Fireflies in Taiwan

        Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I hadn't been able to watch fireflies for over three years. At the beginning of May this year(2023), I  arranged a tour to witness these enchanting creatures near Taipei 101. The surprise I encountered during this experience was truly remarkable.

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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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Day trip of Yehliu,Jiufen, Shifen, or Huallien between Taichung ? Some Tips Behind the Map

        Foreign individual visitors usually take linear distance in map as the base of organizing their itinerary.  However,  the public transportation may be different from the map. What matters is the transportation distance. 30 km  in map may takes longer hours than 300 km does. Transfer and bus/train interval are also important to your itinerary arrangement. Here are some tips that make your itinerary run smoothly.

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Hello Kitty Train

        In Taiwan, train is only a kind of transportation tool,  it is also a kind of fun in the trip. Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) provides various events and special cars for railfan. e.g. locomotive steam train, cruise train, Hello Kitty Train.

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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

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• Taiwan Itinerary Examples
• Area Itinerary Examples

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Public Transportation Between Kenting & Hualien

        The distance between Kenting & Hualien is about 300 KM. It is also one the remote areas in Taiwan so that there are fewer public transportation choices. Here are some transportation alternatives and provide some itinerary examples for you to follow.

Ｔhe East Rift Valley.

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Booking Train Tickets

        Compared with other transportation tools, train is more reliable for foreign travelers since foreign travelers can the find train lines on maps and  find the timetables easily. Some train stations are also transfer center at which you can take shuttle bus or metro. Here is some information about train in Taiwan you may need when you travel in Taiwan. 

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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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Taiwan Itinerary Examples

         Area itineraries provide itinerary examples for different areas, including Taipei, Taichung, Nantou & Chiayi, etc. However, lots visitors also want to know how to plan an entire itinerary. Basing on area itineraries, here are some Taiwan itineraries. Remember, the following examples just show how to make a smooth itinerary plan. Some information may be out of day. You should check the timetable and traffic condition before finish your own itinerary.

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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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Firefly-Watching in Taipei

        There are many places you can enjoy firefly-watching in Taiwan. However, since fireflies live in rural area where there is less light pollution and better environment protection, it is a problem to arrange transportation for a foreign traveler. Because of convenient public transportation in Taipei area, including Taipei City and New Taipei City, you can take bus or MRT after watching fireflies. If you visit Taipei in late April or early May, you should arrange one evening for firefly-watching.(p.s. the following information is updated for 2014 firefly-watching )

Neiwan, Hsinchu

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Yangminsan,Palace Museum,Beitou, Danshui, Shilin NM Itinerary

      Beitou, National Palace Museum, Yangminsan, Danshui and Shilin Night Market locate in the northwest of Taipei. You can have a one-day or two-day trip. You can also extend your trip to Yeliu. The itinerary could be very  flexible. 

Tamshui River Bank

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Plan Your Travel Itinerary

      Most guide books introduce places of interest one by one. Some may provide a brief maps. You can choose your places of interest within a few days. However, it may takes you a few months organizing your travel itinerary because of the transportation. Here is another alternative to plan your travel itinerary by google maps.

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Transportation of Yehliu, Pingxi, Shifen & Jiufen

        Northeast Coast is hill area. About one hundred year ago, hill towns were built for mining of gold and coal. Nowadays, mining is no more, but traditions and scenes remain.Let's enjoy the one-day trip.

Sunset of JiuFen

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Cycling in the East Rift Valley

        Cycling is joyful in Taiwan.The East Rift Valley is a cycling paradise for bikers. It is also easy for a foreign traveler to enjoy it!

Mountain bike with bags, Country Hwy 193

Cycling in the valley, Country Hwy 193

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Train Travel in Taiwan

      Train travel is not only a transportation choice, but also a kind of travel.  In Taiwan, train travel is cheap and convenient. Here is a quick introduction about how to take train in Taiwan.

A sincere smile in railway travel,
Shiliu Train Station, Yunlin

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