Taiwan - Massage / Sauna / Places To Visit (Compiled)

[angsanaboy]

Going next weekend. Anyone to catch up ? Or visit places? Intro or pm? Thanks

[luke84]

ok itinerary refined.. need inputs and maybe khakis to hang out together haha (especially those in bold)

As i'm reaching at 5am, will be dumping my bag in the hotel and start my day.

• 13th(thursday): morning hotspring (any takers?), 九分， 基隆夜市 （Sashimi)
  

• 14th (friday): Ximengding area 重慶路書店，雜誌瘋（漫畫）， 中正纪念官， 总统俯， 师大夜市。紅樓小熊村(Hong Lou Bear's pub) （let's go together!)
  

• 15th (Sat): Go north: 去故宫博物院， 北投/新北投 泡温泉（川湯）(Chuan Tang Hotspring, anyone?)， **Clubbing/紅樓， （heard JUMP is very good, anyone want ot go together?）
  

• 16th (sun): not sure where to go, maybe a relax walk around taipei central, go Dan shui?
  

• 17th (Mon): meeting Colleagues for hotsping, till late afternoon, then dunno where to go.
  

• 18th,19th(Tues, Wed): going Hua Lien (sunrise!!) 花蓮縣，七星潭，瑞穗農場，鳳林鎮
  

• 20th, 21st (Thurs, Fri) :Jiao Xi hotspring, Yi Lan
  

• 22nd(Sat) ： Ximending, dun mind trying out another club!!
  

• 23rd(Sun): home Sweet Home
  

Edited December 3, 2012 by luke84

[bobovincent]

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Edited December 11, 2012 by bobovincent

[glowingember]

Hi guys,

I need some help.

I booked online train tickets from the Taiwan Railway Administration website.

When it comes to payment by credit card, the system asks for Outbound ID No. and Return Bound ID No. as well as Booking Code.

I have the booking code but I don't know what's 'Outbound ID No. and Return Bound ID'.

Does anyone know?

Thanks.

[Hiboy]

Hi guys,

I need some help.

I booked online train tickets from the Taiwan Railway Administration website.

When it comes to payment by credit card, the system asks for Outbound ID No. and Return Bound ID No. as well as Booking Code.

I have the booking code but I don't know what's 'Outbound ID No. and Return Bound ID'.

Does anyone know?

Thanks.

Your Outbound ID No, and Return Bound ID No should be your passport number, the one which you used to make the reservation.

[Smiles]

I will be at Taipei from 15 to 20 Dec 12. Staying at a str friend's place at Nanshijiao.

Hope to meet up with stocky, bear, muscular guys there.

As I stay over at my friend's place, prefer you have place for fun. Thanks.

[ajax]

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Edited February 17, 2013 by ajax

[sphere]

Hi all, thought of sharing my second shorter trip to Taipei recently, to complete some "unfinished business" which I missed during my last trip 2 years ago, haha.
{ For those who are interested in my first scenic trip, you could read here. }

(a) Aniki Club
I am not so much of a sauna person, but I went to just have a feel how it is like in Taipei. It was a Friday night, and almost all of them were in their undies, so I followed as well. I would say it is pretty much similar to ours, except that the pools they have are much bigger, and you could see a row of guys showering when you are in the pool. They do have simple maze rooms, a big dark room for action (looks like for orgy??), and a TV/lounge/internet area. They only offered a small towel, which I find it too small for use after shower, but you can take many of it though (at the front counter). For those into action, you might want to go on Saturday, as they have a few different themes for all the Saturdays...

(b) Hot spring
I actually wanted to visit 川汤温泉 (Kawayu Spa) on a Saturday night, after 8pm as suggested by utopia. But when I reached at 9pm, there was no locker available and there were people waiting outside as well. I decided to go next door for 皇池温泉 instead. For both hot springs, you would need to bring your own towel, but you could also buy it there if you want (plus two NT10 coins for locker). I've read enough to know everyone is walking nude in there and they don't cover up (their dicks), I was worried I might have erection and it would be embarrassing, luckily that didn't happened. Everyone was nonchalantly walking around at ease, and you would get to see all types of "birds" - big, small, thick, slim, short, long, etc... Haha...

There are different types of pools with a dry sauna and wet steam room. I find this culture is something we lack here in Singapore, but of course it is that we have no hot spring here. I also saw many came together with friends (even father and son) and there were also some uncles sitting around chatting with their click, something carefree and "clothes-free", a really eye-opening experience for me, haha...

That's all folks, all above are my personal views which you might disagree.
Thanks.

 

Edited October 14, 2023 by sphere

[Guest Johnson]

Try Primemanspa at Taipei

www.primemanspa.com

[icyrain_2003]

Any bro in Taipei from 30-Dec onward. ? Planning a trip and perhaps can share room...share cost

[Daydreamerz]

Try Primemanspa at Taipei

www.primemanspa.com

The guys on this site look really good.. Any field reports?? How about the massage??

[Guest guest]

The guys on this site look really good.. Any field reports?? How about the massage??

been there many times and yes the massure is quality... the massage is good.. its worth the money although it is abit costlyo

[Daydreamerz]

been there many times and yes the massure is quality... the massage is good.. its worth the money although it is abit costlyo

Thanks for the reply.

Any masseur in particular to recommend. Have u tried noah? king? They all look quite good actually. Lol..

[Guest Tai dude]

Aniki is over rated I think. The facilities is ok, but not tip top. Quite hard to approach guys because no maze where u can approach your prey.

Office and rainbow are very rundown and dirty. Cockroaches everywhere. Now left, XL sauna. Anyone tried them before? Where to visit for a drink to pick up guys?

Any recommendation for sauna in Kaohsiung?

[Guest Nick D]

Will be in Taipei for the first time this weekend. Anyone to show me around?

[Guest guest]

cannot remember the name.. i think was nick. very handsome and toned. the price is worth. you get 1 hr for stretching then 1 hr for oil massage

Thanks for the reply.

Any masseur in particular to recommend. Have u tried noah? king? They all look quite good actually. Lol..

[Daydreamerz]

cannot remember the name.. i think was nick. very handsome and toned. the price is worth. you get 1 hr for stretching then 1 hr for oil massage

Thanks for the reply!

One more question, do they do b2b??

[Guest Tummy]

Hi, am planning to going to aniki next weekend for lube party, but I am 39, slim with tummy (not fit). Will it be strange to go there or are all guys super good looking and fit?

[Guest Daniel]

Hey guys, I'm planning to visit Taipei during the Chinese new year. I'm afraid it will be like china where most restaurants etc are closed. Can anyone share what it's like in Taipei during CNY? Is it the best time to visit? Including places like Aniki, chuan tang etc. Many thanks!

[shiokboy76]

Hey guys, I'm planning to visit Taipei during the Chinese new year. I'm afraid it will be like china where most restaurants etc are closed. Can anyone share what it's like in Taipei during CNY? Is it the best time to visit? Including places like Aniki, chuan tang etc. Many thanks!

Hi Daniel,

I be going Taipei on the first day of cny for 10day, check with my two friend... they say all shop will be open , as they expect lots of ppl will be there for holiday.

Cheers, enjoy yr trip

[Daydreamerz]

I was asking a couple of taxi drivers in Taipei and they said CNY Taipei will be very empty since everybody will be going back to home town or holidaying outside.. FYI...

[Guest faynic]

Going Taiwan this Sunday, so excited even though it's my 2nd time there.

Will be going Kaoshiung, Ken Ding, Zhang Hua, Sun Moon Lake & Taipei!

Too bad, going with cousin so cannot get a chance to visit gay places.

[Blissfull]

Going TW during april. Any fun places to recommend? <:

[JEFFJEFF]

Going TW during april. Any fun places to recommend? <:

Aniki is a must visit

i visited last year aug

have a good fuck there hahaha miss him very much

too bad nvn get contact.......

[Blissfull]

Aniki is a must visit

i visited last year aug

have a good fuck there hahaha miss him very much

too bad nvn get contact.......

Anywhere else, like shopping or somewhere worth visiting? I mean, it's nice to just tour without a plan but it's good to have places that people like. <:

[Guest faynic]

Anyone just came back or now still at Taiwan?

Though the weather forecast stated around 15 degrees, but I want to ask is it very cold?

If its like Genting Highlands then still ok but last year I went Hong Kong in early Feb, I need to wear down jacket (temperature about the same as Taiwan's weather forecast)

Thanks for the help

[abang]

To me, the worst shopping experience is the 五分普。

It was nothing but just ten rows of little shops selling copycat clothes.

The prices aint cheap.. you get a better deal in Guangzhou, next to the railway station.

Sun Moon Lake is only worth one visit.

It was expensive and crowded with main-landers during my not-so-recent visit in Nov 2012.

Best places 是:

花莲- 小城故事

A simple town with only one major shopping complex.

Walk around town for a feel of serenity and nostalgia.

高雄 - 日本情怀

Visit the Hamas (Japanese for harbour/port).

Alight at the last subway stop and head for the tourist office.

For TWD 50, you enjoy a bus ride along the old part of the city.

[Daydreamerz]

Anyone just came back or now still at Taiwan?

Though the weather forecast stated around 15 degrees, but I want to ask is it very cold?

Currently in Taipei.. Temperature can vary quite a lot one day from another. Biggest drop I experienced was 12 deg in 24 hours.

Currently around 15 deg.. But the difference is also very obvious if there is sunshine or not.

My advice is better be safe than sorry, esp if u cannot take cold.

Many locals wear a thin shirt or sweater but bring a thick down jacket just in case.

I just wear more layers.. If hot just strip

[Shin_85]

I know it's probably too early to ask.... anyone going Taiwan in October?

Been thinking of visiting Taiwan again, and looking for mates for hotel sharing or companionship. And probably someone who's interested in night scene like gay club or pubs

[t4b]

Anyone gg late march? SQ has 2 to go tix, anyone keen? But we dun haf to stick together. Jux fly in n out same time.

[jtsc]

I know it's probably too early to ask.... anyone going Taiwan in October?

Been thinking of visiting Taiwan again, and looking for mates for hotel sharing or companionship. And probably someone who's interested in night scene like gay club or pubs

Not early. My friends and I have been discussing to go at the end of Oct where the Pride will take place. Likely to go to the night clubs or pub for some of my friends.

[Daydreamerz]

Decided to share my experiences on a recent trip in Taipei.

Visited 3 massage places...

1) YF Spa

Took the NTD2800 package, 2hrs for pressure massage and oil massage.

Masseur was good looking with washboard abs.

Service was so-so but what irked me the most was that the massage itself was over in 1.5hrs

I was in and out of the place in 2 hours.

In between there was even a police check!!!

2) Prime Spa

Price was the same as YF but there was a discount of NTD100 from travelgayasia.com

Masseur was also good looking with great body

Service was even worse than YF as the masseur was late and I had to wait for him to come

In between the pressure massage and oil massage masseur disappeared for another 10 mins

3) Royal

This is by far the best spa of the lot

Price was the cheapest at NTD2500 and further NTD200 discount from travelgayasia.com

Masseur was equally good looking as the other two (see the trend here, they all look good!!!)

Service was really REALLY good!! The moment I stepped in the masseur placed the slippers at my feet

At the end of the massage he even gave me a back scrub in the shower...

The massage itself was slightly over 2hrs which was GREAT!!!

And the ambience was also better than the other 2.

Anyway, will definitely visit only Royal next time I'm there!!

[lovehandle]

what did u do when the police checked in YF???

U didnt describe beyond the massage,day dreamerz!

[Guest Daniel]

Hi Daniel,

I be going Taipei on the first day of cny for 10day, check with my two friend... they say all shop will be open , as they expect lots of ppl will be there for holiday.

Cheers, enjoy yr trip

Nice! So you will be there when I visit then. What are your plans? Are both of your friends gay too? I will be there with my family but I told them I will meet my "friends" one of those days.

If you're planning on visiting the spas, hot springs etc. maybe I could join you guys together

[Shin_85]

Not early. My friends and I have been discussing to go at the end of Oct where the Pride will take place. Likely to go to the night clubs or pub for some of my friends.

That's great, u guys planning to tour the whole island or just the city?

I traveled alone for my last trip, was planning to look for a different one this round. We don't have to stick together all the time, probably when you feel like having someone to chat with or for some random lunch or dinner.

Anyone keen can PM me:)

Edited January 30, 2013 by Shin_85

[harakirri]

I went to Taipei last year, after doing my research down here :clap:

stayed for a few days, but only visited Royal spa, which I find very ex, but good for money

I thought I would visit one of the saunas on my next visit

[jtsc]

That's great, u guys planning to tour the whole island or just the city?

I traveled alone for my last trip, was planning to look for a different one this round. We don't have to stick together all the time, probably when you feel like having someone to chat with or for some random lunch or dinner.

Anyone keen can PM me:)

I think my friend will spend more time in Taipei add they want to go for clubbing.

[Guest charlie]

Nice! So you will be there when I visit then. What are your plans? Are both of your friends gay too? I will be there with my family but I told them I will meet my "friends" one of those days.

If you're planning on visiting the spas, hot springs etc. maybe I could join you guys together

Hi Daniel,

Nothing much, if ean u can pm me...

[freedom123]

Just came back from Taipei CNY trip. Decided to visit the famous 川湯 hot spring. It turned out that most information about its happeningness was true!

I went on Sunday around 5PM. The hotspring was indeed small, with three types of pools and one steam room. There were all sorts of guys, of different age groups and types of looks, walking around totally naked. I did see several good looking and gymfit taiwanese guys, some came in groups of 2 or 3, and others came by themselves. From the way some people looked at me, I could tell that approximately more than 60% were PLUs.

The steam room was indeed small, crowded and happening. It was so crowded that people had to stand right next to each other, and that was why within minutes you could feel hands probing you. The more inside, the more actions there would be. I saw two guys in their mid 20s sitting in the innest side openly jerking each other off right beside everyone. That's the most daring action I observed in there.

Even though I heard about this culture in 川湯 beforehand, I was really shocked to actually observe them, because the hotspring is still considered a public place and fathers might bring little boys to come as well. Some kids below 10 even went inside the steam room now and then, and I really hope they didn't see anything...

But anyway I enjoyed the hot spring very much, walking out feeling totally relaxed and refreshed. And more importantly,there were totally naked eye candies in public, a relatively missing culture in SG.

Edited February 17, 2013 by freedom123

[Guest taize]

need some advce from the taiwan gurus here....

1) hows the weather like in Mar? wuld a need to bring along a sweater and raincoat?

2) anyone stayed before at 大順大飯店 before? at ximending area. any comments about it? or any other hotels or minsu to recommend in taipei?

3) any place to see whole fields of flowers (sunflowers, lavenders, etc.) in mid Mar? whether in Taipei area or even Hua lien.

4) where to find rentboys or gay escorts? any website? hoping to find a local to bring me to the gay haunts....gayromeo doesnt seem to have much ton taiwan....

any advice would be appreciated....(have tried ploughing thru the earlier posts but cant find much....)

[Guest Guest 101]

May I know the massage in Taipei,does  the price inclusive of " happy ending" ?

Also is there a compilsory tip for the massuer?

 

Thanks

[Daydreamerz]

Yes... There is usually happy ending at the gay massages and the good thing is that they do not try to negotiate on the tips.

I think the usual tip is around NTD500 (SGD20)? At least that's what I gave

[Enelym1978]

Usually it includes the extra service. If you're really happy then you can tip more. It's up to you but they are not aggressive and will rarely ask for more.

Last time I had a massage in Taipei, I hit it really well with the therapist and we exchanged numbers and met again the following days but for free at the hotel.

Edited March 5, 2013 by Enelym1978

[Guest A fan of Taiwan]

Just came back from Taiwan. Met a group of Singaporean at Tamsui on the evening of 23rd Feb but never get to talk to them. I knew they were Singaporean because one of them was wearing a SAF New Balance jogging shoe which i used to have... Tamsui is really a good place to find great food and it is less crowded then Shilin night market

 

[Guest weather]

Just came back from Taiwan. Met a group of Singaporean at Tamsui on the evening of 23rd Feb but never get to talk to them. I knew they were Singaporean because one of them was wearing a SAF New Balance jogging shoe which i used to have... Tamsui is really a good place to find great food and it is less crowded then Shilin night market

hi

 

can check with you hows the weather there? is there a need to bring sweater and raincoat?

[Guest A fan of Taiwan]

The weather is quite comfortable about 17 deg C on average. You should bring along a light sweater as the weather can suddenly change to a cool 12- 14 deg C. I find that a good umbrella is sufficient and should be carried along for your outings as the weather can suddenly change from a sunny day to a gloomy drizzling day. We worn T-shirt and berm on some outings as the temperature is about 22-23 deg C. Taiwanese tends to over dress as you can see many people wearing thick jacket even though it is a hot day.

[Guest weather]

thanks for ur info....

The weather is quite comfortable about 17 deg C on average. You should bring along a light sweater as the weather can suddenly change to a cool 12- 14 deg C. I find that a good umbrella is sufficient and should be carried along for your outings as the weather can suddenly change from a sunny day to a gloomy drizzling day. We worn T-shirt and berm on some outings as the temperature is about 22-23 deg C. Taiwanese tends to over dress as you can see many people wearing thick jacket even though it is a hot day.

 

[practease]

Intend to travel to Taipei for the first 10 days in August. Anyone else interested in making a similar trip?

[Guest Starixus]

Anyone traveling to Taipei in early April ? Would like to have some company to explore the place together....

[abang]

Taiwan Tour, including Sat 26 Oct 2013 Gay Pride

I am seeking like-minded friends for this event.

This is a non-profiting making effort, especially suitable for 1st timer and the budget conscious.

I am not a tour guide but had backpacked there.

PM me if you are interested... taking a short break without breaking the bank..

Join in the festivities of the Gay Parade...

The first estimate is around SGD 750 (not counting your purchases).

Food is relatively inexpensive if no fancy restaurants are included.

He get to see Taipei and its environ during this 5D4N trip..(you can have a longer stay..)

We can take the public transport to Danshui, Jiufen, Yeliu, 101 and other interesting places.

Not forgetting the gay enclave of Hong Lou.

The actual itinerary will be work up after gathering feedbacks from fellow participants.

Flight tickets is currently priced at about SGD 400 for most of the budget airlines

Departing Flights-$204.00

• 1:15 AM, Fri, Oct 25, 2013 Singapore to Taipei

  3K 723Jetstar Asia Economy cabin

Returning Flights-$164.00

• 20:15 PM, Tue, Oct 29, 2013 Taipei to Singapore

  3K 722Jetstar Asia Economy cabin

Total Price SGD$368.001 Adult

Accommodation:

http://www.tcphostel.com/

• 3 min. walk to Subway Station and 3 min. walk to Shida Nightmarket
• No Curfew, Free Guest Computer & WiFi
• Brand new and modern facilities and Full Kitchen with Free Drinking Water
• Washing Machine and Dryer
• Maps & Travel Information

Why this hostel over hotels in Xi meng ting?

Of course, it is budget as the beds are priced at $22 daily.

I had stayed there and I like the quiet neighbourhood and the facilities.

The spacious air-conditioned dormitory can house about 8 guys with toilet facilities ensuite.

http://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/the-Cats-Pajamas/Taipei/38005?dateFrom=25+Oct+2013&dateTo=30+Oct+2013#availability

Edited March 15, 2013 by abang