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

[Enelym1978]

Travel dates Feb 11, 2014 till end of March 2014. Just key in any dates and then you can browse through the rates... till you see a $3 

 

Good luck haha

 

EDIT: SIN-TPE seems to be booked out on the cheap fares but you can always book a one way TPE-SIN and then book SIN-TPE on another airline

 

Edited October 10, 2013 by Enelym1978

[zzzzzzzz]

what is there to do in Kaohshiung? I was there with my friend and find it quite boring... 

[Guest Trying]

Enelym,

Scoot offer seems to be only for round-trips or one-way trips originating from Singapore. Did you manage to see the $3 fare when you chose one-way trip originating from Taipei?

[azimuth]

Enelym,

Scoot offer seems to be only for round-trips or one-way trips originating from Singapore. Did you manage to see the $3 fare when you chose one-way trip originating from Taipei?

 

According to their Facebook post, it has been sold out.

[ivanguy]

Outbound: (by departure time)

• Friday October 25th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721: enelym1978

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206: azimuth, ivanguy

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

• Saturday October 26th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721:

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206:

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

Inbound: (by departure time)

• Sunday October 27th

Scoot TZ205:

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201:

Garuda GA9994:

China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722:

 

• Monday October 28th

Scoot TZ205:

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201: azimuth

Garuda GA9994:
China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722: enelym1978

 

• Tuesday October 29th

Scoot TZ201: ivanguy

[Shin_85]

Wah.... timetable.....

[pipi]

Went aniki yesterday. Note. don't trust the google maps address it's wrong. Wasted 30mins looking for the place. Crowd wasn't too bad. Place is spacious.

[GymStock]

Outbound: (by departure time)

• Tuesday October 22nd

​Scoot TZ202: Gymstock

• Friday October 25th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721: enelym1978

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206: azimuth, ivanguy

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

• Saturday October 26th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721:

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206:

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

Inbound: (by departure time)

• Sunday October 27th

Scoot TZ205:

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201:

Garuda GA9994:

China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722:

 

• Monday October 28th

Scoot TZ205: Gymstock

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201: azimuth

Garuda GA9994:
China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722: enelym1978

 

• Tuesday October 29th

Scoot TZ201: ivanguy

[outernet]

Went aniki yesterday. Note. don't trust the google maps address it's wrong. Wasted 30mins looking for the place. Crowd wasn't too bad. Place is spacious.

Then How to Actually get there using public transport? Ppl say it's not easy to find it Cos it's too discreet.

[pipi]

I walked from 中山 mrt station. If not just take a cab. Check their homepage for the correct address. Again. The google map address if wrong

[Enelym1978]

I always ask the taxi to drop me near the Gloria Prince Hotel 華泰王子大飯店.

Otherwise it's not too too far to walk from Shuanglian station 捷運雙連站.

 

The link for advance purchase for the party tickets, at Jump: http://www.taiwan-pride.com/v01/tickets.html

 

Much cheaper than the huge G5 parties....

[icefox]

I always ask the taxi to drop me near the Gloria Prince Hotel 華泰王子大飯店.

Otherwise it's not too too far to walk from Shuanglian station 捷運雙連站.

 

The link for advance purchase for the party tickets, at Jump: http://www.taiwan-pride.com/v01/tickets.html

 

Much cheaper than the huge G5 parties....

hi Enelym, u going to jump for jumping?

[azimuth]

Then How to Actually get there using public transport? Ppl say it's not easy to find it Cos it's too discreet.

 

I think the easiest would be to cab. From my understanding, it is quite a bit of walking from the train station.

[azimuth]

Went aniki yesterday. Note. don't trust the google maps address it's wrong. Wasted 30mins looking for the place. Crowd wasn't too bad. Place is spacious.

 

Actually I used Google Maps the last time round. What I did was to choose the street address as my destination instead of referencing the business name.

[passby]

Went aniki yesterday. Note. don't trust the google maps address it's wrong. Wasted 30mins looking for the place. Crowd wasn't too bad. Place is spacious.

U in TPE ? Let's link up...

[passby]

Oh.....just realize aniki is super near my hotel.

Edited October 15, 2013 by passby

[jtsc]

Outbound: (by departure time)

• Tuesday October 22nd

​Scoot TZ202: Gymstock

 

• Wednesday October 23th

Scoot TZ202: jtsc

 

• Friday October 25th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721: enelym1978

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206: azimuth, ivanguy

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

• Saturday October 26th

Scoot TZ202:

JetStar JQ723:

JetStar JQ721:

Singapore Airlines SQ876:

Tiger TR2994:

Garuda GA9995:

China Airlines CI752:

Singapore Airlines SQ878:

EVA BR226:

Scoot TZ206:

China Airlines CI754:

 

 

Inbound: (by departure time)

• Sunday October 27th

Scoot TZ205:

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201:

Garuda GA9994:

China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722:

 

• Monday October 28th

Scoot TZ205: Gymstock

EVA BR225:

China Airlines CI753:

Tiger TR2993:

Singapore Airlines SQ877:

JetStar JQ724:

Scoot TZ201: azimuth, jtsc

Garuda GA9994:
China Airlines CI751:

Singapore Airlines SQ879:

JetStar JQ722: enelym1978

 

• Tuesday October 29th

Scoot TZ201: ivanguy

 

 

[Guest Dan]

Hi, anyone planning on traveling to Taipei from Hong Kong on Oct 25-28? Cathay is doing a good deal for HKD900+tax for return flights but min booking for 2pax. Please let me know asap and leave your contact details so we could get in touch!

[torque]

Hi, anyone planning on traveling to Taipei from Hong Kong on Oct 25-28? Cathay is doing a good deal for HKD900+tax for return flights but min booking for 2pax. Please let me know asap and leave your contact details so we could get in touch!

That's a really good deal! I'm paying S$530 (all-in) for the same travel dates with CX.

[Guest Dan]

That's a really good deal! I'm paying S$530 (all-in) for the same travel dates with CX.

It is a very good deal but will require 2 people to travel together. I can't find any friends to travel during that period. Hopefully will be able to find someone on here...

[takeitoff]

Just came back after working from the Kaohsiung office for almost 2 weeks. I have to say it's pretty boring there, but maybe it's just because I ended up spending 2 weekends there, and maybe because it ultimately was a work trip.

 

I have to say that the people are friendlier than Taipei (and they are already consiedred to be damn friendly when compared with other East Asians from major cities).  But the gay scene is really much quieter. I know it is mainly because Kaohsiung is smaller than Taipei, but I could kinda sense that they weren't as open as their northern counterparts. Or maybe I was just thinking too much.

[torque]

It is a very good deal but will require 2 people to travel together. I can't find any friends to travel during that period. Hopefully will be able to find someone on here...

It's a pity I didn't catch you earlier. All the best with your search!

[azimuth]

One more week to Pride! :-)

[passby]

Just came back after working from the Kaohsiung office for almost 2 weeks. I have to say it's pretty boring there, but maybe it's just because I ended up spending 2 weekends there, and maybe because it ultimately was a work trip.

I have to say that the people are friendlier than Taipei (and they are already consiedred to be damn friendly when compared with other East Asians from major cities). But the gay scene is really much quieter. I know it is mainly because Kaohsiung is smaller than Taipei, but I could kinda sense that they weren't as open as their northern counterparts. Or maybe I was just thinking too much.

I'm out of touch of the AJ scene in Kaohsiung... But Kaohsiung does have lots of interesting places that are not marketed by the tourism board, speak to a local to find out.

[passby]

If any of you guys drink, do check out Kingcar Kavalan Whiskey.

It's a Taiwanese made whiskey, not exported anywhere.

The manufacturing plant is in Yilan ( I-Lan ), but in Taipei, you can find it anywhere where there is Mr Brown coffee ( same owner ).

You can visit the plant to understand the history and how it's made.

Except for the small bottles or the top range whiskey, it is about NT600 cheaper to buy at Taoyuan departure DFS.

Now any kind soul wanna help me buy ? :-P

Edited October 18, 2013 by passby

[takeitoff]

I'm out of touch of the AJ scene in Kaohsiung... But Kaohsiung does have lots of interesting places that are not marketed by the tourism board, speak to a local to find out.

 

The colleagues from the local office did recommend some stuff, but to me they were nice but not exceptionally spectacular. You know the kind that is nice when you look at for like 5 minutes or so, but after that you'd want to see something else type. I'm not sure if anyone knows what I mean by that though lol. But I think maybe it's just that 2 weeks is simply too long to spend in KHH.

[Shin_85]

Departing tomorrow, will spend the day getting the necessities, walking around. 川汤 at night time. Relax, and kick start the trip! Excited!

Edited October 20, 2013 by Shin_85

[nujun]

i will be there from 30 dec to 5 jan

 

anyone would like to go together or meetup and plan the trip together?

[passby]

I just came back...

Clocked almost 1,000km in under 5 days of self drive around Tai Chung to Taipei and surrounding cities... Visited many off track and mountainous locations even the locals may not been to. Spending up to 20 hours a day on the road, making my hotel the most under utilized and expensive (averaging cost).

Sadly couldn't land on Turtle Island due to strong wind even though we got the permits from the authority.

Pleasantly surprised to visit Commander and Abrazzo thanks to Josh ! Lol... Wasn't part of my plan at all.

And learnt that Aniki is just stone throw from my hotel !

[Guest Guest]

I just came back...

Clocked almost 1,000km in under 5 days of self drive around Tai Chung to Taipei and surrounding cities... Visited many off track and mountainous locations even the locals may not been to. Spending up to 20 hours a day on the road, making my hotel the most under utilized and expensive (averaging cost).

Sadly couldn't land on Turtle Island due to strong wind even though we got the permits from the authority.

Pleasantly surprised to visit Commander and Abrazzo thanks to Josh ! Lol... Wasn't part of my plan at all.

And learnt that Aniki is just stone throw from my hotel !

Which hotel do u stay?

[takeitoff]

Departing tomorrow, will spend the day getting the necessities, walking around. 川汤 at night time. Relax, and kick start the trip! Excited!

 

I've heard that 川汤 is actually very cruisy at night, but somehow I just cannot imagine how it feels like walking down the hills trying to get a cab at night. Or are the cabs more readily available from the hot springs after dusk?

[Shin_85]

I have no idea too.... but i heard alot of people just spent the night there.. gonna find out tomorrow:D

[takeitoff]

I ended up going back with a local who drove the only time I was there in the evening so it wasn't counted. Anyway it wasn't really that late also.

 

But I was wondering if I really went around 10pm and didn't hook up, how would I get back lol. Well yeah, seems likely that people might stay overnight actually. Let me know though!

Edited October 20, 2013 by takeitoff

[Enelym1978]

It is quite a pain in the a$$ in the evening... not that many taxi unless you have a number to call for one. Buses only run sporadically after a certain time...

Last time, i walked down a bit, not that bad of a walk, just a bit iffy sometimes when there is no sidewalk. But after a while, you see more and life and taxis haha.

[GymStock]

Doesn't the 川汤 management help you to call for taxi or something? I was thinking of going there for a visit... but with this... I may just go in the day time then... haha... is there a website btw?

[isaac1983]

I have no idea too.... but i heard alot of people just spent the night there.. gonna find out tomorrow:D

Hi Shin do let us know of ur finding. I planning to do the same too visiting at night but Dunno got transport or not.

[jtsc]

Doesn't the 川汤 management help you to call for taxi or something? I was thinking of going there for a visit... but with this... I may just go in the day time then... haha... is there a website btw?

There is bus service 508區 to Shipai station but last bus is 2145hr.

Don't think they have a website.

[Enelym1978]

Wow, staying there overnight? The water is soooo hot and outside of it can be so cold (especially from now on).... why would you stay over night haha?

 

But best time I think is to go after sunset, around 8pm. If you go too early, there are still dads with kids...

[jtsc]

Found another bus 535 which operate until 2350. Need to find what time the metro ends.

[takeitoff]

I think if you can get out of the hills into civilisation your worries are more or less settled.

 

I doubt it's that cold in Taipei in October. Probably around 20-25 degrees, but yes nighttime up at Yangmingshan might be cold indeed. And also it's almost November so yeah it might be 18 degrees up there at night.

 

There's a smaller pool at the corner that isn't so hot. I can't take the main hot spring anyway. But it's a good conversation starter lol. People who want to talk to you will have a very natural topic to talk about. Why aren't you going in? Is it too hot? It's not too hot actually. Sometimes it gets hotter. And then some tips like sitting at the corner and slowly put your feet in without moving too much, then go further in etc. But there's this very small tub-like thing that is really bloody cold. You can try it just for the fun of it lol.

[sphere]

Hi Enelym & GymStock,

 

You just go to the front reception (at 川汤 entrance), tell the staff there to help you call for a cab and then you just need to wait for its arrival. The service is free, that's what I did recently in June this year. For your info, please.

 

 

I have no idea too.... but i heard alot of people just spent the night there.. gonna find out tomorrow:D

Hi Shin_85,

 

Do fill us in with the latest observation, Ok?

As of June this year, there was this particular staff that checked on the steam room every 10-15 minutes. He would walk up to see if there was any hanky panky inside? (or else there was no other reason for him to do that) Saw him walking in and out several times, do be careful and update us if such "security" is still ongoing for your visit. Thanks.

 

Have a good trip!  

[Enelym1978]

It's just that those ladies working at the ticket counter are soooo unfriendly that I don't even dare disturbing them to call me a cab haha.

And yes it's way too hot. I mean, it's the way a hotspring is supposed to bed, don't get me wrong. But staying there more than say.... 2 hours, it's just crazy haha.

I would usually do like you suggested, sit up on the edge, with my feet up as well. Can't even leave them in there too long, or they might cook haha.

 

The icy cold pool is great to cool down. Either after a soak or after the steam. It's the way it's supposed to work anyway. You need to cool yourself down, close down your pores quickly, and something to do with blood vessels/capillaries (not sure it's the right word).

 

As for the attendants, yes, they do check from time to time. They know what's going on in there, they just don't want it to turn into a super cruisy place. I'm sure some straight people have complained before anyway. If you really have to do that, do it discreetly and at your own risk.

 

The eye candy and chatting with people there is more than enough. AND relaxing in the hot water of course.

 

Never tried their massages though, are they good?

[sphere]

It's just that those ladies working at the ticket counter are soooo unfriendly that I don't even dare disturbing them to call me a cab haha.

.....

How come my experience was the direct opposite? Before I reached the reception, they (think there were 2 of them) were calling out to me if I needed them to help me call a cab...

 

Maybe they had a bad day when you were there, try again next time? Haha...

[watevermightbe]

MRT：搭乘捷運淡水線至石牌站轉搭508、535、536、公車，至行義路三站或四站下車，於行義路300巷或402巷進入，步行約五分鐘可到達皇池接駁處，再轉搭接駁車進入。

 

Take train to "shi pai" . Once you are out of the train station. There is a KFC on the right. Bus stop is in front of the KFC. Alternatively, you can take a cab to 皇池at not more than NT150. By bus, you need to get down at 義路三站或四站. bus driver will announce upon reaching the bus stop. 

 

When leaving, 皇池 does have a "calling cab" machine at the receiption area. Just press twice at the button, they will automatically search cab for you and print out a receipt for the cab that is coming. The number on the receipt indicates the cab number. The cab number is located on it's door. ( not car plate number).

 

Taking a cab directly to Xi Men Ding cos about NT350 to NT380 Depending on traffic . 

 

I hope this information helps.  川汤 and  皇池 is just side by side. You can take this travelling info for reference. 

[Enelym1978]

MRT：搭乘捷運淡水線至石牌站轉搭508、535、536、公車，至行義路三站或四站下車，於行義路300巷或402巷進入，步行約五分鐘可到達皇池接駁處，再轉搭接駁車進入。

 

Take train to "shi pai" . Once you are out of the train station. There is a KFC on the right. Bus stop is in front of the KFC. Alternatively, you can take a cab to 皇池at not more than NT150. By bus, you need to get down at 義路三站或四站. bus driver will announce upon reaching the bus stop. 

 

When leaving, 皇池 does have a "calling cab" machine at the receiption area. Just press twice at the button, they will automatically search cab for you and print out a receipt for the cab that is coming. The number on the receipt indicates the cab number. The cab number is located on it's door. ( not car plate number).

 

Taking a cab directly to Xi Men Ding cos about NT350 to NT380 Depending on traffic . 

 

I hope this information helps.  川汤 and  皇池 is just side by side. You can take this travelling info for reference. 

 

Oh now that's a useful tip regarding the cab calling button

Thanks!

[passby]

MRT：搭乘捷運淡水線至石牌站轉搭508、535、536、公車，至行義路三站或四站下車，於行義路300巷或402巷進入，步行約五分鐘可到達皇池接駁處，再轉搭接駁車進入。

Take train to "shi pai" . Once you are out of the train station. There is a KFC on the right. Bus stop is in front of the KFC. Alternatively, you can take a cab to 皇池at not more than NT150. By bus, you need to get down at 義路三站或四站. bus driver will announce upon reaching the bus stop.

When leaving, 皇池 does have a "calling cab" machine at the receiption area. Just press twice at the button, they will automatically search cab for you and print out a receipt for the cab that is coming. The number on the receipt indicates the cab number. The cab number is located on it's door. ( not car plate number).

Taking a cab directly to Xi Men Ding cos about NT350 to NT380 Depending on traffic .

I hope this information helps. 川汤 and 皇池 is just side by side. You can take this travelling info for reference.

Wow...thanks...

Usually I would choose the easy way out...

To all heading to TPE for Pride, have FUN !!!

[jasonplusa]

Jayden here, my 2nd year alone trip to Taiwan, apart from meeting up Taiwanese friends, would be good to have some1 from Singapore for companionship too.

 

I'm flying 21-28 Oct. Will be staying Qstay half of the time and Inntouch another half (Well... they are not fully available throughout my trip period:( )

 

Can pm me if interested.

 

 

Can I know if the inntouch hostel is still operating?

I was there a year ago it is cheap and i like that they have a share bathroom and is a man only hostel

I always thought it have been closed down already.

Are you staying in Inntouch during your stay in Taiwan this time?

[isaac1983]

Can I know if the inntouch hostel is still operating?

I was there a year ago it is cheap and i like that they have a share bathroom and is a man only hostel

I always thought it have been closed down already.

Are you staying in Inntouch during your stay in Taiwan this time?

 

I stay there now and confirm that it is still open. Rate per night is TWD 800. Enjoy...

[jasonplusa]

I stay there now and confirm that it is still open. Rate per night is TWD 800. Enjoy...

Thank you for your answer!

I hope you enjoy your stay there and get a bit of fun also.

I am planning to go to Taiwan in mid-November and I will stay in Inntouch then!

[Shin_85]

Thanks whatevermightbe for the info.

I went 皇池 with a friend for a change. There is a convenient cab machine. My local friend told me there is a saying now 皇池 is more visited by bear and there is more sissy in 川汤. No idea how true that is but there is indeed lots of bear in 皇池, some very very cute, haha. The ticket is 250, 400 if include meal. I suggest you guys take the food too. The food is quite nice, worth a try.

And, 皇池 got more pools to choose from (3 diff temperature hot pools and 3 cold one). Bigger steamroom too, but the steamroom is quite bright, very hard to attempt anything if you're looking for fun.

Overall, 皇池 was nice, relaxing and clean, personally prefer this more than 川汤.