Haha i have not arranged my itinerary yet but for sure Ah Chung mee suah is in my list! But Yanji tong yuen? Never heard before.. Is it posted in 1 of your pics?

Hmm Long Shan temple.. Is it within walking distance from Ximending?

By the way, anyone stayed in Future Star Hotel @ Ximending before? Comments please~

yeah I just posted my itineraries 32-3 pages b4 this wth all the photos..Yanji pic is the last one

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=30641516 lonshan is only 1 station from ximending but dun think within walking distance.

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 28 2009, 10:23 PM

Stimix, go Hualian hav to book train ticket first ?

yeah better if u intend to ride on the speed tilted train to Hualien rather than the normal train. Speed train (Taroko Express) will only takes 2 hrs whereas the normal train..well..almost 3.5 hrs!!

We were lucky managed to get the 8 am taroko express to Hualien but need to settle down wth "standby" tickets on return trip via normal train bcos Taroko express from Hualien already full. Misery thinking of the 4:30pm train that took us back to Taipei by 8pm...damn hungry by that time.. ..Sumore both speed & normal train ticket is the same interm of pricing! You can book via internet

I am going to Taiwan too..can I know when u r going there?

25-30Jan. Wan to share ?

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Added on December 29, 2009, 10:28 pmStimiz do they allow booking 1 month in advance ? Can change date after booking ?

This post has been edited by cybersim2: Dec 29 2009, 10:28 PM

Not sure on the online booking because I only found out most of ppl going to hualien/Taroko via Taroko express do book online from the ticketing staff. She told me I should hv book online bcos ticket back from Hualien always full!

However u still can buy the standby ticket on normal train wth free seating but once those ppl wth fixed seating, you hv to vacate your seats...abit troublesome hunting for free seating..sometime u need to stand!!

This post has been edited by stimix: Dec 29 2009, 11:43 PM

[quote=cybersim2,Dec 29 2009, 10:25 PM]
25-30Jan. Wan to share ?

yup yup interested........where ya goin?
i m goin there on 26 o...........can still go together anot???

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Added on December 30, 2009, 4:09 pmhello every1...
i am travelling with a fren nxt month to taiwan...
however...
we r banana, we don's read mandarin and chinese words...
i am taking AA flight end of the month.....
now i a m worry about where to stay and go after we reach the airport....and how to go around taiwan...
i been there once but with travel agency only...however i did not remember the place name:(

Due to the reason only both of us travelling....i was wondering you guys can help me on getting around for the 8 days trip............

i read the whole forum through....but still did really get what i should do....

So i hope any1 would be kind enough to help me with this...
thank you


This post has been edited by pumpkin88: Dec 30 2009, 04:09 PM

[quote=pumpkin88,Dec 30 2009, 01:13 AM]
[quote=cybersim2,Dec 29 2009, 10:25 PM]
25-30Jan. Wan to share ?

yup yup interested........where ya goin?
i m goin there on 26 o...........can still go together anot???

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Added on December 30, 2009, 4:09 pmhello every1...
i am travelling with a fren nxt month to taiwan...
however...
we r banana, we don's read mandarin and chinese words...
i am taking AA flight end of the month.....
now i a m worry about where to stay and go after we reach the airport....and how to go around taiwan...
i been there once but with travel agency only...however i did not remember the place name:(

Due to the reason only both of us travelling....i was wondering you guys can help me on getting around for the 8 days trip............

i read the whole forum through....but still did really get what i should do....

So i hope any1 would be kind enough to help me with this...
thank you

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HI pumpkin 88

the easiest way to get around is MRT and cab, the bus route can be confusing at times so forget about it

from airport right, you need a take a bus to the city. and there are different bus operators, so you might want to look here - http://www.taoyuanairport.gov.tw/english/t...on/taipei_e.jsp (in english)

accommodation wise, i would suggest you to stay near to Taipei Main Station, its like our kl sentral. try City Inn, City Suites, Forte Orange Business Hotel. price is about rm 200 to rm 250 per nite for a double room. call them to make a room reservation and ask them to advise on which bus to take from the airport.

for places of interest u may refer here - http://kampungboycitygal.com/2009/07/execu...i-yilan-taiwan/

i would advise u to apply for the Digital Tour Buddy (consist of a hand set, phone charger and important numbers such as visitor centre, help line, police station). Remember to apply online 7 days before departure. u can alwiz dial the speed dial in case u got lost or what.

dun worry too much and have fun in taiwan!

hello kampung boy...thanxx for helping me with this information,
can i know what is digital tour buddy??where to apply it?
thanxxx

Pumpkin88 I'm banana ppl oso but I do speak mandarin fluently。may I know u2 both guy o gal? I'm staying at city inn. Lookin for 2 more ppl to share taxi at hualian to taroko gorge. Is 27 Jan ok 4u?

My sister will be going to Taiwan on the 4th of Jan. She just showed me her camera etc and I suddenly recalled my bad experience in oversea as I forgot to bring the adapter/ converter for the charger.

Can you recommend me where to buy a reasonably price and working adapter/ converter in Klang Valley for Taiwan.

This post has been edited by cactuscch: Jan 1 2010, 08:33 PM

No need to waste on adapter-lah..U can borrow from the hotel or hostel..They have it..Mine is just a hostel and every nite I when down & start charging from the common lobby..They have all the adaptor u wanted

ermm we are girls...actually can d....just let us know how the route...i let my fren know....\
thanxx

I have compiled all interesting Info, attractions, hotels/hostels & transportation on the 1st page of this thread:

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f=133&t=421884&st=0

The list will be updated as & when basis & if you have anything interesting to share, do PM me..

Taiwan day 1 - Taipei. Drizzling rain and temperature about 14C.
Arrived Taoyan air port on 27th December 2009 around 8pm+. Changed USD to NT @ 31.91 at the air port, this confirmed Stimix's tip to change to USD fist in Malaysia yield better exchange rate. We headed straight to Shilin night market for Fried chicken steak with stuffed cheese 爆醬雞排,Tempura (甜不辣),Stinky tofu (臭豆腐)
(Photo taken from internet because I have exceeded my flickr account monthly limit.

(Photo taken from internet)

NT35 per plate of 4pcs

NT80 to NT100 Yummy.....!!



Put up a night at SLV Business Hotel 君迪商旅. This was my first time to experience the Taiwan's famous "Drive In Hotel "汽車旅館.
Observe the private car parking lot that can be closed by roller shutter door and a private lift that bring the guests up to the room directly in total privacy.


Observe the room's door.... it's a lift door. Worry not, there is an additional layer of wooden sliding door in front of the the lift opening for extra privacy.


The room was furnished with a big Jacuzzi pool for 2 person and 42" LCD TV and some "ahem" channels



Taiwan day 2 - Taipei to Yilan Drizzling rain and temperature about 13C.

Visit Chiang Kai Shek memorial hall 国立中正纪念堂
(Pictures taken from Internet)


National Concert Hall
(Pictures taken from Internet)


This post has been edited by aeiou228: Jan 4 2010, 12:52 PM

Day 2 continue........


Taipei 101

We paid NT350/person (group rate) to go up to the top observation floor only to see the thick cloud So, make sure is clear sky before buying the entrance ticket.
Ferrary cars being displayed in 101 concourse area.

Taiwan Taxi. 1st KM NT70. subsequent 500m NT5 each. All taxies use trip meter, no bargaining needed.



Wulai 烏來

Wulai 烏來

Wild boar sausage. Very very "ho chiak". Must try.

We bathed at this hot spring outlet. Nothing special.



Jiufen 九份
Like Stimix said earlier, can't see clearly due to the cloud and the street was narrow and pack with visitors.



Our second night accommodation at Yilan Tuo Chen farm 頭城休閒農場
(photo taken from internet)


Our room. Big and spacious. Can accommodate up to 4 person.


This post has been edited by aeiou228: Jan 4 2010, 03:21 PM

Day 2 - Yilan continue........

Learning the making of fire lantern (孔明灯) is one of the activities at Yilan Tuo Chen farm


Day 3 - Yilan to Hualian. No rain and temperature changed from 16C to 20C as we reached Hualian.

Morning scenery at Tuo Chen farm before checking out.

Morning scenery at Tuo Chen farm before checking out.



Yilan Nanfang-ao AoNan TianGong JinMaZu Temple 南方澳南天宫金妈祖


Nanfang-ao fishinf port 南方澳漁港. View from JinMaZu temple 3rd floor.


This is the 1st time I tested this type of persimmon. Twice or maybe triple the size of the one sold in Malaysia. Very sweet and tasty. 4pcs for NT100.


Taroko



Our dinner at Hualian


We are so much cheaper !!


This post has been edited by aeiou228: Feb 2 2010, 03:16 PM

Fuuuu the room not cheap....I saw this type of Apartment (Not hotel) on the buiding fronting my Hostel..Saw cars went direct to the lift & dissapear..probably same concept liao...

Pinang stall




House for the competition pigeon




Wufenpu 五分埔 wholesale center. 2 for RM33, cheap bo ?



The long Q leading to Ah Chung Mi Sua at Xi Meng Ding


This post has been edited by aeiou228: Feb 2 2010, 03:32 PM