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RE: need help on my itinerary

by gnaij 28 November 2011

What time of year are you going? You are spending too much time at Yangmingshan. Compared to the higher mountains in the middle of the…
RE: Help needed on itinerary for 6 Days in Taiwan... tks!

by zhaoyun 06 November 2011

Alishan is NOT near Hsinchu- Alishan is in Jiayi County, a 3 hour drive south. Also Leofoo might be easier to visit from Taipei, though…
RE: Help needed on itinerary for 6 Days in Taiwan... tks!

by cwch 30 October 2011

One day to Alisan and back is still too rush too me. I am surprised you plan to skip Hualien. Were I you, I would skip Hsinchu and even…
RE: Foreign Beer

by channamasala 29 October 2011

I can't help you with Hsinchu, but Taipei has plenty of choices. Places to look for decent beer are City Super and Jason's or any fancy…
RE: Comments for my 8D7N itinerary for Taiwan, pls...

by channamasala 29 October 2011

Honestly I'd skip Neiwan in favor of Beipu if you haven't already been. How are you planning to take the train to Yilan? I wouldn't…
Re: Comments for my 8D7N itinerary for Taiwan, pls...

by Kaminoge 28 October 2011

A good itinerary. A few comments: Day 1: The Neiwan Old Hakka Street is in Neiwan, which is reached by train from Hsinchu. By the time…
Re: Comments for my 8D7N itinerary for Taiwan, pls...

by intruder2301 26 October 2011

Have made some changes to my itinerary. Kaohsiung is a must to go, so cannot drop. Any comments, please... thanks! Day 1 (2 Jan) - Tai…
RE: Comments for my 8D7N itinerary for Taiwan, pls...

by Kaminoge 24 October 2011

Your itinerary strikes me as being too ambitious, especially for the short time you plan on staying in Taiwan. Also, I'm curious as to…
RE: Help needed on itinerary for 6 Days in Taiwan... tks!

by intruder2301 23 October 2011

Thanks Eurasia, Shine and Zhaoyun, I have increased the number of days to 8 and have revised the itinerary to the following: Shine -…
Comments for my 8D7N itinerary for Taiwan, pls...

by intruder2301 23 October 2011

Hi everyone, My gal friend and I will be visiting Taiwan in Jan, 2 - 9. The following is what we have planned... Hope to receive any…
RE: Help needed on itinerary for 6 Days in Taiwan... tks!

by zhaoyun 23 October 2011

That's bit too much for 6 days. Skip Kaohsiung and Hsinchu- both have nothing worth your time if you're not a resident- and just do Taipei,…
Help needed on itinerary for 6 Days in Taiwan... tks!

by intruder2301 17 October 2011

Hi all, Am new to the forum... and need some help here. My friend and I (2 of us) are planning an F&E (own time own target) trip to Taiwa…
RE: Foreign Beer

by Kaminoge 29 September 2011

As you're probably realizing, Taiwan isn't the best place to be for beer lovers. The selection at most convenience stores and supermarkets…
Foreign Beer

by klagleder 28 September 2011

I have been living in Hsinchu for 3 months, and although I've found Erdinger beer and some local amber brew I wonder if anyone knows where…
Re: Taipei to Taichung

by Kaminoge 17 September 2011

You can find fare information and timetables on the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation's [website|http://www.thsrc.com.tw/en/] . I had…
Looking for a place to live

by klagleder 02 July 2011

We are seeking an apartment to rent in Hsinchu, and are ready to make a deal today. If anyone out there is looking for a tenant, please…
RE: Wi-fi in Hsinchu?

by channamasala 01 July 2011

No, it absolutely does not. You can get free wi-fi at many coffee shops and McDonalds' restaurants though. Ones with free wifi to look…
RE: Wi-fi in Hsinchu?

by klagleder 18 June 2011

Thank you!
RE: Wi-fi in Hsinchu?

by yaofeng 18 June 2011

I doubt it. The local government would have spared no effort advertising if it is available.
Wi-fi in Hsinchu?

by klagleder 16 June 2011

Can anyone tell me, does Hsinchu have free city-wide wi-fi? Thank you :)
Medicine and Income Tax

by klagleder 31 May 2011

Hi, Moving to Hsinchu in a month. Is omeprazol (equivalent of Nexium and Prevacid) available in Taiwan w/o a prescription? What is…
Hsinchu Apartment

by klagleder 18 March 2011

Can anyone tell me what I should expect to pay in rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Hsinchu? (I'll be moving there in August). Also,…
Neiwan train line

by dbhamiltonnz 15 January 2011

The 2008 guide for Taiwan is incorrect when it says the Neiwan train line is closed. It is still running, but you have to catch the train…
Re: Taiwan must see places

by zhaoyun 27 December 2010

Things to skip, in order from most to least skippable: -Alishan Forest Rec. Area- Taiwan's No. 1 tourist trap. Pretty forest, but horrib…
Taiwan must see places

by fershad 19 December 2010

Hi, Getting into planning for 14 days in Taiwan in February. I've made the below list of places to see, but can't make them fit into…