Thursday, June 17, 2010, 9:47 AM
Heres my 8days Wondrous Taiwan trip
Day 1 (7/6) :
Departed at 8am, slept all the way on the plane. Was welcomed by local representatives at Taoyuan Airport.
Next, we went to Dreamworld Shopping Mall which was located near the airport.
In the bus
We had Japanese food for lunch.
Its weird that in taiwan, they have majority of Jap Restuarants compared to their own taiwan delicacy.
Next, we head to our hotel in Taoyuan. We did night shopping down the streets.
They got many bubbletea outlets.
The cabs there are totally fast and furious. They totally drive like F1. Whenever I sit in the cab, i felt my
life is in fear.
Day2:
After breakfast, we went to visit the Shilin Presidential Residence, the former President and First lady
Residence. We proceed to Taoyuan to take the bullet train to Taipei.
We head down to Yeliu that is formed by a promontory that stretches down to the seas and
contains bewildering varieties rock formations.
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After that, we visited Chuifen. Its a town with rich heritage. Taiwan is full of
these Kiapkiap machines! OMG all gng crazy for it.
Lastly, we headed to Toucheng farm, we're able to visit the fruit ranch where many types of
fruits are grown. Many people went strolling down the beautiful and peaceful green pasture.
( obviously I didn't go ). We had bbq dinner together as a tour.
We get a chance to participate in the farm activities such as releasing Heavenly lantern and watched fireworks.
We can actually buy them like for 5bucks each.
Day3:
We went to Taroko National Park which provides the park's most famous scenic attractions with sights of majestic
mountain streams. ( Claimed from the Tao you )
Then, we went to Hualien and visit Amei Aboriginal Cultural Village, where the tribal people of A-Mei are renowned for
their beautiful voice. Like totally they have a unique lifestyle of their own.
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Day 4:
We precede to Eight Immortal Cave and Sansiantai.
We had to climb the flight of stairs which is totally not worth it. HAHA i mean i wouldn't want to climb that much of stairs
just to visit the damn cave again.
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In the evening, we proceed to Master Bear Resort.
They had a lined up of activities after dinner for all the tours that were staying in the resort.
We had games activities and releasing Heavenly lantern as a tour group.
The night ended was totally bad. We had cockroach and all kinds of insect in the room.
Which totally freak both me and kevin ttm.
We couldn't sleep , I spent my night watching taiwan shows. What i like about taiwan is that they got 100 channels
for you to watch. Totally damn cool. I can watch Yule, Kangxi, Haipai and the lastest taiwan drama everyday! Ohyes,
plus Kevin's fav: Haimian baobao.
Day5:
Went to Hengchun Peninsula, we stopped by the Shijia Stall and try out the fruits.
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When the night falls, we went to SinJue Shopping belt for shopping spree and followed by Leo He Night
Market to enjoy the yummy local food.
Day6:
Depart for Wushulin Recreational Park; we took a train ride to go round the park. Then visit Cow's home,
we can drink the fresh milk and feed the sheeps and cows.
Thereafter proceed to Jiji Town to visit the Old train Museum
"The hometown of Plum & Grape"
Lastly, we checked into Ti Lun Tonpo Spa Hotel and enjoy the pleasures of hotspring bath.
I gave it a missed a though.
Day7:
Finally ! Drove off from Tainan to Taipei which took 4hrs. Reached Taipei 101 for lunch and shopping.
We had Jap food again
With the limited time given, we couldn't get to shop around. Next we went to various taiwan traditional delicacy stores.
In the evening, we head down to Shilin market. It started pouring so heavily which totally ruin our shopping trip.
The queue for this store is damn long so i went to queue for it too! OMG the chicken taste totally
like Shilin chicken we have in sg.
Went back to the hotel, placed our luggage and pooof!
Took a cab down to AES! LIKE FINNALLLLYYYY!!!
Took a cab back to Ximenting which was where our hotel was located. Most of
the shops start to close alr. So i went to did my nails instead
of shopping. Going to try this next time & HELLOKITTY CAFE!
Nails cost 40bucks for both Mani and Pedi.
Day8:
Had last min shopping at a mall located near the airport.
Reached Taoyuan airport next, and our flight got delayed. And it feeels good to go back home.
I would say this trip is a fruitful and yet disappointing trip. I manage to travel the whole of taiwan learning many stuffs
buttttt theres very limited time for shopping! :( Totally a bummer though. Definately gng to go back there soon.
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