My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Taiwan over christmas and New Year. We are planning to visit Taipei. What are the places around it that you would recommend?
- Posted on 14/08/2009, 03:01 AM;
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cooldude7
Budget backpacker
Eat your way in Taiwan!
[ 0 ]You should totally try the traditional side dishes in taiwan! This includes omelette with pickled radishes, stir-fried small fish with peanuts, various soybean curd dishes, and pickled vegetables.
Traditional congee can be enjoyed in Taipei along Fuhsing South Road, just south of the Hsinyi Road intersection. Five or six eateries there open their doors at about noon and stay open until 6 a.m.
At each, patrons are invited to select their side dishes from as many as 100 varieties. A pot of congee with sweet potatoes awaits at the table, and the pot can be refilled as often as one wishes. This is an extremely economical way of eating, for one feels quite full after just a bowl or two of congee--and, it is healthy too.
- Posted on 14/08/2009, 11:41 AM
STdr_hols
Budget backpacker
Visit the beach in Penghu for a Romantic Getaway
[ 0 ]For a romantic holiday by the beach, why not try the islands of Penghu. The archipelago sits east of Taiwan in the middle of the Taiwan Strait and has about 64 islands.
Only 20 are inhabited but the main island is Magong, a small city west of Penghu. It is known for having great beaches, temples and unique houses which have walls made from coral.
The picturesque coastlines made of basalt cliffs and reefs will make great additions to your holiday photos.
The homely seafood restaurants are also a highlight for their fresh fish, clams and scallops.
Since you are planning to go during the winter, the weather will be very windy and great for windsurfing if you and your boyfriend love the outdoors. Banana boat rides are also available.
Getting there requires a 50-minute domestic flight from Taipei International Airport on TransAsia Airways, Mandarin Airlines or Uni Air. Expect to pay between NT1,500 (S$66) and NT2,000.
- Posted on 14/08/2009, 10:24 AM
