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Aug242011
Tour/Activity
Northern Coast Half-Day Tour including Yehliu Park from Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
My Rating

Good amount of time spent at Yehliu; not too rushed.
Aug222011
Tour/Activity
Yangmingshan National Park and Hot-Spring Half-Day Tour from Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
My Rating

Didn't get to see much of the National Park at all; hardly a chance to even get out and walk. Not long enough. Only highlight was the private hot spring experience for 40 mins. However, I won't be recommending this tour to anyone.
Aug182011
Tour/Activity
Yingge and Sansia Half-Day Folk Arts Tour from Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
My Rating

Didn't get to look at the Old Street of Sansia at all - just the temple. DEFINITELY not enough time. Rushed off to Yingge. Yingge was informative and would be interesting for people specifically interested in pottery. However, we weren't able to explore the Old Street there either, and we spent the majority of the time in show rooms with pieces that were insanely expensive. Not recommending this tour.
Aug172011
Tour/Activity
Taroko Gorge Full-Day Tour from Taipei
Taipei, Taiwan
My Rating

A great tour overall, but felt rushed most of the time. Not enough time at each spot to do the walks. Two stops seemed unnecessary at all - the time would have been better used at lunch and at another spot at the Gorge. Tour guide was friendly and informative; lunch was traditional Aboriginal food which was a good experience. (Though 1 hr was not enough time.) At the end of the day we were dropped off at the train 45 mins earlier - a waste of time! Again, this time could have been used at lunch or elsewhere when we were rushed from place to place. If you have limited time or no means of transport, this is probably the easiest way to see Taroko. (Taroko itself is breathtaking.)


