Taiwan 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?

Hi,

I am planning a holiday to Taiwan, free and easy, most probably at the end of January or early February next year.
But I understand that end January is still winter time (cold). right? (please correct me if i'm wrong)
As I would love to shop in Taiwan :)
I would like to know if during the period end Jan to early Feb, will most retail outlets be still selling winter clothes? >.<
2 years ago, when i went to Taiwan during Dec, most of the clothes are winter one, didn't buy much... T.T
when is the best time to shop for normal (not winter) clothes? period: (early/mid/end) (Jan/Feb/March/April)

please help!
thanks :))

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?

Hi VT-ians!

anyone here familiar with Tainan?

Can anyone advise whether the following place is near to Anping Lao Jie?

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No. 54 Sung On Street North District of Tainan City

Thanks in advance!

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?

If somebody know where I can rent a hot air balloon in Taipei. Ive been searching for days and my main problem is that my Chinese is not too good like to search the info online... Soooo please if someone knows please post the information! Or send me a mesage!! I'll be more than thankful!!!

Dear VTs,
Can anyone advise the weather in late Nov.
Will be there from 20-28 Nov 09, and with kids, just dont know what kind of clothings to bring.

Lots of thanks,
Jas

Hi Everyone,

I'm planning a trip to Taiwan for 8 days for Christmas vacation. I want to spend 4 days in Taipei and then 4 days in Taroko Gorge.

Are 4 days too long to spend in Taroko Gorge? Other than hiking and the hot springs, what other activities are there to do in Taroko Gorge? What hotels and hot springs should I use in the area?

Thank you

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

Hi,
i am visiting Taiwan for an exhibition in nov. can someone pls advise-
a) I will be left with three days after visiting Taipei, taichung and Changhua.Where shud i head to- Chiayi (for visiting Alishan), or Hualien (taroko gorge and ocean park) .....or....

b) wud it be ok to spend a night at kaoshiung and then catch THSR to taipei intl airport?

Hi ,
Can anyone pls update me with the current status of Alishan Forest Railway? i m reaching Taiwan on 30th october, and plan to stay at Chiayi on 3rd Nov, do a day trip to Alishan on 4th Nov.

How to reach Royal Castle Hotel from Taoyuan International Airport?

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,

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

I was just asked to go to Taiwan for a 2 year construction assignment. I have a wife and 14 year old daughter. Those of you that have traveled in Taiwan and or live in Taiwan; what are the things that I should watch out for and ask for in compensation? Cost of private schools, housing, transportation, and living expenses.

All advice is welcome as long as it is clean and wholesome. Thank you for your time.

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!

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my friends and me had planned to go taiwan on december holiday, we will like to know any interesting area that can be explore in the whole taiwan, as we plan to walk around taiwan for adventure activities but we does know what activities and area that had this kind of things.
Another issues will be the Guess show in Taipei will be located at where and what time will be the show start? any waiting time need before the show start?
Thanks alot for the help

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'm planning for a 11D/10N free and easy trip to Taiwan in April 2010 which covers both scenic and shopping. I have not been to Taiwan and would like to ask your advices to help in planning the routes.

Mainly wanted this to be a relaxing trip and hence, I dont mind not covering many parts of Taiwan - as it seems that traveling from one place to another could take up many hours? Would like to incorporate hot spring / beaches into the itnerary, if possible.

Could anyone also share his/her itinerary for reference, please?

Thanks in advance.
Jaz :p

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

Planning a trip to Kinmen from 5 Nov to 8 Nov.
Can anyone recommend hotel in Shanwai or near the Ferry Terminal (where we can catch the ferry to Xiamen)
Or A decent Hotel where there's eatery, shops

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!!

Hi there,

I'm planning to visit Taipei in Oct.
Just wondering if XinBeiTou Hot Spring is worth trying, how much per person for private session? Any recommendation?
Also, is Yangminshan safe to go and will it be cold or rainy season in late Oct?

Thanks folks for advise.

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

Hello! I seen the helpful comments from everyone and would like your help as well.

My husband, 22mos old son, and I will be travelling to Taipei from Dec. 2 (ETD 8pm) to Dec. 5 2009 (ETA 1pm), and would like your opinions on the following questions:

1) We were planning of staying at Imperial Hotel (recommended by travel agent), is this a good choice in terms of security and cleanliness? Is it far from the airport?

2) How much would taxi fare cost from the airport to a hotel in the city?

3) What would be good places to visit considering we have a 22mos old son (by then).

4) Would it be ideal to use public transport with a 22mos old son for sightseeing or would you recommend going on an arranged tour?

5) What is usual weather in December?

6) What are the fruits in season during December?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Dear All,

My brod and I will be traveling to Taiwan for a 16-day holiday starting September 25 - October 11, 2009. Our IT includes Taipei, Hualien (Taroko), Kaohsiung, and Taichung (Sun Moon Lake)

Recently, we saw from the news that Taiwan has been badly affected by the typhoon and reports said it will take several years to "repair" such damages..

My concern is:

1. Are the roads leading to Kaohsiung County passable by TRAIN or BUS, despite the recent calamity?

2. Is it still safe to travel these roads to Kaohsiung?

3. Pls advise other options.

Many thanks for your replies

Dear All,

My brod and I will be traveling to Taiwan for a 16-day holiday starting September 25 - October 11, 2009. Our IT includes Taipei, Hualien (Taroko), Kaohsiung, and Taichung (Sun Moon Lake)

Recently, we saw from the news that Taiwan has been badly affected by the typhoon and reports said it will take several years to "repair" such damages..

My concern is:

1. Are the roads leading to Kaohsiung County passable by TRAIN or BUS, despite the recent calamity?

2. Is it still safe to travel these roads to Kaohsiung?

3. Pls advise other options.

Many thanks for your replies