[ilgnem]

hi.
me and my frens gg to taipei nxt mth for 7 days.

1) if u had been to taipei, can u pls help to plan like where r the die die must go places and how long these places with take.

2)i heard that the exchange rate at taoyuan airport better than singapore, is it true?

[freezer_w]

i think this thread will be very useful to u,

http://www.sgclub.com/singapore/taiwan_wlmj_106423.html

lol... and the last time i went (jan 2009), the rates over there are really better.

i changed in Singapore, for 1 : 22.3, i happy like what... but when i reached there, the conversion is 1: 24 (if i had not remember wrongly)

[`BeRRies-*]

ximending
wufenpu
shih lin
eat the chicken cutlet
super nice
on the spot prepare de.
super long que but it's moving fast.

and many places =D
cheap clothes!!!
bags!!

[freezer_w]

Originally Posted by `BeRRies-*

ximending
wufenpu
shih lin
eat the chicken cutlet
super nice
on the spot prepare de.
super long que but it's moving fast.

and many places =D
cheap clothes!!!
bags!!

haha..chicken cutlet, they have this 超大鸡排, and its really HUGE, like the size of both of ur palms!

[ilgnem]

really? haha. i wud love to try their chicken cutlet too.=D

i saw nv ren wo zui da. they recommended a place called hou che zhan 后车站 where is it? is it behind taipei main station?

nv ren wo zui da also recommended the black pepper chicken cutlet in wu fen pu. anyone tried?

[iSpy]

Originally Posted by freezer_w

i changed in Singapore, for 1 : 22.3, i happy like what... but when i reached there, the conversion is 1: 24 (if i had not remember wrongly)

Are you serious?!

K i'm changing everything there

[freezer_w]

Originally Posted by iSpy

Are you serious?!

K i'm changing everything there

LOL... i think u better change some there first, in case the currency market had some changes over the past 4 months...

but that time, i really hate myself for not exchanging in TW... heartpain...

[fatjp]

tai fong / rainy session will start in july period till decemeber.
Some experience of my 4 trips there
1st time Novememebr - rain everyday
2nd time september taifong (declare public holiday for my 3rd day)
3rd time end July taifong (declare no school for 3rd day)
4rd time End Novemeber Cold wind session but no rain only very cold.

[iSpy]

Originally Posted by fatjp

tai fong / rainy session will start in july period till decemeber.
Some experience of my 4 trips there
1st time Novememebr - rain everyday
2nd time september taifong (declare public holiday for my 3rd day)
3rd time end July taifong (declare no school for 3rd day)
4rd time End Novemeber Cold wind session but no rain only very cold.

Oh dear. I'm going in July. I saw somewhere that occurrences of typhoons are only about 4 times a year, so i thought i'd risk it and maybe won't be so unlucky as to meet one. But many people have said that they experienced typhoons when they went

[pigb0y]

I just came back last week.

For the rates i believe it's very much dependent on the market itself. I changed 1:21.85 at People's Park Complex, highest i seen in SG as of early April. When i touched down in Taoyuan International Airport, it's still around that range about 21.80-21.90. Few days in Taiwan, i saw the rate went up to 22.34. Do take note, you can either change in Taoyuan Airport or Bank of Taiwan (台湾银行). Taiwan got alot of banks but they take only USD.

For 后车站, yes it's at Taipei main station. From underground mall, it's exit 7, Huayin St. Buying clothes in Taiwan for Singaporeans would be quite challenging, partly due to their seasons. Timing is rather important as they sell different types of clothes depending on the coming seasons. So don't expect to get what you see on the TV.

For the 鸡排 at Wu Fen Pu, there's 3 stalls i saw. There's particularly 1 nicer near the temple.

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[Jing]

Yes, the chicken cutlet is yummy. There is a famous stall (HAO DA JI PAI) at Shihlin but their chicken cutlet is only so-so. It has bones (different from those sold in Singapore). I prefer the one at the Liuhe night market.

I went in summer and there was tyhoon then. The clothes sold are frilly and lacey like those Japanese dolls. Not really suitable for me. Saw a group of girls dressed in cosplay clothes having tea at a cafe at Taipei 101. Such a sight. We immediately took a couple of photos.

Bags and shoes are affordable. Skincare products are very cheap. I bought more than 100 masks and still have leftovers now.

There is a good variety of snacks there. Tried the smelly tofu. Tasted ok, not as bad as it smells. The mango ice, guan cai ban, salted crispy chicken, meatball soup are very good. The lu rou fan is terrible. We can't finish it. Give it a miss.

[pigb0y]

For holidays, Taiwan is currently still not a bad choice as it has so far been out of infected countries listing.

[Infinite]

xi men ding and shih lin ye shi are a must. i remember at shih lin there is a store selling chicken backside meat, dam nice. the stall called qi li xiang. also must try guan cai ban, and a stall selling oyster omelet but i forgot the name of the stall. for smelly toufu, i prefer those deep fried ones than those grilled ones. its not smelly, its tasty.

[pigb0y]

Must try also include bubble tea! Cause it's cheap and nice. They brewed the tea upon ordering.

Up for Taiwanese service standard.

[Infinite]

Originally Posted by pigb0y

Must try also include bubble tea! Cause it's cheap and nice. They brewed the tea upon ordering.

Up for Taiwanese service standard.

oh ya, bubble tea, i forgot.

[pigb0y]

Originally Posted by Infinite

oh ya, bubble tea, i forgot.

So far the best i tried in Singapore is KOI. A franchise of 50feng in Taiwan.

It's quality stuff and it doesn't come cheap