29 Nov 2013 -
A friend and I left Hong Kong to visit Taipei for a few days.
But first we had to fly into TaiChung (which took about 2hours from Hong Kong) and then catch a bus to another terminal.
Once we had left the airport the first bus we took was "CT BUS" No.150 (Cost was 35NTD - New Taiwan Dollars)
It was a short ride to our next terminal,
but the view was great since it was on a bridge.
This bus took us to another bus terminal which we had to ride for i think another 2hours, getting on a "U-BUS" will directly take you too Taipei (this will cost you about 210NTD)
Once we had left the airport the first bus we took was "CT BUS" No.150 (Cost was 35NTD - New Taiwan Dollars)
It was a short ride to our next terminal,
but the view was great since it was on a bridge.
This bus took us to another bus terminal which we had to ride for i think another 2hours, getting on a "U-BUS" will directly take you too Taipei (this will cost you about 210NTD)
I really enjoyed the bus journey to Taipei, seeing the difference from rural to urban was interesting, especially as things started to become more 'civilised' and commute with people.
Here are some snaps from the bus journey before i started to snooze off :)
By the time I woke up it was almost dark and we had arrived to Taipei :)YAY
I was also surprised to see such a motorcycle/motorbike culture, I've never seen so many before.
We checked into our hostel called "Fun Taipei Backpackers"
which we booked over "Hostelworld.com"
I've got to admit, we did get lost, even the taxi driver did not know the place.
I suggest writing the address of your accommodation in chinese.
On the outside of the building it may look dark and shifty,
on the inside it is cute and sweet.
A really nice place to live for a few days...
I recommend this place because it is close to the "Shilin Night Market" and also a metro station.
Everything is in walking distance.
And across the street there is a small restaurant...
(plus many other around the sides)
We had to get a bite before we explored the night further.
I had the rice with deep fried pork.
It wasn't too bad and quite affordable.
Afterwards we visited the Shilin Night Market.
The Shilin Night Market is one of the largest night markets in Taipei.
There are plenty of souvenir goods and clothes for great prices. Most of the visitors I saw there were students, since the night market is close to many schools, thus many of the stores cater to students and the younger population.
But does not mean you cannot have fun :)
The Shilin Market is also famous for their various snacks and finger food, otherwise recognised as street food.
The only thing I did not enjoy was perhaps the sausage, it was so greasy I felt sick from it.
But what I do recommend is...
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
It's basically an enormous serving of deep fried chicken with a generous amount of spices. It was sooo delicious...
But what I do recommend is...
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
It's basically an enormous serving of deep fried chicken with a generous amount of spices. It was sooo delicious...
Also, you have to try the
王子起司馬鈴薯 (Prince Cheese Potato)
It is so tasty and good for your moneys worth...
Im not sure how the potato is made, but I am thinking that they boil the potato then mash it to only form the shape of the potato again, hence its soft and melting texture as it reaches your mouth lol
It is then rolled in crumbs, then deep fried.
Later cut in the middle where they fill it with a variety of ingredients like pineapple, corn, ham, and brocolli.
Then they add a glorious amount of cheese sauce that fills the container to the brim.
This Cheese Potato is not my photo,
just giving you an idea of what it looks like.
mmm... my belly was happy ( ^_^)/
My friend and I later headed back to our hostel to rest and continue our adventures the next morning...
...and this was just the beginning.
xox
(p.s: unless disclaimed, all pictures were taken by me on iphone 4s, apologies for any blurriness)
