I suffered from the fact that I was a student before and couldn’t ask for leave without holidays. I couldn’t skip classes for many days, so this trip only lasted seven days. You must know that for a treasure island suitable for leisurely sightseeing, it is definitely not enough to visit it all. , not to mention in-depth travel, so my companions and I only took the eastern route of Taipei-Jiufen-Hualien- Kenting. Although I couldn't fully explore it, there were many places I wanted to visit. I didn’t go, but fortunately it wasn’t just a quick tour and I had a lot of fun. If I have any regrets, I’ll leave them to my next trip.
Approximate itinerary
Day1 Hong Kong--Taipei
Take a confusing detour + Shilin Night Market Shopping and eating
Day2 Taipei
Breeze Plaza Shin Kong Mitsukoshi area + Taipei 101 + Eslite Bookstore + Ningxia Night Market
Day3 Taipei - Nine
Ximending+Jiufen Old Street
Day4 Jiufen--Hualien
Golden Triangle Business District+Ziqiang Night Market
Day5 Hualien--Kenting
Take the sea route and play all the way to Kenting+Wander the streets of Kenting+Eat snacks and watch the show
Day6 Kenting
The southernmost corner of Taiwan + Eluanbi Park + Houbi Lake + Kenting Main Street and shopping and eating
Day7 Back to Taipei
Buy souvenirs and skin care products + visit the night market before going home
Day8 Taipei --Hong Kong
Outbound travel from Hong Kong is more than a fraction cheaper than flying within the country. A round-trip air ticket is 800+ including tax, while a round-trip ticket from mainland China is more than 3,000. Of course, you have to take advantage of this advantage if you live in Shenzhen. Okay, let’s officially start the journal recording (pay attention, there are strategies inside)
It only takes less than two hours to fly to Taoyuan Airport in Taipei, and then take a direct bus to the hotel. After a simple rest, I can’t wait to go out for a walk.
As new arrivals, we didn’t have the convenience of getting to the Taipei MRT, so we chose to take the bus and spent NT$300 as soon as we got on the bus. Obviously, the driver kept talking about the bus stop written on this bus, and finally had no choice but to let us off. We still haven’t figured it out, because we relied on the MRT to travel in all directions... ( MRT + Baidu map is really very good Convenient! )
Then I went through various misunderstandings such as being unable to find Ximending and being unable to find Zhongxiao East Road (omitting 10,000 words here...) I still don’t understand the first night. What on earth were we thinking? We were so hungry that our chests pressed against our backs and we decided to go directly to the night market.
The first stop is the most famous Shilin Night Market in Taiwan
Large intestine wrapped in small intestine
I didn’t find the right place at first, so I bought one in the underground food court. It was really expensive and not delicious (it should be said that the entire square on the first floor below was ) The large intestine wrapped in small intestine on the street is relatively delicious. But...still didn't feel particularly good.
A bite of small crab
It is crunchy to bite, and it is a good snack to eat while watching TV...
Recommendation Index: ★★
Pepper Pancake
Hot meat pie with crispy outer skin and super fragrant pepper flavor.
Recommendation Index: ★★★
Prince Cheese Potato
The fragrant cheese flavor, the mashed potatoes wrapped in fried skin, the taste is so good that I am speechless! Having eaten this product at three night markets is enough to prove my love for it. Be sure to eat it while it's hot!
Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
I also ate oyster omelette in the underground food court mentioned earlier. It is actually the "oyster pancake" from Chaoshan, but it has the taste of sweet and spicy sauce, but it is not as delicious as the oyster pancake. The presentation was also poor, so I didn’t take the photo.
That’s it for the first night~ I’m really tired and sleepy, so I’ll have a good sleep first and be full of energy to go shopping tomorrow.
I woke up naturally, put on my makeup and packed my luggage, and missed the hotel buffet breakfast time. The two of them were so hungry that they reviewed the reviews and found a nearby Japanese restaurant to have lunch directly.
The second stop is Hachioji New Kaiseki Japanese Cuisine
The selling point of his restaurant seems to be a kaiseki set meal worth several thousand Taiwan dollars. It needs to be booked in advance. We don’t have time and consumption budget. We just ordered a few simple dishes. It was authentic. I have never tried Kaiseki cuisine and I don’t know if it is authentic. As far as the dishes in this restaurant are concerned, the taste and presentation are quite to our liking.
The first dish is the super filling udon soup . You can tell it by looking at the picture. It feels very comfortable to drink a few mouthfuls of hot noodle soup first.
Heated the beef with the temperature at the bottom of the container. When the waiter came up, he spread the beef out without saying anything.
The original presentation looked better, with several ingredients piled on top in a very elegant way. We had no choice but to tell her we would do it ourselves, and then... the camera would eat first! This plate of beef is tender and fresh, very delicious, great review!
Soft shell crab tempura sushi
Tempura can be said to support the Japanese food industry, and the taste of fried soft shell crab cannot be said!
Matcha red bean pudding , the complimentary dessert after the meal, I like the taste, although the appearance is very ordinary, the feeling of melting in the mouth is a bonus!
Address: No. 276, Fuxing North Road, Taipei City (near MRT Zhongshan Station)
The third stop is Xinyi Business District
Taipei’s most representative business district, including Breeze Songgao, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Pacific SOGO, and Uni-President Department Store. Here, next to the 101 Building and Eslite Bookstore, is a holy place for leisure shopping and wandering. is definitely a favorite for shopping fanatics like us.
The outdoor square downstairs is also busy. Various street performers, bands, acrobats, folk crafts, couples taking wedding photos, and models and celebrities filming advertisements are all here. It has a great atmosphere.
was walking around in a shopping mall and saw a long queue in front of a store. Driven by curiosity, he took a closer look and saw that it was an interesting ice cream shop. As far as foodies’ experience is concerned, stores with longer queues will most likely produce good food. So one person bought his basic style (think of it as clothes...) Japanese-style whipped cream, and later found out that it had "Rolls-Royce of Ice" .
Enjoy the best ice cream I have eaten so far in my life. Okay, let’s get back to the topic, the taste did not disappoint us, the light sweetness is quite special, it’s worth a try! They also have other ice creams in various cup shapes and flavors that look quite attractive.
Shiroichi Baiyi 10 Seconds Raw Ice Cream
Address: No. 68, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City (W HOTEL)
A little knowledge: Raw ice cream is ice cream made with pure raw milk, carefully selected from Taiwan’s milk fat It is made from high-quality raw milk with more than 3.6% and no adjustment of ingredients. After it is made, it is placed in the freezer for 10 seconds. Therefore, the outer layer is as delicate as the first snow and is covered with a thin layer of frost. It melts in your mouth and has a mellow milky flavor. Thick but not greasy.
I did some research before traveling and learned that Line Friend Store is nearby. Of course, if you are an avid fan, you can’t help but check it out. At first I thought there was a Line Cafe, and I was really looking forward to it (there was no line store in Shenzhen before), but until I found it, I found out that it was just a small peripheral specialty store, which was a bit disappointing.
Anyway, let’s take a photo with Brother Brown first and then talk about
. The things inside are quite cute. If you are interested, it’s great to go in and buy some cute things.
LINE FRIENDS STORE (Breeze Songgao Store)
Address: 3rd Floor, No. 16 Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
After shopping for another two hours, we were thirsty and had sore legs. We had to find a coffee shop to sit down and have a cup of coffee. Take a rest.
We were just very thirsty and a little hungry, but we still ordered an ice cream toast. It felt like I had been eating something sweet and greasy all afternoon.[Girls always have an extra stomach for desserts] This is not a lie... In fact, why does a coffee shop with many stores in Shenzhen come to Taipei to drink? We also don’t understand ourselves...
Caffé Bene (Breeze Songgao Store)
Address: 2nd Floor, No. 16 Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Xinyi Business District at night
The 101 Building in front of us
Failed to take a photo with 101... .I forgot to bring my selfie stick today.
The fourth stop: Eslite Bookstore (Xinyi Flagship Store)
One of the landmarks in Taipei, how can you not feel its literary and artistic atmosphere? There are many and comprehensive books, and many books that are not available in mainland China can be found here. Book-loving (pseudo-)literary youth appearance associations are completely overwhelmed when they see the exquisitely packaged, small and exquisite books. They just want to read the traditional Chinese in them. Every one of the foreign books is packed and taken home!
Eslite has 5 or 6 floors. You can spend a few hours reading books, listening to CDs, and shopping for high-quality gifts, stationery, and accessories. You can also find all kinds of good treasures if you browse carefully.
It's a pity that I don't have enough time. Otherwise, I could stay here all day without being bored. It really feels very comfortable.
Address: Uni-President International Building (Xinyi Xintiandi), No. 11 Songgao Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
After staying at Eslite until about eight o'clock, I took the MRT back to the hotel. The hotel for the next day was chosen at in , Datong District. Taipei Weihuang Fashion Hotel (I stayed in three hotels for three nights in Taipei, we will talk about this reason later). I would like to recommend this hotel. It is the best hotel I stayed in during the entire trip. It has a large space, a clean environment, and a good location. It is a very cost-effective hotel.
Not far downstairs is the Ningxia Night Market, so after we checked in, we went to the night market to continue tasting snacks.
The fifth stop, Ningxia Night Market
Compared to Shilin Night Market, I recommend Ningxia Night Market. Because of Shilin’s long-term reputation, many tourists gather, but the quality of the products has declined. More locals will choose Ningxia. Personally, I feel that the food here is also poor. It tastes much better than Shilin.
Moon Shrimp Cake
Recommendation Index: ★★★
Flame Dice Cow
I didn’t take a picture of the way the blue flames sprayed to the maximum. It looked so cool when I saw it on site. I personally think the taste is okay, and my companion became a repeat customer. Later I ate it again
Recommendation index: ★★☆
Baked Seafood Clams
I also ate this seafood clam during my two nights in Kenting. The one on Kenting Street was much more delicious (I will post the address later). Both the baked cheese crust and the seafood filling are just right.
Recommendation index: ★★★★
Liu Yuzai Egg Yolk Taro Cake
I saw this recommendation many times after reading other people’s travel notes. The egg yolk with floss in it is first-class, okay!
Recommendation index: ★★★★
Honey and weird Arnold Crepe (...)
ordered the chocolate banana crepe. It is true that the crepe should not look like this. It should look like this
It’s entirely because we couldn’t eat the large crepe that was full of salty flavor. We also ate a lot of ice cream today, so we simply ordered a chocolate sauce + banana one. In fact, it didn’t taste that good. It's OK, but if you want to try crepes, I would definitely recommend you to leave an almost empty stomach and try the salty crepes with rich ingredients.
[Off topic: I haven’t eaten much fruits and vegetables all day, and I have eaten a lot of hot food, which makes it easy to get angry. You can try a cup of honey bitter melon juice . It doesn’t feel bitter, but tastes sweet and relieves greasiness, and it looks good. As you know from the name, it is very good at reducing fire. 】
I got up early on the third day, had a breakfast buffet at the hotel, and prepared to go to Ximending and then head to Jiufen.
The sixth stop, Ximen Red House, Ximending
Take the MRT to Ximen Station. Not far from the subway, you will see one of the entrances of Ximending. Next to it is the Ximen Red House, a building with a historical appearance and occasional performances inside.
I took a photo with the Red Mansion, it was a success~ (So bring your selfie stick when you go out)
One of the must-see places in Taipei, come and see it. I guess it will be more lively and fun if you come on weekends or in the evening. There will be activities, concerts, creative markets and so on.
Right! There is an creative candy store here, specializes in selling various chocolates and candies with interesting packaging, including mahjong, banknotes (a thick stack), medicines, condoms... You can also choose a box of chocolates, which is especially suitable Give it as a souvenir! Although I haven't tasted it myself, my friends say the chocolate inside is quite delicious.
can be assembled into a box of up to nine, or six or four.
Guofeng Shop (Ximending Branch)
Address: No. 26, Section 2, Wuchang Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City (near Hanzhong Street)
I walked around until about three o'clock in the afternoon, and when I saw that the time was almost up, I returned to the MRT station to prepare for my return. After picking up your luggage at the hotel, head to Jiufen. There are two ways to go to Jiufen. One is to take a train to Ruifang Station and then transfer to Jiufen. The other is to take a direct bus to Jiufen, which is also taken at Taipei Railway Station. We chose the former.
Right! Friends who have time can go to Ruifang Station early in the morning and take another branch line of - Pingxi Line . Return to Ruifang in the evening, and go from Ruifang to Jiufen. There are several stations on this line: Houtong, Pingxi, Shifen, and Qingtong. You can enjoy it all with one ticket - Houtong Cat Village will be a cat slave. Love , very old streets can put sky lanterns , and there are also railway tracks that are very suitable for taking pictures. It's a pity that we didn't have time to go because our schedule was too tight.
Seventh stop Jiufen Mountain City
After a long journey, we arrived at Jiufen Mountain City and it was already dark.
Carrying a heavy box, I walked on the uneven mountain road, passed through the crowds, and finally arrived at the hotel at the corner, called Jiufen Jiufen Jiuchongmachi Hotel . It seemed to be the best-rated hotel in Jiufen I found at that time. , the B&B hotels here are more expensive than other places, so this is also the most expensive and smallest room we stayed in during this trip... But what we are most concerned about is the hygiene issue, and this is still okay~~
Check in and start again Take a walk, eat snacks along the way, and finish dinner smoothly. Real likes this leisurely and slow life.
Teppanyaki tofu
It has kimchi on it, and it tastes great
Recommendation index: ★★★☆
Peanut roll ice cream
The first time I ate it was in Xiamen several years ago. I ate it by chance with my friends at that time, and I loved it. No, I ate two or three times during the whole trip. Although it is original from Taiwan, I feel that the taste is not as good as the slightly improved version in Xiamen.
Recommendation index: ★★★
Salt and pepper king oyster mushroom
If I hadn’t seen the picture, I would have forgotten to eat this thing, and I am not very impressed with the taste...
Wheel cake
Recommendation index: ★★☆
The shops in Jiufen close at seven or eight o'clock, so the entire mountain city becomes a peaceful world. Completely different from the noise a few hours ago. It is said that the prototype of "Spirited Away" is Jiufen at night?
The wall at the entrance of the B&B is very suitable for taking pictures (well, ignore the pretentious woman in front, because there is really no separate picture to show)
But, take a screenshot and fix the lighting, we are a good guy again!
got up early and continued to visit the mountain city. After all, I didn’t feel much in the short time last night.
Eating while shopping is still the highlight~~~
Grilled emerald snails
I got it as shown in the picture, sprinkled with pepper and salt, and it tastes very fragrant.
There are still many people in Jiufen during the day, and it feels less lively than at night. Some deserted.
Ice cream Dorayaki
I have the impression that I have tried " Kangxi is coming " , the taste is great, a favorite among dessert lovers!
Recommendation index: ★★★☆
Bean curd and taro balls
I forgot which restaurant I ate from, but the nine-point taro balls are really good!
Recommendation Index: ★★★
It’s almost time to set off for Hualien. It’s better to go back to Ruifang Station and take the train to Hualien Station.
It was evening again when we arrived in Hualien. When we looked at the map at the tourist service center at the exit, we discovered that the [Rainbow Sweet B&B] we had booked was in the opposite corner of the map...
Many B&Bs had previously booked accommodation because it was too late. The rooms are full, and the ones that have rooms are either too expensive, or the reviews are not very good in terms of hygiene, so after looking at it for many days, I finally decided on this one with an ok price and no negative reviews, but I was confused and forgot to consider the location of . This important question !
So when we saw that our location was in the lower left corner of the map and the B&B was in the upper right corner, our hearts broke... Although Hualien is not big, it took 20 to 30 minutes to get to the B&B by bus and walking. Overall, this place is really good, but I still don’t recommend it. It's too biased... and therefore Hualien has become a passing station, just because I didn't do my homework well. Hualien is best to reserve an extra day or two to play , there are quite a few places to go. Anyway, goodbye to Qixingtan, goodbye to Ruisui~
Yipinxiang Bian Restaurant
B&B proprietress recommended it. Maybe in Wanwan, flat food is a local specialty and has a certain status, but tell me, isn't this the so-called wonton in the mainland =_=
Recommendation index: Not recommended
We couldn’t go anywhere at night, and we had no ambition to go to the night market. Yes, it constituted a large part of our itinerary...
The seventh stop was Ziqiang Night Market
This night market was better than the one we ate in Taipei before. The night market is small, with only four streets vertically and horizontally, and there are relatively few choices, but it also has its own unique snacks.
French style official and financial board
A popular snack, it is said to be a must-try delicacy in Hualien Night Market. The more famous one is [Chiang's Creative Official and Financial Board], but when we entered the night market and saw the first one, we couldn't wait to open it. I didn’t see clearly when I ate it, but it is said that this restaurant opened earlier, so the taste between the two should not be much different~
ordered pineapple shrimp balls and squid salad, which were grilled and hot even though they were still very hot. The fried thick toast with golden and crispy skin is stuffed (no, "stuffed" should be used here) with various fillings. There are more than a dozen filling flavors to choose from, including salty, sweet, light and heavy. Yes, with the official cp salad dressing, it’s perfect for bread lovers! It’s so satisfying! !
Recommendation index: ★★★★
Fried egg and scallion pancake
is also famous for it. The crust of the pancake is golden and crispy, and it is very tough when you bite it. The egg yolk that is about 70 to 80% mature flows out. It's a pity... .It didn’t capture its truly alluring hue.
Recommendation index: ★★★
Linji Shao Fanmai
Actually, I am not very interested in roasted corn, but when I saw the long queue at the entrance of this store, I came closer out of curiosity and was attracted by the QQ grilled corn table. I just picked one and bought one to try.
(The picture above is from Mafengwo)
It looks so dark because of the light problem, plus the sauce, the corn kernels are chewy and the taste is not bad, it is a satisfactory taste.
The style of painting is not right while eating
Recommendation index: ★★
What we eat all day long is really invincible. In addition to the honey bitter melon juice and we just mentioned, we also bought fruits along the way, fruits from the night market, a Words are expensive. Two words, unpalatable.
Stop 8: Golden Triangle Business District
Among the places, Hualien is the most suitable place to buy special food souvenirs, especially the Golden Triangle Business District composed of Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghua Road, and Zhongshan Road, which also has a "Souvenir Street" ", we recommend the following ones -
. Huilan Potato Road
is famous for its potato snacks. The products made from organic purple potatoes taste really good. They can only last for more than 10 days without adding preservatives. Please pay attention when buying. Yes, there are many other delicious snacks. It's a pity that I went out of season, so I didn't make many items because I didn't have enough ingredients. I also didn't get to try their specialty ice cream because it was too late. I heard that the sweet potato + purple sweet potato tastes great. If you go, try it for me. chant.
Recommended products: Hualien potato ice cream, Hualien potato, stone roast
. Pineapple Bay soil Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is a well-known specialty in Taiwan. Unlike other regions, it is famous locally and loved by the public. Most of the pineapple cakes are filled with pure native pineapple fillings, rather than processed products with a slight pineapple flavor. You can immediately tell the difference after tasting them. Strictly speaking, the Pineapple Bay brand belongs to Huilan Sweet Potato Road and is the most famous brand of local pineapple cakes.
The tasting flavors it provides are original flavor and Golden Diamond. The original pineapple filling has a sour taste, so sweet and sour that it is not easy to get tired of. My friend who doesn’t like sour taste bought the completely sweet Golden Diamond, and the taste is great. There are also other flavors you can try if you are interested. The price is not expensive, we bought a box of six for NT$290.
. Qianshan Handmade Nougat
In the past, my impression of nougat was that it was sticky, hard and hard to chew, and too sweet and greasy. I had basically zero interest in this product. I didn’t try it on the spot. Later, my companion bought it. After tasting a few packets, I realized there was a real difference! It's a lot softer and glutinous, and the taste is sweet but not greasy. The pure milky taste makes me feel good even if I don't eat sugar. If you usually love sweets, you probably won’t be able to stop eating them. Anyway, it’s worth a try! (I regretted not buying two packs together at that time)
. County cakes and butter crisp bars
County cake family! From the county bakery! From the county bakery! Say important things three times. Huilan Sweet Potato Road also has butter puff pastry strips, but the taste is really different. When I first entered the B&B, I tried the butter puff pastry strips provided in the room. It was amazing! So I didn't pay attention when I bought it that night. I bought two bags without saying a word. They tasted completely different. The ones I bought were just like toasted bread. Later I realized that I had bought the wrong thing. Don't be like me, just thinking about it makes you drunk...
(The pictures of the souvenirs above are from the Internet, see the watermark for the source)
According to the original plan, today should be taking the train to Fangliao station , and then transfer to Kenting . However, due to the location of the B&B mentioned earlier, and the fact that we were carrying a large suitcase per person, we really didn’t want to go through the trouble, so we accepted the boss’s suggestion of chartering a car to Kenting from .
[This is also the second option to go to Kenting: let’s talk about these two ways. The former seems to cost more than NT$500 per person and takes four to five hours, while the latter costs NT$1,200 per person and takes six to seven hours. However, you will miss a lot of beautiful scenery along the train. In addition, after arriving at the station, you have to spend nearly NT$200 on a special car to Kenting and then to the B&B. It is quite troublesome to make several trips. By chartering a car, you can enjoy the scenery along the way, take photos at the spots, and directly arrive at the B&B. After weighing the difference in time and cost, I decisively chartered a car, which was a beautiful accident during the journey]
The B&B is a villa owned by the proprietress. The environment is clean and comfortable, and the food and drink in the kitchen are sufficient. It feels like going back to your own home. Early in the morning, there was breakfast cooked by her herself, which added to the feeling of home.
There are two options for chartering a car to Kenting, namely the mountain line (longitudinal valley line) and the sea line. Both have beautiful scenery and each has its own characteristics. We chose the seaside line, which is more interesting. I referenced the information online and listed the approximate itinerary. I won’t go into details later. The time is for reference only.
The ninth stop on the way from Hualien to Kenting
I would stop at beautiful places along the way to look at the scenery and take photos. I have lived by the sea since I was a child, and I have long been tired of the sea. I can't help but admire the sea views along the way. . (Although the sea I saw later in Phuket made me think that "there is a sea overseas")
After taking pictures, we simply sat on the railing and took photos with the sea.
The sun is so bright that it’s hard to open your eyes without wearing sunglasses.
I still didn’t stop walking on the road, taking pictures
Pretending to let you see the scenery along the way...
Shanxi Beef Noodles
For lunch, I took everyone to a famous local Shanxi beef noodle restaurant. When I first heard about Shanxi, I was confused. , I thought how could this chartered car group cheat us so much that we, who have come all the way to Taiwan, eat Shanxi noodles? I later learned that the "Shanxi" here does not refer to Shanxi Province in the mainland, but the western part of the Taiwan Mountains, which is famous for its local beef noodles. .
We ordered a beef brisket rice soup, a signature beef noodles and a side dish. Although the appearance is not amazing and the store is small, the taste is still very good ~
After eating and resting for a while, we set off again. After the introduction I saw a scenic spot along the way called "Water Flows Upward" . Because the slope of the scenery on both sides is greater than the road surface, it gives people the illusion that water flows from low places to high places. This aroused our interest, and we have been looking forward to this site the whole time. After arriving, we walked around for a while and didn't find it. Later, when a fellow traveler pointed it out, we realized that it was the inconspicuous site we passed by when climbing the stone stairs. Irrigation ditches...
was like... are you kidding me?
Anyway, this cannot ruin our good mood.
captured a straw shed! It seems they sell wild boar meat inside. On the fence of the hay shed it was written "There are wild boars today". With the tacit understanding of saying "Look at the sign with your name on it" to my companions, we approached to take a photo. However, the boss suddenly came out and took out another sign saying this. I also took pictures for you. Many tourists came and we took them out. It says "Going up the mountain to catch wild pigs today". The boss will hang it up when he is closing the store to mean that he is going to buy ingredients today (I have to sincerely sigh that I can really feel the enthusiasm of the Taiwanese people throughout the whole process).
The last stop was Duoliang Railway Station. It was already drizzling. It was a bit foggy and the effect of the photo was average. It can be considered a station with quite a Japanese feel.
Yeah, I got it. Waiting for you, waiting for you.
This photo is really ugly, but there are really no photos of this brand alone. You can just take a look at it and get over it.
After struggling all day, we finally arrived at the B&B at around 7pm. We stayed at [Waterfront Seaview B&B] for two nights. The most important thing is that the environmental sanitation conditions are up to standard, and the lively Kenting is just a few steps away. Main Street, nothing else. B&Bs in Kenting are cheaper than other places, and there are many choices, so you will find better choices through comparison.
Stop 9: Kenting Street
The landlady pointed out a shortcut. When you leave the hotel and walk along a small road, you will find Kenting Street. At night, the street is bustling with people, and the only two or three kilometers on the road is very lively.
How can we not miss eating and shopping at the same time to integrate into the local experience?
Charcoal grilled squid
Even if it is grilled, you can still taste it as a very fresh ingredient. The picture I got is of sauce paper
Recommendation index: ★★
Grilled seafood scallops
I have already introduced it above! Now I am eating again as a repeat customer! This one is even more delicious, and it also has mayonnaise poured directly on top, so I can’t explain it enough!
recommendation index: ★★★★
Octopus Ichiban
Eat octopus after eating squid
Anyone who has watched " to the sky " will be familiar with this place. The stall is very popular and the freshly fried octopus is burnt on the outside. Tender on the inside, coated with flour and sauce to make it delicious.
Recommendation index: ★★★
Fried fresh milk
Fried fresh milk in a set of three skewers, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, full of milk flavor
Recommendation index: ★★
Crispy soup dumplings
It suddenly started to rain heavily while walking. It was raining. I went to a corner to hide from the rain and noticed the stall next to me that had a queue even in the rain. I decided to give it a try. It was a bit similar to the Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai. It tasted good and I ate it with the sound of rain.
Went back to the hotel to rest, silently looking forward to the good weather tomorrow
The weather is beautiful, and I woke up early in the morning to see a bright and sunny day~
The most enjoyable way to play in in Kenting, Hualien is to rent a motorcycle and drive by yourself, taking your own time Take control and go wherever you want. If you don’t have time in Hualien, you definitely can’t miss riding a motorcycle in Kenting, where you have deliberately set aside two days for fun – just have fun!
asked the proprietress about renting a car. I read the guide earlier and found that renting a motorcycle requires an international driver's license. However, the cool boss lady helped us contact a car rental owner who can rent a car without a driver's license (I don't know if there is actually not such a big restriction). In short, we successfully used 00 We rented a motorcycle for the price of in Taiwan dollars a day, and we were given a concise and easy-to-read map to play around with.
Let’s go! There are endless beaches and bays along the way. Although I didn't get close, I was enough to feel the beauty of the sky and the sea.
The time we went was during the off-peak season for tourism in Kenting, and since we set off early, there were almost no people on the road. It felt like the entire street had been taken over by us. The wind is very strong, and it’s so exciting to ride on the road!
The tenth stop is Taiwan's southernmost point
Passing through Longpan Park all the way, I drove to a place and saw that the car could not go forward, so I stopped the car and walked along the plank road, only to find that the first stop had gone straight to the southernmost point .
The light is too dark and the flash turns on by itself. Some people actually say that they look like a fashion star?
The southernmost point is actually just an ordinary landmark building, standing in the center of a viewing platform. There are already a lot of people here at this time, and the wind is so strong that it is difficult to take pictures.
The scenery from the viewing platform is quite beautiful.
The eleventh stop is Eluanbi Park & Eluanbi Lighthouse
One of the must-see scenic spots in Kenting. The park is famous for its lighthouse. The scenery is natural and there are many tourists and tour groups. Fortunately, the weather is so good that there are no Decrease your mood.
The picture above is the lighthouse man himself
In front of the lighthouse is a large green lawn
After staying for about an hour, we returned the same way~ Went back to Kenting Street for lunch, and took a detour on the short street where restaurants are gathered. After two or three rounds, I finally decided to eat Thai food... There are quite a lot of Thai food here, so I chose the Thai restaurant next door to the 7-11 because I wanted to withdraw money.
Thai stir-fried beef
Pineapple fried rice
I ordered two staple dishes casually, but I will not comment on the taste. Eating Thai food in Kenting is a strange setting
Besides, I don’t know whether it is authentic or not.
White Beach Thai Cuisine
Address: No. 58, Kenting Road (next door to 7-11)
Stop 12, Maobitou Park
The car drove in the other direction for a while and arrived at another special attraction, located at the top of the southwest Maobitou Park . It is said that it got this name because there is a stone that looks like a crouching cat. Anyway, I couldn't find it...
The weather is still very good, but the wind is getting stronger and stronger as we get closer to the seaside, and the blowing hair is so exciting. As usual, I’ll post a wonderful black photo to give you a feel: ) So you can’t take photos here.
There are naturally some vendors selling clothes, groceries and snacks at a distance in the garden. They are in a place near the pavilion. It is not in the open air and will not be very sunny. Buy some. Stop for snacks you haven’t seen anywhere else.
That fish is fried flying fish
It seems that every store has it, so I chose one and bought it. The one on the right is called "that fish", which is actually fried fish, plus my favorite nine-story pagoda (green condiments), it is the right taste. , I think it’s pretty good. On the left is a fried fish. I can't eat any fish, but there is a bit of fishy smell. If you don't like the fishy smell, I don't recommend it. Locals and knowledgeable tourists come here to catch and buy seafood, but we came here just to eat sashimi...
(Take a photo with the sign stone, and show off our cool mounts by the way) )
We drove around this place for no less than five times, but we still couldn’t find a sashimi restaurant. In addition, we were really uncomfortable with the strong wind in the car, so we finally gave up... Sisters who want to go later can try it. Try it, it’s called [Hui Ge Sashimi] (I heard it’s quite delicious, so I’d better try it if you have time).
braved the strong wind and drove unsteadily for a long time back to Kenting Street. The exhausted two people casually found a restaurant to have dinner.
Pasta from a certain Mexican restaurant, I forgot the name of the restaurant...
Thai banana pancakes
Finally succeeded in convincing people who don’t eat bananas to eat banana pancakes hahaha
In short, these two days have been a high-production period for our photos, and there are actually some Four to five thousand photos, the number is astonishing and has reached a new level. However, the black photos also break new ground in all aspects. Selecting pictures is like...selecting one in a hundred, you know.
Contact the chartered car in advance and go to Zuoying Station early in the morning to prepare for a ride back to Taipei. The driver was a very enthusiastic uncle who was in his fifties but looked to be in his thirties. He kept chatting with us all the way. The most impressive thing was when he asked the boy in the passenger seat how old he was and learned that he was 23 years old. I excitedly patted the boy on the shoulder, "Ah, I'm old enough to be your dad, please call me daddy."
After listening to his introduction, I found out that it only takes 30 minutes to take a bus from Zuoying Station to Kaohsiung and it's at I-Shou University. When we got off the bus, there was E-DA World, a very large outlet with various famous brands that we could enjoy shopping. This was very attractive to us. Seeing that it was still early, we immediately decided to postpone our return and go shopping there first. . So this time we have set foot in Kaohsiung, an unplanned side trip (￣▽￣)
The fourteenth stop, Kaohsiung E-da World Shopping Plaza
, a random photo at the entrance, this is just a part of the shopping mall facade, the appearance Very European style building.
is a bit like the Venetian in Macau.
After seven days, our fighting strength was obviously weakened. We didn’t go shopping for long before we returned to the station...
Because we had to wait a long time for the next train, we bought the one that would leave in a few minutes and hurriedly bought lunch. I almost missed it when I entered the station...
So I returned to Taipei. I checked in at the hotel first. I stayed at the Lanting Business Hotel which is close to Taipei Station . It is also a satisfactory hotel in all aspects. It is close to The subway is only a five-minute walk away. It is the most convenient hotel among the three hotels in Taipei.
Tonight’s plan is to take a leisurely stroll around a few shopping malls that I have rushed past before, buy some things and take a walk ~
Mingchuan Taiyaki
I forgot which shopping mall has Taiyaki in the underground, the whole floor is full of food There are restaurants on both sides, and many bakery and cake shops are concentrated in the middle of the floor. Dessert enthusiasts were a little bit overwhelmed at the time. Finally, we tried this one. There were several flavors. At that time, the only ones left were cream red bean and peanut, so we ordered one. Red beans and a peanut taste pretty good.
It was another beautiful day when I woke up. I was very satisfied with breakfast in the hotel.
Back to Taoyuan Airport leisurely, I happened to pass by the Hello Kitty waiting room in Evergreen. Although I am not a Kitty person, I couldn't help but feel like a girl when I saw such a cute design and went in to take a photo (bi).
is a pink world inside. The ticket machine and various cabinet furnishings are all from Katie. I have seen magazine introductions before, including its tickets and airplanes, which are of the same series.
Let me say one more thing here! Be sure to leave enough time to visit the airport duty-free shops! Basically, anyone with travel experience knows that the prices of luxury goods, cosmetics and skin care products in airport duty-free shops when traveling abroad are really much cheaper than those in China (including Hong Kong). The universal shopping trip ~
has finally come to an end... It is really a long and long travel diary, and it is also a travel diary that is very suitable for foodies. What you can see here is absolutely true love that cannot be more true! I hope it can be of some help to those who want to go to Taiwan~~~
