{"id":9909,"date":"2025-12-18T20:42:45","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/?p=9909"},"modified":"2025-12-18T20:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T12:42:48","slug":"taiwan-march-2025-day-1-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeneasytravel.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/18\/taiwan-march-2025-day-1-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan March 2025 Day 1 & 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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DAY 1<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Taiwan Taoyuan Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It has been 2 years since we visited Taiwan, so we took this opportunity in March to visit the places that we had missed on our last visit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Taiwan Taoyuan Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Upon touchdown, we proceed to the Lucky Draw counter at the Arrival Hall. Foreign independent travelers who hold foreign (non-ROC) passports must register <\/a>at least 1 day before. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Taiwan The Lucky Land<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

All three of us tried our luck, but it was over before we knew what happened, and none of us won any prize. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Burger King<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

While waiting for the rental car counter to open at 9 am, we had a light breakfast at the Food Court in the airport. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ching Bing Car Rental<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

For this trip, we booked Ching Bing car rental. They opened at 9 am sharp, retrieved our booking record, and brought the car over to the airport Arrival area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ching Bing Car Rental<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We did a walk-around with the staff and recorded all defects of the car with our mobile phone and video camera. This is a necessary step to protect ourselves from being charged for damages not committed by us. We also had to place a NTD 10,000 security deposit with the rental company to cover the insurance excess in the event of serious damage or any traffic offences during the rental period. The deposit was returned to us after 3 months.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We made our way towards Nantou after signing for the car. Along the way, we stopped at this restaurant for their famous Urn-baked chicken.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The chicken came shortly after ordering. It was tasty.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Besides the chicken, we also ordered bittergourd.<\/p>\n\n\n

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And Shrimp fried eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Nature Education Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After lunch, we drove for another hour and arrived at Xitou Nature Education Area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Nature Education Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The ticket price.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Nature Education Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Looking at the site map, we felt that the area was too big for us to cover and decided to give it a miss. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Instead, we headed over to the nearby Xitou Monster Village<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Xitou Monster Village is a Japanese-style village, known for its quirky monster-themed decorations, red lanterns, and playful atmosphere<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Fashion<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Souvenirs<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And restaurants are available here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The main entrance to the Monster Village.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Xitou Monster Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A Giant Lantern at the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We continued our journey and arrived at our Homestay – Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf). Parking is available at the front and side of the building.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The check-in office is about 200m down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Our unit was on the 2nd Floor; luckily for us, there was a lift in the building.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The usual amenities were available in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We booked the 3-bed unit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The 3rd bed.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Big and clean Bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DAY 2<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This is their Office, dining, and Wine cellar area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

A healthy breakfast was served every morning.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Plum Winery Guesthouse (\u5955\u9752\u6c11\u5bbf)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The place serves as a Winery, Restaurant, and Homestay.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

From our Homestay, we drove 1 hour north and arrived at the main destination of the day – The Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village. (\u4e5d\u65cf\u6587\u5316\u6751). The parking fee is 150NTD per car.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This is the ticket price for the Village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As we had already pre-booked our tickets via Klook, we skipped the queue and proceeded to this counter to print out our entry tickets, which included a QR code on my phone. Our tickets include entry fees, cable car rides, and a cruise on the Sun Moon Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

These were the schedules for the shows on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This is the Park map. As you can see, the place is quite big, and you can spend the whole day here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two Rope ways, an amusement park with rides, a European garden, an Aboriginal Village Park featuring the nine tribes, and a museum. We arrived at the southern gate, where the European Garden is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The European Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were also in time for their Sakura Bloom Festival. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Sakura were blooming throughout the park.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Amusement Park was next.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Aladdin Square.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Pirate Ship.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Train ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Hot Air Balloon ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

And we decided to try out the Space Mountain Roller Coaster ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

As we continued, we found many Aboriginal huts that promote handicraft lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We also tried out the Archery court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There is also an area that showcases the interior of the Aboriginal houses.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

In general, they were made of bamboo.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The Sakura park. Many people were having a picnic here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village displays of various tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

It’s time for the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Performance by the various tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

This rock indicates the distribution of the tribes.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We had a better understanding of all the different tribes after visiting this place.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We then proceeded to the Sun Moon Lake Cable Car Station.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We decided to board the pink car, which has a transparent glass bottom. It is available in one in four cars.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We were treated to the view of the village from high above.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We can also see most of Sun Moon Lake from up here.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sun Moon Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

From here, it’s a short 15-minute walk to the jetty for the Cruise ride.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Sun Moon Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

After the cruise, we returned to the Village.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

From the Sun Moon Lake station, we walked over to the Village Cable car station and took the car to the entrance.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

On this ride, we were treated to the view of the Village.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We visited the souvenir shop before we left the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ita Thao Shopping District<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We then went to Ita Thao Shopping District for dinner. It was like a night market here, where there are many roadside stalls and restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ita Thao Shopping District<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

First, we tried out the Nine Frogs cake on a stick. It was ok.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ita Thao Shopping District<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Then we tried out the Seafood stew, but it was not as good as I expected.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ita Thao Shopping District<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

We then had milk tea to wash down our dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After that, we drove back to our Apartment and called it a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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