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This was my
second time going to Taiwan and this time I was on my own.
As I
mentioned on my
previous blog post, you must buy an EasyCard, it can be
used for transportation (train, bus, cabs), purchasing food (selected
establishments, check out their site: EasyCard) and entrance fees (museums, parks,
cultural events and more).
My first
flight was with Cebu Pacific. I took an evening flight and arrived the next
day. It’s the same with AirAsia. So if you’re coming from the Philippines,
that’s the usual flight schedule. The flight is around 2 hours, meaning I
arrived in the wee hours of the morning at around 2:30AM at Taoyuan International Airport. Usually, public transportation starts at 6AM and I don’t
want to spend NT$ 700-1,200 (Php 1,165-1,998 or $23-$39.50) for a cab ride to
Taipei. I opted to sleep in the airport while waiting. It gets really cold
based on my previous experience so I brought gloves, a mini blanket, and thick
socks.
Just find these benches and find a spot 😁
TIP: Make
sure to get a data SIM or pocket Wi-Fi. It’s easier to go around the area with
it. I got mine for NT$ 500 or Php 832 / $16.50 that’s good for 7 days, LTE
unlimited data with 150 minutes local calls.
Here’s my
itinerary for 6 days. Just click on each day to see more detailed info.
Day 1:
Checked in at hostel then went around the area. I only had a few hours of sleep
so I didn’t want to do any strenuous activities.
Day 2: Wanli
District (Yehliu Geopark, Yehliu Wharf)
Day 3: Wulai
District (Old Street, Waterfalls, Atalay Museum)
Day 4: Nanya
and Juifen Old Street Tour (
Day 5:
Guandu District
Day 6: Flight
back to Manila
Taiwan has a
lot to offer and I wouldn’t mind visiting again in the future.
COST:
AirAsia
|
Php 4,598.00
|
Baggage
Add-on *
|
Php 2,943.13
|
Terminal
Fee (NAIA 3)
|
Php 1,620.00
|
*Strongly suggest getting an
add-on baggage. AirAsia is extremely strict with their 7 kg baggage allowance. I had to pay double at the airport (TPE) 😢
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