Hello again! This is another late post - trip of mine. And this time let's get lost in Taipei!
I got a free seat from Featera Indonesia to go to Taipei last September. They were actually held a reward night event for best sales achievement of 2016, and my mom also won the reward. But i'm not gonna tell further about Featera nor how i get the free ticket. Before I went to Taipei, i just kept wondering, where should I go there on my free times???
1. Ximending Night Market
If you love to eat and shop, then here is the perfect place for you! You could found delicious authentic and traditional foods & snacks, also fancy & cute things with good quality (they said it made in Taiwan not made in China, so don't ask for discount price! haha)
Get there by MRT to Ximen Station (blue line)
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| Me after 8 hours flight |
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| Delicious Mee Soa |
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| A Friendly Golden Retriever |
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| A really good culture in Taiwan. Even they separate the trash in the market |
2. Longshan Temple of Manka
The most well known temple in Taiwan, the Mengjia Longshan Temple was built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian as a gathering place for Chinese settlers. It is located in the old village part of Taipei.
Get there by MRT to Lungshan Station (Blue Line)
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| Pork Sausage outside the temple |
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| Red and mung bean ice for refreshment |
3. Taipei Fine Art Museum
Located within the Taipei Expo Park, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum is one of Taiwan's most popular art museum and exhibition hall. Hosting a wide variety of international and Taiwanese art, the museum is located just north of the city center, and is very easily accessible. (guidetotaipei.com)
Get there: From Longshan station, heading east to Taipei Main Station (blue line), transfer to red line and heading north to Yuanshan station. Take a walk around 15 minutes to the museum
From this place, my trip was accompanied with my old friend, Willis, who currently study in Taipei. He became my tour guide for a whole day! Yeay thanks!
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| Walking on sunny day |
4. St. Christopher's Church & Tatung University
Enjoying a nice weather with your childhood friend were priceless. We walked down the streets for kilometers and talked about many things before deciding which place to visit next.
We passed by a catholic church and a university with a vintage building that even used for pre-wed photo shoot.
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| St. Christopher's church |
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| Tatung University |
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| Wefie |
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| Just remind me of Hogwarts |
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| Ramen for lunch! |
5. Sunset Hunter at Xiangshan Nature Trail
We finally went to the famous Elephant's mountain (known as Xiangshan Nature trail in Taipei). It is quite far away from the north west to the south east of Taipei city. But for a best Taipei 101 view, I think it is worth to try. We took the bus to the MRT station and went to Xiangshan (I forgot but i think we passed more than 10 stations to get there). Arrived in Xiangshan station, we have to walk uphill for approximately 2 kms before we found the real trail to the top of the mountain.
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| How many steps already??? |
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| This is |
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| So |
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| Beautiful |
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| Taipei 101 |
6. Get the Tummy Full at Shilin Night Market
Of course hiking made us super hungry. We head back to the north west to the well-known Shilin night market (where the fried chicken 'shihlin' originally come from). Get ready for one-pack tummy a.k.a buncit.
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| Fried milk satay |
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| Shilin fried chicken! This is actually the real XL size. |
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| Dinner for two persons..... (Tahu bau, Seafood telor, Otak-otak, lupa namanya) |
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| Nougats everywhere |
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| Strawberry Snow Ice |
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| Cheese potato for the closing.. totally must try!!! |
7. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
The most prominent historical landmark in Taiwan, the CKS Memorial Hall was erected in honor and memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, the former President of the Republic of China, and was opened in 1980 as part of a national park and gathering area. (guidetotaipei.com)
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| The entrance gate |
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| Inside the museum |
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| Chiang Kai Shek Statue |
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| Peeping on the hole |
8. Taipei 101
Taipei 101 is a highest building in Taipei which is consist of Taipei 101 Mall, indoor and outdoor observatory. You could enjoy the marvelous scenery on the 89th floor and taking a high speed elevator which could brings you to 1000+ meters high within only 37 seconds! But you have to takes time for queue with another thousands of people in a day. So i just enjoyed myself for window-shopping hehe.
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| 101 Mall |
9. Yang Ming Shan Park
Yangmingshan National Park is located in northern Taipei City, and easily accessible from downtown. Spanning 114SQ. KMthe area is home to numerous parks, hiking trails, interesting plants and wildlife, and the internationally famous hot springs (Guidetotaipei.com)
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| mom with cute monkeys |
10. Other night markets
There are so many night markets in Taipei that you can explore every night and bring plenty of cash! I shop many things there until no Taiwan dollars left in my pocket ;')
Traveling Tips for Indonesian:
1. Bring charger's adaptor. Taiwanese has the same electronic plugs with Chinese (Two flat holes) with 110 Volts.
2. Know the weather, since typhoons are frequently happen in Taiwan, bring the suitable clothes and also an umbrella.
3. Stay connected with unlimited high speed internet access. You can get the traveler sim card for 1/3/7 days or even 30 days in the airport upon your arrival.
4. Getting everywhere is so easy (if you know mandarin / english). Get the MRT and travel maps from your hotel / airport for free.
Special Thanks for:
Featera Indonesia
@jimwillis1108 - follow him on instagram & youtube channel to know more about Taipei.
Follow me on Instagram! @ptriciamichelle
See you on the next trip!
Cheers & happy traveling!
-Michelle-
Hi, is Tatung university open to public?
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