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COUNTRY CODE
+886
CURRENCY
TW$1 = PHP1.45/US$0.03
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Taxis to the city will cost you
TW$1,100 (PHP1,596). Private bus companies
run trips from both terminals; you’ll pay a more
manageable TW$110–140 (PHP160–203). To get
around, take the MRT.
BY DAY
Taipei has a lot of Buddhist, Taoist and
Confucian temples in the city. Among the most
famous is the Lungshan Temple, aka Dragon
Mountain, which dates back to 1738 and is
dedicated to Kuanyin, the goddess of mercy.
BY NIGHT
Check out three night markets in Taipei:
Huaxi St., Shilin and Raohe St. Make sure to sample
the local delicacies like pearl milk tea, stinky tofu
and oyster omelet. Treat yourself to a foot massage
at the end of the day.
SLEEP
Howard Garden Suites Hotel has a big
room with a simple kitchen and good breakfast.
Tel +86 (2) 2718 7323, green-suite.howard-
hotels.com.tw
THAILAND
BANGKOK
BEST SOUVENIRS
Take home
some Thai aromatherapy products for
family and friends.
MUST-TRY
Book an elephant ride,
go on a Chao Phraya River tour and try
the Thai massage.
BEST BUYS
For high-end shopping,
hit Siam Paragon, Central Chidlom
and Gasorn Plaza. For bargains, go to
Platinum on Phetburi Rd.
Kate Lavery
full-timemom
TAIWAN
TAIPEI
BESTBREAKFAST
Have some
rice balls, soy milk, clay-oven rolls and
egg cake.
BESTDINNER
For a hearty meal,
dine at Shi-yang restaurant in Shiji.
www.shi-yang.com
BEST BUYS
3C products from
Guanghua, the largest electronics
market in Taiwan. It covers a floor area
of 16,500ft
2
.
Syndia Ting
international
trading
COUNTRY CODE
+66 (2)
CURRENCY
THB1 = PHP1.37/US$0.03
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There is a free airport shuttle
to the Public Transportation Center in town. A
taxi costs THB200 (PHP274). In the city, use the
BTS Skytrains and avoid the jams.
Tuk-tuks
are
available but only for short distances.
BY DAY
Fill your day with shopping and spa
pampering. For a good bargain, shop at Platinum,
then hit Chatuchak Market on weekends. For
aromatherapy and massages, Health Land offers
exceptional services at good prices.
BY NIGHT
Clink glasses with friends at Hyde
& Seek Gastro Bar at Athenee Residence
(Soi
Ruamrudee),
and then catch the award-winning
Siam Niramit Show
(www.siamniramit.com/
awards.php).
SLEEP
Chain hotels like the Conrad, Sheraton
and Dusit Thani are located in the town center. By
the river, your best bets are the Peninsula Hotel
and Shangri-La.