Travel: Taiwan - Taipei
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I was trying to do Internet booking for train from Taipei to Hualien for 4 adults and 4 kids but didn’t get past the first page because It loked like the max no of tickets allowed was 6. There was also no field to select adult/child ticket (is there a diff in price?), nor was there a choice between single trip and round trip. Can someone advise me please?
Someone suggested we could book a mini bus instead of going by train. Is that a good idea in terms of cost anytime? Thank you! -
anyone has a local guide to recommend? just for taipei. pls pm me
thanks!
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briskcross:
Hi,I was trying to do Internet booking for train from Taipei to Hualien for 4 adults and 4 kids but didn't get past the first page because It loked like the max no of tickets allowed was 6. There was also no field to select adult/child ticket (is there a diff in price?), nor was there a choice between single trip and round trip. Can someone advise me please?
Someone suggested we could book a mini bus instead of going by train. Is that a good idea in terms of cost anytime? Thank you!
U have to split into 2 bookings. U'll be able to choose adult and kids tickets at the payment page, if I remember correctly. Follow the instructions in the previous blog link I posted. It's very helpful.
Travelling by train is definitely cheaper and faster. Cos if by coach and u're engaging the same driver for hualien day tour, u'll have to pay for his lodging. We took a train from Taipei to hualien and engage this driver for train-hotel transport and day tour. Very humble and nice man. His contact 李建樑 0933-914583 -
thanks, raisintan! One more question: What is their definition of child? 9 year old considered kid?
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sunnyling:
Just come back Taipei and had us Mr. Wu for my transfer. He is really very patient and accommodating. His mini Van got no problem to squeeze us, we had 7 adults and 3 kids and we feel very spacious. Except when the airport transfer time which we had alot of luggage and need to squeeze a bit. But if without luggage, the van can accommodate us and still spacious.
Hi sunnyling,
May I know how much it cost to hire the van as we are traveling in a group of 4 adults n 6 kids. Also may I have the driver's contact. Appreciate your help:) -
If I rem correctly it is based on height. I have 3 kids, 3,6 and 9. My 3&6 travels free but since it's a 2 hours ride, I bought the ticket for my 6yo too. He pays the same price as my 9yo. Kids price is 50% off adult price.
briskcross:
thanks, raisintan! One more question: What is their definition of child? 9 year old considered kid?
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In addition, you will need to book under different Passport/NRIC no since 1 person can only book max. 6 tickets.
A tip my minsu owner taught me, if you can't secure tickets from Taipei to Hualien, try to book Taipei-Yilan, Yilan-Hualien instead. Fare should be the same.raisintan:
Hi,briskcross:
I was trying to do Internet booking for train from Taipei to Hualien for 4 adults and 4 kids but didn't get past the first page because It loked like the max no of tickets allowed was 6. There was also no field to select adult/child ticket (is there a diff in price?), nor was there a choice between single trip and round trip. Can someone advise me please?
Someone suggested we could book a mini bus instead of going by train. Is that a good idea in terms of cost anytime? Thank you!
U have to split into 2 bookings. U'll be able to choose adult and kids tickets at the payment page, if I remember correctly. Follow the instructions in the previous blog link I posted. It's very helpful.
Travelling by train is definitely cheaper and faster. Cos if by coach and u're engaging the same driver for hualien day tour, u'll have to pay for his lodging. We took a train from Taipei to hualien and engage this driver for train-hotel transport and day tour. Very humble and nice man. His contact 李建樑 0933-914583 -
Extracted this from TA.
http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowTopic-g297907-i10340-k4871928-o10-Hualien_to_Taipei-Hualien.html#37218932
TRA allocate all their tickets by Quota, so it make sure all stations get some tickets, but not all long-distance travel will be cut by short-distance reserved tickets.
Let's say a train from Taipei to Hualien via Yilan has 10 seats, the allocation would be like: Taipei-Hualien 7 tickets, Taipei-Yilan 3 tickets, Yilan-Hualien 3 tickets, which make up a full 10 tickets from Taipei-Hualien.
When you try to buy a Taipei-Hualien tickets and found there are none, that means the 7 seats are sold out, but not necessarily the remaining 3 seats, so if you separate your trip to two tickets Taipei-Yilan and Yilan-Hualien you might be able to get it.
You can also wait til last minute to see if anyone suddenly refund a ticket,
This works on all of TRA's railway system. -
Hi you can contact Mr. Wu at fuhua5330@yahoo.com.tw or mobile: +886 916449955
He charge me NT1,100 for airport transfer and NT4,000 for a day trip approximately 10 hours. -
sunnyling:
Very gratefully ... from an inexperienced traveller making all last minute preparations :salute:Hi you can contact Mr. Wu at fuhua5330@yahoo.com.tw or mobile: +886 916449955
He charge me NT1,100 for airport transfer and NT4,000 for a day trip approximately 10 hours.
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