Taipei Free & Easy

Went to Taipei last November, so like to post my sharing as return. Because quite a few blogs actually helped me when touring, so I feel to do the same.

The below map is one of the better map. It shows the various attractions near their train stations (捷运站) (not too sure is my Chinese Characters correct or not...) They are still in the means of expanding their train system. So the below maps maybe outdated in a few years time...

The below map is what I had done in a Powerpoint Slide. But the wordings become very small after pasting into PaintBrush. So feel free to post me and email, so I can send u the original copy.

Suggestions:
1) If you are between 13-30 years old, u can apply for the Youth Pass (青年证). It is FREE & in additionally, at some attractions there will be some discounts on admission tickets if we show the youth pass when we are purchasing the admission tickets. The Youth Pass can apply at any Tourist Information Center.
Reference: http://www.youthtravel.tw/youthtravel/docDetail/doc.jsp?doc=US_0000000447&cate=A000086

2) You can buy tibits or some taipei snacks back for collegues at Dan Shui (淡水). I feel is cheaper about NT50 during Nov 2007) & there are more variety over that area. Since going to Dan Shui (淡水), we should not miss the salted eye york (sunset). It was unique experience seeing the sun so clearly.
3) Taipei 101 Building
The structure is really 雄伟.

4) Shopping. I will suggest Shilin (士林) or Wufenpu (五份铺). Cheaper & more choices...

5) A different Clubbing experinence. Can try Luxy & ... Wednesday is their ladies night. hoho... An eye opener, I was stunned when a babe wearing a bikini top with shorts dancing at the dance floor in front of me... Hope to meet her again.. haha... Besides that, there are great beat boxers and DJs helping to bring the crowd to the next "High" level. haha... From Jay Zhou's Resturant waitress, she also recommended Lan Gui Fang (兰桂纺). She also mentioned that the quality of gals in Lan Gui Fang was better!!! haha... Next time MUST GO! haha... Some pictures attached...

6)　周杰伦 Mr. J Restaurant.
It is a French-Italian Restaurant. I feel it is not too expensive, food still not too bad. Just go there & take pictures... Who knows, u may bump into him... Anyway he has 2 restaurants, the other one in Ximeng Ding (西门町). In his 我不配 MTV, there is a glimpse of the front of the restaurant's entrance...






















7) Yeliu (野柳)
U can take a bus to Yeliu (野柳) at Taipei Main Station. There are a few bus companies interchanges around there... Yeliu (野柳) is famous for the Queen's Head. At Yeliu (野柳), you will be able to see the horizon... The sea side is one of best sea view I ever seen.

























Below is one of the sites that I feel will be useful to anyone travellers who like to go Taiwan Free & Easy
1) http://randomlistofevents.blogspot.com/2007_07_01_archive.html
2) http://www.taiwan.net.tw/


A friend recommended this hotel: 紅菱閣飯店 (Red Cabin Hotel).
This hotel is relatively cheap and near to XimengDing. But after viewing, feel that this hotel is either for family, lovers or people who 偷情... haha...
The website: http://redcabin.mmmtravel.com.tw/?ptype=n1p

Another friend recommended her Tour Guide:
1) Taipei Tour Guide
Name: Meeky Yang
HP: 0921915586
Email: meeky589@yahoo.com.tw
2) Hualien (花莲) Tour Guide
Name: Lu 来福
HP: 0928569081


Hope it is helpful & Enjoy....

** Pardon me if my Chinese Characters are wrong.... haha...