[OFFICIAL] Taiwan Guide and Taiwan related matters - Part 2

[Gixxerfied]

I see, let's just hope things will get better real soon, my flight is to taipei tmr morning ):

Tmr morning?? 2nd Aug morning??

Which airline?

 

[Jareneo]

9am, tigers Jetstar dont think going to fly eh, since their destination is osaka.

 

[Gixxerfied]

9am, tigers Jetstar dont think going to fly eh, since their destination is osaka.

Ic..JS confirm cancel flight already..For later 0115H and 0715H..

 

[Espedine]

9am, tigers Jetstar dont think going to fly eh, since their destination is osaka.

hey can keep us updated when you've reached? going 1 day after you.

 

[Jareneo]

no prob i just hope my flight will go smooth and land nicely there.

 

[Espedine]

no prob i just hope my flight will go smooth and land nicely there.

thanks man. yeah, but you sound calm. im like freaking out over here. lol

 

[starsandstripes]

lawl just got back home, heard from a friend Taiwan just went into lockdown due to typhoon. Hope you guys bought insurance, no point flying over when its raining everywhere.

 

[Jareneo]

thanks man. yeah, but you sound calm. im like freaking out over here. lol

nah, i'm damn worried here. all my bookings in tw cannot be refunded one ):

 

[beiibeii]

whats the situation there now? >.<!

so worried.

 

[Gixxerfied]

Dont look good for now..Apparently just outside Hualien..

 

[Espedine]

wah sian, deciding whether to change destination to HK.

 

[beiibeii]

i saw an article that it made landfall at hualien..

 

[Gixxerfied]

i saw an article that it made landfall at hualien..

Yupx..

The storm made landfall near the eastern coastal city of Hualien just before daybreak, before veering northward and hugging the coast. It was expected to pass near the northern port city of Keelung and skirt the Taipei suburbs by midday.

And seems like heavy rainfall will continue throughout the weekend due to the slow moving speed of the typhoon..

 

[beiibeii]

Yupx..

The storm made landfall near the eastern coastal city of Hualien just before daybreak, before veering northward and hugging the coast. It was expected to pass near the northern port city of Keelung and skirt the Taipei suburbs by midday.

And seems like heavy rainfall will continue throughout the weekend due to the slow moving speed of the typhoon..

Hope the damage is minimal. >.<!

i read up about typhoon and they say once a typhoon hits land it will weaken by quite abit. so saola is getting weak which should be a good thing i hope?

 

[Gixxerfied]

Hope the damage is minimal. >.<!

i read up about typhoon and they say once a typhoon hits land it will weaken by quite abit. so saola is getting weak which should be a good thing i hope?

Rightfully yes..But Saola is just gonna go around on the outskirts of Taiwan..Bringing it up to Keelung before moving to China..

It's not gonna move directly across on land..

 

[xiaotac]

It still Raining very heavy over here at sun moon lake and I m still struck at hotel! Cannot go hualien alr and I hope nothing happen in taipei.

 

[SlotsMad]

Appreciate All Suggestions 8 Days to Taipei

Hi,

We are a couple in our early 50's and this trip is meant to show my appreciation to my wifefy for the years of putting up with my idiosyncrasies and a long overdue honeymoon as we could not afford one when we got married.

This will be our first trip to Taipei and greatly appreciate all suggestions for our itinerary.

I guess other then the cool experience, we really wish to try out the hot springs and for me heard so much about gold panning so die die wish to try my luck

I know it's a tat early but I suffer from extreme kiasuism hence wish to be able to plan and firm up the itinerary and put it aside till our holiday.

Thanks In Advance !

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Suggested Itinerary (Taipei 8 Days 7 Nights)

Day 1: 30 Dec 2012 (Sunday)
ETA Taoyuan International Airport 1630 hrs
Public Bus to Taipei Main Station ---- Y Hotel
Suggestions after check-in and unpacking?
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Day 2: 31 Dec 2012 (Monday)
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Day 3: 1 Jan 2013 (Tuesday)
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Day 4: 2 Jan 2013 (Wednesday)
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Day 5: 3 Jan 2013 (Thursday)
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Day 6: 4 Jan 2013 (Friday)
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Day 7: 5 Jan 2013 (Saturday)
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Day 8: 6 Jan 2013 (Sunday)
- Breakfast around the area
- Packing & rest
- Check-out: 12 noon
- Suggestions to pass time after check out and prior to
trip to airport
- Departure 1735

Home Sweet Home & Hopefully a Beautiful & Meaningful Honeymoon !

 

[snowymango]

For Typhoon, it is classified under natural disaster , hence, even if you have bought insurance, you will not be covered if i am not wrong.

 

[aromilk]

Typhoon Saola Update as of 10 am TPE time

Current Situation:
- Typhoon Saola has made landfall over Taiwan as a category 2 storm
- The main strength of the storm was felt last night
- Storm is expected to remain over Taiwan until the early hours of Friday morning with possible movement back towards Taipei
- Markets, schools and businesses will remain closed until further notice from the Taiwanese Government
- Risk of major city disruption is low as Government are heavily engaged with planning and recovery
- Travel disruption/congestion was felt during rush hour last night but no other issues reported.

 

[beiibeii]

Typhoon Saola Update as of 10 am TPE time

Current Situation:
- Typhoon Saola has made landfall over Taiwan as a category 2 storm
- The main strength of the storm was felt last night
- Storm is expected to remain over Taiwan until the early hours of Friday morning with possible movement back towards Taipei
- Markets, schools and businesses will remain closed until further notice from the Taiwanese Government
- Risk of major city disruption is low as Government are heavily engaged with planning and recovery
- Travel disruption/congestion was felt during rush hour last night but no other issues reported.

*panic* . omg..