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Shifen waterfall (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shifen_waterfall) HSR: Take the THSR to Taipei Station, transfer to the bus or train. By Train: Take a train to Ruifang or Houdong Railway Station,transfer to the Ping River (Pingsi) Branch Line and get off at Shifen. Reference: http://www.pamelaybc.com/2012/06/day-3-shifen-waterfall.html

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Ping xi 1. Take the THSR to Taipei Station, continue by train to Ruifang Railway Station. Then transfer to the train bound for Ping River (Pingsi) Station. 2. Take the train to Taipei Railway Station, continue by MRT to Muzha Station. Then take the Guoguang (Kuo-kuang) bus No. 1076 to Ping River (Pingsi) stop Reference : http://www.pamelaybc.com/2012/06/day-3-pingxi.html Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamsui_Fisherman's_Wharf) Nanya Peculiar Rock () and Jinguashi Getting There: (from Wikitravel)Highway System: - The No.2 Provincial Route is the main connection between Taipei, Keelong and Ilan, secondary connections includes route 102, 106, North 34, North 35, and North 37 county routes, most of which are double lane mixed vehicle roads.Rail System: - The main rail system is the Longitudinal Ilan Rail System (Taipei Padu- Rueifang- Ilan- Suao) (http://www.railway.gov.tw/en/index/index.aspx)Mass Transportation: - The main forms of mass transportation includes Taiwan Motor Transport Co. (Rueifang- Jiufen- Jinguashi) and Keelong Bus Co. (Keelong- Jinguashi), the service is available from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm with one bus about every 30 minutes. Besides taking the bus from Taipei straight to Rueifang and Jinguashi, it is also recommended to take the train to Rueifang Station and then take the coach or share a taxi with other tourists (about $50 NT per person). Reference: http://www.pamelaybc.com/2012/05/day-2-nanya-peculiar-rock-jinguashi.html

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Wulai.. Hot Spring On the right side of XinDian Station, join the queue for the XinDian Bus heading WuLai. Less than NT50/pax fare by cash and about 40mins up winding roads to WuLai. (No need to cross any streets to reach the bus stop; just exit the MRT, turn right.) Stay on right hand side of the bus for best views. Alight at the last stop (terminal) and walk to Wulai old street, where the hotsprings/ spa and tram depot for the waterfalls are located. Tram Ride - brings you up to the Waterfalls stop at NT50/pax. Explore around for about 4 or 5hours. Leave at about 6.30pm. Take bus back to XinDian Station.

More detail on Wulai public hotspring area: On the banks of Nanshi river with mountain views. Walk to the end of Wulai old street. Cross the road bridge, turn right and continue walking along river bank to reach pool. The view is fantastic. There was also man-made Sauna shade too. The hotspring is right beside a heavy flowing river. It's cool surrounding there. Open all day. Free of charge. Common outdoor pools for both genders. Swimsuits required. Taipei Zoo and Maokong gondola 6. Ye liu geopark (Copied from the Yeliu official website) 1.Take the express bus (bound for Jinshan Youth Activity Center) of Kuo-Kuang Co. at its West Station A of Taipei city; alight at Yehliu stop. The bus comes every 20 minutes. (Weekdays: the first bus at 05:40am and the last bus at 11:00pm; Weekends: the first bus at 06:30am and the last bus at 11:00pm.) 2.Take the express bus (bound for Jinshan or Tamsui) at Keelung station (near Keelung Railway Station). The Bus comes every 10 minute.(the first bus at 05:40 am and the last bus at 10:40pm). 3.Take the express bus (bound to Jinshan) at Tamshui station (near Tamshui MRT Station); alight at Yehliu stop. The bus comes every 30 minutes (the first bus at 05:50am and the last bus at 10:20pm). Day 3: Onsen Day in XinBeitou () ,Taipei free outdoor hot spring and hotspring museum Night market - 8pm to 9.30pm Gongguan Night Market Alight at GongGuan Station which the night market is just outside the station, exit 4. Explore for about 1.5hours. Leave at about 9.30pm Food/ drink to try: milk tea.

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- 10pm to 11.40pm ShiDa Night Market Alight at Taipower Building Station Exit 3. Need to walk for about 5-10mins before reaching the night market. Need to catch last train at 12.13am. 8. Bei dou hot spring?

Others note: Top 5 wild hot springs: http://www.guide.taiwan-adventures.com/2011/our-top-five-wild-hot-springs-in-northerntaiwan/ ACCOMODATION Here are some affordable and new looking hotels: 1) ECFA

http://www.ecfa-hotel.com/en/home.html 2) SeeYou Taipei http://www.taipeiseeyouhotel.com.tw/english/location.html 3) Just Sleep http://www.justsleep.com.tw/ 4) CityInn http://www.cityinn.com.tw/ 5) Taiwan has also a number of themed or boutique hotels. They are also known as Love Hotel and are not sleezy places. If you are keen to check them out, they can be quite interesting for an evening or two. Wego: http://www.we-go.com.tw (Site is in Chinese) TripAdvisors Review: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293913-d2296589-ReviewsWego_Boutique_Hotel-Taipei.html

Taxi driver, just in case for mom and dad meeky yang HP: +886-921-915-586 Email: Meeky589@yahoo.com.tw

Name: Mr. Xu (Meeky's friend) Cell Phone: +8869-3392-0845

Taipei Tour Guides Name: Mr. Meeky Yang Cell Phone: +8869-2191-5586 3-4 pax: NT3000

 5 pax: NT3500 6 pax: NT4000 Toyota Wish Taxi No: 311-YL Email: meeky589@yahoo.com.tw OR meeky-yang@hotmail.com

Name: Mr. Xu (Meeky's friend) Cell Phone: +8869-3392-0845

Name: Mr. Hong Cell Phone: +8869-3300-6461

Name: Mr. Lin Wei Jie Cell Phone: +8869-8110-3148 / +8869-3955-5871 7 Seaters: NT600/pax

Name: Mr. Chiang Cell Phone: +8869-3786-9509 Email: chiangtourguy@yahoo.com.tw

Name: Mr. Huang Cell Phone: +8869-1284-8539 5 pax: NT3500

Name: Mr. Zhou Cell Phone: +8869-5322-5373

Name: Mr. Xiao Qiang

 Cell Phone: +886 917941496 Email: abc091794149610@yahoo.com.tw Website: http://tw.myblog.yahoo.com/abc-0917941496/ 7 Seaters

Name: Mr. Yu Hong Yue Cell Phone: +8869-1966-6332 Email: taxi_28828@yahoo.com.tw

I was there early December 2011, used cab driver Mr Lee for day trip to Yehliu and Jiufen. Only contacted him the day before. He is a fine gentleman, guide and explain to you well. Very patient. At Jiufen, he was guiding us personally and carrying our purchases.

His rate is very reasonable. After day trip, brought us back to hotel to drop off our shopping stuff and then sent us to our next stop, night market. No complaints whatsover with our extra request. I ended up giving him a big tip, just happy to have him.

His cab is a MPV type size(7 seater), quite common in Taipei.

His contact: +886 (0)932 655301 Email: [7131730@yahoo.com.tw]