpi which is their MRT station. I believe wupenfu is next to houshanpi mrt, n u can walk to raohe night market from there. from night market you can then take the train from songshan station back to taipei main station.
shyantiffy
New Member
Hi jerlynn,
"Day 3->take train to Hualien,tour around Taroko Gorge/Tunnel of nine turns
Evening->Nanbin Night Market->back to TS hotel"
how do u plan to travel around in hualien? getting a package day-tour or going around on your own? coz hualien is pretty big... travelling around frm 1 place to another may take up pretty much of your time...& u only have like 1 day for it. Travelling time frm taipei to hualien in train will take almost 3hrs...
You can check out the schedule frm this website. Take Tze chiang Train.. its faster.
http://163.29.3.96/twrail_en/index.aspx
It'll be safer if u buy the return tix as well. normally weekends tix are harder to get.
Cheers...& enjoy your trip to taiwan~
"Day 3->take train to Hualien,tour around Taroko Gorge/Tunnel of nine turns
Evening->Nanbin Night Market->back to TS hotel"
how do u plan to travel around in hualien? getting a package day-tour or going around on your own? coz hualien is pretty big... travelling around frm 1 place to another may take up pretty much of your time...& u only have like 1 day for it. Travelling time frm taipei to hualien in train will take almost 3hrs...
You can check out the schedule frm this website. Take Tze chiang Train.. its faster.
http://163.29.3.96/twrail_en/index.aspx
It'll be safer if u buy the return tix as well. normally weekends tix are harder to get.
Cheers...& enjoy your trip to taiwan~
Hi,
Thank you so much for ur suggestion. I tot nobody come in this thread le..heng ah,heehee
Sharon/rally,
I follow TS suggestion on e KuoKuang bus cos they said after 1800hrs Freego bus not available le.You mean actually I can still take Freego??
rally,
Noted on e WuFenPu nearest station. Thank you
Tiffy,
I haven decide going on tour anot. Is there alot to see @ Hualien? Mmmm my schedule is spend e day there & evening go to night market..not eunf time? Am I spending too many days viewing mountains??? I wanted to add in Longshan temple but duno which day is 'on e way'.
Btw what is there to see @ Alishan huh? I duno if its worth e time going there cos journey to & fro very long woh. May I know where is Guang Hua Shang Chang?? Thank you
Thank you so much for ur suggestion. I tot nobody come in this thread le..heng ah,heehee
Sharon/rally,
I follow TS suggestion on e KuoKuang bus cos they said after 1800hrs Freego bus not available le.You mean actually I can still take Freego??
rally,
Noted on e WuFenPu nearest station. Thank you
Tiffy,
I haven decide going on tour anot. Is there alot to see @ Hualien? Mmmm my schedule is spend e day there & evening go to night market..not eunf time? Am I spending too many days viewing mountains??? I wanted to add in Longshan temple but duno which day is 'on e way'.
Btw what is there to see @ Alishan huh? I duno if its worth e time going there cos journey to & fro very long woh. May I know where is Guang Hua Shang Chang?? Thank you
Hi,
I'd like to check out a few things.. as Nov is winter time, meaning there all selling winter wear?? I can't shop for those casual tops??
Anyone got any suggestion for my Day 5? & is e sunrise really beautiful? or shall I skip Alishan totally & explore other places?
Sorry if I ask too many qs..1st time there so anxious to know more.
I'd like to check out a few things.. as Nov is winter time, meaning there all selling winter wear?? I can't shop for those casual tops??
Anyone got any suggestion for my Day 5? & is e sunrise really beautiful? or shall I skip Alishan totally & explore other places?
Sorry if I ask too many qs..1st time there so anxious to know more.
shyantiffy
New Member
jerlynn... coz the travel time to & fro frm taipei to hualien will take up 6 hrs leh.. tho u dun need to really spend alot of time at taroko..
but u may get really tired due to the travelling.
can check this B&B out.. they have package. & can be trusted.
http://www.hualienbay.com/journey.html
but u may get really tired due to the travelling.
can check this B&B out.. they have package. & can be trusted.
http://www.hualienbay.com/journey.html
jerlynn,
stated that freego is available till 1830.
for hualien, if u take the new taroko tilted trains "taroko express" you can cut travelling time to 2hrs each way instead of 3hrs on the normal trains.
whether you will enjoy alishan or taroko more, depends on your own preferences on nature etc.. but alot of forummers choose hualien and loved it.
stated that freego is available till 1830.
for hualien, if u take the new taroko tilted trains "taroko express" you can cut travelling time to 2hrs each way instead of 3hrs on the normal trains.
whether you will enjoy alishan or taroko more, depends on your own preferences on nature etc.. but alot of forummers choose hualien and loved it.
Tiffy/rally,
Thks for ur advises & suggestion. I will amend my itinerary & see if can work out something better. I decided to skip Alishan since alrdy going to YMS & Hualien.
Tiffy,
So ur suggestion is to spend 1N in Hualien??Do we have to book b4hand or can go there thn decide?
rally,
Where can I take e new taroko express train?
Thks for ur advises & suggestion. I will amend my itinerary & see if can work out something better. I decided to skip Alishan since alrdy going to YMS & Hualien.
Tiffy,
So ur suggestion is to spend 1N in Hualien??Do we have to book b4hand or can go there thn decide?
rally,
Where can I take e new taroko express train?
jerlynn,
u can take the trains from taipei main station.
if u are skipping alisan altogether, you could decide to stay longer in hualien.
your Day 3 can tour around taroko gorge, evening can go night market, or watch the aboriginal performance.
your day 4 can go south hualien where u could watch dolphin or whale watching, or water rafting, or just taking in the magnificent coastal scenery of taiwan east coast. If you have time, you could even spend another night at hualien before returning to taipei by train early Day 5.
Anyway the lodging in hualien is relatively inexpensive especially at some of the minsus.
u can take the trains from taipei main station.
if u are skipping alisan altogether, you could decide to stay longer in hualien.
your Day 3 can tour around taroko gorge, evening can go night market, or watch the aboriginal performance.
your day 4 can go south hualien where u could watch dolphin or whale watching, or water rafting, or just taking in the magnificent coastal scenery of taiwan east coast. If you have time, you could even spend another night at hualien before returning to taipei by train early Day 5.
Anyway the lodging in hualien is relatively inexpensive especially at some of the minsus.
Hi all,
I'm planning a 5D4N F&E to Taiwan with my mum. This is my 1st time there. Is it safe to travel on our own? Heard that rainbow and TS Hotel quite popular amongst Singaporeans. Are they good? Which is better? Can someone be kind enough to help us plan the itinerary?
Many thanks.
I'm planning a 5D4N F&E to Taiwan with my mum. This is my 1st time there. Is it safe to travel on our own? Heard that rainbow and TS Hotel quite popular amongst Singaporeans. Are they good? Which is better? Can someone be kind enough to help us plan the itinerary?
Many thanks.
Dear All
We have recently decided to visit TW for our mini-honeymoon in early October (can only go for actual HM in Q1 2008, sigh).
Appreciate if you could help me with some of my queries:
1) We have never taken any budget airline, is the leg room really limited? My hb is 185cm tall and he is afraid that it will be a very tedious ride for him. He finds SIA squeezy even and so far only Emirates & United Airlines quite ok for him.
2) If we really cannot go by budget airline, what are the other airlines that fly there? We only know of SIA, SilkAir and China Airline so far. And among these others, which is better/cheaper?
3) How many days recommended for first-timers to TW? We would definitely love to visit Taipei. Any other recommended area?
4) I watch those TW dramas and variety shows and have always been attracted by those 温泉旅馆 and 山庄, any recommended spots? If we arrive at Taipei, how should we proceed to such outskirts? Do we book a 1-2 days trip from here or there?
Many many thanks in advance
We have recently decided to visit TW for our mini-honeymoon in early October (can only go for actual HM in Q1 2008, sigh).
Appreciate if you could help me with some of my queries:
1) We have never taken any budget airline, is the leg room really limited? My hb is 185cm tall and he is afraid that it will be a very tedious ride for him. He finds SIA squeezy even and so far only Emirates & United Airlines quite ok for him.
2) If we really cannot go by budget airline, what are the other airlines that fly there? We only know of SIA, SilkAir and China Airline so far. And among these others, which is better/cheaper?
3) How many days recommended for first-timers to TW? We would definitely love to visit Taipei. Any other recommended area?
4) I watch those TW dramas and variety shows and have always been attracted by those 温泉旅馆 and 山庄, any recommended spots? If we arrive at Taipei, how should we proceed to such outskirts? Do we book a 1-2 days trip from here or there?
Many many thanks in advance
hi kyra,
If SIA is considered squeezy for your hubby, i dun think jetstar is much better. That said, between SQ, EvaAir, China Airlines you have to compare their flight timings to see which suit your schedule. Price wise its around the same unless one is having some promo.
Go for as many days as you can, given your time and budget. There's always things to do, places to visit when you're off for a vacation! Besides Taipei, you can visit Tainan, Taichung, Kaoshiong or even the islands like Penghu if you have the time. Which places you could visit dpends on your preferences for nature, scenery, culture, entertainment etc..
You can visit Beitou or Wulai for their hotsprings
Hotsprings in Beitou:
Asia Pacific Resort: Tel: 2898 3088 Fax: 2832 4053
http://www.apresort.com.tw
Spa Spring Resort: Tel: 2897 9060 Fax:2897 9065
http://www.spaspringresort.com.tw
In Wulai:
http://www.fullmoonspa.com.tw/
Depending on your preferences, there are numerous places to visit in Taipei like Yangmingshan, Jiufen, Jinguashi, Keelung or if you have time can visit tarako gorge in hualien, sun moon lake at alishan or even visit and stay in farms.
Whale watching, water rafting in Hualien or sand beaches, sea sports in kenting, you are spoilt for choices in Taiwan.
Having said all these, I haven;t even began to mention all the yummy food to be found in the various Night Markets in Taiwan!
Have a wonderful time planning your mini honeymoon.
If SIA is considered squeezy for your hubby, i dun think jetstar is much better. That said, between SQ, EvaAir, China Airlines you have to compare their flight timings to see which suit your schedule. Price wise its around the same unless one is having some promo.
Go for as many days as you can, given your time and budget. There's always things to do, places to visit when you're off for a vacation! Besides Taipei, you can visit Tainan, Taichung, Kaoshiong or even the islands like Penghu if you have the time. Which places you could visit dpends on your preferences for nature, scenery, culture, entertainment etc..
You can visit Beitou or Wulai for their hotsprings
Hotsprings in Beitou:
Asia Pacific Resort: Tel: 2898 3088 Fax: 2832 4053
http://www.apresort.com.tw
Spa Spring Resort: Tel: 2897 9060 Fax:2897 9065
http://www.spaspringresort.com.tw
In Wulai:
http://www.fullmoonspa.com.tw/
Depending on your preferences, there are numerous places to visit in Taipei like Yangmingshan, Jiufen, Jinguashi, Keelung or if you have time can visit tarako gorge in hualien, sun moon lake at alishan or even visit and stay in farms.
Whale watching, water rafting in Hualien or sand beaches, sea sports in kenting, you are spoilt for choices in Taiwan.
Having said all these, I haven;t even began to mention all the yummy food to be found in the various Night Markets in Taiwan!
Have a wonderful time planning your mini honeymoon.
shyantiffy
New Member
hi rubyred... i was in taiwan last x'mas... weather is fine.. something like 17 deg c..
Hi all
I am planning to go TW in Nov but i hv a big problem. Am wondering if its advisable to bring my gal there ( only 17th mths old). If i take a package tour, will it be hard on my gal cos we have to follow to the timings. I am afraid it might be too tiring for her.
If i go F&E, then also scared we hv problem gg to plcs of attractions.
Any advise?
I am planning to go TW in Nov but i hv a big problem. Am wondering if its advisable to bring my gal there ( only 17th mths old). If i take a package tour, will it be hard on my gal cos we have to follow to the timings. I am afraid it might be too tiring for her.
If i go F&E, then also scared we hv problem gg to plcs of attractions.
Any advise?
