Taiwan welcomes you, 4 days and 3 nights for NT$4,000 to have a blast
🌊🌸"4-Day, 3-Night Taiwan Highlights Travel Guide" Duration: 4 days, 3 nights 💰 Total Budget: NT$4,000 (Economy and Comfort for One Person) 🎯 Suitable for: Couples / Girlfriends / New Independent Travelers / Foodies / Arty Youth ✨ Key Highlights: Convenient transportation, a culinary scene, excellent public safety, diverse culture, numerous night markets, and a slow and relaxing pace! > ✅Taiwan, the "Little Paris of the East," is a haven for countless people. > Here you'll find the dazzling nightscape of Taipei 101, > Jiufen Mountain Town, a world straight out of a Hayao Miyazaki animation, > and hidden gems like a bowl of piping hot braised beef noodles and a cup of popping bubble tea. > And—> With highly developed public transportation, a wide range of accommodation options, and transparent pricing, > you can complete this cost-effective international short trip for just NT$4,000! ---
✅ Budget Details (Total: 4,000 yuan, one person) | Items | Details | Amount ||------|------|------|| Round-trip Transportation | Shijiazhuang → Xiamen/Fuzhou → Taipei Air Ticket + Mini Three Links/Direct Flight | 2,500 yuan || City Transportation | MRT + Bus + Taiwan Railways + YouBike | 300 yuan || Accommodation | 3 nights in a quality hotel or boutique B&B (sharing a twin room) | 600 yuan (200 yuan/night) || Dining | 7 meals + 3 breakfasts + snacks and tea | 500 yuan (60-80 yuan per person/meal) || Tickets & Experiences | Hot Springs, Maokong Gondola, etc. | 80 yuan || Souvenirs & Emergency Items | Gifts, Pocket Money | 20 yuan || Total || 4,000 yuan |>💡 Splitting accommodation costs with friends can save you money; student IDs offer some discounts.
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🗓️ Itinerary (Relaxing, Urban, Mountain, and Nostalgic Trip)---
🌞 Day 1 | Arrive in Taipei · First Encounter with Taiwan 🕙
07:00 | Depart · Flight to Taipei ✈️ Recommended Option: - Transfer in a Mainland China City: Shijiazhuang → Xiamen/Fuzhou (High-Speed Rail or Flight) → Taipei Taoyuan Airport - Pre-booked tickets: Shijiazhuang → Xiamen ¥450, Xiamen → Taipei ¥800-1000 (Tax Included) -⛴️ Or take the "Mini Three Links" route: Xiamen Wutong Wharf → Kinmen → Flight to Taipei (Longer, but cheaper) -💡 We recommend taking an early flight and arriving at Taoyuan Airport before noon 🕙 13:00 | Arrive in Taiwan and take the MRT into the city -🚇 Take the Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station (approximately 35 minutes, NT$160 ≈ ¥40) - Use an EasyCard to enter and exit (can be purchased and topped up at the airport) 🕙
2:30 PM | Check in to your hotel · Recommended areas - 🏡 Accommodation suggestions: - Near Taipei Main Station or the Ximending shopping district - Convenient and safe - Recommended accommodations: Pleasant Plaza Hotel, amba Ximending, or a shared hostel - 💵 Budget: ¥180-220/night (sharing a double room is the best deal) 🕙 4:00 PM | First stop: Shopping and checking out Ximending - 🌆 Taipei's trendy destination for young people, featuring a blend of Japanese architecture and street graffiti - 🆓 Free admission - Must-dos: - Visit the Wannian Commercial Building, the filming location for "Life of Pi" - Enjoy a Chun Shui Tang or Igarashi bubble milk tea NT$35 (≈ ¥8) -⏱️Stay: 1.5 hours🕙 6:00 PM|Dinner · Enjoy your first authentic Taiwanese meal! -🍽️ Recommended: "Lao Zhang Beef Noodles" or "Lin Dongfang Beef Noodles" (famous restaurants with long queues) - Braised half-tendon and half-meat noodles NT$220 (≈ ¥52) - Free refills of braised egg and pickled cabbage -💡 Tip: Beef noodles are a Taiwanese "national delicacy," and the rich broth is a must-try! 🕙
7:30 PM | Second Stop: Taipei 101 Observatory Night View from the Outer Deck 🌃 You don't have to climb to the top (tickets cost ¥200+), but taking photos at the Xinyi Xiangti Plaza outside is breathtaking enough -🆓 Free - ⏱️ Stay: 1 hour 🕙 9:00 PM | Return to hotel to rest and adjust to the time difference (no jet lag, no worries!) ---
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Day 2 | Jiufen Mountain City · Hayao Miyazaki's Fairytale World 🕙 8:00 AM | Breakfast + Departure to Jiufen - 🚆 How to: Taipei Main Station → Ruifang Train Station (Taiwan Railway, approximately 1 hour, NT$64 ≈ ¥15) - 🚌 After getting off the bus, transfer to Keelung Bus Route 788 → Jiufen Old Street (approximately 20 minutes) 🕙 10:00 AM | Third Stop: Jiufen Old Street Tour -🏮 Highlights: -Narrow alleys, lanterns hanging high, and teahouses everywhere -One of the inspirations for the movie "Spirited Away" -🆓 Free entry, the best way to eat while walking! - Must-try snacks: - A-mei taro balls ¥50 NT$ (≈¥12) - Stinky tofu ¥60 NT$ - Red fermented rice wine meatballs ¥50 NT$ - Have a cup of Dongding Oolong ¥70 NT$ at Shancheng Teahouse🕙 12:30|Lunch · Enjoy the view at the mountaintop teahouse-🍲 Recommended: "Snack stall next to Shengping Theater" or "Auntie Agan's taro cake"-Per capita: ¥80🕙 14:00|Fourth stop: Shengping Theater Ruins + Jishan Street Nostalgia Tour-📸 Photo spots: -The corridor at the entrance of the theater, retro signs, mountain view platform- ⏱️ Stay: 1 hour🕙 15:30|Return to Ruifang Railway Station →Back to Taipei🕙 17:30|Check in to the new hotel or return to the original residence🕙 19:00|Dinner· Check in at Ningxia Night Market- 🌃Taipei's most iconic traditional night market, clean and delicious - Must-try: - Lai Ji Oyster Omelette ¥60 NT$ (≈ ¥14) - Wang Ji Herbal Tea ¥30 NT$ - Pepper Pancake ¥40 NT$ - Intestine Wrapped in Small Intestine ¥70 NT$ - Average Price: ¥70 🕙 8:30 PM | Free time to browse for used books at the Zhongshan Underground Book Street - 📚 A must-go for arty young people, quiet and stylish - 🆓 Free ---
🌞 Day 3 | Nostalgic Tamsui - The gentle coastline 🕙
08:30 AM | Breakfast and MRT to Tamsui - 🚇 Tamsui Xinyi Line direct to Tamsui Station (approximately 40 minutes) 🕙 09:30 AM | Fifth Stop: Tamsui Old Street and Aletheia University 🍢 Strolling and eating: - Fish cakes ¥60 NT$-A-gei (fried tofu stuffed with vermicelli) ¥50 NT$-Tiedan ¥40 NT$-🏫 Aletheia University's red brick buildings are perfect for photo ops, and the campus is located by the sea. 🕙 11:00 AM | Stop 6: Golden Riverside Bike Path - 🚴 Rent a YouBike (first 30 minutes free) and ride along the riverbank to Fisherman's Wharf - 🌉 Overlooking the "Lover's Bridge" and feeling the sea breeze, it's so relaxing. ⏱️ Stay: 1.5 hours 🕙
1:00 PM | Lunch: Freshwater Seafood Porridge or Snack Platter - 🍲 Recommended: "Du Xiaoyue Danzai Noodles" or "Local Canteen" - Price per person: ¥60 🕙
2:30 PM | Stop 7: Fort San Domingo (Historic Site) - 🏰 Founded by the Dutch in 1644, overlooking the mouth of the Tamsui River - 🎫 Admission: NT$50 (≈¥12) - ⏱️ Stay: 1 hour 🕙 4:00 PM | Return to Taipei City 🕙
6:00 PM | Stop 8: Beitou Hot Springs (Recommended!) - 🛁 Highlights: Beitou is a famous hot spring town in Taiwan, with sulfur-rich water. We recommend the Xingnaiyu or Geothermal Valley Hot Springs Public Bathhouse. 🎫 Cost: NT$150-200 (≈¥35-45), including a towel. 💡 Note: Bathing in a swimsuit is prohibited. ⏱️ Stay: 1.5 hours 🕙
8:00 PM | Dinner: Explore Beitou Market or return to Taipei City for a late-night snack. 🍢 Recommended: Ginger Duck (winter only) or Pot-Braised Pasta. Cost per person: ¥60.---
🌞 Day 4 | Return: Take away memories of Taiwan. 🕙 8:00 AM | Breakfast + Buy souvenirs - 🛍️ Recommended takeaways: - Pineapple cakes (Miss Hot Hills, Jiade) ¥120/box - Nougat (Guo Yuanyi, Fuyixuan) ¥80/bag - Tieguanyin tea small package ¥60/can - Bear biscuits (airport-exclusive) ¥50/box - 📍 Purchase at: Miss Hot Hills stores, Eslite Spectrum, Taoyuan Airport Duty Free Shop 🕙
09:30 | Check out and proceed to Taoyuan Airport/Taipei Main Station - 🚇 Return by Airport MRT (arrive 2 hours early) - Complete departure procedures and prepare for your return trip 🕙 12:00 | Fly back to Xiamen/Fuzhou → Transfer back to Shijiazhuang ---
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Blogger Tips (Avoid pitfalls + Save time) 1. Best Time to Visit: - March-May & September-November: Pleasant weather, avoid typhoon season (July-August) - Spring and autumn are the most beautiful seasons, and hot springs are also available in winter. 2. Money-saving tips: - Buy an EasyCard (NT$100 deposit + top-up), valid throughout Taiwan - Use Google Maps to check bus and railway schedules - Night market snacks are cheaper than restaurants