Day 2 Backpack Taipei, Taiwan Trip (台湾台北行）

Day 2 (Monday) - 12 May 2014,

Morning: Ximeding street

Afternoon: Taipei 101

Evening: Ximending street

View from Taipei 101

Continuing from my 1st day post in taiwan,

The initial plan was to go to get a prepaid card with data, Taipei 101, elephant mountain for sunset view and to Ximending night market.

We woke up early at 7am, because we were used to our physical alarm clock waking up at 7am. Plan changes with weather, and of course we need to be flexible. So we set off at 9am walking towards Ximen station (西门站). Along the way there was too much delicious food that we stopped to eat almost every 5 minute. By the time we reach the station, we are well fed. Haha! There are more to these, but I didnt get to capture pictures on time.

What to prepare for Backpack Taipei, Taiwan Trip (台湾台北行?

What to prepare for a trip? I often asked myself this question. Below are the list that I listed after I went to Taiwan (based on personal experience)

1. Weather 

Check the weather before selecting your flight dates. I heard from the taxi drive that in July there is a higher possibilities to meet with Tai Fung (台风). And people spent 2-3 days in hotel as all operation are closed even public transport. of course, Taiwan celebrates chinese new year, and most of the restaurants are either closed or fully booked. You would want to avoid that. You can always check the seasons & weather here.