The Grand Hotel Taipei, Taipei

Advantages: fun and cheap
Disadvantages: hot and sticky

...You'll never feel bored in Taipei as there're so much going on. OK, the weather could be sticky and hot but you could always find a cafe or tea room with air-conditioning. Or just dive in a big department in Chun-Shou East Road and enjoy your shopping. Food in Taipei is fantastic and cheap. You could find any kind of food you want in Taipei easily. Thai, Indian, Japanese, American, Germany, French and of couse Chinese. The most great time to explore the city is in the evening. Everything happens in the evening. All the shops are open until 11pm. Night market is crowded with loads of people looking for food and cheap stuff. This is the most lively place to be. Or you could go to the KTV for a great fun time, singing with your friends. KTV is the most popular activity among people in Taipei. Go shopping in the evening is also very popular... Read review

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Advantages: Erm, it's a major airport
Disadvantages: Read below

...will always pay more. Beware! Anyway, arrived, and went through immigration rather quickly. There were no lines at all, and was processed quickly, unlike the anarchy that goes on at Kuala Lumpur airport! Without a Visa, you can stay no longer than 14 days in Taiwan, so be careful! My bag didn't take long to arrive from the belt which impressed me, and I was duly on the way through customs and into the arrivals lounge. Now, there are several ways of getting to Taipei from the airport. Firstly, unless you get the bus, it will be expensive. The airport is around 45 minutes with good traffic oustide of taipei, and it's bus, hotel shuttle bus, or taxi to the city. Most big hotels have a shuttle bus, and this cost me around £10, which wasn't bad value I thought. A taxi will cost you three times this, so try and club together as it's expensive. I have... Read review

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...If you happen to be in Taipei, don't miss out the chance to visit one of the best museum in the world - The National Palace Museum. It houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum's 620,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Sung dynasty. It's about 30 minutes from the city center (Taipei Railway station). The best way to get there might be a taxi. It will costs you about 300NTD (10USD) to get there from city center. The admission fee is 80NTD. The San Hsi T'ang Tea Room is on 4th floor of the main building. Chinese snacks there are tasty and not too expensive but could be very difficult to find a table.... Read review

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