Taiwan, here we come!

Taiwan, a little freshness that I have been looking forward to in my adolescence. I have watched all the youth idol dramas, literary movies, and funny variety shows, and listened to the songs of Jay Chou, Mayday, SHE, Cai Tanya and other singers... (accidentally, my age was exposed...) Countless familiar and unfamiliar memory points , making it a must-stop on my travel list.   

Regardless of the complex, I chose Taiwan as the reason for my trip at the end of April (I originally wanted to go in May for my birthday month, but I couldn’t get together with LG’s schedule so I moved ahead of time~ It’s wise to avoid the May Day travel peak~) There are many more to mention: pleasant scenery, suitable climate, fluent language, low prices, and short flight time. After actually swimming down, I feel that the whole island is not big. It is suitable for people who travel abroad for the first time. It takes about a week to do an in-depth tour; for the same reason, it is also suitable for playing with the family, and it can be done in a short time. Enjoy switching between urban and rural, tropical and subtropical climates.   

In addition, the price of Japanese cosmeceuticals in Taiwan is only lower than that in Japan, and some are even cheaper than in Japan. Of course, the local cosmeceuticals in Taiwan are also very easy to use. Girls really want to take pictures and shop, which is very suitable for me.   

Preparation

1. Visa (Taiwan Travel Permit + Taiwan Entry Permit + G Signature)

1. Taiwan passport:

Handling channel: Provincial and municipal entry-exit departments that have opened free travel (first of all, you must confirm whether the area where your account is located has opened free travel, if not, you can only go with a group)

Preparation: You can go directly to the immigration hall to apply for the ID card

Validity period: 6 months from the date of issue

2. Entry Permit:

Handling channel: You can handle it on a certain treasure, and travel agencies can also handle it. It is very reliable to find regular merchants online. My Taiwan Entry Permit, Easy Travel Card and follow-up day tour items are all handled in one place.

Preparation: There are a lot of materials, but you only need to send emails in electronic files. There are Taiwan passports, ID cards, household registration books, emergency contacts, asset certificates, application forms, etc., which are slightly different for different merchants.

Processing price: generally between 150-300, depending on the urgency of the time, the expedited processing is more than 500.

Validity period: 3 months from the date of issue, you can stay in Taiwan for 15 days, and you will be fined for overstaying.

2. Cards

1. Bank card

When we were in Taiwan, we used the postal savings card to withdraw money from the ATM machine twice. There was no fee, and the exchange rate was much better than the domestic exchange rate. It is said that this is also the best exchange rate. So before departure, we only exchanged 5,000 Taiwan dollars, which is enough to reach Kaohsiung on the first day. However, credit card and mobile payment in Taiwan are not as popular as expected, and many places still only accept cash. Some department stores and drugstores in Taipei and Kaohsiung are more suitable for UnionPay cards starting with 62, and there are quite a lot of exchange rates and activities.

2. Mobile phone/wifi card

I bought a 7-day wifi card in advance, and the time is counted from the time I opened the card, but in fact, I always thought that I bought a phone card...I didn't see it clearly when I placed the order...The key point here is to use a mobile phone The card can be purchased in a certain treasure or locally. Not to mention that you can make calls and have data, you can also use this number to apply for a Watsons membership card. Membership activities are strong. (Fortunately, I didn’t buy much at Watsons in the end, otherwise I would regret it to death...)

3. Easy Card

Like the Octopus card I got in Hong Kong and the t-money card I got in South Korea, the one in Taiwan is called the Easy Card. Just like the name, you can travel freely with it. EasyCard is a non-contact transportation electronic ticket system commonly used in the Greater Taipei area (Taipei, Keelung, Kaohsiung, Hsinchu, Taichung, Hualien, Taitung, etc.), and can be used to take the MRT (Taiwan’s subway) and urban buses, taxis Cars, Taiwan Railways, passenger transportation, convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.

I'm not afraid of everyone's jokes. I predict that I will collect cards again this time, because whether I go to Hong Kong or South Korea, I will carefully select 2 particularly good-looking cards. I will not return the cards after the itinerary. Come back and treasure. This time is the same, and I was afraid that I couldn’t buy good-looking ones in Kaohsiung that night, so I bought it in advance, the 3D version of the 500 Taiwan dollar stored value leisure card~ Ma Sicun and Zhou Dongyu are there~ hahahahah~~~~

 Total cost: Not counting purchases, the two spent 10,295 yuan in 13 days, or 5,148 yuan per person. Among them, the air ticket is 1139 per person, with 15 kg of luggage per person, and no additional luggage is purchased; accommodation is 2610 yuan, food is 2776 yuan, and the rest is the cost of some transportation and projects.

 Kind tips

1. At least one copy of the Taiwan Entry Permit must be printed. Do not fold the QR code, otherwise you will not be able to pass the customs.

2. Taiwan’s ultraviolet rays are particularly strong, especially when playing in the south, you must take sun protection measures, be sure to wear long sleeves, sunglasses, hats, and umbrellas, and in Kenting, you must apply several layers of sunscreen, every few days Reapply several times an hour! In the end, I was still tanned, and I left the mark of Peppa Pig on my upper hand...

3. A certain treasure is invincible and omnipotent. There are all kinds of items for chartering/renting a car/applying a card/reporting items.

4. You can compare the prices on various platforms on Mafengwo before booking. I used multiple channels to book accommodation this time, which one is easier to book.

5. Internet celebrity food is not very reliable, you can chat more with local people, they will introduce better food.

6. If you want to travel between Hualien and Taipei, remember to book the Taiwan Railway ticket in advance, because the ticket for this line is too popular. According to the local guide, if you accompany the Korean group to Hualien to play and not stay overnight, you often take the local people’s Taiwan Railway tickets are all taken up... (I think of this for now, if you have any questions, please leave me a message~ )

schedule

We did not start from Hangzhou, but chose to start from Shanghai, because Shanghai has more choices of flights and cheaper prices. In addition, we did not choose a direct round-trip ticket to Taipei or Kaohsiung, but entered from Kaohsiung, exited from Taipei, and traveled all the way north (Jay Chou's song sounded) without turning back. Usually, buying a round-trip air ticket will have a price advantage, but in fact, it is not expensive for us to buy 2 one-way air tickets! Even I think I bought it super cheap! Moreover, the biggest advantage of buying in this way is that you don't have to waste time taking the Taiwan Railway back and forth between two major cities.

Then, when I usually go out to play, I will make a strategy first, and make a plan based on my friends’ recommendations and my own time. I will determine the general itinerary before departure, and the final actual itinerary will be slightly adjusted, but there is not much difference. Here is my itinerary:

 April 20

Hangzhou - Shanghai - Kaohsiung: MRT Boulevard Station Light Dome, Dayuan Department Store, Liuhe Night Market (live in Kaohsiung)

April 21

Kaohsiung - Kenting: Maobitou, Baisha Bay, Ajia's Home, Guanshan Sunset (live in Kenting)

April 22

Kenting one-day tour: Eluanbi Park, the southernmost point, Longpan Park, wind blowing sand, Sand Island, Chuanfan Rock (live in Kenting)

April 23

Kenting - Hualien: Huadong Rift Valley Line (Duoliang Station → Chishang Bento → Brown Avenue → Tropic of Cancer → Ruisui Ranch → Yunshanshui) (live in Hualien)

April 24

Hualien one-day tour: go out to sea to watch whales and dolphins, Taroko, Qingshui Cliff, Chihsingtan (live in Hualien)

April 25

Hualien - Taipei: Ximending, Ximen Red House, Showtime Cinemas (live in Taipei)

April 26

Taipei one-day tour: Zhongxiao East Road, Eslite Bookstore, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (live in Taipei)

April 27

 Taipei - Shanghai - Hangzhou 

About accommodation

Jiashi Hostel-Liuhe Branch (near City Council Station, Boulder Island Station)

Price: 342/night, including breakfast

A chain hotel recommended by a friend. The location is very good, just next to Liuhe Night Market, and it takes only 10 minutes to walk from Formosa Boulevard Station. In fact, the location is closer to the City Council Station, but in order to check in the Dome of Light at Formosa Station, we sat at Formosa Station. The decoration is very design, with some industrial and retro elements. Free coffee and milk tea are provided on the first floor, and the restaurant is on the second floor. The room is clean and not noisy, with complete supporting facilities, mineral water, coke and snacks are provided for free, and the details reflect the hotel's intentions everywhere. The Taiwanese girl who checked in spoke very softly and patiently, and recommended us a lot of snacks worth eating in the night market. In addition, the buffet breakfast here is highly recommended, it is very rich, you must get up and eat it!

Kenting Free Space B&B (near Sand Island)

Price: RMB 560/night, including breakfast

During the 2 nights in Kenting, I did not choose to live near Kenting Main Street. First, I felt that there was no suitable sea view room there, and second, I was afraid that it would not be quiet enough to rest. Put Space B&B is right next to Sand Island Classic, very close to Chuanfan Rock and Eluanbi Park. Although it is a bit far from the lively Kenting Main Street, what is more worthwhile than the invincible sea view at the door? The B&B will help you to rent a scooter or electric car, and it is very convenient to go to the night market. Fangspace is a three-story seaside villa with a small garden on the first floor, where frangipani and hibiscus are in full bloom. We booked a sea view room on the third floor for 2 nights. The room was clean and tidy. At night, we could enjoy the sea breeze and watch the stars on the deck chairs on the balcony. It is worth mentioning that the breakfast here is my favorite in the entire Taiwan trip. You can choose to sit in the garden and enjoy it while relaxing.

Road to Hualien (near Hualien Railway Station)

Price: RMB 299/night, including breakfast

When I arrived in Hualien, I "dao Hualien". The decoration of the homestay is very feel, which is the kind that you will fall in love with at a glance. It is actually a big house, with a code lock to enter and exit. There are 5 rooms available for booking, and the public area has a living room and an open kitchen. The room is relatively clean and warm, the toiletries are from L'Occitane, and the breakfast voucher provided is from the famous local Wangji tea shop. The nearby Wangji is being renovated, and the other one has to walk a little bit. We chose to leave a breakfast voucher when we were not satisfied with the itinerary for the next day, and we will return the breakfast fee for the day, which is great value! One downside of this homestay is that the room is right next to the railway, and the sound is louder when the train passes by, but I am a BB who sleeps very soundly when I go out, so the impact is not too big, but LG has more opinions.

Abbey Road in Ximending (near MRT Ximen Station)

Price: 308 yuan/night, breakfast not included.

The landlord of this house is called Renny, who seems to be a photographer from Taiwan. At first, I thought it was fate to book his house, because my English name is "Renee". Then he has a lot of listings, among which the white house is very popular on the Internet. It is a very ins-decorated house, but it has not been booked, and other Nara Yoshitomo-themed ones have not been booked either... Finally, we booked a 2-night Beatles The decoration of "Abbey Road" is very American, a style that LG likes very much, and it feels very sentimental. However, the result was that we were slightly disappointed and surprised from the moment we stepped into the room, and we couldn't bear to check out after barely sleeping for a night. Although the decoration of the house is not much different from that on the Internet, it is very humid and smells strong, and it feels like the owner has not taken care of it for a long time. The sink of the dehumidifier was full, and the filter screen was reminded to clean, and LG handled it by itself. The slippers are dirty and smelly, the shower has no support, the air output of the air conditioner is small, and it is very noisy... The thing that broke my heart the most is that the bed is too soft and soft, and it will sag between two people sleeping. I almost didn't sleep all night. Sleep well... the next morning I contacted the landlord to check out after 6 o'clock in the morning, but he dealt with it quickly and with a good attitude. Maybe he is busy with business, and the aunt who entrusts it to the cleaners is not caring enough.

Road Trip (near MRT Ximen Station)

Price: 290 yuan/night

This is a hotel I temporarily booked the next morning after returning the homestay I booked the night before. I didn't expect it to be unexpectedly good. This restaurant is also near Ximending, so it is super convenient for shopping and eating, and it is also very convenient to go to the airport. Because I have the flower name of "Elk" and I love healing deer, I feel like my name is written on this hotel decorated with deer elements. The decoration of the hotel is very forest-like, with green as the main color. The lobby is on the first floor, and you can see a super-large white elk when you take the elevator. Next to it is a rest area similar to a cafeteria and a room for children to play. Although there is no official breakfast, there are limited supply of sandwiches and meal kits at 7 or 8 in the morning. In fact, there are quite a lot of servings, and there are always Snacks, tea, etc. that can be picked up are only for residents. When checking in, the front desk also thoughtfully sent a postcard and a map around the hotel. The facilities in the room are very complete, clean and not noisy, and the sound insulation is also good. I booked the "mystery room" for fun, and was assigned a room with a double bed. Although it is not a double bed room, I think it is very suitable for buying and buying on the last day. We just want to separate and sleep well~  

4.20 First experience of night market and locomotive culture

After getting off the plane, go to Kaohsiung’s first stop—the Dome of Light at Formosa Boulevard MRT Station. It is said to be the most beautiful subway station in the world~ The photos are beautiful, and it’s the Internet celebrity subway station.

There are so many night markets in Taiwan, all kinds, big and small. Our first night market stop starts from Liuhe Night Market, which is only a 5-minute walk away. The online reputation of Liuhe Night Market is slightly lower than that of Ruifeng Night Market, and there are not many tourists, so it does not prevent us from giving it a try.

The whole street is full of aromas, and there are many stalls on both sides. Every snack looks delicious. We focused on tasting a few snacks recommended by the girls in the hotel.

Yang’s Baobao Meatballs, Du Xiaoyue Danzai Noodles, Lemon Aiyu Ice, Clam Omelette, Seafood Porridge, Barbecue, etc... until your belly explodes...

In the end, I bought the famous Zheng Lao brand papaya milk on this street. It tastes really good. The strawberry milk I ordered is a bit sweet and greasy, so I don’t recommend it very much. It is worth mentioning that when the stall owner saw me from a distance, he shook hands with me and said that I had found the right one. This enthusiasm surprised me... Hahahaha 

After eating and drinking enough, we wandered around the neighborhood and experienced the "locomotive culture" on the road: the locomotives waiting at the intersection rushed past the cars "suddenly, suddenly, suddenly". Spectacular, it is rumored that men, women and children here have their own motorcycles, and an average of 1.5 people have one.

Many Taiwanese movies that I have watched are inseparable from the shadow of locomotives. In "I Heard", Peng Yuyan drove Chen Yihan through the streets of the city, and I felt romantic at that time. In addition, you will definitely think of a mantra related to it. If we encounter disagreements throughout the trip, we will use it to hate each other: "You are a motorcycle!" (Taiwanese accent) 

4.21~4.22 I am in Kenting and the weather is fine

Kenting, a name that sounds very pleasant, gives people a sense of beauty of the blue sky and the sea.

In fact, the name of Kenting is said to be that during the Qing Dynasty, a group of strong men came from the mainland to open up the southernmost part of Taiwan, and this place was called "Kenting" by later generations.

We rented a locomotive and started "hurricane". The rustling sea breeze blew past our ears, and we yelled against the sea breeze in the humid air, and all the unhappiness disappeared. It’s really a locomotive. It’s the kind that needs to be refueled. It has a lot of horsepower. It’s no problem to travel between Hengchun Ancient Town and Kenting Street.

Lunch is settled at Houbihu. There are many seafood restaurants here. The sashimi from Qiu’s family we chose is super delicious. Take a look at the serving size of the two of us below and you will understand. There are still 2 large scallops that have not been photographed, and each plate is delicious. The cold fish skin is very special, and the sashimi is very fresh. The flying fish served at the end may be too much to eat, so I feel that the taste is average...

On the way to Hengchun Town, I saw a milk tea shop that felt good. I bought their special milk tea and "tea eggs that mainlanders can't afford". The clerk is a very enthusiastic young man who keeps chatting with you.

"Stay or I'll go with you." After listening to the dialogue of "Cape No. 7" countless times, I finally came to the white house in the ancient city of Hengchun to check in. It was easy to find, and there were signposts everywhere.

You can go in and visit the White House, but there is an additional charge for the upstairs. It is quite romantic to punch in a card, get a stamp, take a photo, and then put a postcard in the mailbox and send it home.

There are several snack bars on the street turning from Ajia's house, and the famous "Abo Mung Bean and Garlic" is not far away. A serving of Abo Mung Bean and Garlic Ice, and a plain little delicacy. Mung bean garlic is named after the peeled mung bean looks like crushed garlic. The mixed ice we ordered contains vermicelli, taro balls, longan, etc. It is cold and refreshing.

After returning from the ancient town of Hengchun, we went to Maobitou Park. A flower wall not far from the parking toll booth at the entrance was very beautiful, and we stopped for a while. The little fairy has to pay attention, because the flower wall is on the side of the road, and there are more buses coming and going, so you need to pay attention to safety.

The downhill wind in Maobitou Park was so strong that it almost blew me away, and the tripod couldn't hold it up at all...

Maobitou is a piece of coral reef that rolled down from the sea cliff. It got its name because it looks like a squatting cat. It is also the dividing point between the Taiwan Strait and the Bashi Strait, and forms the southernmost two ends of Taiwan with Eluanbi. I looked carefully for a long time and didn't see anything like a cat. Well, it's all up to your imagination~

Passing through the Baisha Bay that Fan Yichen hugged, the sand here is not too soft, mixed with a lot of gravel and shells, but as long as you walk a few more steps, you will know the mystery once you touch the sea water.

In "Fantasy Drifting of Boy Pi", the beautiful beach where PI defeated himself when he finally went ashore and started a good life again is also here.

Baisha Bay is a bay, a half-moon-shaped natural bay surrounded by Fuguijiao and Linshanbi. The beach is about 1 km long, with white sand and clear water. It was called "Taiwan Kamakura" during the Japanese colonial period.

The sea water is blue, the waves are slightly white, and the reef is black and brittle, which is especially beautiful with the Shanghai scenery. I played around with my bare feet. Although the sea breeze was strong, the sea was not too cold. It was a lot of fun to play and pat. If you have enough time, you can rent a beach umbrella and sit for a whole day.

I have seen many beautiful sunsets, Guanshan is one of them, no wonder it has the reputation of "one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world".

The time we arrived at the Guanshan Observation Deck was less than 18:00, and we happened to see the entire sunset process. The moment-by-moment changes of the sun between the clouds are amazing, but the records of the photos are not as beautiful as I saw.

In the evening, eat and drink on Kenting Street. This is not only a night market, but also one of the landmarks of Kenting.

It was not enough to eat around, so I packed some and took them back to the hotel for supper~ The steamed buns and shrimps were super delicious~ I went to sleep contentedly.

Our B&B faces the sea. The first thing we do when we wake up is to open the balcony door to have a panoramic view of the sea, and then start a new day with a hearty breakfast.

Eluanbi Park is one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan. The white lighthouse in the park is a special armed lighthouse, which is very small and fresh when paired with the blue sky and grass.

The park has a large area. Besides the lighthouse, there are other scenic spots. You can go around according to the trail map: Yuanjia Road, Canghai Pavilion, Youyi Village, Yougu...

The kissing stone is a kiss-shaped sea-eroded concave wall that is continuously eroded by waves on the reefs near the coast. Going up the stone steps on one side is the Canghai Pavilion. Take a break here and be in a daze. It’s not boring to see the characteristic coral reef limestone~ 

The vegetation in the park is very lush, there are many small animals, the air is very fresh, and I enjoyed a leisurely slow time.

I ate a little lunch outside the park, the price is not outrageous, it is quite affordable, especially the red bean shaved ice is rich and delicious.

Yesterday I went to the southernmost point on the west side of Kenting, and today I went to the southernmost point on the east side to watch the sea platform. Many people like to say "the south of the border". In fact, the scenery here is similar to the one seen on the coast of Eluanbi, but everyone came here to check in and leave haha.

Riding a motorcycle is really super convenient, you can stop and jump at any time~ You can always meet beautiful little houses on the road around the island. This little house with a bow is so cute, like Hellokitty’s house~

Longpan Park is a relatively famous stargazing resort in Kenting. Of course, it is also a good place to look at the boundless sea during the day. The color of the sea water gradually changes from shallow to deep, and it is magnificent and beautiful.

Sitting on the edge of the sea cliff facing the wind, I can see the original blue sky and white clouds at a glance, which makes me feel very close to the sky.

Then we turned back to the sand island at the entrance of the hotel. The main beach area is protected and not open to tourists. However, there is a shell sand exhibition hall next to it that can be visited for free, or you can still pick up shell sand from the left side of the parking lot. oh!

Sailboat Rock, a large coral reef, looks like Nixon's head. It is said that it will be beautiful to watch the sunset here, but we stopped for a short time to go to the Hengchun Night Market.

Hengchun Night Market is a night market that is only open on Sundays. It is usually visited by locals. Thanks to the recommendation of the hotel girl, we were lucky to catch up, and there are several snacks on the night market that I still can’t forget.

I ate the most delicious octopus balls in history, and there is a whole octopus inside! ! !

Also, the lo mei here is delicious. The one from the uncle’s stall on the left is a bit sweeter, but I like the one on the right, so I packed it up and used it as a supper.

This big corn is also very special. I have never tasted the sauce on it in other places. One can last for a long time~ I really can’t eat it later. I plan to go to the nearby fire spot for a while and come back to fight again.

The fire is actually a natural phenomenon formed by igniting the natural gas leaking out of the ground. At night, it looks like a will-o’-the-wisp. I personally find it quite boring and I don’t recommend it.

That night we met a group of mainland tourists from other places, and even stepped over the fence to bake things inside... Then a group of girls outside were setting off fireworks... I was so afraid that it would explode... There was a huge warning next to it Don't you even read the cards? The quality of such tourists is also quite embarrassing...

On the last night in Kenting, I had a drink at the Ma's Bazi RV Bar on the side of the road. The boss is very cool, and the proprietress is very enthusiastic. She chatted with us for a long time. It can be said that it was a wonderful encounter.

The cup I ordered is called "Hahahaha~Hello Kenting~" But hahahaha, Kenting, we want to say goodbye to you.

4.23~4.24 Go to Hualien for a meeting with dolphins

From Kenting to Hualien, we chose the Carpool Rift Valley Line, which is really wise. The eastern coastline is so beautiful. In the morning, we arrived at the intersection of the first scenic spot, Duoliang Station. Does it look like Kamakura in Japan?

Duoliang Railway Station is known as the most beautiful railway station in Taiwan. Standing on the platform, you can overlook the whole blue Pacific Ocean outside the fiery rails. We waited for a long time but didn't capture the classic scene of the train passing by, and our companions all returned to the car, so we left regretfully.

Near noon, we arrived at the Chishang Rice Bag Museum, where the most famous rice in Taiwan is found, and the bento is also famous. A bento is full of ingredients and very cost-effective. You can choose to eat in the blue train carriages and experience the culture of locals eating bento by train.

After lunch, we went to ride in the nearby rice fields. Starting from the Dapo Pond, we first enjoyed the scenery around the lake and the rice fields, and then led to Brown Avenue, Takeshi Kaneshiro, and Paradise Road. vertical and horizontal.

The green rice fields are as beautiful as an oil painting. If we want to say the disadvantage is that many forks are too similar. We still got lost after taking a map...

This tree is the famous Takeshi Kaneshiro tree, who became famous because he took the advertisement of Brown Coffee here. This tree was once blown down by a typhoon, and now it is fixed with iron chains.

In fact, I feel that any big tree elsewhere is more beautiful than the Kaneshiro Takeshi tree~~~haha~

In the vast fields under the blue sky and white clouds, we are surrounded by boundless green rice fields. This long, straight road to the foot of the mountain is called the Road to Heaven.

The reason for it was originally that the old people in the village passed away, and the funeral team went to the cemetery on the mountain. Now it means something else: the road to heaven, stretching out into the good country life.

This iconic photo frame and the uncle on Brown Avenue are also a gathering place for tourists. We didn't follow the trend and took a group photo. We just took 2 photos and left.

The sky was covered with dark clouds, and the rain still didn't fall. We went to Ruisui Ranch to see the cows. We didn't expect to have close contact with big-eyed ostriches here.

The cows are resting near the cowshed, and you can feed them grass. I was pleasantly surprised to find a cow whose number is my birthday~ super happy! 

The ranch sells a variety of fresh milk products. The fresh cheese has a delicate taste, the hot milk is very mellow, and the pudding is also very good.

Thinking that it was too late to go to Yangmingshan in Taipei to see the sea of ​​calla lily flowers, I didn’t expect to meet a calla lily flower in the pasture~  

It’s amazing to say that it rained heavily as soon as we took photos at the landmarks of the Tropic of Cancer. Isn’t the dividing line of the climate zone really accurate? 

Near the evening, we arrived at the B&B in Hualien, and went to the street for food after making some corrections. We ate steamed buns and steamed dumplings at Zhou’s Steamed Dumplings.

Zhou’s Steamed Dumplings is next door to Zhenggong Baozi, which is very famous in Hualien. In fact, Zhou’s Steamed Dumplings is the first company famous for its buns. One is the master and the other is the apprentice.

The most famous specialty in Hualien is all kinds of mochi products. There are so many shops like this in the streets and alleys. You can buy some as souvenirs. The mochi we brought back were Zeng Kee and Ah Mei’s mochi. The purple lover ice cream I bought at Huilan Road when I was strolling at night also had a faint taste of purple sweet potato.

The large and small night markets in Hualien have been merged into one Dongdaemun Night Market. For dinner, we found an aboriginal cuisine stall in the night market to try. There were a lot of strange dishes at the entrance of the stall, and it was said that they were all edible.

We picked a lover's tears and tried it. It is a kind of fungus, which is very similar to black fungus. It is quite nutritious and tastes good.

The next morning we chartered a car for a day trip. In fact, we were randomly carpooling and might be arranged as a bus or a minibus. As a result, we were lucky enough to charter a car. The driver took us just like a custom trip~  

 The scenic spots in Hualien City are scattered. It is recommended to charter a car or carpool to facilitate travel. The price of the chartered car is determined according to the model, time and number of people. The chartered car service can be booked on major websites, or you can find the owner of the homestay to contact the chartered car master.

The experience of going out to sea to watch whales and dolphins in the morning was really wonderful. I saw hundreds of little dolphins~ Some of them were very lively. They kept playing with the bow of the boat, spinning and jumping in mid-air~ 

Qingshui Cliff, the cliff of Qingshui Mountain near the Pacific Ocean, is shaped like a sheath, with a precipitous cliff. The Suhua Highway, built in the middle of the cliff, appears intermittently under the barrier of tunnels. Although it is steep, it still attracts many cycling enthusiasts.

In the afternoon, we walked in Taroko National Park inhaling oxygen. Here we can experience the changeable climate from subtropical to subfrigid and spring, summer, autumn and winter in one day. We can see the natural landscapes of different climate zones, and we can also see the Taroko tribe. remains.

Under the guidance of the driver brother, I drank super delicious lemonade.

In the evening, we went to Qixingtan to accept the baptism of the sea breeze and waves, picking up stones, and stepping on the waves~~~ In fact, the temperature dropped sharply at that time, and I was about to be frozen stupid...

Qixingtan is a long crescent-shaped coast, more than 20 kilometers long, and there are many pebbles on the beach. We inevitably stacked 7 stones to pray for good luck.

Hualien The variety of delicacies made me forget the important task of losing weight. This bomb scallion pancake is super delicious, and the blue car is the time-honored brand!

Wuba caramel stuffed pasta is also a delicious dessert, and many Taiwanese stars have visited it.

Haipu oyster omelette, tender and smooth, fresh and no fishy smell~ There are a variety of sauces to choose from~ It goes well with the lemon love jade from the next door~

After digesting for a while, we went to eat Mr. Goose, which is also a famous Internet celebrity shop in Hualien. The stewed goose sold is made with special breeding methods and cooking techniques. It is delicious to eat with ginger dipping sauce. The roe salad is super delicious, and the plate of fried three sous is also okay, it is a local specialty.

4.25~4.26 Taipei Zhongxiao East Road nine times

The breakfast voucher given by Wangji Tea Shop can only be consumed before noon. I wanted to eat braised pork rice but failed, but I still tasted the signature pearl milk tea, which was smooth and delicious.

We finally took the Taiwan Railway. It is said that the round-trip ticket between Hualien and Taipei is very tight, so I bought it more than ten days in advance. The Taiwan Railway is essentially the same thing as the train. It is divided into Ziqiang, Juguang and Fuxing from the fastest to the slowest. In addition, there are shuttle buses.

We live near the bustling Ximending, which is a gathering place for young people. There are cinemas, snacks, and cosmeceuticals everywhere. It is very convenient to go shopping and eat.

Nicholas Tse visited A Zong noodles, the seafood and large intestines are very fresh, the noodles are soft and tough, very tasty, but I think there must be a lot of MSG...

Chengdu Carambola Bing, a time-honored store founded in 1966, has a large piece of signature carambola ice, which is crispy, sweet, salty and sour, and quenches thirst.

Ximen Red House is a two-story red brick octagonal building. It is famous for showing small literary films. There are often cultural performances held here. It is a third-level historical site in Taiwan.

There are many cultural and creative stalls on the first and second floors, selling all kinds of handmade products. You can buy some postcards or small items to send back to your friends.

In the evening, I went to Tiantianli recommended by the proprietress of the horse. There was a long queue at the entrance, but my impression of this restaurant was mediocre. For some reason, there was a toilet smell at the entrance~ Braised pork rice was okay, but the signature oyster omelette didn’t feel like it. Hualien It's delicious, and I haven't finished eating the carrot cake...

In the evening, I was lucky enough to watch the world's first premiere of The Avengers: Infinity War. I didn't know it was the premiere when I bought it. After watching it, I was scolded for the spoiler in the circle of friends~hahahahahahohohoho~ 

The next day I originally made an appointment for a guided tour of the Forbidden City, but I didn’t really want to go to the classics, so I decided to take the MRT directly to Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, and planned to go to Zhongxiao East Road nine times~ Hee hee~ I missed a piece of homework, here The shops here are open at 12 o'clock, or even at 14 o'clock in the afternoon... 

This area belongs to the Dunhua business district. There are many small alleys to visit. There are a lot of trendy brand stores, coffee shops, and the facade decoration is superb. Even if you don’t buy anything, taking pictures is also very beautiful.

At noon, I walked a long way to Maoyuan Restaurant, a time-honored Taiwanese restaurant and a Michelin-recommended restaurant. I like the tableware very much. The small plate is a pattern of a lucky cat. The chicken skin is crispy, light and delicious. The braised large intestine is soft and juicy, fat but not greasy, full of faintness!

Come back here after lunch, trendy brand stores are opening one after another, we will go in when we see the ones we are interested in~

PHANTACI Our favorite Jay Chou's store, the store is filled with his collection of fine shoes and clothing, has his own brand of the same name, as well as other brands. We bought 2 T-shirts, the price is ok, one is less than 300 yuan.

Stay Real is a brand managed by Ashin, the lead singer of Mayday. There are 2 stores nearby. I originally wanted to buy one, but all the styles I like. There is only one in Taiwan, but only in large sizes... sad...

Afternoon tea time is spent in coffee. I heard it in Kangxi before. Lobster burgers and muffins are more famous.

The strawberry ice cream muffins we ordered felt that the muffins were too thick. The two sides had different textures. One side was crispy and the other side was soft.

The ice drip coffee is not bad. The base of the cup is arc-shaped and can be rotated, but it will not fall down. If you are not used to drinking black coffee, you can add milk and honey.

I didn't go to Tokyo, Japan to see Yoshitomo Nara's exhibition, but I was a little satisfied to see the original Japanese version of the album in Eslite.

Readers can be seen everywhere on every floor, and their quiet, peaceful and focused expressions immersed in the joy of reading are unforgettable. Thinking about it, I haven't read a book for a long time, and I'm really ashamed...

Eslite Bookstore Xinyi should be the largest one here. It has several floors, selling books, audio-visual products, specialty souvenirs, cultural and creative products, and cafes. The aroma of books and coffee is lingering.

We were lucky enough to meet Taiwan’s big promotion twice a year. The first half of the year is the big promotion for Mother’s Day. The event at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store happened to be the last night of our shopping and the first day of their event. Collecting orders Participating in shopping malls is a good deal.

In the evening, I went to the bamboo village izakaya where Cheng Youqing and Li Daren often had a drink in "I May Not Love You". It happened to have the two seats in the play, so the beautiful clerk took a photo of the same style~ I was so happy ~ 

The izakaya is near Xiangshan. If you are afraid of the night view of Xiangshan, you can climb over to eat. The quiet alley next to it can also look at Taipei 101. It can be regarded as two check-ins.

The store is dimly lit and has the atmosphere of a Japanese-style izakaya. We ate almost all the dishes on the menu: Takemurayaki, Japanese omelets, garlic chicken skewers, mentaiko rice balls, skewers, etc., all of which were full of faintness ! 

Goodbye, Taiwan!

I think, no matter how many years, I will still miss the sea in Kenting, the highway in Hualien, the night in Kaohsiung, and the MRT in Taipei. These will become a beautiful mark in my life, accompanying me through spring, summer, autumn and winter, ups and downs, until one day, I will go again.