Monday, June 4, 2012

Conquering Taiwan in 16 days during the spring with only NT$26,000


1st Day: Kaoshiung City (NT$1,680)
4:00 PMArrive in Kaoshiung International Airport.
4 PM – 4:20 PMGo to Tourist Information Center and ask for Youth Travel Card and some maps.
4:20 PM – 4:40 PMTake MRT from Kaoshiung International Airport to the main station at R11(NT$20-NT$40).
4:40 PM – 4:55 PMGet the Scooter from Scooter shop in front of main station. Rent it for 3 days (NT$200/day).
4:55 PM – 6:00 PMGoing around the city, fuel the gas (NT$100), and check in to the guest house Kaoshiung Hero House located at No.145, Wufu 3rd Rd., Kaohsiung City, for 1 day (NT$450, using the youthtravel card).
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMRelax in the guest house and clean up after airline trip.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PMGo to the Dream Mall which is one of the biggest mall in Taiwan. Buy some necessary stuff for traveling and windows shoping.
8:00 PM – 11:00 PMEnjoy the Love River and also the Love River Bridge, and then go to Liuhe Night Market (NT$300) located at Liuhe Rd.
11:00 PMGo back to the guest house and sleep.
2nd Day: Kaoshiung City – Kenting (NT$1,100)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PMGo to Lotus Pond (old city of Fengshan, Confucius Temple, Ciming Temple, Spring and Autumn Pagodas, Wuli Arbor, the Dragon Tiger Tower, food market).
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMHave Lunch in Cijin Island at Lai Lai Seafood BBQ Restaurant (NT$300).
2:00 PM – 6:00 PMJourney from Kaohsiung City to Kenting at Pingtung County by Scooter.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PMCheck in to Kenting Jigguang Hostel, located at Hengchuan Township, No.4, Wunhua Lane, Kenting Rd. (NT$400/day). Have a rest and shower.
7:30 PM – 10:00 PMDinner at Warung Didi located at 176 Dawan Rd. (NT$300).
10:00 PMGo to sleep.
3rd Day: Kenting (NT$2,200)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PMExploring Kenting National Forest Recreation Area.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMSwimming at Kenting Beach.
2:00 PM – 4:30 PMSurfing at Nanwan Beach (NT$500-NT$800).
4:30 PM – 6:00 PMRelax and see the sunset at Baisha Bay.
6:00 PM – 10:00 PMDinner and feel the hotspring at Sichongxi Hotspring at Dashan Hot Spring Spa in Tamei Rd. Wenquan village (NT$200+NT$200).
10:00 PMCheck in and have a rest at Sichongxi Mingquan Hot Spring Hotel that is located at No. 2, Yuquan Lane, Wenquan Rd., Wenquan Village (NT$1000).
4th Day: Kenting – Kaoshiung City – Magong City (NT$2,340)
8:00 AM – 12:00 PMJourney from Kenting to Kaoshiung City. Return the scooter to scooter rent shop.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMGo to Kaoshiung harbour to take a bout to Magong Port (NT$860). And have lunch in nearby restaurant.
2:00 PM – 6:00 PMVoyage to Magong City.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PMArrive at Magong Port, and then go to Rent a scooter/ motorbike at R Jhan Motor Rent that located at No.11-1, Linhai Rd., Magong City (NT$50/day using youthtravel card) for 2 days.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMSightseeing the town and go to Shunceng gate at Chungsan Rd.
7:30 PM – 8:30 PMSightseeing the town and go to Makung Old Wall and Siying Rainbow Bridge.
8:30 PM – 10:00 PMHave dinner in some night market in Magong City (NT$300).
10:00 PMCheck in and have a good sleep at Cinsu Hotel which is located at No.9-1, Alley 16, Lane 25, Wunguang Rd., Magong City (NT$1,080/day).
5th Day: Penghu County (NT$500)
8:00 AM – 10:00 AMGoing around Husi Township.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PMGoing around Baisha Township (Tongliang Banyan, Penghu Great Bridge).
12:00 PM – 3:00 PMGoing around Siyu Township (Siyu Western Fort, Devil Mountain).
3:00 PM – 9:00 PMGoing around back to Magong City having dinner at Starfish or Dong Wei Ho mestyle.
9:00 PMSleep.
6th Day: Penghu County – Tainan City (NT2,500)
9:00 AM – 1:00 PMVoyage from Magong Port to Anping Harbour (NT$1,100).
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMGo to Anping Matsu Temple.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PMGo by bus/ hitchike to Tainan station to rent a scooter for 1 day ($100/day).
2:30 PM – 3:10 PMVisiting Koxinga Shrine.
3:10 PM – 3:50 PMVisiting Confucius Temple.
3:50 PM – 4:30 PMVisiting Wufei Temple.
4:30 PM – 5:10 PMVisiting Chikan Tower.
5:10 PM – 6:00 PMVisiting and relaxing at National Chengkung University (Banyan Garden and Chengkung Lake).
6:00 PM – 9:00 PMDinner at Xiaobei Night Market (NT$200 – NT$300).
9:00 PM – 9:30 PMCheck in at Chiaoli Hotel located at No.57 Wennan 2nd street, Tainan City (NT$999/day using youthtravel card).
9:30 PMHave a perfect rest.
7th Day: Tainan City – Kaoshiung City – Taitung County (NT$1,300)
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMReturn the scooter, then have journey from Tainan City to Kaoshiung City by Train (NT$100).
8:00 AM – 1:00 PMJourney from Kaoshiung City to Taitung County by bus (NT$200 – NT$300).
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMTrip to Chenggong Township for check in to the National Cheng-Gong Commercial & Aquaculture Senior Vocational High School Practice Hotel located at No.52, Taiping Rd. (NT$500/day).
2:00 PM – 4:00 PMExploring the East Coast National Scenic Area.
4:00 PM – 9:00 PMGoing around the town and having dinner.
9:00 PMGo back to Hotel and have a rest.
8th Day: Taitung County – Hualien County (NT$1,600)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AMTraveling to Xingang (Rainbow) Waterfalls.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AMEnjoy the culture from one of Taiwanese Tribe in Ami’s Folk Center.
10:30 AM – 3:00 PMGo to Baxian Cave, which is located in the north of Hua Tung Mountain by the coast of Changbin Township.
3:00 PM – 7:30 PMTake a bus to go to Hualien County, to Hualien new station (NT$200-NT$300).
7:30 PM – 8:30 PMTake a bus or taxi to go to Ruisui Township and then check in to Good Friends Homestay (NT$1000/day using youthtravel card) for 1 night.
8:30 PM – 9:30 PMHave dinner in nearby restaurant/ market.
9:30 PMGo back to hotel and have a good rest.
9th Day: Hualien County (NT$1,600)
06:00 AM – 07:00 AMGo to Ruisui Xiuguluan River Recreation Co., Ltd. Located at 156 Jong Shan Rd., Ruisui Township by bus or taxi or hitchhiking and then preparing for rafting at The Xiuguluan River.
07:00 AM – 12:00 PMRafting across Xiuguluan river (NT$750).
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMHave a rest and having lunch.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMTravel to another township in Hualien, that is Xiulin Township by bus.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PMGo to The famous Longjian Hydroelectric Power Plant by bus or taxi.
3:00 PM – 5:00 PMTraveling to Longfeng Great Canyon, by bus or taxi.
5:00 PM – 6:00 PMGo for accomodation at Hehuanshan FRA that is located at No.33, Guanyuan, Fushih Village, Xiulin Township, Hualien County (NT$480/day using travelyouth card).
6:00 PM – 8:00 PMHave a rest as well as dinner.
8:00 PMGo back to our hotel and sleep.
10th Day: Hiking in Taroko National Park (NT$2,300)
8:00 AM – 9:00 AMCheck out from the hotel and travel to Taroko National Park by bus or taxi from Xiulin township.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AMFixing the plan, asking for information, maps and everything at Taroko Visitor Center and hire a cab to go to some good places that we like for NT$1500.
9:30 AM – 11:00 AMTake the cab and asked to go to Shakadang Trail. Take off the cab and do short hike.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMwith the same cab, Go to Buluowan for lunch and sightseeing.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMGo to Swallow Grotto.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PMExploring Tunnel of nine turns (Jiqudong trail).
3:00 PM – 5:00 PMExploring the Baiyang trail.
5:00 PM – 5:30 PMGo to and stop at Tianxiang, check in to Catholic Hostel (NT$350/day).
5:30 PM – 6:00 PMHave a break at the hostel.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PMExploring Tianxiang and have a dinner.
8:00 PMHave a good rest.
11th Day: Hualien County – Chiayi (NT$1,700)
8:00 AM – 8:30 AMHave breakfast (NT$100).
8:30 AM – 9:00 AMBe ready to take a bus to Hualien Train Station.
9:00 AM – 10:30 AMJourney from Tianxiang to Hualien Train Station.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PMTake a cab from Hualien Train Station to Museum of Sculpture at No.6, Wunfu Rd., Hualien City.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PMHave a lunch (NT$200).
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMGo back to train station and then purchase a ticket to go to Chiayi.
2:00 PM – 2:50 PMWaiting for the train to depart.
2:50 PM – 9:40 PMJourney from Hualien to Chiayi by train.
9:40 PM- 10:00 PMRent a scooter in front of Train Station for 1 day which cost NT$200.
10:00 PM – 11:00 PMHave dinner at Wenhua Night Market (NT$200).
11:00 PM – 11:30 PMCheck in to Jiaxin Hotel in JhongJheng Rd. (NT$700/day).
11:30 PMHave a rest.
12th Day: Chiayi – Nantou (NT$1,500)
04:30 AM – 06:00 AMTake a journey to Alishan Forest Recreation Park early morning to see the sunrise.
06:00 AM – 07:00 AMEnjoy the sunrise while having breakfast from 7-11 and have a rest.
07:00 AM – 12:00 PMGoing around Alishan Forest Recreation Park, hiking in some trail, such as Duei-Kao-Yueh Trail.
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMGo back to Chiayi and turn back the scooter.
2:00 PM – 3:40 PMWait for THSR Bus nearby train station to go to Taichung City (NT$380).
3:40 PM – 5:15 PMTake another bus to travel to Puli (NT$100).
5:15 PM – 6:00 PMTake a cab to go to lakeside resort for check in (NT$600/day).
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMHave a break.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PMHave dinner at Carp Lake Restaurant On Water (NT$200).
8:00 PMHave a total rest.
13th Day: Puli – Sun Moon Lake (NT$2,200)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMCheck out from hotel and then go to Chung Tai Chan Monestary.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PMHave lunch at Shang Yuan (NT$200).
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTake a cab to go for Paragliding (NT$1,200)! At 210-9 Chung Shan Rd., Puli.
2:00 PM – 2:30 PMTake a bus to go to Sun Moon Lake
2:30 PM – 4:00 PMTrip to Wunwu Temple.
4:00 PM – 6:00 PMMove to Meihe Garden (Night View).
6:00 PM – 7:00 PMCheck in to Teachers Hotel at No.136, Jhongsing Rd., Shueishe Village, Yuchih Township (NT$500 using youthtravel card).
7:00 PM – 8:00 PMHaving dinner at Min Hu Old Restaurant, located at Minsheng Rd. Shuesha Village (NT$200).
8:00 PMGo to sleep.
14th Day:Sun Moon Lake – Taipei (NT$2000)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AMTake a boat to go to Ita Thao Pier (NT$100).
9:30 AM – 1:00 AMYuetan Bikeway (NT$400/4hours).
1:00 AM – 3:00 PMIta Thao Shopping street (lunch for NT$200) + Butterfly Garden
3:00 PM – 4:30 PMCihen Pagoda (hiking + visiting).
4:30 PM – 5:00 PMShueisha Visitor Center.
5:00 PM – 9:30 PMJourney from Sun Moon Lake to Taipei by Kuo-Kuang Bus (NT$480).
9:30 PM – 10:30 PMHave dinner (NT$300).
10:30 PM – 11:00 PMGo to Taipei Police Hostel at No.18, Sec.2, Jhongsiaou W. Rd.,Taipei City by cab (NT$100).
11:00PM -Check in to the hotel and have a total rest (NT$400).
15th Day: Taipei City (Tour Buddy Program) (NT$1,000)
9:00 AM – 11:00 AMGo to Miramar Mall with MRT (NT$20-NT$40), sightseeing and buy some necessary stuff.
11:00 AM – 1:00 PMMove to Chiang Kai Sek memorial hall through MRT as well (NT$20-NT$40).
1:00 PM – 2:00 PMGo to Exit 2, MRT Taipei City Hall Station (Appointment Services) for a tour buddy program from Shih Hsin University.
2:00 PM – 9:00 PMTour Budy Program from Shih Hsin University
Exit 2, MRT Taipei City Hall Station - Taipei 101 - Si-Si Nan village - Xinyi Flagship Store of Eslite Bookstore - Tonghua Night Market.
9:00 PM – 1:00 AMGo to one of the best night club in Taipei, Luxy (NT$400) that is located at 5F, No. 201, ZhongXiao East Rd, Section 4, Taipei, with MRT (NT$20-NT$40).
1:00 AMGo back to the hostel and sleep.
16th Day: Leaving Taiwan (NT$400)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AMTake MRT Danshui Line to the Shilin Station and take bus R30 (Red 30) to the National Palace Museum.
10:30 AM – 12:30 PMEnjoying National Palace Museum.
12:30 PM – 1:00 PMTake MRT to go to Taoyuan International Airport to go home (NT$145).
1:00 PM – 1:15 PMContinue with a bus to arrive in Taoyuan International Airport (NT$30).
2:00 PMLeaving Taiwan with a happy feeling ............

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