thanks, will bring along few thick clothes for better secure.

first time going with my gf. at first with a group of friends where they know all about taiwan, last minutes they pull out left me and my gf. So I have to do all the planning and booking because my gf don't know Chinese.

when come back I will write a full report in English and hope many here who don't understand Chinese can read it. Lazy to use Chinese after this. Hahaha

HI,

this is the first time i fly out of Malaysia and Tailand..

i plan to visit Taiwan at March 2009
my burget is not allowed me to travel VIP style.

how about only in TAIPEI?

what's the best part when u travel at there,pls share with me

the good and resonable hotel.
the good food? restaurent?
the good shopping place?

wait to hear from u
TQ


TAipei 101 building

I'm going to taiwan this coming dec ..
We got a offer for a 2 days tour (driver to bring us around)

Day 1 From Hualien Station to taroko, (few other places that is on the way)
Day 2 - From Hualien hotel to Sun Moon Lake (few other places that is on the way)

Total TWD8000 (for 3 Pax)

Is this price reasonable?

Do you guys have any good and reliable driver to recommend?

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Added on November 8, 2009, 5:00 pmOh ya, any recommendation for Sun Moon Lake hotel?
Budget around TWD 1500 - 2000

preferable beside the lake ..

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Added on November 8, 2009, 5:22 pmSun Moon Lake vs Jiu Fen .. which one should I choose for Day 6?

Itinerary
Day 1 - Taipei (Tour)
Day 2 - Taipei (Tour)
Day 3 - Taipei (Tour)
Day 4 - Hualien (Free & Easy)
--> Half day travel from Taipei to Hualien
--> Relax at Hualien
Day 5 - Hualien (Free & Easy)
--> Taroko
--> Qing Jing
--> Nan Bing Night Market
Day 6 - Sun Moon Lake OR Jiu Fen? (Free & Easy)
--> A lot says Sun Moon Lake has nothing but I'm curious of the scenery?
--> A lot comment Jiu Fen is very nice, Is this true?
Day 7 - Taipei (Free & Easy)
Day 8 - Taipei (Back to Malaysia)

This post has been edited by black_rider: Nov 8 2009, 05:25 PM

Hi,

I'm currently selecting a 6/5 days Taiwan tour package. Should I pick the east coast tour or west coast tour ?

Hi

i'm planing a day trip to enjoy hot spring in Taiwan. I will either opt for 1 day trip or 1 night staying there?
Is there any hotel that provide hot spring facility in hotel room ? please advise

West Coast = Major Cities.
East Coast = Seaside, Natural Beauty.

Take your pick.


I went for West Coast backpacking before, can't wait to go for the East Coast trip in the near future.

If take the 7 days round Island trip by coach will it be tiring ?

AEIOU..DIY saja-lah..me going nxt mth...currently only air-tickets..I yet to book any hotels yet!!

I'm planning for a trip 2 Taiwan via dis Air Asia promotion, its between May to Oct next year.May I noe which month would be best to visit Taiwan? I'm not quite familiar with Taiwan season change. Which season would be best to visit Taiwan? Tq. As most of us noe chinese, so wouldn't be a problem with communication. How many days would it be to visit popular destinations in Taiwan?

7 days round Island? wow...

I spent 11 days only for Taipei, TaiChung, Tainan, Kaoshiung.
Ken Ding was called off due to the typhoon hit Taiwan on mid-July 2009.

Was lucky that I was not in Taiwan when the strong typhoon hit recently.

stimix,
which airlines did u booked?roughly how much is the return flight per person?
i also plan to go free and easy...do share with us when u come back ya...

11days is only possible if DIY trip or free and easy.

I bring the whole family which include elders and children there and I want everything prearranged. The longest Taiwan tour package offered by tour operators is 7 days.

Got during last Jul' MAS promotion..days b4 AA dropped price!..Got it for RM780/pax returned when AA ~RM750/pax return...exc food. So thinking good dy untill days later, AA dropped their price, & same date travel to Taiwan only cost <RM500!! haizzz.

No problem..sure but cash very tight after my recent MTB accident.. ..Not sure whether I can afford going to Hualien (Taroko george area)

dear all, is the below possible for 1 day trip:

from taipei, visit yang ming shan -> ferry ride in fisherman's wharf -> view sun set @ lover's bridge, dam shuei

how should i get from yang ming shan to dam shuei?

thanks~

Hi, I spent 11 days for Taichung, Kaoshiung, Kenting, Taipei.
If you only focus on Taipei, i think 6 days is more than enough.
Personally, i feel that Taichung Fengjia is a nice place for makan-makan.
Kaoshiung for sight seeing, Kenting for Beach Lover, Taipei for shopaholic!!
Visit www.aniceholiday.com for ur reference.

If I stay in Taipei, can I visit Sun Moon Lake without staying overnight ?
How bout Taroko Gorge daytrip oso ? Anyone have experience ?

Not recommend to go for one day trip. It is very time consuming and tiring.
As from Taipei to Taichung takes about 2 hours, then from Taichung transfer to Sun Moon Lake takes another 2 hours. Unless you have private transport!!
Taroko at East side. Not reachable by any MRT or HSR. You have to take bus or train to reach there.
I never been there yet. Planning for next trip to focus on East side!!

Hello guys/ladies..
im going to taiwan in january 2010..
and I know it's going to be winter there..
have anyone went there during winter??
how's the feeling?? very cold??
is it better to buy the winter clothes in malaysia or buy it there??
this is the first time i'm visiting a country in winter season
i dunno wat should i be prepared of..

We hv just diecussed about winter in Taiwan a page b4 this...Well it will be cool in day time, cooler than nite Genting and at Nite & early morning temp ~11-114C..sometime can drop to 6C...sweater will do..

In tat case, I have to forget bout Sun Moon Lake since I already booked my hotel in Taipei during my stay there. Probably change to Yeliu and Jiufen. Any idea how to go there ?

I heard we can hire taxi to bring us around at Taroko Gorge area once we reach Hualian? Anyone hav experience hiring taxi there ? Pls share