Isa na namang #Taipei trip ang natapos namin. In this video, magpe-present kami sa inyo ng sample itinerary na pwede ninyong sundan lalo na kung first time n’yo pa lang sa #Taiwan. USEFUL LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: TIP US! https://www.thepoortraveler.net/tip/ TAIWAN VISA-FREE & HEALTH POLICY FOR FILIPINOS FAQs: https://www.thepoortraveler.net/taiwan-visa-requirements/ EDISON TOURS: https://www.edisontours.com PHILIPPINE AIRLINES: https://www.philippineairlines.com

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Heto na nga, isa na namang Taipei trip ang natapos namin.

And in this video, magprepresent kami sa inyo ng sample itinerary na pwede ninyong sundan, lalo na kung first time nyo palang dito sa Taiwan.

Hey there poor traveler, we are Vins and Yosh!

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Good news muna tayo, recently ay nagdagdag pa ng flights ang Philippine Airlines papuntang Taipei.

So twice a day na ang lipad nila ngayon, isa sa umaga at isa sa pagabi na.

Perfect ito kasi mama-maximize nyo both ang first and last days nyo sa Taiwan.

So for this sample itinerary, i-assume natin nasa umaga ko pupunta, and gabi naman ang flight mo pa uwi ng Pilipinas.

Nga pala, hindi ito yung actual itinerary na ginawa namin ha.

May mga attractions kasi dito sa video na hindi na namin binalikan kasi ilang beses na rin naming napuntahan.

So may parts na will use footage from our past trips pa.

Pero itong itinerary na to ang ma-re-recommend namin kung first time mo,

and kung gusto mong maraming may experience sa Taipei.

So eto na!

In our previous video, na-discuss na namin ang airport process and travel requirements,

so iskip na natin dito.

So pagdating mo sa airport, pwede kang magpapalit ng currencies

or mag-withdraw from ATM para may Taiwan Dollars kakaagad.

Pwede ka rin bumili ng SIM card para connected ka sa internet.

After that, it's time to head to the city center.

Depende kung DIY ka or naka-tour package, pwede kang mag-train or mag-bus service papunta sa hotel mo.

Kung malaki kayong group o may mga kasama kayong seniors

or mas gusto nyo lang ng mas relaxed na journey,

consider booking a tour package with a reputable travel agency sa Taiwan like Edison Tours or sa Pilipinas.

We'll share some contacts at the end of this video so kapit ka lang dyan.

In another video, magre-recommend din kami ng mga best areas to stay,

pero for this episode, focus lang muna tayo sa mga attractions.

Dahil you'll be too early for check-in,

i-drop mo na lang muna ang bags mo sa hotel reception and start exploring na.

Dahil first time mo, unahin na natin yung mga classic

or yung mga Taipei itinerary staples sa city center

tulad ng Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall,

built to pay tribute sa isa sa mga pinaka-prominent na historical figure sa Taiwan.

Tinuyo ito noong 1976, a year after he passed.

May higanting statue in his likeness sa main chamber nito

and sa ground level naman ay may library and museum din.

Isa pang monument na itinayo in honor of its early leaders ay ang Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall.

Si Sun Yat-sen ay considered the father of the nation sa Taiwan.

Akyutin mo na rin ang Taipei 101, isa sa pinaka-iconic na attractions dito.

For six years, it was the world's tallest building until Dubai's Burj Khalifa opened.

May observatory sa tuk-tuk where you can take in breathtaking views of the capital.

Pero ang best view of the city ay hindi from Taipei 101,

kundi mula sa katabing burol, ang Elephant Mountain.

Marami sa mga postcards ng Taipei ay malamang dito kinuha.

Best time to go ay late afternoon para ma-admire mo ang city ng daytime,

at sunset, and at nightfall.

Paakyat nga lang ito so hindi advisable sa mga may mobility issues.

And your first day dito sa Ximending, ang youth district ng Taipei.

It's a popular entertainment, dining, and shopping area.

At talaga namang buhay na buhay.

Think of it as Taipei's answer to Tokyo's Harajuku.

Here, you'll find shops of global brands, bars, cafes, and clubs.

Pero pinaka-dinarayo ang Ximen Walker Street, which is always abuzz with tourists and locals alike.

Sarap din kumain dito, kaya pwede kayong dito na mag-dinner.

Kahit busog na busog na kami, hindi na rin namin napigilang mapabili ng kung ano-ano.

After natin i-explore ang Taipei City, punta naman tayo sa New Taipei City.

Yes, it's a completely different municipality, but often bundled together with Taipei City

kasi part naman ito ng Greater Taipei Metropolitan Area.

And dahil sa ganda ng transportation system and parahon namang maunlad ang city centers nila,

hindi mo mamamalayan na magkaiba na silang city.

Pero on this day, lalayo muna tayo sa mga matataas na buildings and shopping centers.

Sa halip, we'll experience the countryside.

In particular, we'll visit the districts of Ruifang, Pingxi, and Wanli.

You can start the day at Yeliu Geopark, situated on the northernmost tip of Taiwan.

Kakaiba ang landscape nito dahil sa mga curious na rock formations with big waves as the backdrop.

It's no wonder na favorite photo spot ito ng mga tourists.

Yun nga lang, medyo malayo ito sa iba pang mga attractions ha.

So kung naka-DIY ka, baka gahulin ka sa oras kasi by public transportation,

aabutin ka ng 2 hours papunta sa next stop natin.

Kaya mas recommended talaga na magjoin ng tour para mabuwasan ang transfer and waiting times.

Kung walang stops kasi, it will only take 45 minutes to an hour

papunta sa next item sa itinerary natin which is...

Jufen!

Get ready to be spirited away to one of Taiwan's most enchanting attractions.

Yes, spirited away.

Although ayon sa ibang reports, hindi naman Jufen ang totoong inspirasyon ni Hayao Miyazaki,

marami ang nagsasabing it reminds them of the setting of the globally revered animated film.

Jufen used to be a gold mining town,

pero today, it's best known for its teahouse culture.

Sobrang charming and basarap lang talaga i-explore.

You can scan the streets for souvenirs,

sip tea or coffee in one of the cafes,

or have a meal in one of the many quaint restaurants.

Mahinig ka ba sa pusa?

Kung oo, aba, isama mo na rin sa itinerary mo ang Houtong Cat Village.

15 to 20-minute drive lang mula Jufen.

Dati itong coal mining town and may mini-museum pa nga ito about its mining pasts area.

Pero ngayon, pinakakilala ito bilang isang cat village.

Nagumpisa ang lahat noong 2008

nang may isang local na nagpicture ng kung paano inaalagaan ang mga inibando ng mga pusa dito.

After noon, nag-start ng dumagsa ang iba pang mga cat lovers.

May mga estatwa and cat-related souvenir shops din.

Mukod sa mga ming-ming, very sinik din ang lugar talaga

kasi nasa pagitan ito ng isang stream and ng railway.

May mga snack stores din in case abutin ka ng gutom.

Or pwede ka rin mag-launch sa next stop natin,

ang Shifen Waterfall.

Syempre, hindi sa actual waterfall ka magla-launch.

May mga restaurants and food stalls din kasi sa paligid

so pwedeng dito na muna lumafang bago umatak sa Shifen Falls.

Kung naka-DIY ka, medyo mahaba-habang lakad ang dadaanan mo.

Ang pinakamalapit na station ay Shifen Station

pero nasa 25 minutes pa na lakad papunta sa start ng trail.

Sa start ng trail ha, from there, from the start,

nasa 15 to 20 minutes pa ulit na lakad papunta sa first viewing deck.

Kaya nga, mas advisable talaga na magjoin ng tour

kasi maraming parking spaces na malapit lang sa walking trail papunta sa talong.

I mean, talon.

So, mas mapapaigsi yung walkathon

and mas madili para sa mga kasama natin

hindi kaya or ayaw talagang maglakad ng matagal.

Along the way, madidistract ka ng sandamakmak na stalls

selling all sorts of snacks, drinks, and souvenirs.

Pwede mong pawiin ang uhaw mo with milk tea or lemon tea.

May mga fruits din.

At pinaka-agopansin sa mga ito ay ang mga atis

kasi sobrang laki.

May kamahalan nga lang kumpara dito sa atin.

And kapag nalagpasan mo ang mga tokso,

mararating mo ang unang viewpoint dito sa tabi ng cascade.

Okay rin mag-picture-picture dito

pero kung gusto mo ng mas maganda pang view,

ituloy mo lang ang lakad sa trail hanggang dulo

and maa-admire mo ng harapan ang Schiffen Falls.

Pababa yung hagda na so baka hindi ideal para sa may mga mobility issues.

Also in Pingxi District,

10 to 15-minute drive away is this rail track.

This is the site kung saan nagpapalipad ng sky lanterns

but not before pintahan ito ng kanilang wishes or messages.

Once done, a staff will light it

and you can watch it as it rises and gets taken away by the wind.

Pinakakilala ang Pingxi District sa kanilang Sky Lantern Festival

which is held in the first lunar month,

usually in February.

Pero one doesn't need to wait for February to experience this.

Dito nga, tourists are allowed to release sky lanterns for a fee siyempre.

Of course, it's not for everyone.

If ikaw yung tipo who asks where these lanterns go when they die,

you'll probably end up skipping it.

Mas pinili ko na lang mag-shop for souvenirs

and try some snacks from the stalls lining the tracks.

Okay, it's time to head back to the city.

And for dinner, how about some Michelin-approved street food?

Isa ang Raohe Night Market sa oldest night market sa Taipei.

And as of this recording, it is home to four establishments

na nabigyan ng Michelin Bib Gourmand Recognition.

Parang Michelin stars na rin pero pang value for money.

Dalawa lang yung natry namin.

Isa dito ang pinakapinipilahan na Fujio Black Pepper Bun sa may bukana ng market.

Ang mga crispy pork buns nila dito

ay charcoal-baked sa traditional brick oven nila.

Michelin-approved din ang Chendong Pork Ribs Medical Herb Soup.

Mostly buto pero sobrang tender and fall-off-the-bone naman yung laman.

And very comforting.

Huwag mo rin palampasin ang notorious na stinky tofu

na talaga namang stinky.

And ang mga tuhog-tuhog din.

And wash it all down with milk tea. Ano pa nga ba?

Tsaka ko na yung didescribe ang mga ito in detail

sa susunod naming videos na dedicated sa Raohe.

Kaya you know the drill.

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subscribe ka na please!

Okay, for Day 3,

ibibigay ko na yung mic kay Vince.

So Vince, take it away!

Today, we'll head north.

Part pa rin ito ng Taipei City

pero nasa countryside na.

A bit outside the city center.

And we'll start with

Yangmingshan National Park.

Isa sa Siam na National Park sa Taiwan.

Itong Yangmingshan covers parts of Taipei City

and New Taipei City.

Perfect ito kung mahilig ka sa nature

and sa outdoors.

Ang pinaka-dominant feature dito

ay ang Qixing Mountain,

the tallest dormant volcano sa island.

May mga hiking trails din.

Pero most tourists get to explore the area

near the western entrance

kasi ito ang pinaka-accessible

and madaling explore

and paborito ng mga bisita

na photospot ang flower clock na ito.

And kung dream mong makakita

ni Cherry Blossoms,

isa ito sa mga pinakamagandang puntahan sa Taiwan.

Basta tama ang timing.

In other months,

it's adorned with peach blossoms,

plum blossoms, azaleas,

and thorn apples.

Hindi kalayuan ay matatakpuan naman

ang Beidou District na best known as

the Hot Springs Hotspot,

kung saan bumubulwak ang nutrient-rich

but mainit na tubig tulad nito.

Very scenic ang area na ito,

lalo na dito sa Beidou Hot Spring Park.

Lalo na when covered by steam

na nakakadagdag sa mysterious vibe

and charm nito.

Go on a leisurely stroll

habang inaadmar ang paligid.

O pwede mo rin itry ang mga tea eggs

na isa sa mga common products na tinda dito.

Syempre, mayroon din mga public hot springs

and spas na pwede mong itry

kung may time pa.

Next itinerary natin,

ang National Palace Museum.

Home to roughly 700,000 artifacts

that date back centuries.

Pero only a mere 1% of it

lamang ang nadi-display sa main museum.

Yung iba ay heavily guarded

sa mga vaults.

Sobrang laki ng collection nito,

almost unimaginable.

Kasama na dyan ng 6,000 bronze pieces,

3,000 calligraphy works,

and thousands and thousands of pieces of

gems, carvings, and textiles

among others.

All showcasing Chinese culture and history.

If you are interested in seeing

much of them, you should be prepared

to spend hours inside.

Kanina, naipakita na namin sa inyo

ang Raohe Night Market.

Isa sa mga OG ng night market sa Taipei.

Ngayon naman, welcome sa pinakamalaki.

Ang Shilin Night Market.

May dalawang levels to.

Sa ground floor and mga adjacent alleys.

Mostly ang mga souvenir shops

and apparel stores.

Pero kapag bumaba ka sa basement,

ayan na. Siguradong kakalamang

kahit busog ka pa.

Amoy palang nakakatakam na.

It's a maze of 540 food stalls

and eateries, serving a wide variety

of local favorites like

fried squid, grilled chicken tails,

breaded chicken, Taiwanese sausages,

fried buns, and oyster omelette

among others.

Katabing-katabi lang ito ng MRT station.

Lastly, muna sa Taipei.

Siyempre, hindi ka alis na

hindi mo natatray ang bonggang-bonggang

cafe culture nito.

Although historically, Taiwan is more associated

with tea, na-overtake na ito ng coffee

as the preferred drink ng mga locals.

In fact, Taiwan is one of the

places with the highest concentration

of cafes in the world.

Ang kitang-kita ito sa mga dining districts like

Ximending. Kahit saan katumingin,

ang daming cafes. Mapayusual chains man yan

or specialty shops.

Itong Fengda Coffee, well,

ito lang naman ang pinaniwalaang

nag-serve ng iced coffee sa Taiwan

in 1956.

While most coffee shops strive to be hip

and Instagrammable, sila,

they take pride in its vintage look

and old-school ways.

Pero siyempre, hindi pa rin pahuhuli ang milk tea.

Taiwan is the world's bubble tea capital.

Marami sa mga

pinaka-globally recognizable milk tea brands

like Coco and Shirte

ay dito nag-originate or headquartered dito.

And kung gusto mo ng

memorable milk tea experience,

ito ka pumunta sa Modern Toilet,

a cafe-resto that has been serving

crappy meals and drinks for years.

And by crappy, we mean

this. Matagal na sila

since nag-open and talagang dinarayo

ng mga turista from around the world.

Lahat kasi dito ay

toilet-themed from the tables to the seats

to the doors to the menu.

This ice cream is served on a toilet-style bowl

and yung tinila dito nakalagay

sa lalagyan ng ihi

at yung nola.

Kung mas gusto mo naman ng wholesome

pasalubong shopping activity with family,

baka ma-enjoy mo dito sa Vigor

Cobo Pineapple Cake Factory.

Hindi lang kasi ito tindahan ng isa

sa mga pinaka-popular na pasalubong

products sa Taiwan. Mayroon din silang

workshop area kung saan pwede kang gumawa

ng sarili mong pineapple cakes.

Don't worry, hindi mo kailangan maging

expert baker. Simpleng-simple

lang naman. In fact, nagawa nga na

na-wash o. And normally, wala nga yung

katsagatsaga sa pag-bake. Kung

kaya niya, Diyos ko,

kaya nyo rin. While waiting na

maluto ang cakes, check out this interactive

museum where you can learn about

pineapple cakes and kung paano ito ginagawa.

Mayroon din itong disappearing

dandelion wall. Pag hinawakan mo,

nawawala yung flowers.

O pwede ka rin mag-walling a la Beyoncé

o Shakira. O kung anong trip mo,

push mo lang. And after mo

bumili ng pasalubong, pwede mo

matikman ng pineapple cake na ginawa mo.

Mainit-init pa ka mo.

Kung mas seryos akong

shopping naman ang hanap mo, dito kasi

ever-rich duty-free. Marami

silang stores throughout Taipei.

Mayroon din sa airports. Pero

dito kami nagpunta sa kanilang flagship store

sa Nehu District. Ang laki.

In fairness. 5 stories

na punong-puno ng iba-ibang finds.

May mga makeshift stores din sa labas.

And when they found out it was

my birthday, may pa-surprise

pa sila. Katouch naman.

Pero seryosan, natouch talaga ako.

Parang natiri-eyed nga ako dito.

Pero seriously, thank you sa mga kasama ko

at sa mga taga-ever-rich sa surprise

and pa-cake. Ayun na.

Don't forget yung departure time ng flight mo

pa-uwi and make sure you catch it.

It is possible na mapull off ang

itinerary na to, DIY style.

Pero mahirap gawin yung day 2 and day

3 dahil masyadong siksik

and need na i-take in consideration

ang schedule ng public transportation.

So if you're a group, or you're

traveling with seniors, or you may

mga issues sa mobility, or mas

gusto mo lang ng mas relaxed and hassle-free

na pag-explore, mas convenient

option na mag-book ng tour.

For that, check out Edison Tours.

Isa sa pinakakilalang tour operator

sa Taiwan. Ilang dekada na rin

sila nag-ooperate. To check out

their offers, visit

www.edisontours.com

Kung mas bet mo naman na Pinoy

ang kausap, here are some of the

travel agencies sa Pilipinas na pwede

mo tanongin about Taipei tour packages.

Special thanks sa Philippine Airlines

na nag-refund sa amin sa Taipei

nitong huling trip. Kaya masaya talaga

kasi bawat booking may kasama ng 30 kg

of baggage allowance, and

walang limit kung ilang peraso.

Basta't hindi lalagpa sa 30 kg.

And may food and drinks na rin on board.

And syempre, iba kasi talaga ang pal,

the heart of the Filipino.

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