Taiwan Day 2

Taiwan Day 1
Photo Album: DinTaifung 鼎泰豐
Photo Album: Taipei 101 台北101大楼
Photo Album: WuFenPu 五份铺
Blog: My Taiwan Trip Overview

Journey of the Day:-
Breakfast: DinTaiFung 鼎泰豐
Place of Interest: Taipei 101 台北101大楼
Budget Shopping: Wufenpu 五份铺商圈
Dinner: Rouhe Night Market 饶河夜市


Breakfast @ DinTaiFung 鼎泰豐
We arrange to meet up at 10am at Hotel Lobby after our clubbing @ Club18.
End up we meet up @ 10.45pm instead...
Btw, Our Hotel is near to Ximen (西门) MRT Station exit 6.
So We decide to have our late Breakfast + Early Lunch at the Taiwan's famous 鼎泰豐.
Station: from 西門 -> 忠孝復興 Zhongxiaofuxin (NT$30)


When we reached the DinTaifung, we were stunned by the Sogo shopping center greetings. Their staff bow at us and say 欢迎光临 (Welcome) when we step into the shopping mall. So we proceed to the DinTaifung and have our meal.
We ordered all their different type of fried rice and the famous steambun.
We were amazed by the good service from Taiwanese...


After Meal to Taipei 101 台北101大楼
After our wonderful meal, we went to 101大楼. Time: 13.30hrs
Station: from 忠孝復興 -> 市政府 City Hall MRT Station (NT$30)
There will be a free shutter bus send us to Taipei 101 - Duration is 25mins/trip.
When we alight the shutter bus, there are signs to guide you to their famous observatory hall.
Level 88 - Damper
Level 89 - Observatory Hall
Level 91 - The outdoor of 101
Price: NT$400/pax with a couple of discount coupons.
Photo taking at NT$499 with certificate, NT$599 has CD-ROM, NT$299 for certificate only.


You will encounter the world fastest elevator that reach top in mins,
The 4 different direction of viewing Taipei City,
How they build the Taipei 101 from stretch,
Their architech of Counter Earthquake & Strong Wind,
World first open-view Damper.


Budget Shopping Theraphy @ Wufenpu 五份铺商圈
Its their famous 批发 Station. Where you get the cheap clothing, cheap shoes, cheap bags, cheap accessories...
Station: from 市政府 -> 后山埤 Houshanpi MRT Station (NT$20)
The Exit 1 indicate the direction to 五份铺


This place looks like our bugis street.
Prices as follows:-
Funky T-shirt NT$300 for 2pcs,
Female Boots 马靴 NT$499,
Female tops NT$100-NT$300
Leather Wallet NT$190
Jeans NT$500 for 3pcs.


Rouhe Night Market 饶河夜市
Once you finish walking the 五份铺商圈 You will realise you have arrive the Railway station (Songshan Railway Station).
This place has all the Makan of famous taiwan food,
E.g 雪冰，泡泡茶，鸡排，臭豆腐，花支
They also have Game Arcade, Clothing, Street Gaming...


Other day Iteninary

Day3 29Mar (Mon): Taipei-Keelung,
鼎泰豐-基隆-廟口夜市-火鍋店

Day4 30Mar (Tue): Taipei-Kaohsiung，
雲餐廳-Hotel-愛河-夢時代-六合夜市

Day5 31Mar (Wed): Kaohsiung-Kenting,
海邊咖啡座-民宿-水上活動-海鮮晚餐-夜市

Day6 01Apr (Thu): Kenting-Taichung,
龍磐公園-風吹砂-溫泉-汽車旅館

Day7 02Apr (Fri): Taichung,
植物園-科學館-香蕉餐館-太陽餅老店-一中街商圈

Day8 03Apr (Sat): Taichung-Taipei,
高鐵-淡水-士林夜市

Day9 04Apr (Sun): Taipei-Singapore,
中正紀念堂-桃園機場

Taiwan Day 1

Photo Album: Fly to Taiwan
Photo Album: XiMenDing 西门町
Photo Album: Club18 18夜店
Blog: My Taiwan Trip Overview

Flight: Jetstar @ 1350hrs.
Date: 27 March 2010.
Checking Luggage: 100mins before
Luggage Weight Limit: 20kg
Airticket: S$444 (two-way) include airport tax


Transportation to Airport:
Vehicle: Minibus (Able to sit 9 person & put 7 luggage in)
Pick-up: 3 places; Jurong West - Jurong East - Choa Chu Kang.
Price: S$55


Inside Jetstar: Squeezy
Flight Duration: 4hrs...
Jetstar Meal;
Hainanese Chicken Rick S$10, Instant Noodle: S$5, Softdrink S$3


Arrive Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan) Time: 1845hrs
We purchase 3 Local line Prepaid Sim Card .
Line: 台湾大哥大 TWMobile
Price: NT$345, Credit: NT$345+NT$60
Get the sim card at airport is much more easier than getting it in town. Trust me...


Transport to Hotel:
Vehicle: Minibus (Sit 7 person & put 7 luggage)
Pick-up: Airport to Ximending.
Price: NT$1200
** If Travel using Free-Go Bus (飞狗巴士) Price is NT$140/pax. Taxi will be NT$1600 est.


Hotel: 明日饭店 Future Star Hotel
Contact: +886-2-2375-5500
In the Ximending Area, Looks like Hotel 81, Reach around 8pm...
Price: NT$1280/night(Normal); NT$2280/night (Family Suite)
If stay on weekday, will have discount...


Clubbing: 18夜店 (Club18/Room18)
Operating Hrs: 11pm - 5am
Location: 2 street away from Taipei 101 (Xinyi District)
Bag Deposit: NT$50/item
Cover Charge: NT$700/pax (Free 2 Drink)
Additional Purchase: NT$100(Shot), NT$200 (Heneiken)


We wake up very early that day, As the Driver pick us up at 9am below our flat.
We arrive the Airport at 10am. Having our Breakfast @ Kopitiam...
Checked in luggage at 11.30pm... Board Flight at 1.20pm...

Btw, The Seat in Jetstar for me is really too tight. Leg room too small.
Even you adjust the seat to lean down also not so comfortable.
If possible have your lunch first so that at flight you won't spend unnecessary $ for the meal.

If you travel in group, it will be better to charter a transport.
And get their local prepaid card so that won't have mobile bill shock.

By the time we reached hotel is 8pm. We quickly bath changed and meet for dinner.
Eats at Ximending for 鲁肉饭 NT$25/bowl.

As for Clubbing, The famous Club in Taipei is Luxy. But we going to Club18 instead...
At first we having difficulty to go there, cos the Taxi Driver doesn't know where to club.
We have to call our Taiwan Friend to check, etc etc...

Source told us that clubbing area is around Taipei101 so we decided to Take cab there.
Cab fare NT$200. With the cold wind blow, we walk around and ask...
Btw, the clubbing area is at underground. and I realise that the Taiwan girl are very pretty.
They wear very high heels, wear very less clothing and the tempreture is only 18°C.
really is 爱美不要命.

Hotel in Taiwan

These few days I have visited quite a few hotels, especially the Taiwan famous 汽車旅館...

If you visiting Taiwan, there are 2 hotel you really must try to stay...
The 汽車旅館 car motel & 民宿 villa. check out the video below...

Signage of Car Motel


1. 明日飯店 Future Star Hotel
Taipei City, XimenDing Area. NT$1280/nt
2. 松柏大飯店 Evergreen Hotel
Kaohsiung City, NT$6080/nt
3. 糖果屋民宿 Seaside Villa
Kenting, NT$3000/nt
4. 金沙汽車旅館 Car Motel
Taichung City, NT$4000/nt
5. 艾微飯店 Ivy Hotel
Taipei City, Near Memorial Hall, NT$998/nt

Toiletries From Evergreen Hotel


Some minor Explanation,
1. 明日飯店, Looks like Singapore Hotel 81. (no star)
2. 松柏大飯店, Looks like Hotel Rendevous (4 Star)
3. 糖果屋民宿, Looks Like NSRCC Bungalow Chalet
4. 金沙汽車旅館, Unique! Have personal Car Garage, then level 2 is a very romantic room... Suitable for 偷情!
5. 艾微飯店, Look like Genting Highland's Firstworld Hotel.

Below are the Video of the Hotel Interior...
Click the Bottom Right Triangle to Play the Video...

民宿:
民宿 （枫采艺术） @ Kenting 屏东县恒春镇

Contact: 吴明丰 +886-0987-882709 http://uukt.idv.tw/inn/fces.htm
Price: S$100-S$200 per night.
This Sea Side Villa has Disposable Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Shampoo, Shaver.
Inside has Wifi, LCD TV, Fridge, Jacuzzi Bathtub & Towel.
Walk across to the beach for some Water Sport 水上活动！

汽車旅館:
金沙汽車旅館 @ 台中市北區太平路201號(五權路與大雅路交叉口)

Contact: +886-04-22083388 http://www.jinsha-motel.com.tw/
Price: S$100-S$250 per night
TV beside bath tub, Computer for Net surfing, Light, Music & TV control in a single remote control with theme.
Fridge has Green Tea & Isotonic Drink, Water dispenser & FREE Breakfast deliver to your room.
Toiletries has Disposable Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sanitary Pad, Shampoo, Shower Form, Condom, Shaver, Face Towel and Bath Towel.

Water Dispenser from Future Star

Taiwan trip

June2009: planning
Nov2009: confirmation
Jan2010: buy air ticket
Feb2010: book hotel
Mar2010: fly to Taipei
Apr2010: return to Singapore...



Iteninary:-
Click the Chinese wording for the photo link...

Day1 27Mar (Sat): Singapore-Taipei,
Airport-hotel-西門町-18夜店

Day2 28Mar (Sun): Taipei,
台北101大樓-五份鋪商圈-饒河夜市

Day3 29Mar (Mon): Taipei-Keelung,
鼎泰豐-基隆-廟口夜市-火鍋店

Day4 30Mar (Tue): Taipei-Kaohsiung，
雲餐廳-Hotel-愛河-夢時代-六合夜市

Day5 31Mar (Wed): Kaohsiung-Kenting,
海邊咖啡座-民宿-水上活動-海鮮晚餐-夜市

Day6 01Apr (Thu): Kenting-Taichung,
龍磐公園-風吹砂-溫泉-汽車旅館

Day7 02Apr (Fri): Taichung,
植物園-科學館-香蕉餐館-太陽餅老店-一中街商圈

Day8 03Apr (Sat): Taichung-Taipei,
高鐵-淡水-士林夜市

Day9 04Apr (Sun): Taipei-Singapore,
中正紀念堂-桃園機場