Travel: Taiwan - Taipei

[micollh]

thanks susan ! i’ve got mine !

[mum2BG]

Hi,


I am traveling to Taiwan in a group of 15 with elderly and children, F&E. Any good driver to recommend in hualien and yilan? Is it possible to get a mini bus/van to accommodate 15 of us. And is it tiring to travel from hualien - Yilan - Taipei on the road instead of taking the train? We are planning to take the express train from Taipei to hualien to start our trip.We are first time travelling to Taiwan, so hope to hear from those who had been there.

Thanks

[SarChar]

Hello Mum2BG,


A van only sits 9 people max. Have you checked on the cost of traveling from Taipei to Hualien using train? Since you have 15 people, it may cost more than engaging private drivers.

For 15 pax, you will have to engage a mini bus that can sit 22 people. This kind of arrangement usually cost S$ 550-700 per day. It will include the driver/guide's daily cost. It may be expensive at 1st glance but if you divide up the cost among 15pax plus the convenience of having a driver and not needing to drag luggage etc, it may be reasonable cost.

Sometimes when the driver charges you a daily rate, they still expect you to pay for their meals and hotel stay. So please be sure to check it. Of course it isnt a big deal to eat together with driver but sometimes it can be a bit inconvenience in term of taste or preference.

if you want to get a driver contact, you can try http://www.tripadvisor.com. Search under Taiwan forum.

[xueyan]

Hi Hi


I am organising our first tour with my five-year-old DS. We are going to Taiwan in July 2013. As this is our first tour, I hope it will be a relaxing one. I am actually contemplating between a DIY tour or a package tour. I think package tour is much cheaper and less hassle. I was quoted $378 for adult and $298 for child for a 6D packaged land tour. However I think a DIY tour will be more fun.

This is my itinerary if going on my own :

Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - National Museum (故宮), Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall (紀念堂), Taipei 101, 士林夜市 (Shi Lin Night Market)
Day 3 - Nanya Rock (南雅), 九份, YeLiu Geopark (野柳), Yang Ming Shan hotspring (陽明山), Pingxi/Shifen
Day 4 - 北投 Hell Valley, 淡水老街
Day 5 - Travel to Cing Jing
Day 6 - Half day tour from CingJing to Hehuanshan
Day 7 - Return from CIng Jing to Taipei
Day 8 - Home sweet home

For hotel, I am thinking of Cosmos in Taipei as I was told it is very near Taipei Main Station. For CingJing, DH has chosen Misty Minsu over Starry Minsu as he feels that the Misty seems nicer in their rooms.

For transport, I will engage a private taxi on Day 3. For travel to CingJing, I will travel HSR to TaiChung. From TaiChung HSR, take another bus to Misty Minsu.

I have the following queries :
1. How long is the journey from Taipei to CingJing?
2. Do we have to pay for all the activities in Misty Minsu?
3. Do I need to get a private taxi in CingJing or the activities there will be enough to occupy us?

I am thinking if time permits, I will sqeeze the sightseeing on Day 2 to Day 1 and Day7/8. So that I could go to Maokong and the zoo in Day 2.

What do you guys think of the itinerary?

[CJM]

Hi,


May I know where did u enquire on the land package tour.

We are also going to Taipei in June and it is my first trip with two DS to Taipei so I need to plan the itinerary.

Cheers

[ECYY]

Hi,


You might want to visit Wufenpu, a garment wholesale area. There are clothes for adult and children though I do not recommend you bring junior; too many shops but worth buying.

Qui fen have nice tea houses and you might want to spend some time there. We would have stayed at qui fen for a night if we knew its such a nice place.

Be prepared to queue for Taipei 101.

Buy their day passes for public transport if your are on your own. Their taxi ‘little yellow’ is quite reasonable. I privately arrange with a taxi driver to bring us to qui fen. I think I might still have his card; let me know if you need.

We stayed at W hotel. Its very convenient, modern and nice.

I did a free and easy trip with my daughter after her PSLE last year. We did not travel much just going to few places but we enjoyed taiwan.

Everyone has their preference and what we enjoyed might not be your preference; just sharing.

Have FUN!

[mumsobusy]

What to do at Cingjing? Check out this website.


http://www.cingjing.gov.tw/ins.php

[mumsobusy]

xueyan:

Hi Hi


I am organising our first tour with my five-year-old DS. We are going to Taiwan in July 2013. As this is our first tour, I hope it will be a relaxing one. I am actually contemplating between a DIY tour or a package tour. I think package tour is much cheaper and less hassle. I was quoted $378 for adult and $298 for child for a 6D packaged land tour. However I think a DIY tour will be more fun.

This is my itinerary if going on my own :

Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - National Museum (故宮), Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall (紀念堂), Taipei 101, 士林夜市 (Shi Lin Night Market)
Day 3 - Nanya Rock (南雅), 九份, YeLiu Geopark (野柳), Yang Ming Shan hotspring (陽明山), Pingxi/Shifen
Day 4 - 北投 Hell Valley, 淡水老街
Day 5 - Travel to Cing Jing
Day 6 - Half day tour from CingJing to Hehuanshan
Day 7 - Return from CIng Jing to Taipei
Day 8 - Home sweet home

For hotel, I am thinking of Cosmos in Taipei as I was told it is very near Taipei Main Station. For CingJing, DH has chosen Misty Minsu over Starry Minsu as he feels that the Misty seems nicer in their rooms.

For transport, I will engage a private taxi on Day 3. For travel to CingJing, I will travel HSR to TaiChung. From TaiChung HSR, take another bus to Misty Minsu.

I have the following queries :
1. How long is the journey from Taipei to CingJing?
2. Do we have to pay for all the activities in Misty Minsu?
3. Do I need to get a private taxi in CingJing or the activities there will be enough to occupy us?

I am thinking if time permits, I will sqeeze the sightseeing on Day 2 to Day 1 and Day7/8. So that I could go to Maokong and the zoo in Day 2.

What do you guys think of the itinerary?

I heard that there are many exhibits worth looking at for
National Museum (故宮). Have fun!

[Karl12]

Dear mummies,


Appreciate some advices for babyboss.

1) Notice from the website that these are the 2 ways to get there.
Shuttle Bus
Take the ‘Nangang line’ (Blue) or ‘Muzha line’(Brown), get off at Zhongxiao/Fuxing Station, Exit.05 (in front of Land Bank), take the ‘Living Mall Shuttle Bus’, get off at ‘Living Mall’.

MRT
Take ‘Nangang line’ (Blue), get off at ‘S.Y.S Memorial Hall Station’, Exit.5, walk along ‘Guangfu S. Rd.’ towards ‘Civil Blvd. Sec.5’, turn Right at the light.

Which is the most convenient way if I am going from my hotel in XMD?

2) Do I need to buy tickets in advance? I plan to go on a rainy day since it is indoor, save the good weather for outdoor activities.

3)Is there any shopping in that area? Dont really want to waste my whole day there. Probably station 1 adult there to look after the kid while the other can walk around that area.

Thanks!

[micollh]

Karl12:

Dear mummies,


Appreciate some advices for babyboss.

1) Notice from the website that these are the 2 ways to get there.
Shuttle Bus
Take the ‘Nangang line’ (Blue) or ‘Muzha line’(Brown), get off at Zhongxiao/Fuxing Station, Exit.05 (in front of Land Bank), take the ‘Living Mall Shuttle Bus’, get off at ‘Living Mall’.

MRT
Take ‘Nangang line’ (Blue), get off at ‘S.Y.S Memorial Hall Station’, Exit.5, walk along ‘Guangfu S. Rd.’ towards ‘Civil Blvd. Sec.5’, turn Right at the light.

Which is the most convenient way if I am going from my hotel in XMD?

2) Do I need to buy tickets in advance? I plan to go on a rainy day since it is indoor, save the good weather for outdoor activities.

3)Is there any shopping in that area? Dont really want to waste my whole day there. Probably station 1 adult there to look after the kid while the other can walk around that area.

Thanks!

Hi, My hotel was in XMD too, i took their mrt from ximending twds taipei central line all the way to zhongxiao fuxing mrt, take the exit 5, then wait in front of the land bank (walk straight after u came out from the long staircase), there will be a free shuttle to \"living mall \" ..it'll bring u all the way there and babyboss is in 7th floor.


the whole of living mall is shopping centre.. u can shop while the other parent play with ur kid in babyboss..foreigners get 20% discount for the babyboss ticket.

no need buy ticket in advance