Taiwan trip 2009!!!!

okay it has been almost 1/2 (err i drag till now) 3 years since i go taiwan le hahaha so....... i finally decide to blog abt it!!!!

• 22/06/2009 aka First day in TAIWAN!!! : Singapore / Taipei / Ximending (Afternoon arrival – Tamsui Old Street / Fisherman’sWharf) (Meals on Board Woke up early and melon's dad was very nice to drive us Changi Airport. waited for the rest to come n had popeyes for breakfast :) my first time eating popeyes! The mashed potato is really nice lol then we check in... tada my boarding pass!!

   After the above i'm dam lazy to blog abt it so i'm juz gg to post the entire itinerary and comment. LOL
  and begin with a pleasant flight to Taipei - the largest city in Taiwan. We reach taipei at 5+pm. Upon arrival, Welcome by our friendly local (he is not frenly & not local) guide before we proceed to Tamsui to visit the historic Tamsui Old Street, whereyou can shop for Taiwan’s famous snacks ‘Grandma’s Iron Egg’. Next visit the Fisherman’s Wharf and stroll on thefamous “Lover Bridge” while enjoying the scenery of Tamsui River. Super windy our hair are all messed up lol At night, enjoy the most popular Shihlin Night Market,where you can taste various cuisine (own expenses) in the night market. I love the 7-11 there so much nice food and things to shop lol we go 7-11 almost every night for supper =S
• Day 2: National Museum of Taiwan’s Democracy / Chiufen / Yeliu / Yilan Leisure Farm(Breakfast/ Own Expenses/Dinner)After breakfast, we visit the National Museum of Taiwan’s Democracy, overlooking the landscaped garden, gracefulpavilions and placid pond. Next we proceed to Chiufen which has retained her heritage of its mining past and thesimple charm of the earlier time. Don’t miss out some of the famous dishes such as  Taro Sweet Potato Balls, BeefNoodle...etc YUMMY and there really got alot nice food hee hee and the place is pretty Then we travel to Yeliu Scenic Park, located at the most northern part of Taiwan, the natural rockformation was formed by thousands years of erosion and natural forces. And proceed to Yilan Leisure Farm where you can enjoy the farm activities likes making dumplings, lighting up heavenly lantern and many more childhoodgames (horrible place alot of bugs everywhere dam scary!).
• Day 3: Taroko Gorge National Park / Marble Factory / Aboriginal Product Centre / East RiftValley / Chihpen Hot Spring (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)This morning, start our day to Taroko Gorge, one of the natural wonders of the world, we will travel into the innergorges to view the beauty of the nature. Follow by visit to Taiwan’s largest Marble Factory and the Aboriginal ProductShop. After lunch, travel through East Rift Valley and enjoy the natural scenery. In the evening, proceed to TaitungSpa Resort, you can enjoy a relaxing spa at the Chihpen Hot Spring.  I pao in the hot spring bathtub too long and nearly fainted :S
• Day 4: Kaohsiung / Fo Kuang Shan Monastery / Spring & Autumn Pavilions / Love River’sCruise / Shihkuchan Shopping Center / Liuhe Night Market (Breakfast/Lunch/Own Expenses)Today, we will visit Fo Kuang Shan Monastery, you will see a 120-metre Golden Buddha Amitabha Statue with 480Standing Buddha Statues surrounded the Monastery. Next visit to Spring & Autumn Pavilions where you can see theDragon and Tiger Pagodas. After that enjoy a cruise ride at the famous Love River. Next we will go to ShihkuchanShopping Center. In the evening, we will visit Liuhe Night Market, a great place for bargains, shopping and taste thelocal food and beverage…. papaya milk (i love it!!!), salt-steamed shrimp are the main feature. Also went to a mall in why why love drama...got a pretty ferris wheel there.
• Day 5: Wufen Train Station / Dairy Farm / Janfusun Fancy World / Feng Jia Night Market(Breakfast/Lunch/Own Expenses)After breakfast, visit Wufen Train Station, originally the trains are used to transport sugar cane, and presently used fortourist sightseeing. Next visit to “House of Dairy Cow- Yingzhang Farm”. Continue our way for a fun and excitementtime with the largest theme park - JanFuSun Fancy World (Entrance Ticket Included), offer coasters ride (melon ,dap's sis n me took the 90 degree fall coaster!! Woohoo!!! fun!!) and a KiddyLand Park for family entertainment. In the evening, proceed to Feng Jia Night Market - “Low price, all included” is themain feature, and it sells several of cuisines, clothes and accessories.
• Day 6: Yingge Ceramics Old Street / High Speed Rail / Taiwan Storyland / PiXiu ArtCenter / Shihlin Night Market (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)After breakfast we start our day to Yingge Ceramics Old Street, to discover some art works that you like and shop forsouvenir. Our journey continues with the high speed rail back to Taipei and visit the Taiwan Storyland – is a nostalgicrecreation of a yesteryear town, replete with shops, restaurants, a museum and more that take you back to theTaiwan of the 1960s (took lots of photos here)… Continue to PiXiu Art Center. And then to Ximending where you can enjoy andtasting of delicious Taiwanese snacks got koi nearby! “ Ah Zong Vermicelli ”  and do some shopping before we proceed back to hotel.
• Day 7: Free at Leisure (Breakfast/Own Expenses)After enjoying breakfast, make your own tour plan for the day. wufenpu and back to Shihlin Night Market!
• Day 8: Taipei / Singapore (Breakfast/ Meals on Board)Bid farewell to Taipei as you are transferred to airport for your homebound flight with memories of an enjoyable andunforgettable holiday with JP International Travel ( they closed down liao)
  
  I REALLY MISS TAIWAN !!!!! can we go back soon? remind me of all the good times :)