normally money exchange use NT$100 = RMxxx
RM1 = NT$9.7
NT$100 = 10.309

this rate consider reasonable. i change in taiwan airport get around 10.1xx. u use credit card rate is 10.2xx. that time i change in malaysia is very high. 10.85

u can use ur credit card to pay for hotel, certain train fares, restaurants and shopping (in shopping malls)
others u still need lots of cash 

the charges i got for withdrawing cash using cc:
RM2 for cirrus
RM52 for cash withdrawing
then the exchange rate which is 10.2xx

staying in ximending is good. ximending comes to life during evening - night time. no night clubs in ximending area. u have to be at the city centre.

i didnt manage to visit any night club during my trip due to over tiredness after whole day adventuring. haha
i visit during my very last day which is a monday. went to myst club. only 16pax are there. LOL
then i went to another bistro/restaurant sit down have some drinks 

hi!
yes i am from miri u are too?
i change NT$ in miri and i get 10.9 or 10.85 during my trip which is not good if compare to those forumer here changing their money in kl
i just change around rm2k in miri here. then remaining i use sg dollars change at airport. u get good rates if u using sg or us dollars in taiwan

boutique as off those branded? u could try taipei 101. but still i think kl/sg market more. haha. price wise im not sure coz im not branded kaki. haha
u can spend some time in the airport itself too for last minute shopping as there are many branded duty free shop also

ximending only can see more crowds during late afternoon/evening or night time. lots of small stalls selling food. lots of shops for shopping. lots of taiwan mei mei for u to wash ur eyes too. hahaha. there a place for drinks near the red house.

i go to taiwan for 8 days. u can refer back to my itinerary which i shared here. everything went well except for some timing glitches due to not familar with the place thats why u will spend more time venturing. hehehe

during my first day i already spend 3hours itself in the taipei main station. LOL!

taiwanese to me a over friendly. LOL. the people are really really nice!

mrt is easy. hsr is easy.
only the train is confusing. as long as u know where u wanna go, u can get the train schedule from the information centre and they will advise u which train to take. from there, get the train number and timing. then go to the desired platform. definitely u will reach ur place

google maps is realiable. im using it as my maps

hows ur itinerary? maybe can share with me and i can advise u 

hahaha. my trip is more to sightseeing and exploring the nightmarket.
i only have 1.5 days for shopping. which is not enough for my wife. LOL
i skip 1 or 2 places in my itinerary due to time constrain. and raining days.
during my trips, 2 days were raining i mean it rain occasionally during other days but doesnt really affect my schedule.
only the 2 days does

i plan to visit taiwan again soon! 

Hey check this out http://www.kawayu-spa.com.tw/. Travel to a MRT station call shipai same line with beitou line. Get a taxi from MRT station to this hot spring place (cost TWD130) then you can choose to go public pool or private room for couple. Public pool cost TWD 200 per pax. Its is quite fun to try the public pool as every one is naked ....lol

better not take the risk.. just go renew..

after renewing your passport number changes. that time u confirm not able to even check in.

call the airline and ask for their advice. that's the best you can do I believe.

You still can travel. Don't worry..

heard taiwan rain ice yesterday !!!