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The Incredibly Diverse Scenery of Taiwan

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I_can_vouch_for_that@reddit

Accommodation wise, did you stay at a hotel or relatives or b&b?
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yezoob@reddit (OP)

A few hotels, mostly hostels. The hostels are super nice, most of the ones outside of Taipei might only have one or two (or zero) other people in the room. Usually Taiwanese people. So they're very nice for getting a good, very comfy sleep, with speedy wifi ofc, but not great for meeting other foreign solo traveler types.
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gonejahman@reddit

I was about to ask this too. Thanks for the reply. I marked a lot of these places down to hopefully visit someday. Can I ask how is getting around out there with out a car? Is public transportation good? is Taiwan in general expensive?
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GeneralZaroff1@reddit

Taiwan is super cheap to travel through. Night markets and street food are generally ridiculously delicious and safe. Car ownership is low in Taiwan, most people get by through the metro and the high speed rail which runs down the entire country. Taxis are super easy to hail if you want it, especially in the cities. They're everywhere and only a few bucks. I'd recommend getting a local SIM there since internet is crazy cheap and fast, rather than roaming.
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crash_over-ride@reddit

Do taxis run a meter, or an agreed upon price beforehand?
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GeneralZaroff1@reddit

Meter. And personally I’ve never run into anyone trying to trick me or use a fake meter. The societal living standard is pretty high and scams are generally low. It’s kind of like Singapore in that way.
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Shlambakey@reddit

Do you happen to have your trips itinerary anywhere to share?
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yezoob@reddit (OP)

If you look into traveling in Taiwan there’s a pretty standard tourist trail - My route was Taipei, Hualien/Taroko Gorge, Chishang, Kenting, Xiaoliuqiu Island, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Alishan, Sun Moon Lake, and back to Taipei. Lots of day trip options from Taipei as well
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crash_over-ride@reddit

I'm planning a 5-6 day trip in October. I just finished a rough itinerary, 1-2 days in Taipei, 2 days in Taroko, then going to Alishan for 2 days.
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kdrumz@reddit

Beautiful photos! I'm going to Taiwan this summer for 10 days (July, I know it will be hot and humid) and I'm completely overwhelmed by how much there is to do and see. Impossible choices!!
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yezoob@reddit (OP)

Yeaaa, Taroko Gorge and Alishan are the two ‘must do’ places imo. I’d also try and do a day on the northern coast
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crash_over-ride@reddit

Where on the northern coast?
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