This trip wasn't what I expected for my birthday as I was supposed to go to Hanoi-Sa Pa. I booked my ticket during a seat sale promo, however, the return ticket to Manila is waaaaay too expensive! Taiwan was the least of my choices to go to this year, but surprisingly, this country was something interesting as I approach my travel date that's why I'm excited to share with you my 6d5n DIY Taiwan Itinerary.
Taiwan is filled with bustling streets and the country where modern skyscrapers meet ancient temples. Not only that, it also promises the charming coastal town of Jiufen. Let me share the blend of cultural richness, natural beauty, and lots of food trip!
Weather in Taiwan in September is extremely hot, so you better bring your umbrellas and sunscreen!
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| Ximending Rainbow Road |
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO PREPARE PRE-TRAVEL?
- Valid Passport (at least 6 months before travel date)
- Taiwan is Visa-Free for PH Passport-holders until July of 2025, so no need to apply for Taiwan Visa
- Confirmed Hotel Booking. Proof that you have somewhere to stay during your visit
Supplemental Travel Documents
- Travel Insurance. This is optional, but suggested when travelling so that you can claim insurance for delayed or cancelled flights, and medical reimbursements as well.
- Klook/Tour Vouchers
- Bank Certificate/Statement. This can be a proof that you can fund the travel/stay
Want to get an NT$5,000 discount from accommodations? Join the Klook's Taiwan the Lucky Land Accommodation promo. Read my blog about how I got almost ₱9,000 Discount Accommodation Vouchers from Klook!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO 7 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL:
1. Register to Taiwan the Lucky Land and get the chance to win NT$5,000 (PHP 9,000) worth of accommodation or e-vouchers.
2. Fill out the E-Travel details under e-gov.ph app
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
DAY 1: ARRIVAL & XIMENDING
- Flight from Manila to Taipei
- Arrival at Taoyuan International Airport
- Claim Klook Items
- Claim Accommodation Vouchers at Taiwan The Lucky Land Booth
- Play Taiwan the Lucky Land
- Travel from Airport to Hotel
- Option 1: Airport Express Train
- Taoyuan International Airport Terminal 1/2 Station > Taipei Main Station > Transfer to Bannan Lane (Blue Line,) Ximen Station Exit 6
- Option 2: Line 1819 Bus
- Taoyuan Airport T2 > Taipei Main Station
- LUNCH
- Check-in at Hotel and Rest
- Dinner at Ximending Night Market
- Rest
DAY 2: METEOR GARDEN FILMING LOCATIONS
Read Also: Meteor Garden Filming Locations in Taiwan
Don't want to do DIY Meteor Garden tour? Get 5% OFF on your booking through Klook when you use my code: SHYIEE7KLOOK
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| Shancai's Famous Locker with F4's Red Card |
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Travel from Hotel to Chiayi
- OPTION 1: Taiwan High Speed Rail from Taipei to Chiayi
- Ximen Station > Taipei Main Station > Transfer to TSHR Line (Taipei > Chiayi)
- Take Bus 106 to National Chung Cheng University (departs every hour or Take a cab directly to the university)
- OPTION 2: U BUS
- Taipei Main Station > National Chung Cheng University
- LUNCH
- Travel back to Taipei
- DINNER at Shilin Night Market
- Rest
DAY 3: TAIWAN NORTH COAST (Shifen & Jiufen)
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Rest or stroll along Ximending
- Travel from Hotel to Shifen
- Bannan Line
- Ximen Station > Taipei Main Station
- Train Transfer to Taiwan Railway
- Taipei > Riufang
- Transfer to Pingxi Line
- Riufang > Shifen
- Walk to Shifen Old Street
- Fly Sky Lantern at Shifen Old Street
- Walk towards Jing An Bridge after flying a Sky Lantern
- Travel back to Riufang to go to Jiufen
- Jiufen Old Street (Sightseeing at A-MEI Tea House)
- Travel back to Taipei
DAY 4: XIMENDING AND NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
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| Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall |
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Travel to Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall (Bannan Line: Ximen > Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall)
- Chang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
- Taiwan National Concert Hall
- Liberty Square Arch
- Taiwan National Theater
- Travel to Taipei 101 (Bannan Line: Ximen > Taipei 101 World Trade Center)
- Travel to Taipei City Hall (Bannan Line: Taipei 101 World Trade Center > Taipei City Hall)
- Back to Hotel
- Rest and Change
- Raohe Night Market (Ximen Station, transfer to Songshan Line (Green Line) > alight at Songshan Station)
DAY 5: TAICHUNG
We were supposed to go to Taichung for this trip but we decided to take a breather and rest for the whole day. We'll definitely go back to Taichung on our next Taiwan trip, but here's a quick itinerary on how to go to Taichung.
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Taipei Main Station > TSHR Taichung Station
OPTION 1: FENGYUAN BUS Taipei Station > Zhongshe OPTION 2: TAIWAN METRO > TRA Ximen Station > Taipei Main Station Transfer to Taiwan Railways TAIWAN RAILWAYS Taipei > Miaoli Miaoli > Houli OPTION 3: TSHR (Taiwan High Speed Rail) Taipei Main Station > Look for TSHR sign and alight at Taichung Station
DAY 6: FREE DAY AND BACK TO MANILA
EXPENSES (for 2 pax): ₱62,897.82
- Roundtrip Airfare MNL-TPE-MNL via Cebu Pacific: ₱11,357.20
- Extra Baggage (1 for MNL-TPE; 2 for TPE-MNL): ₱3,300
- Travel Tax: ₱3,240
- Food: ₱11,668
- Transportation (Bus, Taipei Metro, Taiwan Railways, Taiwan High Speed Rail): ₱10,009
- Accommodation (Hotel Papa Whale): ₱5,977 (I won NT5,000 Accommodation vouchers from Klook's Taiwan the Lucky Land)
- Shopping: ₱9,915.90 (Bought New Balance Shoes & Pasalubong)
- Uber/Taxi: ₱2,431 (NT$88 Uber from Taipei Main Station to Hotel Papa Whale when we arrived because we got lost; Taxi back and forth Chiayi TSHR to National Chung Cheng University - NT$1,300)
- Sightseeing (Easy Card, Sim, etc.) - ₱1,296
- Drinks - ₱1,212.88
- Groceries - ₱412
- Other Activities (Laundry, Toy Cranes, etc) - ₱2,080
Indeed, 6d5n is not enough to explore Taiwan because there's still so much to see, but I'll definitely go back to Taiwan for Kaohsiung, Taichung, and Nantou! Watch out for the blog soon.
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