Taoyuan International Airport in Taiwan is one of the few airports which offers the full accommodations for free for travelers who need a layover at the airport. As many airlines are providing cheap flights to/from Taipei at nighttime (like arrival at midnight or departure at 3am), these accommodations are very helpful, especially for budget travelers. This post will show you how to find and use them.
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Visited date: Dec. 19th, 2015
Weather: sunny in Taipei but rainy in Jiufen, temperature around 15-20 degrees during daytime
It seems like the rain comes especially often and hard during winter, and the wind is also relatively strong on the top of the mountain, so what do you need to prepare? An umbrella will also do, I guess, but raincoat is highly recommended, especially if you want your hands free to take photos while enjoying the street food. And depends on the weather, the temperature can decrease remarkably on the top, so don’t forget a cardigan or some thin coat.
*Note: high heels, of course, are not recommended if you want to explore many deep and small alleys on top of the mountain. Mini skirts either =)) Continue reading “Jiufen (九份), Taiwan – the world of spirits”
Merilwen Horseback 