Taiwan has long been on my list of destinations to visit, and I’m glad I finally did. What I love most about Taiwan is how it offers a perfect balance of sightseeing, food and shopping so that there’s something to suit all tastes. The hospitality of the locals also left a deep impression on me.
Planning for the trip though, was both fun and tedious. I don’t remember ever having to research so extensively for a holiday! I spent months ploughing through forums and reading travel blogs to put together my own free-and-easy itinerary. So while the main purpose of this blog is so I can relive memories in time to come, I’m also hoping it will be helpful for those planning to visit Taiwan soon. Enjoy! :)
Update on 30 Jul 2011:
Thank you for all the support for this blog, which is no longer being updated. I’m currently working on a new travel blog, starting with information and tips for visiting Hong Kong. In time to come, information here that’s about Taiwan will be shifted to the new blog.
Please visit me at http://inaholidaymood.blogspot.com
>> Itinerary
>> Day 1: Tue, 3 Mar 09 (Keyman’s Hotel, Shilin)
>> Day 2: Wed, 4 Mar 09 (Yongkang St, Taipei 101, Wufenpu, Raohe)
>> Day 3: Thu, 5 Mar 09 (Hualien)
>> Day 4: Fri, 6 Mar 09 (National Palace Museum, Tienmu, Ximending)
>> Day 5: Sat, 7 Mar 09 (Beitou, Danshui, Fisherman’s Wharf, Taipei Metro Mall)
>> Day 6: Sun, 8 Mar 09 (Yehliu, Jiufen, Jinguashi, Keelung)
>> Day 7: Mon, 9 Mar 09 (Sun Moon Lake, Puli, Fengjia)
>> Day 8: Tue, 10 Mar 09 (Yangmingshan, Neihu)
Hi,
*My email : sharon123_cheng@yahoo.com.sg
Would like to follow your itinerary since I’m also going to Tawian in 2nd wk of June for 8D7N. Some quereis to ask you:
1.) do you think your itinerary rushing or relaxing ?
2.) can you provide me Mr Meeky Yang email & contact number ?
3.) Roughly how much you hv spent on the transportation for the whole trip ?
4.) Which places you like most & enjoy very much ?
thanks…
By: bluebottlesha on Friday, 10 April 2009
at 12:09 pm
Hi bluebottlesha,
1. I think the pace was just nice, neither too rushed or too slow.
2. Can be found on my entry about Day 6.
3. Around NT$5,000 (S$230) per pax.
4. Can be found on my entry called “Post-trip thoughts”.
By: me on Friday, 10 April 2009
at 1:20 pm
Hi, Just to double check with you, throughout your whole trip you only stayed at one particular hotel which is the keyman’s hotel right?
Also from the CityInn Website, i realise they dun have bathtubs in all their rooms?
For your opinion, is it more convenient to stay in different hotels to save the to and fro travelling time?
Many thanks.
By: peculyar on Friday, 13 November 2009
at 11:27 am
That’s right, I only stayed at Keyman’s Hotel in Taipei throughout my trip. This was because I didn’t stay overnight in both Hualien and Sun Moon Lake. If you prefer to take your time to explore those places, you may want to book different accommodation in the different areas. For me, I found staying at the same hotel easier to manage logistically.
No idea about bathtubs in CityInn as I didn’t stay there…
By: me on Monday, 16 November 2009
at 6:13 pm
Hi,
Very interesting Itinerary you have but unsure of how you allocate your hours to each destination.
Care to share on that?
By: peculyar on Thursday, 3 December 2009
at 4:12 pm
Wow, I can’t really remember the time spent at every destination. Is there any particular day’s itinerary that you’re keen on? It would be impossible for me to list out all. :)
By: me on Friday, 4 December 2009
at 9:33 am
Hi,
Wow! Wat a interesting itinerary!
I am going to Taiwan this end of July and bringing my 2.5 years old daughter along, is the Taroko safe for toddler like her age and is the stroller accessable at the place?
By: LS on Thursday, 8 July 2010
at 10:59 am
Hi,
Attractive notes and photos of Taiwan travel U have here!
U asked:
> P/S: If you come across any broken images or links, please let me know.. <
I found some links in the sidebar U may want to fix:
Under Others:
• Weather Guide
• Youth Travel
Under Transport:
• Taiwan Metro (MRT)
Hope this helps. :-)
By: Dave on Wednesday, 10 November 2010
at 9:32 pm