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Taiwan - Treasure Island of the East
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IHP,if you go to Taiwan, please go to one of these wonderful shops and buy something exotic that will keep you young forever...and also some sovenirs....the best is eat and eat...shop and shop....
taiwan pineapple tarts - a must gift for friends...only so so lah...nothing great...
white /albino bitter gourd juice is damned shiok and invigorating!!!
taiwan pineapple tarts - a must gift for friends...only so so lah...nothing great...
white /albino bitter gourd juice is damned shiok and invigorating!!!
in memory of one of my most favourite singers...鄧麗君
fantastic fengshui for a burial ground....very very expensive to buy a burial lot here!
Beautiful Flowers do not blossom all the year round; things are not always as rosy as they sound. These are the verses of the famous Mandarin pop song then Will You Come Back Again that had made its singer a singing legend in every Chinese speaking country. Once you entered Jinbao Mountain, besides being besotted by the surrounding scenery, the memory of Teresa Teng, sometimes intimately called little Teng may overwhelm your emotion because it is here that lies the tomb of this patriotic singer who was the forever darling of the army. On May 8, 1995 the Chinese speaking community was shocked by the tragic news of the death of their singing idol.
Teresa was found dead ( fatal asthma) while holidaying in Chengmai, Thailand. At that time she was only 43 years old. Because of her popularity, a lot of people wished to pay tribute to Teresa. To satisfy the wishes of these fans, the Teng family members had chosen the picturesque Jinbao Mountain and built a tomb for Teresa, naming it after her maiden name as Yun Garden so that her fans could come to pay tribute in reminiscence of their idol at will.
Exhibition of Teresa’s belongings, including her stage costume and casual wears as well as all the records she had made. A giant keyboard installed in the ground by high-tech design, releasing tunes of melody once being stepped on. In a small flower-bed, scrubs are being cut and arranged in the form of musical notes. A white statue representing Teresa Teng stood in the middle showing her love of music. Automatic Music Box is containing 10 of Teresa’s famous pop songs such as “When Will You Come Back Again”, “Story of a Small Town” etc. for fans to renew their memory of the sweet voice of Teresa when they pay tribute to their idol.
For those weak-hearted , not a very nice place to visit...Teresa's songs echo across the mountains and valleys.Rather haunting...
fantastic fengshui for a burial ground....very very expensive to buy a burial lot here!
Beautiful Flowers do not blossom all the year round; things are not always as rosy as they sound. These are the verses of the famous Mandarin pop song then Will You Come Back Again that had made its singer a singing legend in every Chinese speaking country. Once you entered Jinbao Mountain, besides being besotted by the surrounding scenery, the memory of Teresa Teng, sometimes intimately called little Teng may overwhelm your emotion because it is here that lies the tomb of this patriotic singer who was the forever darling of the army. On May 8, 1995 the Chinese speaking community was shocked by the tragic news of the death of their singing idol.
Teresa was found dead ( fatal asthma) while holidaying in Chengmai, Thailand. At that time she was only 43 years old. Because of her popularity, a lot of people wished to pay tribute to Teresa. To satisfy the wishes of these fans, the Teng family members had chosen the picturesque Jinbao Mountain and built a tomb for Teresa, naming it after her maiden name as Yun Garden so that her fans could come to pay tribute in reminiscence of their idol at will.
Exhibition of Teresa’s belongings, including her stage costume and casual wears as well as all the records she had made. A giant keyboard installed in the ground by high-tech design, releasing tunes of melody once being stepped on. In a small flower-bed, scrubs are being cut and arranged in the form of musical notes. A white statue representing Teresa Teng stood in the middle showing her love of music. Automatic Music Box is containing 10 of Teresa’s famous pop songs such as “When Will You Come Back Again”, “Story of a Small Town” etc. for fans to renew their memory of the sweet voice of Teresa when they pay tribute to their idol.
For those weak-hearted , not a very nice place to visit...Teresa's songs echo across the mountains and valleys.Rather haunting...
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A New Era for iTaiwan! Foreign tourists can go online and roam for free in Taiwan
Tourists can now connect to the internet all over Taiwan, free of charge. The Executive Yuan (Cabinet) and its subordinate agencies, together with local governments, have set up about 4,400 “iTaiwan” WiFi hotspots at major tourist spots, transportation hubs, cultural establishments, and government offices all over the island. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau and the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission are working to provide the utmost convenience for foreign visitors and eliminate any communications problems they may encounter. This new service will considerably brighten Taiwan’s already shining image for quality travel services.
Tourists entering the island can apply for an iTaiwan account at a Taiwan Tourism Bureau service counter or any visitor center throughout the island. All they need is a passport; there is no charge. Once their account is opened, they can go online with their Internet-enabled smart phones, laptops, or tablet computers at any “iTaiwan” hotspot anywhere on Taiwan. All they have to do is select the “iTaiwan” SSID, and enter their account number and password. This gives them access to tourist information and allows them to contact their friends anywhere in the world.
In addition, iTaiwan has established roaming agreements with four local governments so that tourists who have set up iTaiwan accounts also have access to TPE-Free in Taipei City, New Taipei in the city of that name, iTaichung in Taichung, and Tainan-WiFi in Tainan.
Tourists can now connect to the internet all over Taiwan, free of charge. The Executive Yuan (Cabinet) and its subordinate agencies, together with local governments, have set up about 4,400 “iTaiwan” WiFi hotspots at major tourist spots, transportation hubs, cultural establishments, and government offices all over the island. The Taiwan Tourism Bureau and the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission are working to provide the utmost convenience for foreign visitors and eliminate any communications problems they may encounter. This new service will considerably brighten Taiwan’s already shining image for quality travel services.
Tourists entering the island can apply for an iTaiwan account at a Taiwan Tourism Bureau service counter or any visitor center throughout the island. All they need is a passport; there is no charge. Once their account is opened, they can go online with their Internet-enabled smart phones, laptops, or tablet computers at any “iTaiwan” hotspot anywhere on Taiwan. All they have to do is select the “iTaiwan” SSID, and enter their account number and password. This gives them access to tourist information and allows them to contact their friends anywhere in the world.
In addition, iTaiwan has established roaming agreements with four local governments so that tourists who have set up iTaiwan accounts also have access to TPE-Free in Taipei City, New Taipei in the city of that name, iTaichung in Taichung, and Tainan-WiFi in Tainan.
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Keep your receipts for purchases made in Taiwan
Foreigners can claim invoice lottery prizes
TAIPEI--According to the Taipei National Tax Administration, Ministry of Finance (TNTA), uniform invoice prize money winners who are foreigners may also claim said prize money.
According to TNTA, Article 9 of Regulations for Uniform Invoice Prize Money Claims, winners are required to present their ID cards and the uniform invoice receipt stubs and fill out prize money-claim receipts at the local authorities to claim the uniform- invoice prize money. Winners who are non-nationals may present alternative identification proof such as passports or aliens resident certificate (ARC) instead.
chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/…Foreigners-can.htm
Uniform-Invoice prize
http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/wSite/mp?mp=4
Uniform Invoice lottery numbers website: http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/
Foreigners can claim invoice lottery prizes
TAIPEI--According to the Taipei National Tax Administration, Ministry of Finance (TNTA), uniform invoice prize money winners who are foreigners may also claim said prize money.
According to TNTA, Article 9 of Regulations for Uniform Invoice Prize Money Claims, winners are required to present their ID cards and the uniform invoice receipt stubs and fill out prize money-claim receipts at the local authorities to claim the uniform- invoice prize money. Winners who are non-nationals may present alternative identification proof such as passports or aliens resident certificate (ARC) instead.
chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/…Foreigners-can.htm
Uniform-Invoice prize
http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/wSite/mp?mp=4
Uniform Invoice lottery numbers website: http://english.etax.nat.gov.tw/
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For those who win small amounts and cannot collect(Not worth the trip)You can mail it to various charities here who can use that money:
http://www.tpaa.org.tw/
http://www.helpkids.org.tw/
Cheer!
http://www.tpaa.org.tw/
http://www.helpkids.org.tw/
Cheer!
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LONG LIVE THE CHINA REPUBLIC!
DOWN WITH THE COMMUNIST BANDITS! GONG FEI!
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DOWN WITH THE COMMUNIST BANDITS! GONG FEI!
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Good incentive for visiting Taiwan
hi Raiders,
Mid Aug , I will b in Twn for 8days alone . . Free n easy. No accomodate n travel plan, Plan to bus around outer cities.
Any dorm/ hostel to recommend near Night mkt? Not a luxury traveller; can survive to sleep anywhere.
Plan to buy an electric, foldable bicycle there to move around N to bring it bk Sgp......What yr advice??......seab,seab.
Mid Aug , I will b in Twn for 8days alone . . Free n easy. No accomodate n travel plan, Plan to bus around outer cities.
Any dorm/ hostel to recommend near Night mkt? Not a luxury traveller; can survive to sleep anywhere.
Plan to buy an electric, foldable bicycle there to move around N to bring it bk Sgp......What yr advice??......seab,seab.
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hi all bros, im travelling to taiwan on 28 Aug.
i saw http://www.cityinn.com.tw/ which was posted earlier. they have a branch in Ximending.
Is there any budget accommodation in taipei below SGD150? Price and Accessibility will be priority.
thanks thanks in advance.
i saw http://www.cityinn.com.tw/ which was posted earlier. they have a branch in Ximending.
Is there any budget accommodation in taipei below SGD150? Price and Accessibility will be priority.
thanks thanks in advance.
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hi all bros, im travelling to taiwan on 28 Aug.
i saw http://www.cityinn.com.tw/ which was posted earlier. they have a branch in Ximending.
Is there any budget accommodation in taipei below SGD150? Price and Accessibility will be priority.
thanks thanks in advance.
http://www.east-dragon.com.tw/traffic_English.htm
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Wego motel (in taipei } near Miramar shopping centre, take a look: http://www.agoda.com/asia/taiwan/taipei/wego_boutique_hotel_dazhi.html
The car motel is a upscale accomodation and also got a classy lobby for check-in.
If you are hungry, can just pop over across the street to Miramar for food or the building nx to Wego also got some restaurant.
most of the love motel check in timing is 9pm or later...
http://www.love-motel.com.tw/
http://www.we-go.com.tw/index.aspx
http://twmotel.com/
http://www.idomotel.com.tw/
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hi all bros, im travelling to taiwan on 28 Aug.
i saw http://www.cityinn.com.tw/ which was posted earlier. they have a branch in Ximending.
Is there any budget accommodation in taipei below SGD150? Price and Accessibility will be priority.
thanks thanks in advance.
Cityinn is good, there have a branch in Taizhong too. As for XMT, you can actually opt for rainbow, or turn right after rainbow hotel, head straight, there are a few hotels not bad, within your budget.
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Head down to Hualien if you love the sea.. it's beautiful.. and they have this restaurant which serves goat milk steamboat and biscuit!! super duper nice! You've got to try them!!!
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typhoon season still on. you never know when and where the next big one is gonna hit. typhoon season used to wane in october. not anymore. the season has stretched to mid november. and they are getting more powerful off the eastern seaboard of the far east.
Great tips guys. thank you. I will go to Taiwan next year. Does anyone know how it works if I buy gadgets in Taiwan and bring the to Singapore? I would like to buy this one when it comes out: http://www.pricepanda.com.sg/samsung-w2014-pid1529256/
do you believe in fengshui? taiwan is famous for everything fengshui....
my friend brought me to this shop...OMG! they can tell you a story about your life!!!...and in the end, you have no choice but to purchase some fengshui stuff to avert any catastrophe!!!!!!!!!!!!!...scary!!!
Where is this shop's location?
