Hello Everyone, today I am going to blog about Day 5 of our trip to Taipei.
Some Background Information: Baby and I initially wanted to go to Taipei Zoo and also take the Maokong/Gondola to view the surrounding scenery; but due to the rain/bad weather, we had to take that out of our initial plan. As such, we visited the Bao An Temple, Confucius Temple, and once again, back to Ximending for some last minute shopping before we called it a day.
First Stop: Bao An Temple & Confucius Temple
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Some of the Interesting Stuffs We Saw @ Confucius Temple
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And Baby and I were really lucky because we even got the opportunity to participate in a 30 mins tea-appreciation presentation conducted by the staffs from the Confucius Temple and man, we were really blessed and fortunate to have been there at the right time.
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After touring the whole of Confucius Temple, it was time for some souvenir-shopping and yes, we spent about 45 minutes inside the gift-shop hunting for souvenirs for our family and loved ones.
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Since we didn’t have any plans, we decided to head back to Ximending once again for some last minute shopping and of course, to try their Japanese Cuisine!
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Pictures of the Yummy Japanese Food that We Had!
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Overall, the service standard and food quality at the Japanese restaurant was superb! Though quite pricey, but it was totally worth it. Thanks to Baby for this treat as she knew that I was craving for some Japanese food.
After which we headed to the Modern Toilet restaurant for desserts. And well, this particular restaurant has a “toilet” theme and so, everything [from the seats to the decorations, and even the food] are themed in such a way. Though it may attract first-time goers, Baby and I reckoned that it would probably be the first and last time we would be visiting this theme restaurant. It’s not the price but rather the quality of the food that was served which made us reconsider whether to dine here again in the future. Unique as it may be, but I guess people would patronise a restaurant again and again ONLY IF the food served was up to expectations. Either way, here are some pictures of our dining experience at Modern Toilet.
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If you looked closely enough at the above pictures, you would have noticed that both of our hairstyles are quite different from the photos in the previous blog entries. That’s only because we went to have our hair done at Ximending. Its pretty worth it if you ask me, so if you want to get your hair done, you might just want to head to any one of the many hair saloons over at Ximending. [Just a precaution: please don't blame me if your hair is not done up to your expectations]
Well, Baby and I had a really fruitful trip to Taiwan. Although it was our last night there, we decided that we would definitely be coming back to Taiwan again to let our hair down and unwind. Although its more than a week since we have been back from Taiwan, we still miss the place quite alot [the locals were really hospitable, the service staffs were very accommodating, and there are just so many positive things to write about our experience in Taiwan that we can't really put it in words to you because you really got to experience Taiwan for yourself]
That’s about all for the last night as we wanted to have a good rest back at our serviced apartment so as to keep ourselves fresh and ready for our flight back to Singapore. Stay tuned for our final blog entry about Taiwan!
Hello Everyone,
today’s blog entry on Taiwan might perhaps be the most interesting part of my trip to Taipei.
For this entry, I will be blogging about our sightseeing and dining experience on the 4th day of our trip [in details].
Some Background Information:
Baby and I initially planned to go Beitou Hot Springs to relax and rejuvenate ourselves but because of the rain [bad weather], we decided to cancel that and headed straight to the city [Zhongxiao Fuxing] to shop and eat.
[We decided to wear our couple tees out]
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1st Stop- Kitchen Pucci
Most of the time, Baby and I would go for Brunch instead of Breakfast because we would always be back at our apartment in the wee hours and wake up really late the next day. So, on the 4th day of our trip, we headed to Kitchen Pucci for Brunch. By the time we went there, it was already past 1pm and they do not have staple items like rice/noodles on their menu. Instead, they only had Dim Sum. Either way, as both of us were really famished and decided not to walk any further, we dined here instead.
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What We Ordered:-
Custard Bun & Char Siew Bun [nothing special though, pretty similar to what Singapore has]
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Boiled Chicken Mushroom Soup [tasted too "gingerish"]
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Steamed Dumplings [average tasting]
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Fried Yam Cake [nothing out of the ordinary]
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Pan-Fried Dumplings [pretty tasty. in fact I like this quite alot]
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Prawn Siew Mai [tasted pretty good. in fact, its almost similar like the steamed dumplings because when you bite into it, you can taste the juicy broth]
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Total Bill: NT$615 [approximate SGD$26.74 for 2 persons. Not really expensive as compared to Singapore]
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And so, after our lunch, we headed to Hello Kitty Sweets for desserts. When we arrived there, there were already people in the queue but thankfully, we made a reservation the day before and thus we managed to dine there. Oh, and the Hello Kitty Sweets Experience was my treat to Baby for our anniversary of being together for 10 months. Anyway, if you like more information about Hello Kitty Sweets, <– click here
The Interior of Hello Kitty Sweets [the interior decorations of the Hello Kitty Sweets shop will really appeal to ladies and really, its an experience you must try for yourself]
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Some of the Cakes That Were For Sale [given the quality and visual appeal of the cakes, I felt that the price for the cakes were pretty reasonable. in fact, it would be a really nice and sweet gift for someone special.]
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The Menu [they do not just have desserts alone. in fact, they do have main courses and side dishes on their menu as well.]
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Merchandise and Souvenirs That Were For Sale
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The Service Staffs [most of the service staffs there were guys and the service rendered were exceptional]
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Our Desserts! [the drinks were very appetising and the cakes were of quality. I guess the visual appearance of the dishes really whet up one's appetite]
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And The Bill Folder [alright, dining here was slightly pricey but for an experience like this, I felt that it was totally worth it especially if you are bringing your loved ones there for a celebration]
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As we had quite a lot of time to kill for the day, we decided to catch a movie @ Ximending/??? and well, we caught the movie, “Tower Heist”.
Alright, for those of you who have been complaining that watching movies in Singapore is expensive [which I used to be guilty off], I’m sure you wouldn’t want to catch a movie in Taipei. In this theatre that we caught Tower Heist, tickets were sold at SGD$12 per person and mind you, it was a typical weekday. And when we entered the screening hall, the seats were really very “old school” and well, they still use the really traditional way of screening movies. If you ask me, Singapore’s movie/cinema experience is way better and well, cheaper too. [anyway, I'm just sharing about my experience of watching a movie in Taipei, not exactly doing a down-to-earth review]
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After the movie, Baby and I went straight to Raohe Night Market/??????? via the taxi. Well, the reason why we went there was because we wanted to eat the oreo peanut shaved ice dessert but it wasn’t open when we went there. But either way, it wasn’t a wasted trip as we decided to get souvenirs for all our family and friends at Raohe Night Market/???????. Baby also bought a bag for herself and well, there wasn’t anything much because it was raining when we wen there.
Baby’s Favourite Street Snack!
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The Place Where We Got All Our Souvenirs [its seriously a good place to shop for souvenirs here as we have compared prices amongst the different places we visited and we felt that this shop provides the best value]
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After a long day, Baby and I headed back to our apartment and put down our shopping bags. As we haven’t had dinner yet, we went out again to the nearby MOS Burger & 85 Degrees C/85?C to packet dinner back and eat.
Their MOS Burger although have similar items on their menu as compared to Singapore, but other than that, they do also have merchandise [2012 calendar, tea-set. tumblers, and etc.] for sale. I guess that’s what really make them different from the MOS Burger Stores in Singapore. And yes, service was exceptional though its just a fast-food restaurant.
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Eggs Boiled with Tea-Leaves from 7-Eleven Store [really yummy and fragrant]
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Tiramisu Cake
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Blackforest Cake
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And so, that’s how we ended day 4 of our trip. 2 more parts to go and we will have come to the end of this series of blog entries about our trip to Taiwan. We hope you have enjoyed reading about our travel experience in Taipei so far. Stay tuned for the last 2 parts of our blog entries about our Taiwan experience!
Hello Everyone,
today I am going to continue blogging about my trip to Taiwan.
For our itinerary, Baby and I initially planned it as such: 3 days of shopping, 2 days of sightseeing (places that are pretty standard in Tour Packages), and 1 day of just tying up loose ends. At the end of our trip, it was more like 6 days of shopping instead. This was because on the 2 days that we planned to sight see, we were told that there was going to be an incoming storm and moreover, it was raining really heavily; thus we didn’t have the chance to visit the Beitou Hot Spring and the Taipei Zoo. Oh wells, the next time we visit Taiwan next year, we will definitely be going to the places that we missed out on.
For today’s entry, much of the trip is focused on the following areas of Taipei:
Ximending- a rather happening shopping area selling lots of trendy clothings, shoes and accessories. If you’re planning to catch a movie in Taipei, you might want to consider watching at this place. Not only that, there are tons of hair saloons around; so if you’re planning to cut your hair, dye your hair, or do anything that is hair-related, you should visit this place too. Just so you know, Ximending is a place that’s filled with lots of youths [because the local schools are situated nearby] and that means you can expect to buy the latest trendy clothes at a rather affordable price.
Shida Night Market- a night market that’s not as bustling as Shilin Night Market but offers a wide variety of shops selling clothes, shoes, accessories and etc. In fact, we felt that it was pretty similar to the other night markets that we’ve been to.
Shilin Night Market- it was our 2nd time visiting Shilin Night Market this is one night market that you must visit because its filled with the latest fashionable clothes and accessories. Not only that, there’s lots of food to eat and many things to shop for. Besides eating and shopping, there are also carnival games available for you to try your luck and test your shooting skills.
Baby and I decided to venture out for our morning breakfast and as such, we settled our breakfast at the nearby street-stall selling noodles.
The Street-Stalls Nearby Our Service Apartment
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Dining @ The Street-Stall Selling Noodles
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The Menu
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Maggi Mee with Pork Meat
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Udon Noodles with Pork Meat
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[Seriously, the noodles were very good! The soup base was tasty and really appetising and in fact, contains no MSG. Furthermore, the soup contains herbs and it is indeed nourishing. If you ask me, I kinda miss the noodles already and I really wish they have this in Singapore.]
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[So after our breakfast, we headed straight to Ximending]
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[as you can see, the place is really crowded and is comparable to Orchard Road, except that the price here are much more cheaper and you can even bargain too]
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[colourful billboards everywhere]
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[an art expert doing spray painting]
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[one of his works which costs only SGD$5]
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[I guess the Caricaturist is only available during the weekends because when we went back to Ximending subsequently, we didn't see him there]
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[Baby and I wanted to have our portrait drawn but then there were too many people in the queue]
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[and so, we decided to walk around and try some food at the various street-stalls]
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[as we didn't got the chance to try the peanut shaved ice anymore, thankfully, they have a street-stall selling something similar!]
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[Jumbo Hotdog!]
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[Traditional Japanese restaurant which uses the train-convoy belt to serve food dishes. In fact, Baby and I dined here on a separate day and I would blog more about our dining experience at this restaurant in the upcoming blog entries]
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[Starbucks Coffee occupies the whole entire second level of the building!]
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[Baby and I caught a movie at this Cinema but that was on a separate day, so I will probably elaborate more on our experience in the next few blog posts]
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[they even have a 4D movie thriller cinema. Those kind where the seats will shake violently and etc. more like an amusement ride.]
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[and yes, for less than SGD$5 for a 4D movie ride with a wide variety of movies to choose from]
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[a dog-friendly restaurant]
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[an interesting shop selling lots of caps/hats]
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[having a short break at Ximending's Macdonald]
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[Map of Ximending area]
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[@ Shida Night Market and well, shopping and eating again]
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[The place where we had our dinner @ Shida Night Market]
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[The duck mee sua is quite good too because the duck meat does not have a strong meaty smell]
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[This Oyster Egg Omelette is seriously way better than Singapore's]
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[As we found that Shida Night Market doesn't offer anything much, we quickly took a cab back, put down our shopping bags, and went for a quick foot massage nearby our service apartment. The massage shop is worth mentioning because the therapists are visually-impaired. Thus, by having our tired feets massaged by the therapists there, we are contributing towards a good cause for them to earn some money. After the massage, we took a cab and went to Shilin Night Market for more eating and sight-seeing]
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[more eating @ Shilin Night Market]
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[A store that sells cheesy mashed potato served with corn]
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[the cheesy mashed potato that Baby said was nice]
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[couple shoes that we bought]
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[couple slippers that we bought]
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And with that, this concludes Day 3 of our trip in Taiwan. =) 3 more parts to go, so stay tuned!
Hello Everyone,
although I know I’m supposed to blog about my trip to Taiwan (Part 3 of 6), I am going to blog about this movie that I have just caught with Baby at Serangoon NeX. Either way, it’s still going to be about Taiwan because this movie was shot in Taiwan and the setting is also in Taiwan.
You’re the Apple of My Eye in English is a Chinese romance/comedy movie with English subtitles.
Duration: 110 Minutes
Director: Jiubadao
Cast: Ko Chen-tung, Michelle Chen, Steven Hao, Ao-Chuan, Yen Sheng-yu, Tsai Chang-hsien, Hu Chia-wei
Rating: NC 16 [due to Coarse Language and Sexual References]
Story Plot:
Adolescence is like a heavy rain. Even though you catch a cold from it, you still look forward to experiencing it once again.
Ko-Teng has several close friends who had a crush on Shen Chia-Yi. Those friends of Ko’s thus moved in unison from Ching Cheng’s junior high school straight into the senior high school division in pursuit of her.
Naughty in nature, Ko was ordered by their homeroom teacher to sit in front of honor student Shen for her to keep close tabs on him. The two hadn’t hit it off at first but Ko gradually fell for Shen, who was always pressuring him to study hard. On the other hand, Shen became impressed by the contrasting values Ko represented. Ko started pursuing Shen but Shen remained hesitant.
After graduation from senior high, Ko and Shen almost became a couple but the deal was spoilt by a dukeout competition organized by Ko.
Growing up together to witness their beloved Shen walking down the aisle to become someone else’s wife, these boys have learned their coming-of-age lessons and continue to pursue each’s happiness.
The above-mentioned information were obtained from [Incinemas.sg] at http://incinemas.sg/movie/435/You%20Are%20The%20Apple%20Of%20My%20Eye.aspx
My Review of the Movie:
As I watched the movie, it really reminded me of the fond memories I had way back in Primary 6 all the way to Secondary School, Junior College, Polytechnic and Shatec. Memories like playing pranks on fellow classmates and teachers, writing love letters and passing them around during lessons, vandalising school property [oops], and many others are pretty much etched in the back of my mind. I guess those times were perhaps the best time of our lives and we appeared to be rather “innocent” and definitely playful/mischievous. However, the ending of the movie is pretty sad if you were to ask me. Somehow, the movie speaks to us that in life, no matter what we hoped for, we may never get what we want, but yet, one way or another, we will still be satisfied with our lives and move on eventually.
Oh, and did I mentioned? This movie was inspired out of a semi-biography of the director and portions of the movie are true-story. In fact, the novel was written by the director, Giddens himself and if you decide to become a fan of Giddens and his works, the good news is that he would be coming to Singapore for a Sharing and Book Autography Session on 19 November 2011, Saturday, 1900 hours, @ Suntec Convention Hall 601-603.
To avoid spoiling any further surprise, here’s some sneak treats for your enjoyment and (psst, I think its a good movie for you to watch with your girlfriend or if you’re single, gather all your high school friends for a reunion and catch the movie together). Credit goes to Bobby Sim Si Han [my fellow platoon mate cum colleague] for bringing my attention to this movie and to my Baby for accompanying me to watch this heartwarming movie. Also, don’t forget to stay till the end of the credits as there are some additional footage =)
I miss Taiwan very much and Baby and I might consider going there for a Student Exchange Programme to study for a week. =P
Hello Everyone,
now that I have got a huge assignment off my shoulders for awhile, I am able to continue where I left off about our trip to Taiwan.
Before I move on, some readers have actually asked why we chose to stay in Vogue Star Service Apartment instead of the local hotels.
Here’s my answer to your question:
Prior to our departure to Taiwan, Baby and I had scouted a few awesome deals on many websites and in fact, http://www.deals89.com/ had some great offers on accommodations in Taiwan. After a few considerations, we decided to put up at Vogue Star because:
1) a relative of Baby’s Taiwanese friend owns the service apartment and as a result, we were able to obtain really good rates [SGD$69.57 a night]
2) Vogue Star has a lot of amenities such as refrigerator/microwave oven/washing machine/jaccuzi bath tub
3) Vogue Star is about 10 minutes walk away from the nearest MRT station known as Shuanglian
4) Vogue Star is situated in a really convenient and safe location (Police Station/Fire Station/Hospital/Convenient Stores/Fast Food Restaurants/Night Market are all just around the vicinity)
Thus, these were the reasons why we decided to put up at Vogue Star Service Apartment; in fact, we will definitely be staying there again in our future visits to Taiwan. For pictures and more information of Vogue Star Service Apartment, you may refer to my previous blog entry.
Now onto, part 2 of our trip to Taiwan.
For our morning breakfast on day 2 of our trip, we made a trip to the 7-Eleven Store. Seriously, the 7-Eleven Stores in Taipei are so much bigger than those in Singapore and they even have Wifi and seating area for customers to consume their meals. What’s even awesome are the fact that many convenient food products are available at a rather cheaper price than what Singapore 7-Eleven stores are selling. As compared to the 7-Eleven stores in Taipei, Singapore 7-Eleven stores really cannot make it.
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How Big The Bun Really Is
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I Bought A Rice Wrapped with Meat and Egg
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How The Inside of The Rice Wrap Looks Like
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Ready-Made Clam Chowder Soup (its seriously quite tasty)
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How The Clam Chowder Soup Looks Like After Adding Hot Water
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Dining at the 7-Eleven Store
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Caramel Macchiato, a product of 7-Eleven (if only they have it in Singapore, sigh!)
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After our breakfast, we decided to head to Wufenpu Commercial District for some shopping.
Alight @ Houshanpi MRT Station if You Are Heading to Wufenpu
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The Bakery Store That Tempted Our Taste Buds
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As we were at Wufenpu around 11am, most of the stores were not opened; so, if you’re heading to Wufenpu, the best time to go would probably be in the evenings, say around 5pm. Furthermore, Raohe Night Market is about 15 minutes walking distance away and it would be more ideal to combine these two places to visit on just one whole evening.
As most of the stores at Wufenpu were not opened yet, we decided to take the train to Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station and check out what the town has to offer.
Some Random Photographs We Took
There’s A Waiting Zone for Female Passengers @ Night At the MRT Stations
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Baby Checking Out Places to Go Around Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station
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Random Photographs On The MRT Train
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Some Art Pieces We Saw @ Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station
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A Flea Market cum Concert Organised By The Churches in Taipei Around Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station
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We Happened to Chance Upon A Taiwanese Celebrity Who Was Promoting the Latest Motorola Mobile Phone
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The Paparazzi of Taiwan
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Hello Kitty fans will definitely love to visit the Hello Kitty Desserts Shop which is situated around the Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station. Initially, Baby and I wanted to have desserts at the Hello Kitty Desserts Shop but unfortunately, the shop was really packed with people and reservations have to be made in order to dine there. However, in my upcoming blog posts, I will be sharing about our dining experience at the Hello Kitty Desserts Shop as Baby and I managed to make a reservation and we dined there on a separate day. For now, do enjoy the photos.
Hello Kitty Desserts Shop Front
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Entrance of Hello Kitty Desserts Shop
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Desserts @ Hello Kitty Desserts Shop
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Hello Kitty Cake
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More Desserts @ Hello Kitty Desserts Shop
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Because Baby and I didn’t got the chance to dine at Hello Kitty Desserts Shop, we decided to head to Breeze Centre to have our lunch.
Baby and I had lunch @ the food court situated in Breeze Centre
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We Ordered A Plate of Rice Wrapped with Egg served with Curry Sauce, Fries, and Seasonal Vegetables (the portion was so huge that it filled the stomachs’ of Baby and mine)
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Soup and Unlimited Free-Flow of Drink Was Included In The Set
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After our late lunch, Baby and I made a quick visit to Taipei 101 for some photoshoot and walk-about as I haven’t been to the area before.
The Magnificent Taipei 101
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With both our legs aching like crazy from all the walking, Baby and I decided to take a quick break at Mister Donuts.
Baby and I Ordered Caramel Latte (best part was that the beverage were on a 1 for 1 promotion)
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After a quick break at Mister Donuts, Baby and I headed straight down to Wufenpu again for more shopping and eating before heading to our final destination, Raohe Night Market.
A Street Stall Selling Quail Eggs @ Wufenpu (Must Try)
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Me Trying The Quail Eggs
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A Street Stall Selling Sweet Corns @ Wufenpu
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A Street Store Selling Taiwanese Sausage @ Wufenpu
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Raohe Night Market
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The Traditional Glass-Bottled Soft Drinks
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We Had Pork Cutlet Set for Dinner @ Raohe Night Market
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| From Taipei Day 2 |
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| From Taipei Day 2 |
Colourful Glass Products Sold @ Raohe Night Market
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The Master Shaping and Crafting the Glass Pieces
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Having my Pants Tailored-Made On The Spot @ Raohe Night Market
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This is one dessert store that’s really worth mentioning. Even as I blog about it, I can still even remember how appetising the dessert was.
The Dessert Store that Sells Shaved Ice @ Raohe Night Market (seriously, the taste is way better than the ones in Singapore)
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| From Taipei Day 2 |
We Ordered the Peanut Shaved Ice served with Oreo Crumbs and Chocolate Sauce
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How The Dessert Looks Like
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The Desserts Menu
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Taiwanese really love dogs alot and you will see many of them bringing their dogs around the street.
We happened to pass by a pet shop @ Raohe Night Market that sells dogs and the cost is around SGD$400++. Their miniature dogs are really miniature. In fact, the photos shown are dogs which are already 4 years old and they are still so miniature; unlike the ones we have in Singapore where the miniature dogs can really grow quite big in size.
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Some Random Photographs
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After one long day of shopping and eating & shopping and eating, we journeyed back to our apartment via Taxi and seriously, the Taxi fares are not very expensive; thus, you might just want to consider taking a Taxi if you’re carrying lots of shopping bags. So, that’s all for part 2 of our trip to Taiwan and there are 4 more parts to go. Stay tuned for further updates! =)
Meanwhile, should you have any queries about our trip to Taiwan (like our itinerary, the places we visited, and etc.), you might just want to drop me an email at melvin.ocs@gmail.com
