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A: Taipei is very budget-friendly. Our travel expenses there are comparable to travelling around the Philippines domestically. Taipei’s public transportation is very efficient and safe. Taiwanese food, especially their fried rice and Hot Star’s fried chicken, is delicious. Plus, there’s authentic milk tea everywhere! Q: Is walking around Taipei safe even late at night? A: Yes, definitely! We even went out every night until the closing time of the city’s night markets. Taipei is undoubtedly a safe and secure city. Q: What do you consider the most memorable part of your Taipei experience, and why? A: As avid fans of the Taiwanese drama “Meteor Garden,” we went to the drama’s filming locations, particularly National Taiwan University. We also visited National Chung Cheng University which is situated outside Taipei. Q: What are the top five places around
Taipei that the attendees at the Taipei International Book Exhibition must visit before returning to their respective home countries? A: Taipei 101—It’s formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center and considered as the world’s tallest building from 2004 to 2009. The view from the top is stunning; the ground floor houses Din Tai Fung, a Michelin- star restaurant. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall—The hall hosts a lot of significant historical artifacts, and the changing of guards in the monument of Chiang Kai-shek is a must-see. It "That is also the value that we want to teach them during our trip—that, like the Taiwanese, we can also be kind-hearted and compassionate towards others." also has massive grounds, a good spot for taking photos. Ximending Night Market—The food selection in this pedestrian food and shopping area is to look out for. From sweet honey- glazed fruit skewers to their stinking tofu, you can surely satisfy your heart’s desires. Yehliu Geopark—This is less than an hour away from Taipei proper, located in the north coast of Taiwan. The geopark’s landscape consists of honeycomb and mushroom rocks eroded by the sea. Shifen Old Street— From Yehliu Geopark, you can drop by this area, make your own lantern, write your wishes or prayers on it, and release it in the sky. EC
A: Yes, we would like to bring Safira Skye and Stacey Serene in Taipei soon. We prefer to travel to Taiwan in winter as their summer gets really, really hot. We would like to take them first to the grounds of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall as the kids love to run around in open spaces and feed the birds which are both available in the said area. Moreover, we want them to learn the history and culture of the Taiwanese people by touring them around the historical places and temples of Taipei. Lastly, we want to simply bring them to the streets, subways, and parks of Taipei, and experience firsthand the contagious warmth and kindness of the Taiwanese people. That is also the value that we want to teach them during our trip—that, like the Taiwanese, we can also be kind-hearted and compassionate towards others. Q: If you were to recommend Taipei to your friends as their first or next travel destination, what are the top three reasons why they should not think twice about it.
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