Six days. Taipei. Kaoshiung. Taichung. The trip to Taiwan with my fiancé was the highlight of my Christmas vacation. This is not to discount the wonderful time I spent with family and the moments I got to bond with my niece and nephews but to emphasize the adventures we had looking for local food shops that sold xiao long baos, taking photos of and with temples, street corners, and geological wonders, and savoring what little time we had together.
Like any large metropolis, the three cities we visited have all the elements you would expect: crowds, towering skyscrapers, and a variety of shops and restaurants. It's interesting though that the traffic wasn't as bad as New York City or Cebu. The holidays may have been a factor but I think it's worth noting. It was winter when we went but the weather was mild for the most part; the temperature ranged from the low 70s during the day, low 60s at night, and it only rained on the last two days of our stay (but nothing crazy).
We planned our itinerary in advance and booked guided tours in chauffeured cars which proved to be quite convenient. Had we relied solely on public transportation, it would've taken us hours to get to the remote areas we visited. A long bus ride is something we'll have to save for another time.
Like any large metropolis, the three cities we visited have all the elements you would expect: crowds, towering skyscrapers, and a variety of shops and restaurants. It's interesting though that the traffic wasn't as bad as New York City or Cebu. The holidays may have been a factor but I think it's worth noting. It was winter when we went but the weather was mild for the most part; the temperature ranged from the low 70s during the day, low 60s at night, and it only rained on the last two days of our stay (but nothing crazy).
We planned our itinerary in advance and booked guided tours in chauffeured cars which proved to be quite convenient. Had we relied solely on public transportation, it would've taken us hours to get to the remote areas we visited. A long bus ride is something we'll have to save for another time.
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