We had an awesome overnight staycation here before our early morning flight for Taiwan the next day. I love the artsy feel and vibe of the hotel design and structure. Can’t help not to take selfie and photos of the place. Very instagrammable!
Now Let’s take a look of our Room:
I love how their rooms were built. Great idea to put up Loft type Rooms like this,it really save up space.
They have pool amenities and mini bar at the rooftop that we enjoyed.
Menus:
The food we tried tasted great. We picked Mojos pika-pika and some beer for Bef and super goooood Baileys Pinacolada cocktail for me, perfect match while enjoying the night city view!
Definitely you should check this out because it is budget-friendly too. We got one night for only less than 1k. A must for Budget Travellers!Plus its near the airport(15 minutes away drive through Grab).
So bef and I decided to explore Taiwan. Actually we are super excited for this trip because it’s our first international trip together.
Just Landed @Taoyuan Airport!
From Airport going to City:
Airport terminal 1 line going to Taipei city
We’re waiting for HSR or Express Train.Theres a commuter train but theres so many stops so make sure to get on the high speed rail or express for faster travel time to the city.
It became easier for us to get around the city through Metro Taipei by using this Easy Card to be top up! purchased at Klook Get it here⤵️ EasyCard (TPE Airport Pick Up)claimed this sweet treats crispy butter cake from Klook shopping voucher obtained from purchasing the mrt roundtrip Taoyuan-Taipei!
First Stop–Exploring the City
crossing Ximen street
The Red House
Chang Kai Shek Memorial
Taipei 101
Taipei 101
Line Friends
Bus stop terminal
double-decker bus
Explored the rest of the City by boarding Klook double decker bus for Taipei night sightseeing. Get it free by booking the gondola ticket⤵️ Maokong Gondola Combo Ticket in Taipei
pork buns
Ximen Night Market
Ximen at Night
Pasalubong hunting
Pasalubong at Ximen
Ximending Youth Shopping District
ACCOMODATION
Our AirBNB located near Zhonshang elem school, good for us because it near the mrt station. Slash off and have a big save to your first stay at any Airbnbs around the world, if you used my link:CLICK HERE
Meeting place for our Klook Day Tour Trip was at Gakuden Bakery exit 4 of Ximen. Beside it, is the store Cosmed where you cand find Skincare/Beauty products
We really enjoyed this Day tour organized by Klook. You’ll get into many scenic spots in a day without having worries how to get there. Didn’t feel tight nor constraint about the time they’d set in itinerary. Everything went smooth and enjoyable!
Shillin Night Market:
After our Day tour we went ahead to one of the most famous night market in Taiwan, the Shillin. We’re here cause we want to have a taste of their street foods especially their authentic Milk Teas and Chipay!
Matcha Bobba Milk
long fries
Prince Potato Cheese
CHIPAY
Watermelon Juice
Day 3: Maokong Gondola & Elephant Mountain
—great way to end our last day quick trip to Taiwan.
Tip: If you will purchased the Maokong Gondola round trip ticket ride the Regular cabin first because you will wait for longer queue lines if you choose the crystal cabin. Lines in crystal cabin going back is much shorter.
How to get there by MRT::
Take the Wenshan-Neihu Line of the Taipei Metro to the Taipei Zoo Station and then walk to the Maokong Gondola Taipei Zoo Station (which is about 350 meters)
Sugarcane Juice(50ntd) outside Maokong Station
After the Maokong Gondola, We never leave Taiwan without visiting the Elephant Mountain which you can see the magnificent view of the iconic landmark Taipei 101.
How to get there by MRT:
Take the red line on the MRT all the way to Xiangshan. It’s the last stop on the line. Take Exit 2 from the MRT station and follow signs for the hiking trail to the left.
hiked about 40 mins at the elephant mountain trail for this view😍
find a cafe nearby after going down from the elephant mountain trail that served wintermelon tea and elephant butter bread
Some of the food and item souvenirs that you could take home:
sweets pasalubong(pineapplecake,mochis,milktea powder, candies from ximen night market
Some of the souvenirs that can be bought from Juifen (keychains,refmagnets,pouch)
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Breakdown of Expenses:
Plane Tickets: Tickets — Php. 9,988.86 for 2(Round Trip) booked fron Skyscanner using Trip.com (Air Asia)
Travel Tax — Php. 1,620.00/pax (3,240php for 2) Accommodation:
AirBnB(Hosted by Kevin Wang) — Php. 4,179.32 (3D2N) booked it at Airnbnb we have a discount of Php.1,600 (because of my friends referral link) so final price amounted to Php. 2,579.32
Food — Around <100->200NTD our budget for breakfast,lunch,dinner. We dont splurge ourselves to fine dining restos. Breakfast at Convenience stores and Lunch & Dinner at Food stalls, Night Market are enough for us to fill our tummy.
Transportation: Easy Card — 200NTD/pax(332php×2=664php) reloadable. Can swipe in Bus, MRT, Vendo Machines, even convenience stores.MRT fare ranges to 16NTD to 24NTD(27-40php)
4G SIM Card (TPE Airport Pick Up) SIM Card Validity: 3 days Unlimited Service Type: Includes TWD100 credit for local and international calls.Subtotal = ₱ 375
EasyCard (TPE Airport Pick Up) Units: 2 x Per Card (Terminal 1 Pick Up)Subtotal=₱ 332
Maokong Gondola Combo Ticket in TaipeiPackage: Maokong Gondola Round-Trip Ticket + Taipei Double-Decker Sightseeing Night Bus Ticket Units: 2 x Person.Subtotal=₱758
Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, and Shifen Shuttle Bus from Ximen (with Tour Conductor) Units: 2 x Jiufen Shuttle Bus/Per Person Subtotal =₱ 1,688.0
Entrances:
Yehliu Geopark Admission Ticket Units: 2 x Person.Subtotal=₱260
Sky Lantern — 19ONTD(315php) (if you book your tour in klook) 200NTD(330php)regular price for 4 colors.
Tip Money — It is better if you change your money into dollar and change in taiwan NTD after(for good price value of money)
Souvenirs (keychain/ref magnet/pouch/ballpen) at Juifen for 2 pax=1200ntd(2000php)
Itinerary/Destinations +Food& Souvenir expenses:3 Days 2 Nights
11:00-12:00 Claimed/picked up items purchased at Klook,train transfer travel to TMS
Whole day: Yehliu;Juifen;Shifen Lunch at Juifen=350ntd(580php)
10:00 on the way to Gondola Lunch outside Maokong Station =300ntd(500php)
13:00 arrived to Taipei Main Station ,Claim shopping voucher from Klook ;Lunch at Yoshinoya 320ntd(530php)
Souvenirs worth 1200ntd(2000php) at Juifen
14:00 Going to Elephant Mountain Trail
15:00 Ximen, Redhouse,
Activity Lantern=190ntd(336php)
17:00 Accomodation Rest
16:00 Accomodation
19:00 Shillin Night Market/ Dinner=350ntd(580php)
19:00 Dinner Mcdo=320 ntd(530php)
17:00 Chiang Kai Shek
22:00 Fly back to Philippines TMS to Airport Remaining 260ntd(430php) bought snack at vendo machine in the airport added to pasalubong.
18:00 Taipei101
19:00 Line Friends inside Shinkong Mitsukoshi
20:00 Klook Double-decker Taipei Night Sightseeing back to Taipei Main Station
21:00 Ximending Youth Shopping District Night Market Dinner at Ximen= 200ntd(330php) Pasalubong hunting particularly food delicacy worth 700ntd ntd(1,160php)
Total Expenses: 28,032.18
Note: Our expenses here can still be modified in terms of the flight you could get 4k below each pax during seat sales. With regards with the activities, expenses can be limited for e.g.: (klook giving away free voucher like walking tour activity to the city,perfect for those who want to know rich history and culture about the place). In terms of the food /souvenirs it is still possible to adjust or make it lowered. Taiwan is very economical in terms of food & transpo. No regrets for picking this country as our first international destination. For sure you will also fall in love and enjoy this country as much as we did. 3 days is really short & quick. Really can’t wait to go back and explore more of what it offers!
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