Yanshui Beehive Firecracks

        Lantern Festival is one of the most important festivals in Taiwan. In fact, the official name of the festival is Yuanxiao, a kind of traditioanl soup. a.k.a.  LanternFestival since most celebration  are related to lantern. However, there some unique traditional events. Here I would like to introuduce Yuanshui Beehive Firecracks, the most exciting event, according to my experience.

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Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Wanjin Taiwan

Feast of the Immaculate Conception, one of the most unique cultural festival in Taiwan, is famous for its Western and Eastern integration. If you are a cathlic, no matter you come from Philipine, Vietnam, Spain, you should join the amazing event.

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Bus APP

        In Taiwan, bus is a cheap transportation tool. In some city, bus is even free. Bus also increases the accessibility of rural attractions, especially for foreign travelers with constraint budget.  The most challange of taking bus is that you cannot know the exact thime the bus will arrive. Although sometimes you can download timetables if the timetables you want is easy to find, but bus may be a few minutes earlier or latter.  Here is the solution：Bus App.

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Transportation of Taoyuan Airport

        Taoyuan Airport(TPE) is the most popular airport for foreign visitors who visit Taiwan. Therefore, the transportation is one of the most common questions. The transportation questions include how to go to other cities, what bus is available in the midnight, and etc.

Taoyuan Airport(TPE)

<At the Beginning>

• Airport Code
• Google Maps
• About Your Itinerary Planning

<Transportation Framework>

• Regular Transportation
• Midnight Transportation

<Taoyuan Airport Metro>
<Related Topics>

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Taichung Attractions & Transportation

        Located at middle west of Taiwan, Taichung is the transportation center of middle Taiwan. Taichng is the transfer center to Sun Moon Lake, Cingjin, Jiji & Xitou as well. There are also lots places of interest in Taichung.  This blog will introduce how to go these places and make itinerary plan by public transportation efficiently.

Xinshe Flower Sea

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Transportation to Taichung

        There is always a question from foreign visitors: "How to go to Taichung/Fenjia Night Market from HSR Taichung station". However, the question should be "How to go to Taichung/Fenjia Night Market from HSR Taichung station", which excludes the premise : HSR Taichung Station.

Transportation to Taichung

    Since HSR Taichung station is at southwest corner of Taichung city center, unless your destiny is Sun Moon Lake or Cingjin. HSR Taichung Station is not a good choice if your destiny is Fenjia night market since you pay double~triple the price comparing to bus from Taipei or Taoyuan Airport but save only less one hour. Lets make a comparison:

• From Taipei

By Bus:
Taipei Bus Station(UBus 1619)->Ciaoma(Taxi)->Fenjia
Cost :NTD 220 + NTD 100= NTD 320
Time: Around 150 minutes
The interval of Bus 1619 is 10~15 minutes

By HSR
Taipei Main Station->HSR Taichung Station(Bus 160)->Fenjia Night Market
Cost: NTD 740
Time 100 minutes

That's a trade off  : would your save 50 minutes by extra NTD 420 ?

• From Taoyuan Airport

By Bus:
Taoyuan Airport(UBus 1623)->Ciaoma(Taxi)->Fenjia
Cost :NTD 230 + NTD 100= NTD 330
Time: Around 90 minutes
The interval of Bus 1623 is 10~15 minutes

By HSR
Taoyuan Airport(Bus 705)->HSR Taichung Station(Bus 160)->HSR Taichung Station(Bus 160)->Fenjia Night Market
Cost: NTD 30+570=NTD 600
The interval of Bus 705 is 5~15 minutes
Time:20+35+40=95 minutes <not include the time of transfer>

The answer is much clear if you go to Fenjia Night Market by HSR

Related Topics

• Bus App
• Transportation between Cinjing, Sun Moon Lake and Alisan
• Transportation to Taichung
• Taiwan Itinerary Examples
• Area Itinerary Examples

Other Topics You May Be Interested In 

• Transportation between Taipei and Hualien(Taroko)
• Bus Trip Between Cinjing and Taroko
• Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
• Booking Alisan Forest Train Tickets
• Transportation of Yeliu, Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen
• One-Day Hike in Taroko Gorge
• Booking Train Tickets
• Luggage Storage

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Area Itinerary Examples

         For most foreign visitors who come to Taiwan for their first time, an itinerary example would be helpful and save lots of your time. There are area itineraries for different areas, and multi-day itineraries for your Taiwan trip. When you finish this article, you may prepare your own itinerary by yourself.

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Transportation Between Cinjing, Sun Moon Lake, and Alisan

        For most foreign travelers, Cingjing, Sun Moon Lake, and Alisan are popular places of interest. Because the long distance and lower frequency of public transportation between these places, how to gather the information of public transportation and arrange a good itinerary becomes a big challenge for foreign travelers.

View in Google Maps

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Hot Spring Season in Jinsan

         Fall and Winter are the seasons for hot spring. Lot travelers go to a hot spring when they visit Taipei. In additional to Beitou and Wulan, Jinsan is also famous for its hot spring and Jinsan provides a special hot spring experience with country life, culture, and a relaxing afternoon.

An Ancient Hot Sprint Built in 1939.
photo by Catty Wang

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Transportation Between Sun Moon Lake & Alisan: 5-Day Ticket

        Alisan & Sun Moon Lake are both famous scenery spots in Taiwan. How to plan the itinerary? Nantou Bus  provides a 5-day ticket. In additional to Alisan and Sun Moon Lake, you can also enjoy the the mountain view along the trip between Sun Moon Lake & Alisan easily with the 5-day ticket.

View Original Map, Sun Moon Lake<－>Alisan

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