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RE: Taiwan - Alishan

by yaofeng 28 May 2012

One of the most popular travel site in Taiwan, if not the most popular, is [this|http://www.eztravel.com.tw/]. Get someone to help you…
RE: Taiwan - Alishan

by meczko 27 May 2012

We were usually spending ca. NT$ 2500 per couple per day travelling around Taiwan, on a budget but not saving every penny. That's about…
Re: Taiwan - Alishan

by meczko 27 May 2012

You can get there easily on your own by bus from Chiayi. I was only in the lower parts of the Alishan area (Fenqihu and Ruili), you can…
Taiwan - Alishan

by sunflowerzz 27 May 2012

Going to Alishan during the summer, just wanted to know if it's possible to do it on your own or you need a tour group/guide? They have…
RE: Advice For Places To Go And How To Go

by cleosun 01 May 2012

Hi there, I'll be travelling to Taiwan with my parents for 7D6N on 30th May. We'll be focusing only Taipei & TaiChung. Thanks for this…
RE: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

by channamasala 29 April 2012

Kaminoge is right. For what you want to do, you don't really need to rent a car (although for the east coast, it's great if you do want…
RE: Taiwan Trip- Wanting some suggestions!!

by gnaij 22 April 2012

The problem is that Taipei is in a basin. Not only is it 35 degrees with 90% humidity, there is no wind at all. I run for either the mall…
RE: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

by Kaminoge 09 April 2012

Driving from Tainan to Kenting is fairly straightforward, with a choice of two freeways (No. 1 and No. 3) headed in that direction. I…
RE: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

by gagalichen 09 April 2012

Kenting sucks. The Kenting beach itself ist pretty steep and even partly rocky with a rough surf a times. Then there is Nanwan next to…
Re: General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

by Wallami 09 April 2012

See if you can fly into Kaohsiung and not Taipei. You can rent a car right at the airport in Kaohsiung and be in Kenting in 2 hours. …
General Advice for Taiwan + Driving

by JJ8891 09 April 2012

Next month, two friends and I will be visiting Taiwan. We're from the States but we're teaching in Japan. We'll be in Taiwan for just…
RE: My 6D5N Itinerary- Please advice for transports, time needed and cost

by jl88hl 31 March 2012

Thanks for the advices. How about I skip Alishan and Sun Moon Lake? If Day1>>we directly go Shilin NM from airport, can make it? We(…
RE: Advice For Places To Go And How To Go

by gnaij 30 March 2012

Day 1. OK. Take the MRT to Jiantan Station. Day 2. You packed three time the amount that you can handle. I don't know what you mean by…
RE: Advice For Places To Go And How To Go

by gnaij 29 March 2012

Taoyuan -> Kaohsiung -> Tainan -> Chiayi -> Alishan -> Sun Moon Lake -> Taichung -> Taipei -> Hualien -> Taipei -> Taoyuan. [this doesn't…
RE: Comments on 15 days itinerary

by nickkembel 22 March 2012

I did the Fenqihu to Ruili Hike last year. I found that the bus you used to be able to catch from Alishan doesn't go there any more, because…
RE: 8-day Itinerary in Taiwan in May 2012: Advice Needed!

by nickkembel 22 March 2012

For sun moon lake, I always like to stay in Ita Thao village. There is a great pier for evening strolls, good aboriginal snack market,…
RE: Travelling in Taiwan

by nickkembel 22 March 2012

Kenting to Alishan is a little complicated. Kenting to Kaohsiung: 2 hours or so by bus or share taxi. Kaohsiung to Chiayi: 1-2 hours by…
Travelling in Taiwan

by Jus12 14 March 2012

Appreciate help on the following: 1) How do I travel from Kenting to Alishan? How long will the journey take? 2) How do I travel from…
8-day Itinerary in Taiwan in May 2012: Advice Needed!

by gaaraofthesand 13 March 2012

The 4 of us (all young adults) will be in Taiwan for a 8-day vacation in early May 2012. Will be on a budget tour. This is our brief itinera…
RE: Comments on 15 days itinerary

by meczko 09 March 2012

1 day is enough for Lukang in my opinion, or even doing it as a day trip from Taichung. As regards Chiayi, Alishan and Sun Moon Lake…
RE: Taiwan 9D8N. Any suggestions where to go?

by Wallami 16 February 2012

It's not that 2D are too short for Alishan, it's that Alishan is not worth it if you are in Taiwan for a short visit. It's overrun with…
RE: Taiwan 9D8N. Any suggestions where to go?

by Whyyoukilleye 14 February 2012

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take them into consideration, I roughly planned my itinerary for it. And I have 2 days with no plans.…
Re: Taiwan 9D8N. Any suggestions where to go?

by wateenmooiedag 12 February 2012

You 'should' visit the Longshan temple in Taipei. Very lively and near a subway station. Tainan is great when you are into old temples…
Taiwan 9D8N. Any suggestions where to go?

by Whyyoukilleye 12 February 2012

Hi, I'm planning to go Taiwan late march/early April alone. I'm thinking of spending perhaps 4-5 days in Taipei(shop,hot spring and…
2weeks May Taiwan Solo Trip Help/

by yehyehokok 25 January 2012

Hi everyone, I will be in Taiwan for the 1st time for 2 weeks in May. Would like to enlist your help to see if my itinerary is okay.…