Travel: Taiwan - Taipei

[strawvery28]

Hi I had read some tripadvisor reviews on 台北窝, it's apparently above the train station so very conveninient. Are you going there in Jun? Could you share when u r back? we plan to go in Nov. Many Thanks!

[pokemon]

For those who have visited sun moon lake and taroko, which one is worth visiting?? as i can only afford the time to visit either one attraction.


Does it have train service or buses to get to flying cow ranch from Taipei or tao yuan and take how long to reach the ranch?

[LHT]

Hi,


Need some advice on the services provided by "Taiwan Free and Easy". I read from their website some positive feedback on their services. Just wondering if anyone has used their services and can share their experience with me?

[SarChar]

pokemon:

For those who have visited sun moon lake and taroko, which one is worth visiting?? as i can only afford the time to visit either one attraction.


Does it have train service or buses to get to flying cow ranch from Taipei or tao yuan and take how long to reach the ranch?

Hi hi,

I would go for Taroko Gorge. There is so much to see at Taroko Gorge. I did 2 days trails with our driver.

You may like to consider staying at \"Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Bed and Breakfast\" http://www.teyra.com.tw/ This minsu is about 2km from Taroko Visitor Centre. Nice rooms, decent breakfast and a pair of friendly couple. It is only 20 mins drive from Hualien.

For Flying Cow Ranch,
Check for train timing - http://twtraffic.tra.gov.tw/twrail/
Train from Taipei Main Station to Miaoli Tongxiao Station takes 2 - 2.5 hrs. Then take a cab from outside Tongxiao station to Flying cow ranch. approx 20 min NT$300

I read somewhere before - Flying Cow Ranch do have pick up service in Taipei. It will cost a bit more but for the convenience, maybe you can check with Flying Cow Ranch directly.

For Taiwan, if you have kids, I think it is best to arrange a driver. A little bit expensive but overall you will get to go to more places along the way.

regards!

[Dnls_mum]

There is a Taiwan thread already. You should post your question there instead of starting a new thread.

[MUMMYOF3]

Hihi


We’ve booked our tickets and will be travelling to Taiwan end nov. We hv total 4 adults, 2 teens(13) n 3 kids (7, 8 & 10). We’ll be heading to Flying cow on our first day and stay for a night. Thereafter, we’ll be moving to shinshe, taichung, cingjing, hualien and back to taipei for 3 or 4 nights. Can someone recommend me any drivers yo ferry us around? I got a quote at twd 3200 to flying cow. Is this rate reasonable?

Oh yes, is Baby Boss suitable for my kids age above?

Thanks all in advance for your kind advice!

[MUMMYOF3]

Hihi


We’ve booked our tickets and will be travelling to Taiwan end nov. We hv total 4 adults, 2 teens(13) n 3 kids (7, 8 & 10). We’ll be heading to Flying cow on our first day and stay for a night. Thereafter, we’ll be moving to shinshe, taichung, cingjing, hualien and back to taipei for 3 or 4 nights. Can someone recommend me any drivers yo ferry us around? I got a quote at twd 3200 to flying cow. Is this rate reasonable?

Oh yes, is Baby Boss suitable for my kids age above?

Thanks all in advance for your kind advice!

[pokemon]

SarChar:

pokemon:

For those who have visited sun moon lake and taroko, which one is worth visiting?? as i can only afford the time to visit either one attraction.


Does it have train service or buses to get to flying cow ranch from Taipei or tao yuan and take how long to reach the ranch?

Hi hi,

I would go for Taroko Gorge. There is so much to see at Taroko Gorge. I did 2 days trails with our driver.

You may like to consider staying at \"Crossing the Rainbow Bridge Bed and Breakfast\" http://www.teyra.com.tw/ This minsu is about 2km from Taroko Visitor Centre. Nice rooms, decent breakfast and a pair of friendly couple. It is only 20 mins drive from Hualien.

For Flying Cow Ranch,
Check for train timing - http://twtraffic.tra.gov.tw/twrail/
Train from Taipei Main Station to Miaoli Tongxiao Station takes 2 - 2.5 hrs. Then take a cab from outside Tongxiao station to Flying cow ranch. approx 20 min NT$300

I read somewhere before - Flying Cow Ranch do have pick up service in Taipei. It will cost a bit more but for the convenience, maybe you can check with Flying Cow Ranch directly.

For Taiwan, if you have kids, I think it is best to arrange a driver. A little bit expensive but overall you will get to go to more places along the way.

regards!

Thanks Sarchar for all the details.

[panickymum]

pokemon:

For those who have visited sun moon lake and taroko, which one is worth visiting?? as i can only afford the time to visit either one attraction.


Does it have train service or buses to get to flying cow ranch from Taipei or tao yuan and take how long to reach the ranch?

I just came bk from Taiwan . We booked a personal driver that pick us up at airport and travel to flying cow ranch . It costs NT 5500 for a 9 seaters vehicle . He sent us there and we still got time to go for some Maoli place of interest before heading bk to Taipei .
I went to taroko too . Very warm and humid at this time but nice scenery .
I think sun moon lake and the 九族文化村 is good for the kids too . A theme park for them to enjoy whereas taroko will be gd for adults .
That's my personal opinion .

[esthertyl80]

hi all, i have just flow back from taiwan


2 reminders

1. if u r going to flying cow range, pls wear long pants and apply repellent, i did not do so and thus gotten more than 100 bites on both legs from a type of small tiny black flying insect. The itch only come the day after and it is still very itchy after a wk. Even the doc in spore was shocked by the amt of bites that i have gotten, damn sway.

2. if u r going sun moon lake, pls not be tricked by the locals or yr tour guide to charter the whole yacht for TWN2500, quite ex considering each adult costs only about TWN 200-300 (free for children below 6yrs) for the normal yacht. and the trip was actually quite short. They will drive u to an island to buy ah-po cha ye dan (herbal egg) and to visit a small temple, that’s all : >

ok folks, enjoy yrself in taiwan, quite a nice place i must say.