Tainan (Taiwan)

Advantages: Sightseeing
Disadvantages: Fun

...I was on a weeks tour of Taiwan and it was a good sight seeing tour. We went from all the major towns, cities, and winding through the mountainous routes. On our tour we had a stop in a herbal center where we had a talk on natural medicine. Most of the trip was based in Taipei the capital city where modern shopping centers and traditional style food stalls. The night was busy with its bars and clubs open, how ever a nice evening in a restaurant was preferred. Taiwan has many historical temples and famous landmarks. I recommend Taiwan as a sightseeing touring holiday as you see most of it by coach.... Read review

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Advantages: Big city
Disadvantages: Big City

...Kaohsiung is a great bustling city. Humid as all places in Taiwan. It's a good place to get a bus or train, or plane to somewhere else. Night markets to fill your evenings, and shopping malls for the day (if that rocks your boat?) There are also some beautiful temples to see, as in all cities and towns in Taiwan. Some really nice hotels, quality comes at a price much cheaper than the UK! Although watch out for the 'continental breakfast' Kaohsiung is best know amongst the ex-pats of the east for having a Subway!! I think though as with all places it depends on what you are looking for. My first visit I was stunned, the heat, the crowds, the oppressive grey building, the movement, the lights!!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great chinese food
Disadvantages: humid weather

...It's a lovely place. Although Taipei is the 8th most expensive living place in the world, but the costs of traffic and food are much cheaper than London, except those five star restaurants and famous western brand clothes in department stores. Lots of 24 HR 7-eleven stores, restaurants in towns, so you can't be bored. Night life in Taiwan is wonderful. There are traditional night markets, clubs, bars and KTVs in everywhere which are open till very late. You can try sauna clubs, 6 pounds for entry and enjoy free bath, films, lounge and you can even sleep there overnight. Real Chinese food can be found in Taiwan. Not like in London, the Chinese food you can find is only some lousy Cantonese food. One precaution has to be noted. Don't ask any person if he is Chinese. That would be too politically sensitivity for Taiwanese people to answer.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful