Travel: Taiwan - Taipei

[KiasooLaupa]

For those who going to taipei F&E better book your room fast.

room supply on weekend near XMD almost fully booked.
if thinking to save $ on budget hotel chances very slim

[Busymom]

Is it advisable to self-drive to cingjing? Traveling with a baby, so thinking self-drive can be more flexible.

[chergaby]

I am planning a 9D8N trip to Taipei, out of which, 3D2N in CingJing minsu


Day1: Bus from Taipei to CingJing in the morning. Reach CJ @ noon. Explore CJ, incl. 青青草原& 小瑞士花园
Day 2: Aboriginal Cultural Village & Sun Moon Lake (probably take the ropeway to enjoy the scenic view only)
Day 3: Sunrise at He Huan Shan & roam about CJ for a few hours.

Need opinion to see if the above is workable.
We have 2A 1C, should we DIY, hire a driver or join local tour bus?

[lilipitz]

Busymom:

Is it advisable to self-drive to cingjing? Traveling with a baby, so thinking self-drive can be more flexible.

Hi, not sure if you're aware. The Taiwanese drive on the right side of the road (i.e. driver's seat is on the left).

[Busymom]

lilipitz:

Busymom:

Is it advisable to self-drive to cingjing? Traveling with a baby, so thinking self-drive can be more flexible.

Hi, not sure if you're aware. The Taiwanese drive on the right side of the road (i.e. driver's seat is on the left).

Yes, am aware of that. However, we have driven in the States as well as in some of the European countries on the right side of the road. Think this is not a main concern for me. Am more concerned about the condition of the roads at mountainous area.

[Blessed Homemaker]

My gf who was in taiwan for 2 years self drove to cingjing. We did explore the possibilities of self driving too but upon seeking advice from my friend, we decided against it as the road is winding. Also, depending on where you stay, some roads are single-lane and if you are too near the edge, the car might just fall off the cliff. That deterred us from self driving.

[Busymom]

Blessed Homemaker:

My gf who was in taiwan for 2 years self drove to cingjing. We did explore the possibilities of self driving too but upon seeking advice from my friend, we decided against it as the road is winding. Also, depending on where you stay, some roads are single-lane and if you are too near the edge, the car might just fall off the cliff. That deterred us from self driving.

This is indeed a concern. Wondering if there are many people who have driven up there on their own?

[lilipitz]

Busymom:

lilipitz:

[quote=\"Busymom\"]Is it advisable to self-drive to cingjing? Traveling with a baby, so thinking self-drive can be more flexible.

Hi, not sure if you're aware. The Taiwanese drive on the right side of the road (i.e. driver's seat is on the left).

Yes, am aware of that. However, we have driven in the States as well as in some of the European countries on the right side of the road. Think this is not a main concern for me. Am more concerned about the condition of the roads at mountainous area.[/quote]I see. sorry can't advise you on that then. We are going in Dec and are hiring pte cabby

[Cheermama]

we had just back fr taiwan last week with 2 kids along. We stayed at minsu in hualian, jiufen and hotel in taipei station & ximending throughout our 10 days’ trip there. Just to share some tips here:


*For those who keen to explore via public transport(train & bus), pls buy the fare card aka 悠游卡 upon arrival in taiwan. It’s very useful & cheaper than paying cash.
*The private cab for Taroko one day tour(some includes 七星潭 as well) is ard TWD2000-2500. However, 2 famous spots eg.sha ka dang & jiu qu dong were closed for construction.
*Pls visit the tourist ctr at every tourist spots for latest events ard the area. Many of the events were only updated in the brochure but not the website
*for those gg to yeh liu geo park, now is the season for 万里蟹. A gd variety of live stocks available along the seafood restaurants by roadside( after alighting fr public bus walking towards the park)
*taking public bus fr jin gua shi 黄金博物馆　to taipei is less crowded compared to taking bus fr jiufen main road.( can leave the luggage at the tourist ctr upon the muzium visit. Stroller for loan is available too)
*If u plan to buy sth fr selected stores with tax rebate for foreigners(>TWD3000), ie.shopping mall or 诚品, do remember to bring along ur passport as u are required to get ur identity verified upon filling in the form with ur invoice at the customer service counter

Do enjoy!

[KiasooLaupa]

Wow! will try the crab at YehLiu in Nov.

btw, can i get the easy card at airport early morning???
i will not drive in taiwan cos taiwan will rain quite often in year-end :xedfingers: