Taiwan Day 7
The day before flying back home.

We wanted to keep our day light.
And plus the speaker baby bought from Nova Computer Mall the day before was faulty, so we head back there to do an exchange.

Since we are there, we pick up some thumb-drives as gifts for our families. Their thumby there are all so pretty and unique, not like the ones in Singapore. Boring! Not forgetting that it is cheap too.

As Daiso was around that area, we decided to pop in and grab some cheap stuffs. We also bought a luggage strap for baby, as we were worried that his luggage might snap open when we check in the baggage. Hey, dont doubt cheap stuffs, the strap we bought from Daiso was only $1.50, it lasted the whole flight as compared to the one we bought for $10. The $10 one was missing when we touch down in Taipei.

See, here is our purchases. Except for thumby, everything else is from Daiso.
I think we spend about NT$1000 over in Daiso lor, that is about SGD$50!!!

When we are spending in foreign currencies, money like fake one. Cant feel that pinch! Want to buy, will just buy. Not like when we are in Singapore, everything have to consider its practicality before purchasing.

After Nova and Daiso, we headed back to the hotel, rested for a bit then head out to Shilin Night Market for one last time.

And this time round, we took a photo of us in the Night Market!!

The thing I am holding is their NT$50(SGD$2) coin!

We bought the super delicious cheesecake for NT$50(SGD$2). OMG, it is so super good! And it is so freaking cheap can!

We then saw a super long queue at the big chicken cutlet store. We decided to just queue since we are there. It cost NT$50(SGD$2) each only anyway!

I think it is overrated la, taste okay only leh.

We bought super/dinner from our favorite coffee house downstairs the hotel. And also not forgetting that fattening bubble tea!

I miss Taiwan so much!

After dinner, we prepared for bath! We bought this grape smelling bath thing from Daiso! Water looks pretty eh! Heheh!

Its our last second day there. So sad! I would love going back there again! Love the cold weather. Although it is not as cold as winter time in Korea or Japan, but its temperature is really enjoyable.

Day 6 of our trip.
Another gadget day for bf.

We woke up pretty late that day. I think probably around 1pm, cant remember. We took the train from JianTan Station(劍潭站) to Taipei Main Station(台北車站) for the Nova Computer Mall (台北中正區NOVA資訊廣場)!

Opening hours: Monday-Friday：11:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 10:30am-10:30pm, Sunday 10:30am-9:30pm.
Address: No.2 Guancian Road (next to Misukoshi department store)
4 storeys high with approx 120 shop

It will be a little confusing on which exit to take when you step out of the train. We got a little lost and so frustrated that we decided to just step out of the station, then locate Nova. Seriously it is so much easier.

Its pretty easy to spot Nova. Just look out for this messy building.

After buying all the gadgets Bf wants, we head over to Daiso which was located nearby. Daiso is cheaper there, around SGD$1.60 for each item as compared to Singapore which was SGD$2 per item! Hehehe. And its huge!!

The whole level was Daiso and Daiso alone!!

We didn't get much things there. We were pretty exhausted, so not in a mood to walk around that much.

For late lunch we had Macdonald. We thought that we should at least try how the burgers taste like there. And also the experience of ordering our food by looking at the Chinese menu. Who the hell knows what MacSpicy is in Chinese. Hahahah!

Here we are playing with the little tripod we got from Daiso!

When we were heading back to the train station, we came across this underground mall, so we decided to walk walk see see a little before going back to the hotel..

Random picture. :p

So here our purchases from Nova and Daiso. Not much la. Can you see the tripod? Its so cute!

Tripod again..

I think we were back at the hotel at around 6pm or so. After resting for a short while, we headed out to Shilin Night Market again.

We bought some clothing and shoes. And we also got our supper before heading back once again.

I bought myself a cup noodle from the convenience store. To my surprise, there is meat! Real meat inside! Damn shiok. And it is quite cheap too!

Why dont we have something like this in Singapore?

This is Bf's supper from a coffee house downstairs our hotel.

Mash Potato that looks like ice cream!

Beef burger!

Cheesecake!

This is what we bought from the night market! We love cheap shit man!! :D

Today we actually plan to go XiMenDing and also some other places. But we were just god damn tired. A simple day in Taiwan is also one of the best way to spend a holiday.

Everyday, after we had supper, we would watch some movies on the TV before heading to bed. Did I ever mention, the air con in the room can be adjusted to 10 degrees!!! Hohoho!! We normally set it to about 14 degrees, and I will tuck myself into the bed with a comforter and a jacket. I love that man!!!

If you guys are interested, this is our planned Itinerary. The actual one before all the changes!!!

First stop was supposed to be Taipei Story Land (台灣故事館) which is at Taipei Main Station(台北車站) too. Located that place is relatively easy. Take exit 6/8 from Taipei Main Station and walk to the B2 level of K-Mall (next to ShinKong Tower). No need for the map actually but it is for your convenience. :D

A: Taipei Main Station(台北車站), B:Taipei Story Land(台灣故事館)


Keep a look out for this! This is the entrance!

Some information you might want to keep note.

Address: B2, No.50, Chung Hsiao W.Rd, Sec, ZhongZheng District
Contact: 02-2388-7158
Opening Hours: 10.30am to 8,30pm daily
Ticket Price: NT$200 (SGD$8.40)

It is a place that show case some old Taiwan shop and things like that.

After Taipei Story Land(台灣故事館), according to plan was Nova Computer Mall(台北中正區NOVA資訊廣場).

A:Tapei Story Land(台灣故事館), B: Nova Computer Mall(台北中正區NOVA資訊廣場).

More information about Nova is already stated in the start of the post. Scroll up!!!

Next, in our itinerary was to visit Miramar Entertainment Park (美麗華百樂園‎).To get there, take the train to JianNan Rd Station (劍南路站). Journey approx 20 minutes from Taipei Main Station. 

A: Jiannan Rd Station(劍南路站), B:Miramar (美麗華百樂園‎)

 

Once you got off the train, follow the map and take a short 5 minutes walk over!

They are most famous for their ferris wheel!

Once again, some information you might need when you are there or heading there.

Tel: 02-2175-3456
Address: No. 20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Taipei City
Shopping Venues: Open daily from 11:00am-10:00pm
Supermarket: Open daily from 9:00am-10:00pm
Ferries Wheel: Mon-Thurs: 12:30pm-11:00pm, Fri: 12:30pm-12:00am, Sat: 11:00am-12:00am, Sun: 11:00am-11:00am
Price: Weekdays NT$150 (SGD$6), Weekends NT$200 (SGD$8)
Carousel Ride: NT$50 (SGD$2)

        After Miramar; take MRT to XiMen Station (西門町站) for XiMenDing!!!!!

Enjoy some local delicacies: Ah Zhong Mi Sua (阿宗麵線)!

Its a must try!

 

I been to XiMenDing before on a Taiwan trip with my family many years back.

 That place is where youngsters hang out and shopping isnt cheap either.

So if you like cheap shopping like us, maybe you can skip that place too!

Day 7 soon! (A relax day too!!)