Summer Grad Trip 2013- Taiwan: TaiChung Day 2

TaiChung 3 days itinerary: Day 2

Rise & Shine! Our hostel is located along No.16 Mingli Street, and we found this cafe which serves western style breakfast. Breakfast set ranges from NT 100-150 and it comes with choice of drink(orange juice, milk tea or coffee). Though considered expensive in Taiwan, but you definitely can't find breakfast at such price in Singapore so it's worth trying.

First stop of the day, Sun Moon Lake. There are basically 2 ways to get there, either by bus or by cab. Both will cost around NT 200 (one way). Bus is definitely cheaper but the price difference is really small and you get to stick to your own time and pace rather than having to follow the bus schedule. You'll need to get to Taichung train station for both options. Fret not if you don't have enough people to hire a cab, the cab driver will wait for enough people to join before setting off so you don't have to worry about overpaying.

So here it is, the Sun Moon Lake :) Ferry tickets range from NT50-200 and above. The ticket sellers might offer you different packages (some claim that theirs comes with insurance and they start to tell you about stories like how the ferries caught fire and the passengers didn't get insurance, blah blah blah). I got mine at NT100 from a guy who claims to be the cab driver's friend (i think both of them get to split the extra revenue as their comission). 

There's so much for you to do over there; temple visiting, taking the cable car, watch traditional aboriginal performance and many more. Here's a detailed guide on getting around, what to eat and what to do. http://wikitravel.org/en/Sun_Moon_Lake Hope it helps! A map will also be given with all the information when you purchase your ferry tickets. 

The 'must try' for this stop! Ah Ma tea leaf egg, at NT10 each.

Getting back from Sun Moon Lake: we shared cab again at NT200 per pax and this time we alighted near a park and walked all the way to our next destination, Yi Zhong Street.

First up, Pang Zi Ji Pai! One of the famous stalls we managed to Google. It costs NT50  if I remember correctly, not as fantastic as expected but worth trying. I think it's just the high expectation due to the recommendations or I prefer fried chicken more than BBQ ones.

Next up, Takoyaki! The choice of seasoning available for Taiwan's Takoyaki is what makes it so different from Singapore's. 

Another online recomendation from fellow travellers, Dan Bing. If you've been to Singapore, it simply tastes like Roti Prata. But I prefer Roti Prata much more cause it comes with curry. You can choose your own fillings and price ranges from NT25-45.