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The island of Taiwan, located in the South China Sea, is an excellent travel destination with majestic mountains, fantastic hiking trails and exuberant festivals. Travel to this welcoming destination and experience the stunning Buddhist temples, world-class shopping and awe-inspiring national parks.
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Our travel on a budget will help you to plan your trip and provide you some useful tips to get the best out of your time in Taiwan.
By plane
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, located near the city of Taoyuan, is the major international airport. For those flying from North America or Europe, most trips will require a change of plane somewhere else in Asia (mostly Hong Kong). According to our price prediction calendar, the cheapest flights from mainland China to Taiwan can be found during the second half of April (2017).
2) Where to StayThere are many great places to stay on the island, from cheap dormitories and hotels to family-run homestays and plush five-star resorts.When deciding where to stay in Taipei, we recommend you Zhongshan district with a wonderful selection of restaurants as well and beautiful parks. Here, you』ll be also within easy reach of the MRT metro line, which will take you to sights like the Shilin Night Market and Tamshui Fisherman's Wharf, as well as the National Palace Museum, Maokong Gondola and the Taipei 101 building.
Now, Ctrip is giving away promo codes to save you up to CNY 100 on your Taiwan accommodation.
Here are some options we think you might like in Taipei:
1) Taipei Cheeky House
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Taipei Cheeky House offers a strategic location with easy access to public transportation (mrt) and tourist attractions (museums, Taipei 101, Xinyi Shopping District...) are just nearby.
2) Charming City Hotel
Price: USD 75/CNY515 (Exclusive Member Deal)
The Charming City Hotel is located in World Trade Center Exhibition Center Area, making it a fantastic Taipei accommodation choice. For travelers needing to exchange money, a currency exchange service is available.
3) The Tango Hotel Taipei Nanshi
Ctrip deal: USD 111/CNY764
The Tango Taipei Nanshi (Taibei Tian』ge Jiudian-Nanxi Guan) is conveniently located within a three-minute walk from Taipei Railway Station, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and various restaurants.
Taiwanese cuisine is often associated with influences from mid to southern provinces of China, although influences from all of mainland China can easily be found. A notable Japanese influence also exists due to the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule.
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Local food is very cheap in Taiwan. Eat local and you can spend less than USD 9.50 a day per person for all three meals and dessert.
Our favorite restaurants in TaiwanAy-Chung Flour Rice Noodles
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The small Ay-Chung Flour Rice Noodles shop, established in 1975, is easily visible along Emei Street thanks to the permanent throng of people standing outside its doors. The restaurant is legendary for its single menu item, soft rice noodles served in a thick, flavorful gravy.
The Kitchen Table
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The Kitchen Table offers a wide selection of fantastic dishes, with a full breakfast buffet in the morning, a light lunch buffet with tasty desserts in the afternoon, and an excellent dinner buffet in the evening. During dinner, guests can indulge in a variety of international dishes, from Yorkshire pudding and Italian pizza to Chinese dim sum and roasted duck.
Mayur Indian Kitchen
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Mayur Indian Kitchen is the best Indian restaurant in Taipei, serving authentic and delicious Indian dishes. They also serve Vegan/Non-Veg/Jain food.
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If you take the public bus in Taiwan, tell the driver where you are going and he will tell you how much it is. Write your destination down because most drivers don’t speak English.
Taxis are pretty cheap in Taiwan but like bus drivers, make sure you write down where you are going (or learn to say it in Mandarin).
The MRT is super easy to use as well as their train system.
Extra tip： If you are lost, don’t know which bus to take, or need a ride, call 0800-024-111. It is a toll free 24-hour tourist hotline in Chinese, Japanese and English and they can help you with whatever you need help with.
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