Day 5: Banqiao > & Day 6: Back to SG

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Day 1: SG > Taipei (Jiufen)

Day 2: Jilong Mountain > Jiufen Old Street

Day 3: Jiufen Old Street > Taipei Main Station (Ximending)

 Day 4: Xindian (Bitan) > Wulai > Raohe Night Market + Rainbow Bridge

Day 5: Banqiao >
Day 6: Back to SG


Day 5: Banqiao 


It was purely a shopping day. Just relax, eat, shop and go. We headed for Mega City Mall (Banqiao).  From Taipei Main Station, just take the train to Banqiao Station and followed the signs to the mall. A pity we were there too early and Xmas deco wasn't up yet else it would have been a romantic/crowded date.

Finally the first time we had Ding Tai Fung at Taiwan.

Quality food from Ding Tai Fung.

Back to Taipei Main Station after Banqiao's shopping trip, we continued more shopping around Taipei Main Station. 




Just more food and drinks before we ended our shopping spree for the day!
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Day 6 : Back to SG

Start of our day, finally get to visit 八方云集 (again)！Their gyoza are delicious. With a variety of flavors to choose from, my personal favorites are the original and curry flavors.


Their gyozas!

As we had a flight to catch, we could only go for a brunch before we head for the Taoyuan Airport.

Travelling to Taoyuan Airport is a breeze from Taipei Main Station location. There is this Taoyuan Metro Line which can bring us right to the Airport and if in time, the Express train which has fewer stops and more space for luggage.

Surprised to see the train was already at the station earlier than the scheduled time but it left the exact time as scheduled. 

Looking forward to my next Taiwan Trip!!!


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