Travel: Taiwan - Taipei

[Jennifer]

Last year Dec mth had some very windy n cold days. Do pack some warmer clothing just in case.

[Jennifer]

caroline3sg:

Shilin night market

There is a hawker centre near Shilin night mkt (opp a rail stn). More food selection.

[tankee]

Ler:

Hi, my family of 4 plan to go taiwan, as we hv never out of singapore. are you booking yourself. any tour agency to recommend, very confused. First time, dont really know how to chose and the itininery.? Pls advise

Since this is going to be your very first overseas trip, it would be easier and more relaxing to join a package tour.

[caroline3sg]

Ler

I find travelling in a package tour very tiring, not suitable for young children. Looking through the papers, usually package tour to Taiwan is 7 days and travelling by coach from one place to another.

For itinery, you may wish to visit Taiwan website to find out the places that interest you.

[Jennifer]

Taiwan is very big. Last Jun we went from north to south via bus, I think wasted too much time travelling by bus. If take the speed rail wld be better.


If we go again, we wld re-visit the Salt City for its ATV rides n try out its salt water swimming pool.

Also like to visit Freshfields Springs Resort again for its child friendly activity room n try out its outdoor springs.

[Jennifer]

Popular Bookstore is selling two Taiwan travel guide (in Chinese), one on places to see n food to eat, the other one on sth else n shopping. How to get there is included.

[Ler]

caroline3sg:

Ler

I find travelling in a package tour very tiring, not suitable for young children. Looking through the papers, usually package tour to Taiwan is 7 days and travelling by coach from one place to another.

For itinery, you may wish to visit Taiwan website to find out the places that interest you.

Many thanks for advising, There is natas fair, i will go and take a look before i decide.

[Ler]

Jennifer:

Last year Dec mth had some very windy n cold days. Do pack some warmer clothing just in case.

Thank you Jennifer

[hapydino]

mwchua:

hi,


Planning a trip to Taiwan with my 7-year old girl and my mum, and hubby.

If we go in early Dec, will the temperature be already in single digit, i.e..<10 degrees)? Also, most packages include either the flying cow farm or the shangri-la resort, which is more appropriate with a young child and an elderly?

Don't intend to go for those 8-days type in which everyday need to wake up eaqrly & change hotel...too \"shiong\" I think...so guess at most can go Taipei & Tai-chung only?

Many thanks for your advice

Rgds,
Ming

Hi Ming,

indeed, tour package v shiong..

we joined a 8D tour and it is just like what u say.. everyday wake up at 7 (sometimes earlier) to pack stuff, go bfast in hotel, den on the coach and off we go, every night unpack den morning pack.. everyday change hotel and only @ 1 of the city we managed a 2 nite stay in the same place..

but taiwan/taipei is not difficult to get around though some places maybe out of reach so may need a cab (eg my fav is 野柳 something where we see the famous Queen's Head)..

my next trip to taiwan i will opt for diy..

[oclet]

Yes, just DIY for countries like Hong Kong, Taiwan and China and English speak countries. This is where our Mother Tongue and English come handy. The fact that the most enjoyable part of travel is actually the planning part, costing, looking up internet, reading up materials and asking around… This is the most enjoyable part. The implementation part, which is the travel itself, is also exciting in terms of seeing all planned activities are carried out. So, if u can, go DIY…