[nuttyazn]

stix wrote:

Anyone have the futurestar hotel link?

The website for Futurestar is http://www.futurestarhotel.com.tw/front/bin/home.phtml but they don't have any online booking system, so u got to call the hotel itself for booking..

[nuttyazn]

shangsiang wrote:

Hi guys can help me in navigating from taipei say ximenting to Jian Hu San theme park? say bus or train etc. Heard the new high speed train can go too? how much is it anyone knows? thanks in advance!

Take Rer Tong Bus directly to Janfusun:http://www.janfusun.com.tw/html/C03.htm
(It's the darker blue box on the above link, the box next to the orange bus.)
Roundtrip transportation: TWD650
Park admission: TWD899 Adults, TWD799 Youth, TWD599 Children
Rer Tong Bus Schedule:
Taipei to Janfusun: 6:20am and 7:20am
Janfusun to Taipei: 5:20pm
Address of Rer Tong Bus: No. 1 Zhonghua Rd. Sec. 1
Tel: 2311-9017
Reservations can be made up to one week in advance."
(Pls re-confirm dep. point and other details)
Posted by CC

[shangsiang]

nuttyazn wrote:

Take Rer Tong Bus directly to Janfusun:http://www.janfusun.com.tw/html/C03.htm
(It's the darker blue box on the above link, the box next to the orange bus.)
Roundtrip transportation: TWD650
Park admission: TWD899 Adults, TWD799 Youth, TWD599 Children
Rer Tong Bus Schedule:
Taipei to Janfusun: 6:20am and 7:20am
Janfusun to Taipei: 5:20pm
Address of Rer Tong Bus: No. 1 Zhonghua Rd. Sec. 1
Tel: 2311-9017
Reservations can be made up to one week in advance."
(Pls re-confirm dep. point and other details)
Posted by CC

any idea if i wanna go back to taipei in the afternoon say 1-2pm got any alternative transport or can arrange the bus to come earlier?

[stix]

Thanks for the link!
How do I get to Jiufen from Ximen?

[nuttyazn]

stix wrote:

Thanks for the link!
How do I get to Jiufen from Ximen?

Take the MRT to Taipei Main Station. Take a train to Rueifang,. outside The station , take the bus to Jiufen( A couple of bus services ply this route)

[nuttyazn]

shangsiang wrote:

any idea if i wanna go back to taipei in the afternoon say 1-2pm got any alternative transport or can arrange the bus to come earlier?

Janfusan is really not a half day trip. If you want to experience a Theme park, you can go to Leofoo, Not so far and you can return in the afternoon.
The E-go Company Bus goes from Taipei Songshan Airport to Leofoo and Windows on China. If you are staying in Ximenting Hotel, Take bus 262 to the Domestic Songshan Airport to board the bus.

http://www.leofoo.com.tw/village/launt_info_bus02.htm

[shangsiang]

nuttyazn wrote:

Janfusan is really not a half day trip. If you want to experience a Theme park, you can go to Leofoo, Not so far and you can return in the afternoon.
The E-go Company Bus goes from Taipei Songshan Airport to Leofoo and Windows on China. If you are staying in Ximenting Hotel, Take bus 262 to the Domestic Songshan Airport to board the bus.

oh cos i booked a night at prince hotel there to stay over and the next day check out is abt 12noon so if possible can leave there afternoon the next day to visit some other places

[stix]

nuttyazn wrote:

Take the MRT to Taipei Main Station. Take a train to Rueifang,. outside The station , take the bus to Jiufen( A couple of bus services ply this route)

Do I need to book train ticket early? Like going to Hualien? Or just go and buy on the spot on that day?

How to get from yehliu from ximen? Yehliu near Jiufen?

[stix]

[b wrote:

colafantasy[/b] 15 Apr
0830 - Take bus 260 at taipei main station to yang ming shan. Take bus 108 for internal route to YMS. First stop at XXXX (Cant rem the name). Walk around 45 minutes to some pond area where they grow something like lilies and Walk around 45 minutes back to bus stop. Tiring but luckily the weather is damn cooling. Much colder than genting i guess. Second stop to xiao yuo ken (guess i spell it wrongly). At there 810m above sea level, the fog is so thick and visibility on road is around 5m. Was tempted to climb to the top (1010m above sea level). But gave up as need to walk ard 1.5hrs up the rocky stairs. Take bus back to YMS bus station. Eat lunch at the small eatery there.
1300 - Take bus to xin beitou for hotsprings. Went to Springs Resort. Nice atmosphere and worth the money. Please take the free shuttle bus from xin beitou to resort. Dun be like me walk about 30minutes to reach there. So tired.

Take bus to xin beitou for hotsprings. > which bus to xin beitou for hotspring? take bus at YMS bus station?

[stix]

Guys, YMS has hotspring right? Is it open air kind? Most people chose to go xin beitou hotspring, why?

[bruceyeo]

there were a lot of hotspring in taiwan, esp taipei, such as yms(which i had a miss), beitou ( hotel staff told me too many ppl there as most tour packages go there) illan i didnt go and went wulai instead as heard of the natural open hotspring and a taste of aboriginal culture there choose what you want; to squeeze with ppl or enjoy without too much ppl

[mountain_man]

Thanks to those who have helped out in one way or another.

My first phase of planning has been completed.

Coupled with my own research and detailed info from all different forums, I have finally booked my air-tickets and accomodation.

Leaving on the 2nd week of Jul 07. Will be going on a 9D8N trip to Taiwan(Hua Lien+Taipei) by Jetstar.

Total cost including hostel lodgings = 765 SGD

First time trying out the hostel but reviews found to be very positive. Not taking hotel stay cos trying to min costs to free more $$$ to spend in Taiwan.

Now will proceed to plan my itinenary with the info found here. In general, to spend 3 days in Hua Lien and 6 days in Taipei.

Once my itineary is up, prob will share with you guys to get some feedback.

Once again, thanks to those who have helped in one way or another.

[stix]

Any idea how to go to Jiufen after Yeliu?

[ahmao00]

thanks to those who shared their experience and nutty for helping out.

i had a good time though a lot of time i missed my itinery hhaahaaa
anyway for those who are looking to go for variety show beside guess guess guess

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i went for "齊天大勝" - monkey (think it's written this way) one hosted by jackey, it was on a friday. think they have it every friday abt 2pm (not so sure)

"台視" call 77063888 (taipei line) - look for 陳先生: by the way he look a bit like jay chou and talked like him haahah
add:八德路三段10号
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綜藝大哥大big brother big - 27838308 (this was on a tuesday at 2pm "中視")
add: 南港重陽路120 号"
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[Tokieda]

stix wrote:

Guys, YMS has hotspring right? Is it open air kind? Most people chose to go xin beitou hotspring, why?

take mrt to xinbeitou and then walk up....after that can take mrt to danshui