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post Jul 2 2009, 12:21 PM

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hi.. am going to visit Taiwan in November biggrin.gif biggrin.gif so excited

one thing i really want to visit in Taiwan is the hot springs... so i'll like to check, for those who have visited taiwan... do you guys go directly for the public hot springs or to those hot springs hotels is nicer?
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post Oct 5 2009, 06:15 PM

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dear all... i'm in the midst of planning for my trip to taiwan end of this month... am very worried with all the typhoon and stuff sad.gif sad.gif do you think it will affect the north of taiwan as well?

another problem i'm facing is that since i don't read chinese, it's been very difficult to plan the trip cause most of the websites are in chinese (in comparism to HK which are always available in english sad.gif sad.gif)... please can someone help out?
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post Oct 8 2009, 01:14 PM

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QUOTE(Velcro @ Oct 7 2009, 08:41 AM)
thanks! reading through reading through

QUOTE(UltraConductor_41 @ Oct 7 2009, 02:10 PM)
ic...erm..just an information for you. actually i went to both cityinn before myself. both is actually not far~~both can be reach in 10 min walking distance. just 1 at train station south gate, 1 at north gate~~ biggrin.gif
the nearer 1 is beitou hotspring~ u can google "beitou" and info will come out.. smile.gif
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i've checked both for my length of stay as well sad.gif sad.gif full~~
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post Oct 12 2009, 09:44 AM

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UltraConductor_41, just wanna check with you..... what do you think about travelling to cingjing farm from Taoyuan? hubby found on internet, there's a fellow who transport ppl from a hotel to cingjing but it's really expensive @ RM150 per pax... i guess it's via car/van. what do you think?
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post Oct 13 2009, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(vergil90 @ Oct 13 2009, 12:05 AM)
Public transport is
take train from Taoyuan to High Speed Train (bullet train??) Station Taoyuan (1/2 hour)
take High Speed Train Station Taoyuan to Station TaiChung (1 hour)
Station TaiChung Exit at 1st Flr Number 5 exit Number 3 Platform
Fr the platform take Bus NanTou (2 1/2 hours)

So, if they charge RM 150 and save ur time i think is reasonable lah!
BTW, put it in schedule if you wanna travel middle and southern part of Taiwan else go and back eat up a lot of time!
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thanks much! i think perhaps we join tour then biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Oct 15 2009, 10:58 AM

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QUOTE(dreamingguy2 @ Oct 14 2009, 09:14 AM)
Its all in chinese, hope you wont mind :-

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thanks much!!! i'm following your itinerary for the days in taipei!! biggrin.gif biggrin.gif do update us when you get back ye... hehehe

QUOTE(beck_ken @ Oct 15 2009, 01:15 AM)
in red is my comments

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by the way I having problems for the following..hope some experts here can help me

1. any hotel to recommend at TaiChung?  (Reached TaoYuan me straight take train to TaiChung)
2. any nice BB home to recommend at Ching Jing? (from TaiChung to Ching Jing...take what transport? )
3. any nice BB home to recommend at Sun Moon Lake? (from Ching Jing to Sun Moon Lake...take what transport?)
4. after Sun Moon Lake...I am thinking whether my next stop is KaoShiong, Tainan or TaiTung for a day stop then from either one of these 3 places will headed up to Hua Lian (I will stay 2 days here...one day for Hua Lian nearby after i arrived from either one of the 3 cities & one full day for Tarako)
5. any nice hotel to recommend at KeeLung? because from Hua Lian to KeeLung I am planning to stop by there to visit places like Jiu Fe, Jin Kua and Kee Lung Night Market then next day only headed back to Taipei where I will spend 4 days there (Already done booking on Taipei, this one no worry)

Please help me out.  icon_question.gif
Thanks

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Added on October 15, 2009, 1:19 am

you check from their website?

well, tips for those who wanted to book CityInn (I just found out recently)...I checked only from my schedule but website all show FULL, I never give up and try to email them and ask apparently they have! So I am so lucky and quickly fill up the credit card authorisation letter and mail them back to confirm my booking  rclxms.gif
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i tried emailing them already.... full sob sob... but now i got another place already.. homestay biggrin.gif biggrin.gif it's actually a studio apartment lar... the owner is putting up for rental. a bit far from town but accessible on train (mucha line) so i guess it's okie biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

http://www.boo.com/taipei/selfcatering/taipei_home_stay

there's 5 star hotels nearby also.. so i guess the area should be ok gua..... anyone hear anything negative about this place before do let me know ye... thanks biggrin.gif biggrin.gif
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post Oct 15 2009, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(dreamingguy2 @ Oct 15 2009, 04:50 PM)
Lolzz.... how many times u have been taiwan? right now i just worry the money is not enuf to spend only....do you think $24,000 taiwan dollar enuf for 8D7N? accommodation will pay by credit card.....$24k just for food and travelling....m i need to bring more? TQ


Added on October 15, 2009, 4:53 pm
CityInn is nice and having 2 branch hotels which nearby each other too, but unfortunately both are full too....suggest for those travel to taiwan Free n Easy have to book in 2 months advance....me myself finally book my hotel at Say Love (http://www.slovehotel.com.tw/) & HwaLi (http://www.f-hotel.com.tw/). Hope is as nice as CityInn.

read from some other forum, Shin Shih Hotel would be another good choice to stay too. (http://www.shin-shih.com.tw/en/aboutus.php)

Hope it helps...
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what is the rate you've got from money changer? now i don't know how much to change for 2 pax.... same number of days like you biggrin.gif biggrin.gif cause i want to do some shopping as well unsure.gif wufenpu / ximending areas accepts credit cards? unsure.gif

yalor.. they suggested me to stay at other group of hotel... but very pricey lor....

QUOTE(beck_ken @ Oct 15 2009, 05:01 PM)
I just booked CityInn this week only...my travel is end of next month

well, somebody please help

1. Hotel at Taichung
2. BB Home at Ching Jing and Sun Moon Lake
3. Hotel at Kaoxiong

please...time is running out..
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for number 2.. this is what Ultra gave me

and for hotel that i stayed is this 1: http://www.star-villa.com.tw/index.htm
highly recommended for good service, good room condition, and friendly boss and ladyboss. I book the standard scenery view room, but they let me free upgrade to superior scenery view room that time as that room is empty. the stay include breakfast, hightea, and a steambot dinner. imagine you can eat the steambot in a cold weather.
cingjing also near to 9clan cultural village(themepark+cultural visit), sun moon lake, and lushan hotspring. so..if u have 3 night, you can go all of this. but than the only problem u nid settle is the transportation, it cost u some money.

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post Oct 16 2009, 08:51 AM

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QUOTE(dreamingguy2 @ Oct 15 2009, 08:45 PM)
my friend in tw told me that wufenpu is something like our petaling st, but items will more variety than Petaling st. Only cash acceptable in wufenpu. credit cards is acceptable in shopping complex and departmental store only.

Up to ytd i saw the rate is tw$100=RM11.15 (LG,Mid Valley)

i plan to bring along my Bank's Debit card in case not enuf money, can straight away withdraw the local currency over there. Charges from the bank only RM12 per transaction, vary from banks.....
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There's a few that I always use.... i think can get better rate than that. you have to bargain a bit... then they will lower for you tongue.gif Call them to check out rate.... to save time... and not so paiseh (when bargaining and then not buy tongue.gif)

Mid Valley
Wawasan - 2287 5050
Best rate - 2287 2000

The Weld (this one will deliver to your office - call for Aisha and say you're friend of peiyee)
Craft Dynamics - 2032 5000

I've been checking the rates for a few days... noticed that Wawasan gives the best USD rate (but 0.01 diff only lar), while Craft Dynamics gives the best NT rate (0.03 diff more or less).

How does it work? have to find same bank or any atm in taiwan would work for debit cards? unsure.gif i don't have one, but can apply i guess if it's easier unsure.gif

QUOTE(vergil90 @ Oct 16 2009, 12:09 AM)
This Sunday will go for 2nd time by Airasia. If one person $24,000 will be enough unless you want to shop a lot. For me if plan wisely still have balance to shop. I am planning to bring NT $ 14000 since only travel around Taipei and for 5 days only. NT$5,000 for transport + food and beverage, balance to shop.

For money changer the best is change US dollar here and change at Taoyuan International Airport for NT$. My previous experience is about RM 1= NT 8.9 change at Mid Valley LG.  Luckily another half i change to US $ and eventually get 9.3 at the Airport. They only charge NT20 no matter how much US dollar you change. I understand hardly find money changer in Taipei city and have to change in bank and the charges are high.

From ur rate 100= 11.15 is about RM 1 = NT 9
Yahoo converter show RM 1 = NT9.59
By change to US then NT i think suppose can get NT 9.5

He he, RM 2000 then u get extra NT1000
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wouldn't we loose on conversion rates if change here change there? blurr now tongue.gif

not many money changer in town? even shopping complexes?? sad.gif sad.gif cause i was thinking to change some NT + USD... so if not enough to use then only change USD to NT there wor..... cannot work? sad.gif sad.gif

This post has been edited by rourou: Oct 16 2009, 08:52 AM
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post Oct 16 2009, 03:43 PM

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hehe my first time to taiwan also.... tongue.gif tongue.gif so not very sure also...

just that i thought if you changed NT and not used up when come back you'll loose on conversion, or just keep the money also no use. (unless you plan to go in near future).

but USD is popular, you can use it to convert into any currency around the world.


Added on October 16, 2009, 4:00 pm
QUOTE(kokuryo @ Jun 26 2009, 11:03 AM)
If you plan to travel around Taroko, i recommened you a cabbie called Mr. Chen (0937-167-779).. he is veli nice person and know everything bout Taroko, he is a tour guide too.. 80% of his customers are sporean because according to him, malaysian seldom do research and backpack like wat we did.. (he is famous in TripAdvisor forum).

Mr Chen also recommended us to overnight in a 民宿called石頭的家 which we never regret. 劉阿姨 is the owner, and she is super friendly and always join us for all activities. She is just like a mom there taking care of us, she even brought us some face marks becasue of the flu, so warm.... We booked a room for 4 person NT$2000 initially, but once arrived, she upgrade us to 6 person room, which should cost around NT$3000. and you cant miss their super yummy breakfast..! even her maid prepared the breakfast but it's super yummy..! we have 2 sets of breakfast each.. lolhttp://www.sutohome.com/

Mr Chen's standard charges is 1 day trip in Taroko NT$2200 and don't worry, he owned a Toyota Wish.. It's super confort.
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dear kokuryo... just want to let you know that your post is very helpful. i have made booking at stone house via email... and also told her in email we need a guide and that a friend suggested Mr. Chen, and then within 1/2 hour he called us up for confirmation and then suggested itinerary : thumbup.gif thanks thanks~~

This post has been edited by rourou: Oct 16 2009, 04:00 PM
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post Oct 16 2009, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(beck_ken @ Oct 16 2009, 04:52 PM)
oh yeah...email 劉阿姨 using English can ar?

lazy to type Chinese.... haha
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lol... you use this lar.. my friend helped me type...

您好,


请帮我预定, [date]租用一天,[no of pax]人.请问什么价钱?有空档吗?


我的资料:

姓名:

Passport:

giver her you contact details as well.

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2nd email... i don't know what my fren says... but like asks help to arrange transport & guide
您好,


1) 请确定预定11月1日双人套房.

2) 我的朋友有提到Mr. Chen (电话:0937-167-779),他是专门承包导游+包车服务.我想要游玩太鲁阁.11/1, 1日,将搭乘早班车由桃园到花莲火车站预计10~11点早上抵达.请问可以帮忙约定他的服务?价格?可提供他的邮箱地址吗?

青山綠水悠然行』----九曲洞步道

花蓮 26km 遊客中心 2.3km 長春祠 4.4km 燕子囗 3.8km 九曲洞步道 5.5km 天祥 (午餐) 2km 綠水(綠水步道) 12.7km 布洛灣 36.7km 花蓮


3) 希望您能建议花莲的2日一夜游程.谢谢.



QUOTE(dreamingguy2 @ Oct 16 2009, 05:10 PM)
Hi again, for your information, you can redeem free gift or voucher from the "Taiwan Visitors Association, Kuala Lumpur Office". Today i just received my Hot Spring Bath Voucher! hope you guys don miss out on that!

Website : www.welcome2taiwan.net

台灣觀光協會吉隆坡辦事處<Taiwan Visitors Association, Kuala Lumpur Office>

    * Suite 25-01, Level 25, Wisma Goldhill, 67 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    * Tel:60-3-20706789
    * Fax:60-3-20723559
    * Email:tva@streamyx.com

Document needed for redemption:
1. Air Ticket
2. Hotel Booking Confirmation
3. Remember to provide your correspondent address for delivering the voucher and travel information!

You can send your document via there email above, [Attention to Joseph] who is quite helpful. 15 Oct request then 16 Oct (today) received d!

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thanks! great news!!
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post Oct 16 2009, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(vergil90 @ Oct 16 2009, 09:09 PM)
Ai ya, want to visit but no time. waste already.


Added on October 16, 2009, 9:17 pm

Should be enough for 24,000. 8 days mean 8 * 2 * 1500 = 24000.
So each person if use less then 1500 still can shop. Their 7-11 and carrefour is nice to buy things. I like their instant bowl noodle very much, just around 40 to 60 per bowl.
Get a spare credit card in case want to buy something you like.
I only allocate 1000/person/day coz just wander around taipei, others will used by my wife shopping.

My experience is Citibank credit card give the best conversion rate, standard chartered one is lousy.
If use debit card better use oversea bank one, in case local one hard to go through, u know lah, Malaysia bank don't have branch in Taiwan.
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does bring USD over helps? or is it really hard to find money changer?

anyone know if there's any major sales / discount vouches in taipei? i tried searching google.... but only come up airline / hotel discounts doh.gif
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post Oct 19 2009, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE(vergil90 @ Oct 16 2009, 11:25 PM)
From other forumer regarding exchange money (sorry in chinese, but can follow my way RM to US $ and then to NT$ at airport:
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Hey thanks! this is very informative! hehe perhaps i'll do just that biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

by the way... the Taiwan Tourism Association, you can just mail them your details and enclose a self addressed & stamped envelope of RM3.50 and they will mail the stuff to you.. otherwise, just go to their office and collect smile.gif

Taiwan Visitors Association KL Office
Suite 25-01, Level 25, Wisma Goldhill,
67 Jalan Raja Chulan,
50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tel: +603-20706789

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