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post Aug 23 2011, 03:40 PM

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hello fellow lowyatians.

there is alot to read on this thread smile.gif

just wondering, i'm planning to go in jan 2012.

for 5 days 4 nights, just wondering how much would the expenses be like for my stay there? of course excluding purchases.. Just a rough amount will do (to have a good time there) smile.gif



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post Aug 23 2011, 05:46 PM

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good enough i suppose..i wonder if 4 nights is enough to explore taiwan. not only stay in taipei..of course includes outskirts trip but not to those historical places or mountains..

don't even know how to plan for the trip..zz

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post Oct 14 2011, 04:20 AM

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QUOTE(toto4d @ Oct 13 2011, 08:26 PM)
Just bring a copy of your ticket and they will give you.
I used the ticket to enter Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village..
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Is it applicable if i am to travel there next year jan?
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post Oct 24 2011, 10:47 PM

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Is agoda.com a safe website to book hotels? They accept paypal as well, i suppose its cheaper using paypal rather than cc to pay right.

I'm looking to stay at xi men ding
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post Oct 26 2011, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(ruzzlacwe @ Oct 25 2011, 10:42 AM)
be extra careful when booking via agoda
the rate they quote even if u select 3 nights, is actually per night price
u might wanna google 'agoda scams' before u book
not to say they are untrustworthy(my only experience with them I was cheated to pay but they refunded without much explanation...almost feels like the customer service staff are used to these cases)-in fact have come across satisfied customers
but what im saying is just be careful in every step of making the booking


Added on October 25, 2011, 10:45 amand oh if u read the travel forums, it's cheaper if u contact and book with the hotels directly...some they will offer discount
again, do a lil bit of checking online esp in travel forums to validate that
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QUOTE(stimix @ Oct 25 2011, 12:54 PM)
Agoda is OK-lah.. Just that lotsa ppl din know that the published rate is before commission/handling charges of ~ US2-US5 depeninding on room price.

otherwise, I hv no problem wth them..Yes, sometime, they might be more expensive than walk-in rate bcos certain budget hotel can be negotiated and they provide discount if you ask..However on overall, they are cheaper and one advantages is you get immediate confirmation rather than walking from one hotel to another upon reaching...I found it so tiring ..(I did that on my Pearl river cities backpacking)..After the incident, i prefer pre-book to avoid wasting time looking for the best hotels
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Which website wpuld u suggestrather than agoda. Pls recommend some reliable ones.

For agoda those published discount rate, just need to add additional few percent is that it?
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post Nov 8 2011, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Nov 7 2011, 07:52 PM)
Looking for budget hotels in this area: 台北市八德路四段
Any nice, decent, cheap hotel suggestion? Need to stay there about 3 or 4 nights next year Jan 2012. Not sure whether its a gud time to visit taiwan anot?!
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I'm going there on the 4 th.i wonder how cold can it get. One thin long sleeve and a jacket sufficient?

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post Nov 10 2011, 09:00 AM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Nov 8 2011, 04:50 PM)
Any hotel suggestion? Or any of you had try some nearby? I've been through many site of the information regarding the hotels but due to limited pictures, it cause me bit hard to decide which one is better?!
Well, yes it was cold. The temperature shows around 17'C, roughly like Genting Highlands at night. But if the wind consistently blow at u at lower temp, soon or later its may freeze u up... So i m guess a jacket, long sleeve, scarf, socks, glove shud be sufficient ...

How long you heading there?
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Wa..need scarf n gloves too? Didn't intend to get that cuz i'm a person who can stand cold but then again, its possible to buy it there right if i do need. Going there for 6 nights
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post Nov 11 2011, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(Mercedes @ Nov 11 2011, 10:57 AM)
Just came back from Taipei.  The weather there is nothing but hot, hot and HOT!  It was hot in the city and when we went to Yeliou Geopark.  But it was raining when we got to YangMingShan, so we didn't really get to see much.  YangMingShan and Yeliou is a definite "must see".  Will go back for YangMingShan the next time I'm in Taiwan.
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Aii climate change d, the world is going nuts. Don't think it wil be that cold in jan d. That sucks
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post Dec 14 2011, 02:19 AM

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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?
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post Dec 22 2011, 05:40 PM

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Im registering for the digital buddy thingie but i'm stuck. It asked for collection point.
Whihc one should i select.

Terminal 1 or 2 Tourist service centre.
Youth volunteer centre
Tourist service centre Of kaohshuing international airport.
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post Dec 23 2011, 01:34 AM

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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Dec 22 2011, 11:16 PM)
Are you going to Taipei or what ? And which airline are you flying to TPE ?
MAS - T1
Air Asia - T2
China Airlines - T1
EVA Air - T2
Cathay Pacific - T1
Dragonair - T2
Singapore Airlines - T2
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Thanks, taking AA

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post Dec 25 2011, 05:23 AM

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heard shihlin market has moved to an underground area..
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post Dec 26 2011, 12:52 AM

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A taiwanese friend told me that he saw it on the news last week.

Dunno how true, i do hope its not.
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post Dec 26 2011, 12:34 PM

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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Dec 25 2011, 09:17 PM)
Really ? Since when ? It was still in the same place when i was in Taipei early this month.
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http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/local/t.../Big-crowds.htm

really moved d ...oh no..
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post Dec 28 2011, 11:07 AM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Dec 28 2011, 11:01 AM)
Gotta find that out in next two weeks!!!

Oh no! Hotel haven't arrange yet...  doh.gif
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Lol, nothng to worry. My flight is next week n i just booked the hotel yesterday.

They even have last minute booking deal rclxms.gif
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post Dec 29 2011, 06:57 PM

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Any hotel to recomend for jiufen?

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post Dec 31 2011, 09:18 AM

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QUOTE(ayashiyin @ Dec 31 2011, 01:58 AM)
I stayed 九份小町 minsu. Pleasant stay  rclxms.gif

http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/komachi2510
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cry.gif I dunno how to read... Do u think it will be full on sundays?

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QUOTE(stormlcc @ Dec 31 2011, 12:42 PM)
Shihlin night market is the worst night market in Taiwan, don't ever bother to go there, it's got nothing special, the stuff they are selling are all the same, better use the time to go else where, there are tonnes of night markets in Taipei, I went to 臨江街観光夜市 instead of Shilin and it's nice, it's like our petaling street, but not as crowded, and has quite a lot of different food choices and items in there.

and Jiufen (九份) is a must go if visiting Taipei, if u have the time, must at least spend the night, I loved it so much.  If you know how to read Chinese, just go there free and easy, don't ever follow tour or you'll regret it.  10 out of 10 friends of mine said follow tour just ruins the fun, makes them really miserable, some even say Taiwan sucks they regret going there.  Even if u don't read Chinese, it's better if u just go there for adventure like all those westerners.  If u've got a smartphone, even easier, just use google services like maps and translate.  If you are using android phone, just use voice action to settle everything (in Chinese of course), that's what i've been doing.
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Originally i planned to go congjing but jiufen looks interesting so i changed my plans to go there annd spend a night at jiufen.

Nowmy problem is finding a place to stay


Added on December 31, 2011, 4:06 pm
QUOTE(stormlcc @ Dec 31 2011, 12:42 PM)
Shihlin night market is the worst night market in Taiwan, don't ever bother to go there, it's got nothing special, the stuff they are selling are all the same, better use the time to go else where, there are tonnes of night markets in Taipei, I went to 臨江街観光夜市 instead of Shilin and it's nice, it's like our petaling street, but not as crowded, and has quite a lot of different food choices and items in there.

and Jiufen (九份) is a must go if visiting Taipei, if u have the time, must at least spend the night, I loved it so much.  If you know how to read Chinese, just go there free and easy, don't ever follow tour or you'll regret it.  10 out of 10 friends of mine said follow tour just ruins the fun, makes them really miserable, some even say Taiwan sucks they regret going there.  Even if u don't read Chinese, it's better if u just go there for adventure like all those westerners.  If u've got a smartphone, even easier, just use google services like maps and translate.  If you are using android phone, just use voice action to settle everything (in Chinese of course), that's what i've been doing.
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Originally i planned to go congjing but jiufen looks interesting so i changed my plans to go there annd spend a night at jiufen.

Nowmy problem is finding a place to stay


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post Jan 4 2012, 06:17 PM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Jan 3 2012, 05:51 PM)
Hi guys!

Im little bit confuse, just pay a visit to KL TW Association, they claim the TW Tour buddy can be use for iPhone 4. But when I check their NYC/TW Net website, they claimed cannot b use for iPhone.

Juz applied via the portal. And also give NYC a call, find out they dont do on-the-spot registration anymore for Tour Buddy and 3G Sim Card. Have to apply 7days before the departure and forget to ask bout iPhone 3G sim card can use or not?! Anyone can clarify this?

And few more gifts from TW gov.
Go to Taiwan Association Kuala Lumpur and redeem your following gifts:
- Night Market Voucher
- National Museum (故宫) entrance ticket
- Free Round Trip Railway Ticket (Taipei - Fu Long) - Jiu Fen Trip!
Do bring a copy of your printed air flight ticket's receipt/letter to claim these voucher before your departure to Taiwan!
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Ah damn. Im going to jiu fen. Should havegone to the association to claim.

Too late to get it d, departing tmr
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post Jan 5 2012, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Jan 5 2012, 09:37 AM)
Go grab it today la... They closing at 5.30pm
Do give them a call before you go!


Taiwan Visitors Association, Kuala Lumpur Office
Address:  WISMA GOLDHILL Suite 25-01, Level 25, Wisma Goldhill, 67 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel:  +60-3-2070-6789
Fax:  +60-3-2072-3559
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Canot la, my flight at 10am, just checked in at the hotel at ximending. Not bad ill say but the tolet has frosted glass heh.

Wet and sightly cold at the moment. 11 c

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