Taipei Travel Forum

Hi Guys!
I will be staying at the Tango Nanshi as well as Westin (altogether 5 nights). Yet to decide which hotel first. Since the friend traveling with me has yet to try out HSR (I had done so between Taoyuen and Zuoying) I thought of taking at least 1 way HSR between Taoyuen Airport and Taipei City and perhaps the other way by bus. I noted that both the bus transfer and the HSR transfer costs are not too far apart (Bus NT125-140 while HSR NT135 + NT30 for UBus between the airport and Taoyuen HSR Station). My ETA into Taoyuen is 1440 (Tuesday) and ETD out of Taoyuen will be 1555 (Sunday).
I just need help to decide whether I should take the HSR to Taipei and the bus out, or the bus into Taipei and HSR out? In consideration of the flights schedule timing and the location of the hotels? Or maybe I should just take both ways by HSR? Let's say I will stay at the Tango first and ending my stay in Taipei at Westin (but even this is flexible). I know that Tango is right next to the MRT with lift access and I read that the Westin is not very close to the MRT Station...
Any of the buses do a drop off / pick-up at Westin? How about Tango Nanshi? We will be lugging the 28inch trolley bag each so don't really fancy longish walk or stairs...
How much will the cab fare be between the Taipei Main Station and Westin / Tango Nanshi?

i will be travelling to Taipei on 11/11/09. My initial intention is to take the 'guoguang' bus from taoyuan airport to taipei main station..but on second though, will i be stuck in a traffic jam around 7pm to 8pm if i were to take the 'guoguang bus'? Or should i opt for the high speed train from taoyuan to taipei station?

Can anyone recommend a decent, reasonably-priced, 3- or 4-star hotel in the Shilin or Tianmu areas of Taipei (near Shilin or Zhishan metro stations)? Thanks in advance.

Cheeze

Hi All,

I planning for my TW trip.
Below are some of the places that i will be visitng.
Is there any more places that is worth going ?

(Any other night market )
Is xiao ren guo worth gg ?

(1) Wu fen Pu follow by Raohe St Market

(2) Chiufen
(3) Shilin Night Market
(4) Ximenting
(5) Danshui
(6) Taipei 101


I tinking for gg to Hualien also. Is there any places that i should visit?

Hi all,

My best mate will be having her hen weekend in Taipei. So I'm looking for some bars/clubs/pubs that would be good for hen party atmosphere. We, of course, will be playing some hen party games so preferably these places would be more expats orientated as I suspect the local might not appreciate our games (they are all very tame I promise! We are too classy for rowdy stuff anyway). Any suggestions? Also, any possibility of getting a stripogram/kissogram for the bride? It doesn't have to be too full on, just a bit of fun.

On the other hand, any other suggestions on hen party activities will be very much welcomed!

Thank you so much for your help. Hen weekend commences on 6-8 Nov. :)

J

Greeting,
Some suggestions on places of interests in Taoyuan and Taipei and accomodations.
Thanks.

Hi,

Family of five would like to visit Taiwan from 12th Dec to 21st Dec 2009. We plan to move from Taipei --> Taichung --> Sun Moon Lake --> Hualien --> Toucheng Farm --> Taipei. I have the following questions which need your help:

1) Any transport from Sun Moon Lake(SML) to Hualien? Or,we need to go back to Taipei and proceed to Hualien? If there is, how long it take from SML to Hualien?

2) We do have some days in Taipei and would like to arrange a day trip to Yeliou (am), Jiufen (pm) and Keelung (evening). Can you advise us whether we can cover the mentioned places in one day outing? Also, Please advise the mode of transport and location to reach these places. Thank you.

3) Any other places of interest worth exploring for a day trip as we are station in Taipei?

Thank you in advance. God Bless!

Regards
Des

Regards
Des

Hi,
Planning to visit Kaoshiung, Tainan & Taichung with family members this December (about 10 days). Since we're on a budget, like to know if it's easy and cheap to travel on our own. What are the places we should not missed? We love nature...so scenery instead of shopping. What about the climate in december? Greatly appreciate your reply. Thanks to all!

hi wad is the nearest train station @ 行天宮? hw shld i go there?

Hi,

I will be in Taipei for one day only (02 Sep). As i only have a night, I am not sure whether to visit Shilin night market or Raohe night market? Which is better? Do I have enough time to visit both?

I appreciate if anyone can advise me on the above and recommend any other places worth visiting.

Thank you in advance.

Hi

I`v been in Taipei for a week and I`m going crazy trying to find a room for rent near ShiDa. Anyone knows where can I find ads? I`v looked on tealit.com and tmm.org.tw , but there`s not much left.

Thanks

Hi everyone!

Me and a group of friends are intending to visit Taipei (or even the surrounding areas) this December holidays. We are not keen on total shopping madness (even though there will be ladies), or temple visits but hopefully it will be one which we will get to try out new things as well.

Could you give us some advise on suggested itinerary or must-see sights or must-do activities?
We are in our 20s and intending for a 5 day trip there.

Thanks for helping!!

Will be extend my stay after biz trip on 25Sep, due to the typhoon couldnt make it to Kaoshiung therefore I will stay in Taipei.

I heard of a few places would like to travel on my own, please advice

1) Jay Chou's restaurant

2) oops!J nail parlour

3) 24hrs spectacle hour ( I would like to make spec while I'm there)

4) Where can I shop for office wear not too expensive?

Are there any place I should have visit? Coz I have been in Taipei once visitng all the tourist area and will visit the WUFENPU again.

Please help

Am arranging a free & easy itinerary in Sept from Taipei-Sun Moon Lake-Alishan-Hualien-Taipei.
Is there a bus from Alishan to Hualien or necessary to take train from Chiayi to Kaohsiung then up to Hualien?

Hey there

I will be extending my stay after mu biz trip @ Taipei from 26-30Sep, would like to ask the following

1) Mayday Concert will be on 26-27Sep @ Little giant Egg （小巨蛋）, I'm from Singapore how can I book the tickets? Can I purchase the tickets online?

2) What the name of the bookstore which has cafe inside and the location of its shop, how to do go? (I will be staying in Westin Taipei during my stay)

3) I'm thinking to try out speed train from Taipei to Kaoshiung, please advise if I can book the tickets online? What to do in Kaoshiung and where to stay? Prefer MingSu.

Thank you very much
SG

I am planning to go to leoFoo village (http://www.leofoo.com.tw/village/wannaplay.html)and would like to know the taxi fare from taipei train station to leoFoo village.

Hi,

I'm planning to go taipei in mid september for holiday but understand that it is the typhoon season. Anyone can give advice if its still advisable for me to go there? Will it be raining everyday there?

Hi ,

Will be going to Taipei this coming September for 8 day tour .Planning to stay in Taipei and travel out of Taipei by THSR to various places and back by night .
Planning to :

Taipei to Kaohsiung : Major place of interest like Fo Guang Shan , Love River..
Taipei tp Hualian : Taroko Gorge / Taroko National Park....
Taipei to Taichung : Alishan

1 day to tour 1 place is it enough ?Any recommendation? Thanks

I'm looking for a local tour operator in Taipei to go on tours both in the capital and outside (eg. Gaoshiung, Tainan, Alishan, Hualien). Has anyone tried good and reliable ones to recommend?

If you have hotel recommendations, please let me know too. Thanks!

i would like to go to taiwan for a short holiday this coming july.though it's short but i try to make it as fun as possible and enjoy the summer in taiwan. below is the itinery, hope wil get a reply from anyone and i really appreciate your help and advice..

1st day: arriv at taipei - Shi fen-Shen keng lao jie - Jiu fen -Ji Long night market

2nd day: taipei- Ba Li -Dan Shui -Shi Lin Night Market

3rd day: Kenting - Wu Fen Pu -Rao He Night Market

4th day: Taipei - Cheng Pin Xin Yi Shop-Taipei 101 -Yong Kang Street -End.

How far is Kenting to taipei? I afraid we may not have enough time to go KEnting, if not any other nice beaches which is near to taipei? Thx in advance!

i would like to go to taiwan for a short holiday this coming july.though it's short but i try to make it as fun as possible and enjoy the summer in taiwan. below is the itinery, hope wil get a reply from anyone and i really appreciate your help and advice..

1st day: arriv at taipei - Shi fen(十分)-Shen keng lao jie 深坑老街 - Jiu fen 九份-Ji Long night market 基隆夜市

2nd day: taipei- Ba Li 八里-Dan Shui 淡水-Shi Lin Night Market 士林夜市

3rd day: Kenting 垦丁 - Wu Fen Pu 五分谱-Rao He Night Market 饶河夜市

4th day: Taipei -诚和信义店 - Taipei 101 台北101-Yong Kang Street 永康街-End.

How far is Kenting to taipei? I afraid we may not have enough time to go KEnting, if not any other nice beaches which is near to taipei? Thx in advance!

Hi Guys,

How r ya? I saw a lot of helpful comments from you regarding Taiwan.

Let me introduce myself. I am 25 yrs old male from Sydney, Australia and work as a financial accountant with a global and well known company P & G.

I m travelling to Taiwan (Taipei)from Aug 02, 2009 (Arriving 5 am) to August 05, 2009 ( Departing 7:45am), and need your advise for some questions if u don't mind...

1) What is the best way to get to Hotel from Airport (Bus or Taxi) and What is the frequency and cost of Bus Service?

2)Which hotel would be good for moderate budget? I don't mind to spend more if there is any safety and cleaning issues in cheap hotels.

3)Please let me know the places to visit as i don't have much idea abt Taiwan, and I want to see as much as possible.

4) Can people speak English in Taiwan. If not how do I communicate with them?

5)How is the public transport? Is it possible to buy a travel pass for three days that could be used in buses and trains. If yes, how much does it cost?

6)How is the nightlife in Taipei? Is it safe to walk on the streets at night time?

7)Is it possible to get a tourist package and join tourist group like Singapore which offers three days tourist package for different destinations including free ride on buses anytime for three days.

8)Any safety tips & any dangerous situations you have faced in Taiwan.


Really Appreciate your help!!!

Thanks a lot!!

Cheers!!

my trip will in 18th june. planning to visit some fruit picking farm during my visit. any recommendation like strawberries farm or etc? thank you

I know that in traveling via taxi can be hard as a lot of drivers don't know how to speak english. I was wondering if there is any website where I can have the name of the various sightseeing sites in Chinese so that I can just print it out and show it to the cab driver.

Has anyone tried staying in this hotel?

I'm planning a family vacation to Taipei in October this year. Being first timers to Taipei, I would appreciate any feedback on good 4 to 5 star hotels within walking distance to the Taipei Main Station. Thanks everyone!

Hi,
any1 can advise me how to go star beauty hotel fr taoyuan airport? i have a family of 10 going in june. wad is the best way to travel? taking taxi or airport bus? thks

rgs,
meiling

Hi,

Can anyone pls enlighten me if there are any fruits farm in Taipei areas or near that has fruit farm and is harvesting and is good for visitors to visit?

My folks going on the end of May.

Thanks

Hi, I will be travelling to Taiwan for some shopping business trip. May i know if there is any air cargo or sea freight service available near Ximenting or Wufenpu area, or is there any numbers or website available so i can make some enquires. Thanks alot =)

Hi all,

My folks totalling to 6 elderly will be going to Taipei for a holiday.

What is the best way for them to get around. They are illiterate.

is it good to cater a van to go with them for these 5 days to bring them all around?

Any good recommendation? Usually what is the rate per day for such service.?

Thanks!