The public bus is not that frequent, if you miss the bus then you need to wait a long time for the next bus.
You can't enjoy the trip if there's time pressure.
I think there's a bus timetable somewhere in the HuaLien bus website.

It's better you take the tour bus if not planning to take the taxi, use the NT$1100 promotion, then it will costs NT$550 per person (meal excluded).

Thanks for your comment stimix.

for taroko u need to book a cab ....tour bus or bus u will regret coz u wont enjoy the scenery.....if u need a good cab uncle....u can pm me for num.....if u plan to tour by bus for taiwan.....u might walk far far....coz alot place ...not all got bus or cab will go in with kosong punya car.....

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Added on December 8, 2011, 12:55 ambetter change usd 1st.....usd is well traded at taoyuan airport money changer ^^....don change nt here....u can get more nt if u change at there

This post has been edited by Bkboy: Dec 8 2011, 01:46 AM

hi stmix, will be going taiwan in middle dec 2011 as business trip...

staying in Da-an.. for 6 nights...

would like to ask is there any nearby places or food that I must try?

how much i need to bring? rm1000?

thanks for your inputs in advance!!

If u dun spend a lot, Taipei is just like KL and if all hotels already paid for or you going to pay via Credt card..Just budget the same as though you're in KL. well...If KL, 1 week ~ RM200...inc of tranport & food..even RM200 also can dy. but if you want to spend, than..budget another RM500 to RM1k lor.

Da'an area is ~ Taipei 101..abit pricey kua and the food court food in Taipei 101 probably just like the price or slightly expensive than KLCC food court..budget the same lor..I can't think of any nice food in Taipei bcos none of the food ther really good compare to M'sia haha..

Just eat what you can find lah..famous one probably Ah Chong mee sua in Ximending or shihlin nite food market - fried chicken & lousy ocien..or stinky tofu?..All within the reach of MRT from any stations in Da'an

DA AN district is quite far away from Taipei 101. Taipei 101 is called XIN YI district. btw, agreed with you that, NO NEED TO WORRIES WHAT TO EAT AT TAIPEI!

the expenses there for dining is around 20~30% higher compare to local food stalls depends where you eat. But their meal is larger in size.

Huh ? Not really. I stayed in Da An area last week and it's very close to Taipei 101, well unless you are talking about walking there of course it's quite a distance. But if you take the MRT, it's very close.

ya, i'm talking about walking
btw, if i not mistaken, there isn't any direct line between DA AN station and Shih zhen fu station(the closest MRT station to TP101). it's impossible to reach each places by couples of minutes neh...
you have to take the 内湖线，and then transfer to 南港线... tat need at least 15 minutes between stations.

but anyhow, its not very mafan also la

This post has been edited by storm88: Dec 10 2011, 12:57 AM

Just buy return ticket to Taiwan. Fly on 18Feb and return on 26Feb.
Any guide for me? no idea where to go yet..
i do not know Chinese.. will this a big problem?

Indeed there isn't. The total travelling time from DA AN Station to Taipei City Hall Station is around 10 minutes during peak hours where there is one train service every 2 minutes. Went to Taipei City Hall Station from DAAN Station a few times last week just to go to Eslite Bookstore Xinyi branch. I was staying at Park Taipei Hotel, by the way and i highly recommend this hotel


No. Won't be a big problem. Young people can at least speak a little English and Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful. You'll do fine February is still cold, but a simple jacket will do.

anyone here know any nice minsu at alisan?
but to buy any tour for alisan?
I see many people say see Alison sunrise is a must.... What time is the sunrise at there?
and need to climb to the top to see it?

hey guys ...

planning to go Sun Moon Lake nex month. How to go from Taipei?

Planned to buy this, this deals looks ok ... what about it?
http://www.groupon.com.tw/index.php?id=604...yId=333&mt=2932

I wonder which day is better to explore taipei during the weekends. Saturday or snday will be better to explore with events and stuff. What do u reckon?

Both days also full of people everywhere.

Anyone??
please.

there are alot of min shu there~
i remember there's a website where most min shu information can be found. i try to find and show u later:)

and ya, Feb/March's Ali shan is a must go place

Really??

Thanks first....

thanks guy

i m in taipei now... wondering wat i should do for a 1 day trip hahah

Daan is famous for the soya bean , yau chau kuey , siu long pau ...


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Of all ... my favorite food in Taiwan ... you can find it at any night market ..


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