Reverie of Thoughts

Day 4: "Search for the nicest pineapple tarts Our breakfast was anything that we can grab hold off at Banqiao Station (given that the shop did not open early)... and off we go to search for Taiwan's best pineapple tart. *Cue The Voice background music* We took a cab down from Banqiao station to Pan's Cake. The distance was quite near.  There was already an ongoing queue inside the bakery ( as this was a known bakery patronized by the locals). We bought a couple and cab down back to our hotel. Our next stop is the famous Chia Te pineapple tarts. I have to admit, I am biased. The pineapple tarts, raspberry, walnut, aren't that bad, and some of their pastry too like the Milk bread (albeit this was too messy to eat). Directions:  Take MTR to Nanjing Sanmin Station. Chia Te should be at the exit on your left. From Chia Te, we took a cab to our last pineapple tart shop, which was at Sunny Hills. They provided a free sampling of the tarts ...

Day 03 "Free Day" I was supposed to meet up a friend but plans changed so I ended up going to the city alone. I was thinking of going through the Daan Forest Park first since it was on the same line as the Convention centre area. (Tamsui Line). Daan Park From the main line in Taipei Main station switch to the red line (Tamsui Line) and alight at Daan Park station. The park is not that hard to find, exit the station, and you'll get to see this view. I spent some 30 minutes around the area.  At the centre of the park, you'll get to see the Daan park mascot. I also head out to the "lake" where I found some ducks and swans swimming in the lake. It was quite nice to see a forested area near the bustling city. Since I still have some time to spare before the concert proper, I decided that I would go to Elephant Mountain. Exit 2 of 象山 mrt station  ( The last station at the Tamsui line). There are signs to go to the Elephant Mountain (...

Day 2 Tai Chung ( 第二市場 ,YIZHONG STREET NIGHT MARKET 一中街夜市) It has been 16 years since the last time I went to TaiChung, a lot of things has changed. Back then, you need to take a bus to go Tai Chung but now, with the HSR, you need not to fret! Inside the HSR, which is practically similar to JP's shinkansen. at the boarding platform in Banqiao Station. Do be wary of the timings of the train and if you're on the correct train. Reach XinWuri Station Or the stop of HSR if you're going to Taichung. Going to Taichung HSR (Xin Wu Ri ) to TaiChung city proper by taking the local train. You can use your easycard. Walk along the Taichung MRT to Miyahara Eye Hospital ( weird name ) - an upscale souvenir shop store where they sell some pineapple cake. They are famous for their 100+ flavors of ice cream. To get to dine at this restaurant, you must shell out 500NT each. If you are press for time, you can always queue at their shop below. The ambianc...