what is V-day ?

If say about Romantic places, Taipei have tons of it
either you want at
hilly place, like Mao Kong
hot spring house at Yang Ming Mountain
Hello kitty shop nearby ZONG XIAO EAST ROAD 4TH SESSION
etc etc...

I travel to taiwan quite frequently
but i could say "8 days for whole isle?" impossible
Possible only applies for = PASSBY VACATION, e.g. join group lor

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Added on September 23, 2011, 5:03 pmMy own personal recommendation,
go by End Feb /March. You get higher chance to see Sakura

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Added on September 23, 2011, 5:06 pmSkyline at Taipei 101? IMO, i think it's Okay. But Its quite personal...But they do provide Tourney equipment, let you understand each direction of view. I believe KL doesn't have these stuff.
I enjoy the moment in the lift. Guess how many seconds from ground to top?

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Added on September 23, 2011, 5:08 pmYou need to know when is the right time to go JiuFen. Luckily i do, so no need to "Jam" with crowds
If you have good stamina, ride bicycle is a very good idea, as you can enjoy very good view while riding. But... beware for the narrow roads, quite danger sometime

This post has been edited by storm88: Sep 23 2011, 05:08 PM

no problem.
but i really do recommend you this shop:
http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/juicy8914/article?mid=3176

if your GF or wife likes cuttie things, you won't be wrong going this place

p/s: beware ur wallet kaboom~

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Added on September 23, 2011, 5:21 pmTry avoid going there by Sat / Sunday, Public holiday
But if you challanging yourself by going there at the stated day, try don't take Bus (however it's cheapest compare to you take Train or HSR *no direct train, need change transit*) and arrive before 11Am.
Crowds start to climb in around 12 / 1pm * from my observation *

Which month you go, also will direct affect the crowd.

Try to go Jiu Fen Old street first, then visit to JIN GUA SHI.

This post has been edited by storm88: Sep 23 2011, 05:35 PM

Yes. The charges really overated. Basiclly it's a place to gain some experience.
But since Malaysia doesn't own one. Once for a while, doesnt matter i believe

Ouch~ next Monday. It's little hot at Taiwan now.
But if not mistaken, there was Earthquake yesterday near HUA LIAN, East Taiwan.

Last year October, i was at Taipei for a while. The temperature there is still very hot, and dry too! If memory serve me well, it was 30C

furthermore, this year the climate has change alot, i guess November will be hot too

mind to provide the hotel's website?
most taiwan hotel has website

it's not too cheap, however it's close to Xi Men Ding
It should be fine by the looking

This post has been edited by storm88: Sep 25 2011, 12:03 AM

never visit to Window or china park. no comment
Doraemon park at taoyuan looks okay. But depend on certain people.
u can always ask for friendly tour guide center everywhere at taiwan for direction

p/s: make sure u can speak mandarin

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Added on September 28, 2011, 11:41 amit slightly go higher for the hotel.
And not really. Taiwan shops don't close all day
for some street, they are very crowded too!

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Added on September 28, 2011, 11:44 amIt depends.
If you cant accept local version of stinky toufu at all, you can't accept Taiwan version
The smell of taiwan version get more mixture compare to local one. I called local "the lauya version stinky toufu"

But atlast, Hongkong one still the best.
the most "busuk" yet most delicious

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Added on September 28, 2011, 11:46 amit doesn't consider very cheap. but cheaper than normal rate.
But try to stick your eyes on MAS or Cathay. you'll get very nice rate at sub RM800
(better food, better service, better convenience and also better AIR STEWARDESS )

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Added on September 28, 2011, 11:48 amYou very save $ in taipei.
i always spend more than 60K of TWD there...

This post has been edited by storm88: Sep 28 2011, 11:48 AM

Best time, i would say Feb~ March. (my personal favour)
Or Mid march~ Early April also not bad

just remind you guys something.

Remember to exchange your Taiwan Dollar, locally. Don't go there and exchange. You'll

but if you got excessive TWD left when u coming back, can sell to the money exchange at TYAP, you can get better rate

No. I didnt do that.

I doing business there and i monitor currency exchange frequently.
And its NOT ADVISIBLE to change ur RM to USD and then change TWD at taiwan. You get less than changing directly RM to TWD

Your strategy... i ever tried this method years ago.
But end up?
one word TROUBLE


Taking current exchange rate,

Say, wanted to buy TWD 10,000,
Your method:
TWD<->USD : 330.57 (30.25)
USD<->RM : 1065+/- (3.217) (incl charges at Taiwan)

Local exchange method:
TWD<->RM: RM1045+/- (10.46) Base on the rate i saw at Mid valley 2 days ago)

buying TWD10,000 you lost RM20+/-, the more you go with your method, the more you lost

Your method might works sometime, but it's so depend on certain situation. So for me, i would hold my horse

This post has been edited by storm88: Oct 7 2011, 09:16 AM

MV do have those few money changer only. They post the same rate.

Anyhow, it's up to you which method you wanted to use.

i think you a little bit not getting my meaning.
okay maybe i just share my experience. The method i used:

1. Traveller Cheques
2. Buy TWD locally
3. Buy Euro and convert TWD at Taiwan
4. Buy USD and convert to TWD at Taiwan
5. Buy TWD locally, but end up exchange extra TWD with RM at TWD (The most not worthy)
6. Activate Via ATM with HSBC
7. Have a account at Taiwan and Transfer $ oversea <- i uses this method now

I tried so many method, And Euro and US method sometime works, sometime not. It's not stable and that's what i trying to said this can't be categorized as PROVEN method

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Added on October 10, 2011, 10:35 pmit's possible if its a bargain rate

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Added on October 10, 2011, 10:44 pm9.25? its not possible la. few years back lowest i seen was 10.1x

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Added on October 10, 2011, 10:52 pmUSD is shooting up recently especially these few weeks. You monitor the movement. If not you might end up paying extra, also paying extra time for same work.


btw, Saying about next month, i might be at Taipei already. See got chance to be tour guide anot

This post has been edited by storm88: Oct 12 2011, 04:59 PM

what tic you looking to buy?

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Added on October 29, 2011, 10:49 amUhn? I tot TIAP <->Taipei Bus costs around TWD300+/-?
Seldom see illegal Cab now adays at airport now. they kinda tight on this when renovation started

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Added on October 29, 2011, 10:50 amb bare in mind, many of them do accept USD new bill only

This post has been edited by storm88: Oct 29 2011, 10:50 AM

LOL don't tell me it's AV show

This post has been edited by storm88: Oct 29 2011, 11:43 AM

how much is your budget / night?
Early Jan will be a very cold at Taiwan.. not really recommended unless you have to

This post has been edited by storm88: Nov 7 2011, 08:27 PM

there are pretty many choices for a RM150 budget nearby Zhongshan Airport area.
u can take a look:
http://www.hoteltraveltaiwan.com/
http://hotel.network.com.tw/

quite alot information you can get there.

for the temperature wise, i think it'll getting even colder, if rain even FAR colder. Prepare some cloth to keep yourself warm

sorry. can't help you much as i seldom stay at that area.

I think 17C is somehow even COLDER than genting highlands. So don't try challenge the weather.
and yes, you should get yourself at least jacket, scarf and glove

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Added on November 13, 2011, 11:12 pmBuying warm keeping stuff at Taiwan is soooo convenient, and price is fair enough. I think wait until you buy at Taiwan is not an issue

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Added on November 13, 2011, 11:13 pmTaiwan now is no doubt very hot, and dry!
YMS doesn't have much thing to see now. The best time to go is within March til June. Especially end May is the Lily season!

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Added on November 13, 2011, 11:15 pmNo. I think Jan/Feb should in Taiwan should getting more and more colder than it was before. (due to climate change)
remember back at year 2009 Late Jan/ Early Jan , YMS snowing

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Added on November 13, 2011, 11:18 pmi suggest you must try their Taiwanese crystal pear and fruits. Big, juicy, sweat and most importantly, CHEAP

Buying back ey?
凤梨酥

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Added on November 13, 2011, 11:22 pmCity inn hotel at ZHONGZHENG district you mean? herm.. not very convenient summore...
i strongly recommend you this:
http://yotong.ffh.com.tw/
rate from 14xx, a 2 star hotel, but more than enough for a stay.
All basic stuff you need in a stay, also free internet.
with 13 people for 7 days 6 night stay, they will provide Limo pickup.

Most important, very convenient. Just in front of the plaza there goes a MRT station


This post has been edited by storm88: Nov 13 2011, 11:22 PM

scarf or glove anot, i think it's quite personal. Let say if you can tahan 1 hour 16C aircond, you might have no problem staying out there at Taiwan. If not, trust me, dont try...

Taiwan's climate is dry at Dec/Jan...

This post has been edited by storm88: Nov 14 2011, 11:12 PM