(TAIWAN) Travel Guide: Get to Jiu Fen Shi Fen Sky Lanterns

August 12, 2017August 24, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Ruifang Station, 瑞芳火车站

It’s quite confuse to get to Jiu Fen, Shi Fen. Might get lost if you are first time here.

There are some information board that you can refer for your reference in case get lost in the area. 🙂 — See below on how to get there.

Jiu Fen, 九份

Jiufen is a very popular place for most of the tourist. “Spirited away” attraction and till now it’s stays the same. Food like 铜鍩烧 can be found here. Btw, is a Ice cream! Come with different flavours too (NTD$35/each)

While walking further, spot a shop sells Cat printed products. Like Tee Shirt, clothes, Bags, accessories and some small cats souvenirs. Might want to bring some adorable figuring home!

Cats wondering around the shops welcoming customers! Guess who is in charge of the shop? Is Cat captain, Le Le (乐乐) 🙂

We found a Totoro shop sells ocarina musical instruments. When I first heard the music I fall in love with it. I might learn it if I have the chance to. 😀

When you walk up the stairs to the top, can get to see the very nice view of Taiwan! Love the nice view up here, Taiwan is one of the best scenery view I first seen.

Shi Fen, 十份

We took a cab here, we met a taxi driver gave us a package from Jiu Fen to Shi Fen, then head to Cat Village and the Shi Fen Waterfall and back to Taipei Straight to our hotel. Cost us about NTD$1100. Slightly expensive.

You can let the driver know which are the places that you want to go and they can give the price slightly cheaper. If you want to skip certain places, can let them know too.

The chart shows different colours, different meaning. 1 colours and 4 colours.

Here we are to send wishes sky lanterns!

Have a short walk and feel the beautiful breeze at the 20 metre tall Shifen Waterfall (十分大瀑布). 20 minutes away, towards the train platform.

Depends on which place you want to go, some people might take the whole day to explore Jiufen. Shifen + Shifen Waterfall might take about half day (It’s depends). You can choose to go Jiufen first or Shifen, it’s up to you :). To us we went to Jiufen first, cause we took a bus from Ruifang to Jiufen.

Tips: Have to take the TRA from Taipei Main Station to Ruifang Station FIRST.

How To Get There:

Get To Ruifang station, Bus to Jiufen: (This route is to go Jiufen)

From Taipei Main Station (台北車站), take the train north to Ruifang Station. After exiting the station and facing the Welcome supermarket, take a left and walk 200 metres down Mingdeng Road.

Next to the police station is a bus station (named Local Residents Plaza, 區民廣場) with routes 827 and 788 heading toward Jiufen. Please note that the bus stop next to the police station heads east toward Jiufen, and the bus stop across from the police station heads west toward Taipei. Route 825 provides weekend service only. From here, the bus trip takes roughly 15 minutes, and the fare is NT$15.

Train to Shifen 十分火車站 : (This route is to go Shifen)

1. Take the train (TRA) to Ruifang Station (瑞芳站) at the Taipei Main Station. – follow the underground signs to get to TRA Train.

2. Alight at Ruifang Station and buy tickets for the Pingxi Line (平溪支線). Take the train to Shifen Railway Station (十分火車站). Rides are unlimited on the Pingxi Line.

3. Taking a Taxi from Ruifang Station: You can save some time by taking the train to Ruifang Station, and take a taxi there. The prices are regulated by the authorities and clearly indicated, so the taxi drivers cannot overcharge. Save even more by sharing a taxi with other travellers going the same way.

A shuttle bus service is available to Jiufen then on to Shifen Old Streets (十分老街) from Taipei City at Ximen (西門町), leaving in the morning and returning before dinner.

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(Taiwan) How to Travel From Taoyuan Airport to Taipei City

August 4, 2017August 4, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Taiwan is a Chinese Culture Place, which have a lot to shop and eat! But most is eat. There is a lot of popular food to eat and I bet you won’t want to miss it.

The best shopping is their Night Market, which have a lot of cheaper clothing and others stuff too! Definitely hunt for something back home!

If you want to have relaxing and enjoying moment, Taipei is one of the best place to go and experience things that you never get to see as a memories.

Well, let’s get going!

How to get there!

We took Jetstar Airline, arrived to Taipei Taoyuan Airport. Departure Time 7am in the morning, and reach Taoyuan Airport about 12-1plus est.

To Taipei Main Station

After check out is done, you need to get ticket to go to Taipei Main Station. That’s

where the City area of Taipei. Head to the Bus Counter located at the basement (not sure is it call basement, but there is a few counters under different bus company.

We took a bus rout map to see which is the fastest and cheaper price. They have brochure available at the counter or I can suggest you ask from the information counter before you get on any rides. (Sorry I miss out taken a picture of the station.)

Get the ticket from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei Main Station. Its cost 125 NTD for each person. Which is about $5.64 sgd.

You can check with the bus person, they will guide or tell you which Q to Q. They have sign for the bus, you can just refer to it or just ask the person.

This is the outside view of Taipei Main Station.

When you walk in you will see this. This is the ticket collection counter and machine to buy tickets.

There is a information counter here, is easy to find. If you have anything can just ask the counter.

Metro Station (MRT STATION)

Look for this sign to the “Metro Station”. Which is their MRT Station.

Take the escalator down, you can look for the ticket counter to get the tickets.

How to get Tickets

Have 2 ways to get the rides.

By Easy Card Rides

For us, we brought their MRT card, which is call the Easy card. In Chinese I not very sure how to say, it shown in the picture above 🙂

This is for long term travel card. You can use to take their MRT to any station.

They also provide a guide on how to use the card and top up etc.

Not to worry cause they also have English translate too!

You can keep the card too!

By Token (Single Ride)

Is up to you if you want to get the card or the token.

For the token is for single rides. Is easy to use too!

You can get the token from the machine, not to worry, cause is in English.

purchase the token, scan when you go in and deposit the token in the coin slot when you arrive at your destination.

Now you have reach Taipei City ! It’s time to enjoy ! Happy trip !

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(TAIWAN) Hotel To Stay in Taipei – Ximending (Reviews)

August 3, 2017July 16, 2020 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Tomorrow Hotel, 明日大饭店

We’ve book the hotel at XMD area, is call Tomorrow Hotel. Is located right at XMD. The MRT station is XiMen station.

We get the cheapest hotel stay and their service not bad too.

We wanted to get a room with bathtub, and surprisingly they have for this hotel. Is just what we needed.

The reason why we choose this hotel is because is near XiMenDing Night Market! We want to enjoy to the fullest! Ha-ha! Is very convenient, you can just shop until full bags and back to hotel then head down again for some nice supper or something 🙂

Service Rate

The service wise not bad, the staff there are all friendly and helpful, maybe some due to busy they will not really answer your questions but they will still give you clear information. They will guide you to your room and we actually reach earlier so we request the hotel to keep our luggage for us until the room is ready for check in. So we went for a walk and get those daily use stuff from nearby shops.

You don’t have to worry about food or things to buy for daily used stuff, they have a lot of shops around. Like guardians, Watson, and downstairs is just XiMenDing Shopping District. So I highly recommend this area to stay.

We very satisfied with the room, is very clean and is just a simple small room and bathroom perfect for 2 of us. 👍

Hotel : Tomorrow Hotel , 明日大饭店

Location : No. 23, Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

Westgate Hotel

This is another recommended hotel also located at XiMenDing. The location was very close to Ah Zhong Mian Xian and XiMenJie.

This is 5 Star Hotel in Taipei. The view of the hotel is very nice and big. The room was clean and aesthetically pleasing.

Service Rate

As for the service is excellent, toilets are all very clean. They also have an extensive range of choices for breakfast which is super great. Also have a laundry room for you to wash your laundry with detergent provided at no extra charge. For the price wise will be slightly pricey as is a 5 star. One night will be around $191. Do check out for the website for information :).

Hotel : Westgate Hotel, 永安棧

Address: No. 150, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108

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(TAIWAN) 4 Night Market In Taipei You Must Go!

July 16, 2017August 10, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Shilin Night Market, 士林夜市

Shilin Night Market, is one of the largest, most popular night market in Taiwan. Most popular Night life, night market among visitors. Can be bought with a reasonable price from the friendly local seller, like clothes, shoes, accessories etc. Most of the traditional food, such as Giant Fried Chicken Steak, Tempura, Bubble Tea, Oyster Vermicelli Oyster Omelette, Fried Buns and of course, the most notorious Taiwanese goodie, Stinky Tofu.

Fruits and 冰糖葫芦! Most popular street food one-stop destination from Taiwan’s Xiao chi snacks.

Getting There:

By MRT : Take the RED line, Alight at JianTan Station NOT Shilin Station. After leaving Exit 1, diagonally cross the street to the left and walk down Jihe Road. The entrance to the food court will be on the right.

WuFenPu, 五分付

WuFenPu is one of the wholesale with cheapest clothes, accessories etc. Most of it are lady dress up, it’s the cheapest shopping district. Can hunt for Taiwan trends here. Have less crowded. You can come her hunt for local fashion clothes!

Getting There:

By MRT : Take MRT to Songshan Station (松山), Green Line. leave from Exit 3, walk straight all the way until you see Songlong Road. The shopping complex is located within the maze of alleys and lanes to your front and left. Wufenpu is also reachable from Houshanpi (後山埤) on Blue Line

By Train: From Taipei Main Station, take any local train northbound (區間車) to Songshan Station (松山).

Raohe Night Market, 饒河街觀光夜市

RaoHe Night Market is one of the oldest night market in Taipei. Is also one of the night market is a must to visit. 600 metre path along Raohe street in Songshan District. Also can be found a lot of nice foods and snacks, quaint shops and stalls, and carnival games with prizes. Shops that sell adorable stuff like plush, clothes, babies clothes too!

Getting There:

By MRT: Take the Green Line to the terminal station Songshan (松山), exit 5. The night market entrance is just to the right across the street next to the temple.

By Train : From Taipei Main Station, take any local train northbound (區間車) to Songshan Station (松山), then locate MRT exit 5.

XiMengDing, 西门丁街

Ximending is one of the famous shopping district. Taiwan version of “Harujuku” in Taipei. One of the shopping heaven that host a variety of fashion clothing shops, eclectic restaurants, clubs, and bars. This is one of the most popular destination for tourist. Other then shopping, also host streets performance and exhibitions.

We found the famous “Ah Chung Flour -Rice Noodle” 阿忠面线 😄 Highly recommended to try! Also can be found at other places too.

While walking we happen to see this! Hokkaido Milk Ice Cream! Guess what! I fall in love with it 😍! This want is a MUST to try! 😏

‘Ah Mao’ 阿毛café is the first café that we’ve went to. Dog that welcome customers. With open space mini café, cosy café designs too!

Normal Ice Milk Tea 🙂

Cream of mushroom soup 😍 . Taste not bad!

Wanted to try this café since I first saw it in Ximending. Finally we get to eat our lunch brunch at this cute golden retriever café. They do have a few outlet around Ximending.

Getting There:

By MRT: Take Blue Line or Green Line to Ximen Station (西門).

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(TAIWAN) Travel Guide: How To Get To Taichung City

July 10, 2017July 16, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Taipei To Taichung

Board the high speed train at Taipei Main Station. You will have to take a taxi or public bus to get downtown in Taichung as the HSR station is located in Wurih, 20 minutes out of the city.

We book the early bird ticket price, so it’s cheaper by a bit. Usual is NTD$750, we brought with discount price NTD$700 x 2 trips will be NTD$1400 for Standard seats.

Taipei to Taichung NTD$700

Taichung to Taipei NTD$700

Approx. Travel Time: 50 Minutes

To check the timing and price for the HSR, Can book HSR ticket via online.

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(TAIWAN) Hotel To Stay In Cing Jing, Taichung!

July 10, 2017August 3, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Ailiga Villa, Cing Jing (Taichung)

Hello Pals! I would like to share my reviews of this Villa, located in Cing Jing (Taichung).

This is a hotel villa, it’s looks like a terrace house villa. We book a 4 Pax room cause we want to try out and we just thought is our first time here and YOLO for us. So we decide to book a 4 Pax Villa.

Feel so relax and peace in here, you can feel the nice breeze, mountain scenery and catch the sunset just further up the villa with a open space.

This is the inside view of the room, also have a small balcony beside the toilet. The Toilet was very clean and we love the room. For just simple one night stay. This is more enough. 2 Storey spacious room.

If you want to watch the sunset in the morning , may inform the counter person. They also have package available if you want for breakfast etc.

This Villa is at the Mountain further up after Cing Jing Green Green Grassland. There is also a small restaurant just beside the Villa.

Ailiga Villa, Cing Jing

Address: 546, Taiwan, Nantou County, Ren’ai Township, 榮光巷9-1-1號

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(Taiwan) Travel Guide: Taipei, Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall

July 5, 2017July 25, 2017 elysianchloe.blogLeave a comment

Chiang-Kai Shek Memorial Hall, 中正紀念堂

CKS Memorial Hall, In short is CKS, 中正紀念堂. Is the most historical landmark in Taiwan. CKS Memorial Hall was construct in honor and memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China

There is a museum located below the hall, show you about Chiang’s life and career and also the history, pan – Chinese culture of Taiwan.

There’s a large complex, which is just beside the main hall. Which also build in a Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Park (中正紀念公園), National Concert Hall (國家音樂廳), and the National Theater (國家戲劇院).

Catch the parade performance, They will change guard every hour to do a synchronised performance. Explore the history of Taiwan here and get to know more about Taiwan. With this big open spaces, nice viewing.

They have some small food stall along the side walk way, and a vending machine and toilet.

While walking, we spot a little friend here! So Cute! >w<

How to go there:

By MRT

Take Red Line (R) or Green Line (G) to Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂), sometimes labeled as C.K.S. Memorial Hall.

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