Thursday, December 23, 2014
Finally started blogging... Our 13 days trip to Taiwan!
It was really fun and food were so delicious...
Well, I tried my best to recall the moments from over 2000++ of our photos...
Flying off!
Finally started blogging... Our 13 days trip to Taiwan!
It was really fun and food were so delicious...
Well, I tried my best to recall the moments from over 2000++ of our photos...
Flying off!
Did a lot of homework before going over this time :)
Tried to make this trip as budget as possible...
In total we spent about RM 6,210 for 13 days for 2 person including air tickets, accommodations, food, transportation and everything else...
After deducting air tickets, we spend RM 371.05 per day for the both of us...
After deducting air tickets, we spend RM 371.05 per day for the both of us...
We reached Tao Yuan Airport about 10:45pm
We wanted to get the mobile number for unlimited data plan but out of stock!
No choice...
No choice...
We followed the signs to get to the bus
We bought bus ticket from the counters
We chose Kuo Kuang 1819 for NT125 each!
We wanted to travel like locals... and to keep within out budget of course :)
You can also take a taxi but it will cost NT1000 to get to Taipei
Our tickets
I went to Hi-Life to buy EasyCard (悠遊卡) for NT100 each then topped up NT200 for each card
Nice design :)
Walked back to the platform to wait for the bus to Taipei
The bus arrived at about 11:40pm
The luggage compartment is divided according to the stops.
If I remember correctly there were only three stops...
Be sure to tell the driver which stop you are getting off so the baggage will be in the correct compartment...
There were baggage tag on our baggage... for easier identification and in case you took the wrong one
One for the baggage...
We chose Kuo Kuang 1819 for NT125 each!
We wanted to travel like locals... and to keep within out budget of course :)
You can also take a taxi but it will cost NT1000 to get to Taipei
I went to Hi-Life to buy EasyCard (悠遊卡) for NT100 each then topped up NT200 for each card
Walked back to the platform to wait for the bus to Taipei
The luggage compartment is divided according to the stops.
If I remember correctly there were only three stops...
Be sure to tell the driver which stop you are getting off so the baggage will be in the correct compartment...
There were baggage tag on our baggage... for easier identification and in case you took the wrong one
One for the baggage...
Our stop was 庫倫街口 (Kulun Street) or Yuanshan Station, the second stop.
From there, we took a taxi... It was already 12:30am
The journey was about 50 minutes
The uncle was really nice and friendly... he forgot to set the meter but he only charged us NT90... he told us the meter starts at NT90 after 11pm... Before that is NT80...
We reached the minsu around 12:45am
There is a security guard downstairs
The security guard handed our room key to us
He was really friendly and helpful!
We were supposed to pay the remaining rental but we did not exchanged enough local currency...
The minsu owner were really kind and understanding and waited until Monday when the banks were open
Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful!
We feel very welcomed here
Our home for four nights...
士林背包客 (website here)
We booked our rooms through line and paid with Paypal
Total cost was NT4797
NT1099 (Sunday to Thursday)
NT1500 (Friday to Saturday)
The rooms will be allocated based on availability...
Standard Double Room
Our room :)
There is a security guard downstairs
The security guard handed our room key to us
He was really friendly and helpful!
We were supposed to pay the remaining rental but we did not exchanged enough local currency...
The minsu owner were really kind and understanding and waited until Monday when the banks were open
Taiwanese are very friendly and helpful!
We feel very welcomed here
Our home for four nights...
士林背包客 (website here)
We booked our rooms through line and paid with Paypal
Total cost was NT4797
NT1099 (Sunday to Thursday)
NT1500 (Friday to Saturday)
The rooms will be allocated based on availability...
Standard Double Room
The room is really small but nice...
I think it is quite well maintained...
A comfy bed and a small sofa
The air con was pretty cold
I think it is quite well maintained...
The air con was pretty cold
The electric kettle and hair dryer is at the bottom
Cups with tea sachets and most importantly WIFI!
The connection was very smooth! No delays!
It is either very hot or cold...
or we don't know how to use it...
We did not use these as we had our own
This place is extremely near to Jiantan Station and Shilin Night Market
Overall, I think this minsu is great for the price!
After leaving our baggage in the room, we went out for a walk...
Bought Korean Fried Chicken for NT110
It was just okay...
We continued to Shilin Night Market because I was so excited I couldn't sleep!
Some shops were still open at 1 am!
Bought Korean Fried Chicken for NT110
It was just okay...
We continued to Shilin Night Market because I was so excited I couldn't sleep!
Went to 7-eleven (next to the minsu building) to buy mineral water and some snacks for NT159
Went back to our room to chill and shower and finally slept at 2:30am
Ready for the next day!
Related Posts!
Taiwan Trip 2014 preparations!
Taiwan Trip Day 2 (26 October 2014) Yangmingshan, Beitou and Tamsui
Taiwan Trip Day 3 (27 October 2014) Tianmu, National Palace Museum, Raohe Night Market and Miramar
Taiwan Trip Day 4 (28 October 2014) Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen and Keelung Miaokou Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 5 (29 October 2014) Taipei Zoo, Taichung, and Fengjia Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 6 (30 October 2014) National Museum of Natural Science, Minsu Park and Fengjia Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 7 (31 October 2014) Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan Trip Day 8 (1 November 2014) Hualian
Taiwan Trip Day 9 (2 November 2014) Taroko Gorge
Taiwan Trip Day 10 (3 November 2014) Ruisui
Taiwan Trip Day 11 (4 November 2014) Qing Seminary, Liyu Lake and Hualian Sugar Factory
Taiwan Trip Day 12 (5 November 2014) Taipei City Mall and Ximending
Taiwan Trip Day 13 (6 November 2014) Last minute shopping around Taipei!
Ready for the next day!
Related Posts!
Taiwan Trip 2014 preparations!
Taiwan Trip Day 2 (26 October 2014) Yangmingshan, Beitou and Tamsui
Taiwan Trip Day 3 (27 October 2014) Tianmu, National Palace Museum, Raohe Night Market and Miramar
Taiwan Trip Day 4 (28 October 2014) Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen and Keelung Miaokou Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 5 (29 October 2014) Taipei Zoo, Taichung, and Fengjia Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 6 (30 October 2014) National Museum of Natural Science, Minsu Park and Fengjia Night Market
Taiwan Trip Day 7 (31 October 2014) Sun Moon Lake
Taiwan Trip Day 8 (1 November 2014) Hualian
Taiwan Trip Day 9 (2 November 2014) Taroko Gorge
Taiwan Trip Day 10 (3 November 2014) Ruisui
Taiwan Trip Day 11 (4 November 2014) Qing Seminary, Liyu Lake and Hualian Sugar Factory
Taiwan Trip Day 12 (5 November 2014) Taipei City Mall and Ximending
Taiwan Trip Day 13 (6 November 2014) Last minute shopping around Taipei!
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