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dede1217 said:
SML is @ taichung. Jiufen Shifen is at taipei. is two different parts.
travelling from taipei to taichung is 50+ min by hsr, 765twd one way per person. By bus is 3hrs plus one way. you cant possibly finish both places in one day.

If you travelling by public transport, jiufen shifen Gold ecological park can already take you 4hrs + travelling and waiting time .
TMS => Ruifang => Jiufen (Bus 1062)
Total one way is 80min at least
Jiufen => Gold Ecological park (Bus 1062)
Total one way is 15-30 min at least (If many ppl need wait another bus)
Gold Ecological park => Ruifang => Shifen
Total one way is 55 at least (if you miss pingxi line, you need wait one hour)
Shifen => Ruifang => TMS
Total one way is 100 min at least (if you miss pingxi line, you need wait one hour)
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Ooh...hmmm could it be the driver wants to bring me to the scenic attractions so he added sml in even though it is out of the way?:/ so I should skip sml on that day and spend more time at the other locations yes?
 
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snowangelurve said:
Hi everyone!

Am going with my SO to taiwan for the first time! Would like to get some advice on this itinerary and any recommendations on any other nearby places to visit?:) we will be staying at XMD area for 4D3N!

Tentatively:

Day 1
Check into hotel
Wufenpu
Raohe NM
Ningxia NM

Day 2
Refresh farm
Sun moon lake
Golden waterfall
Gold ecological park
Jiufen
Shifen
Keelung NM
I checked with a few cab drivers, most refuse to add refresh farm to the journey, the rest for 8hr TWD3300-3500. 1 driver quoted TWD4500 including refresh farm TWD4500 12h...is it worth it?:/ or too rushed hahah...

Day 3
Miaoli flying cow ranch
????
Shilin NM

Day 4
Dazzling cafe for lunch
Flight home!

Am considering a cab on Day 2 so that won't spend too much time traveling/waiting.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
TIA!:)
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For 4 days, don't be too ambitious. Also like what others have pointed out, look at the map of Taiwan. Don't go for the sake of going.

For 4 days, may be good to just stay in Taipei.

One day can do day trip to Jiufen and Shifen. Another day to Hsinchu.

Else do one day trip, it's sufficient.

What do you want to do at the Flying Cow Ranch? Experience a farm's life and play with the farm animals? Drive (car) for 3 hours back and forth just to do that? One way train takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Total 5 hours on the road, is it worth it??? I believe there are better things to do and see/experience.

Then take time to walk around the city and enjoy.

Also it's pointless to do 2 night markets in one night. What's the purpose of it? Late afternoon can do Wufenpu then to Raohe for dinner. 9plus 10 can go back to hotel to rest.
 
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raohe nm is enough for a night. this place is huge and a lot good food.
try the stinking tofu and mountain pork sausage.
 
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dilphinus said:
For 4 days, don't be too ambitious. Also like what others have pointed out, look at the map of Taiwan. Don't go for the sake of going.

For 4 days, may be good to just stay in Taipei.

One day can do day trip to Jiufen and Shifen. Another day to Hsinchu.

Else do one day trip, it's sufficient.

What do you want to do at the Flying Cow Ranch? Experience a farm's life and play with the farm animals? Drive (car) for 3 hours back and forth just to do that? One way train takes approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. Total 5 hours on the road, is it worth it??? I believe there are better things to do and see/experience.

Then take time to walk around the city and enjoy.

Also it's pointless to do 2 night markets in one night. What's the purpose of it? Late afternoon can do Wufenpu then to Raohe for dinner. 9plus 10 can go back to hotel to rest.
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Okay can, thanks for the advice!!:)
I double checked with the driver, I think got some mis-comm, not going sml after all 😅 sorry for the mix up...
Have a clearer picture for my itinerary now.
Thanks everyone! :)
 
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Quite a noob question here, but is it possible to take cab from keelung back to Taipei? Roughly how much will it cost? Tia!
 
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help..

anyone know how to go
Sizhiwan for the 打狗铁道路
cijin island

Also
Foguangshan
E-Da amusement park





which is must go?
-Longshan Temple
- Martyr’s Shine
- C.K.S Memorial Hall
-S.Y.S Memorial Hall
-228 Museum
-Presidential Bldg
-National Museum
-Bopiliao Old Street,
 
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sillyb0y said:
help..

anyone know how to go
Sizhiwan for the 打狗铁道路
Walk. It's same station but different exit
cijin island
Follow your google map will reach the ferry berth to take ferry across.

Also
Foguangshan
Bus service from opposite Royal hotel nearby kaohsiung station. But the bus operates like hourly.
E-Da amusement park
Metro

which is must go?
-Longshan Temple
- Martyr’s Shine
- C.K.S Memorial Hall
-S.Y.S Memorial Hall
-228 Museum
-Presidential Bldg
-National Museum
-Bopiliao Old Street,
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All! If this is your first time. Please check what's highlighted.
 
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calkel20 said:
Nope. Just go, towels are provided. Do not shampoo off after soaking. Only do that back in hotel.
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okay.. anyone now is it a good season to go yang ming shan?

also, from ximending to taoyuan airport by taxi will be how much?
 
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sillyb0y said:
help..

anyone know how to go
Sizhiwan for the 打狗铁道路
cijin island

Also
Foguangshan
E-Da amusement park





which is must go?
-Longshan Temple
- Martyr’s Shine
- C.K.S Memorial Hall
-S.Y.S Memorial Hall
-228 Museum
-Presidential Bldg
-National Museum
-Bopiliao Old Street,
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Directions to Cijin Island:

Take their metro to “Xi Zi Wan” station. From the station, take Exit 1, and follow the signs to the Cijin Ferry Terminal.
 
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