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RE: 30 day limit on year long, L visa with multiple entries

by 889 21 April 2012

Actually, the traditional English name of Kinmen is +Quemoy+, as those old enough to remember hearing about +Quemoy and Matsu+ may recall.…
Beaches

by poi 14 March 2012

Are there any beautiful white sand beaches with clear water anywhere inTaiwan?(I was recently there and in nearby Ishigaki Island in Japan.T…
RE: Guangzhou/Shenzhen Visa run

by gnaij 12 March 2012

From Henan, doing visa runs into Kinmen or Matsu seems like a sensible choice. The ferry ride between Wutong Passenger Wharf (10 minutes…
RE: Matsu Island - accommodation?

by avstriechka 29 February 2012

Hi Giora, Thank you, your answer was really helpful. Sounds quite good, I might just do what you suggested and go to Nangan - and just…
RE: Matsu Island - accommodation?

by Giora 28 February 2012

Hi Lily, I don't know if it's possible to book something in advance - it certainly shouldn't be necessary. Matsu isn't exactly flooded…
Matsu Island - accommodation?

by avstriechka 28 February 2012

Hey everybody, I'm planning to leave Taiwan for mainland China via Matsu islands in the end of July this year. Am having trouble to find…
RE: Taiwan - a long week in early April

by gnaij 28 January 2012

Driving on the east coast (Highways 9 & 11) is a breeze. There's barely any traffic and the roads are for the most part straight and in…
RE: Taiwan honeymoon June/July 2012

by gnaij 27 November 2011

Given the amount of time you have, it seems feasible to visit all three island groups. And if you're into idyllic Fujianese villages and…
RE: visa for australian situation

by gnaij 19 November 2011

If you're going to Hong Kong at the end anyway, then there is no need in going there twice when you have other options. Macau is definit…
RE: Taiwan - feasible to travel without passport for 2 to 3 weeks?

by Giora 22 October 2011

Hi, I traveled for about 6 weeks in Taiwan this summer, and I can't remember ever having to show my passport, except when taking boats\pl…
RE: Xiamen to Taiwan

by china1979 23 September 2011

How long has it been possible to do this--exit via Jinmen or Matsu and continue on to Taiwan?
RE: Xiamen to Taiwan

by rubbernecker99 23 September 2011

I was just on Matsu and can confirm there are ferries from China to Matsu then further ferries to Taiwan from there. I met a couple French…
Matsu Islands

by Giora 08 September 2011

Hi, I would like to visit the Matsu Islands soon, while traveling between Taiwan and China, and I have a few questions: 1. Any reccomm…
Taiwan Strait Ferry Transit

by tpsearcy17 25 July 2011

To all, I've seen a few posts lately regarding cross-strait ferry transit. I just completed the journey, so hopefully I can shed some…
RE: Traveling to Taiwan

by tpsearcy17 19 July 2011

Giora, I am currently in Taiwan and don't speak a lick of Chinese - not too difficult though. I'm planning on taking the ferry over…
RE: From Fuzhou to Keelong

by fleir 18 July 2011

Hi George, You might find this website useful: http://iguide.travel/Taiwan/Getting_There/By_boat If you have a long vacation and don't…
From Fuzhou to Keelong

by GeorgeJhon 18 July 2011

Hey everyone, I've been planning on going to Taiwan during late july/early august, but from China (where I'm staying now) flying to Taiwan…
RE: $40usd / NT$ 1150 Per day budget in Taiwan

by coolstorybro 11 June 2011

Hi people, Thanks for the replies. I am planning to stick with local food as my daily diet is very well similar to what taiwanese eat.…
RE: Matsu (Nangan and Beigan) - where to stay & what to do

by yaofeng 15 March 2011

I hope what I write below is not too late for your trip. I am flying out of Taiwan in 30 minutes having spent the last 10 days on the…
RE: Canadians- Do you agree or disagree?

by Karlo 09 March 2011

OP, the more you go on, the more you look like a clueless child. In post 20, you're all over the author for writing, "The tiny island…
Re: Whre to buy (Taiwanese) domestic tickets ?

by CTraveler 06 March 2011

“Is there a place to buy them online?” No, UNI Air does not have a website in English. You could try finding a Chinese (friend or hotel…
Whre to buy (Taiwanese) domestic tickets ?

by larsen99 06 March 2011

Hi, I'm planning to enter Matsu from Fuzhou/China, stay a couple of days in Nangan and or Beigan and to take a plane to Taipeh from there.…
Matsu (Nangan and Beigan) - where to stay & what to do

by larsen99 19 February 2011

Hi, I'm planning to take the boat from Fuzhou to Matsu and spend some days there. Is there a place to get Taiwanese Dollar (ATM or exchange…
Re: Matsu - Chinese New Year

by katbwilke 25 January 2011

My husband and I are English teacher in Penghu and are coming to the main island for CNY and I'm sorry to say that I can't recommend coming…
Matsu - Chinese New Year

by misshepburn 22 January 2011

The husband and I are English teachers in Taiwan and have been struggling to find a worthwhile way to spend the upcoming Chinese New Year.…