Hsinchu

There were significantly fewer pelicans this time than before, and the number of other animals also seemed to have decreased. However, overall, it's still a very nice place.

The space is very comfortable. There are six dessert items and an ice cream. The ice cream spoon is made of seashell material, so you can take it home as a souvenir. There are also stamped postcards. The design is very nice. You can get off twice along the way to explore the area. I highly recommend visiting the Farmers' Association when you go to Toucheng.

My tired feet, after two days of live performances, felt so refreshed. The pressure was just right, and I was very satisfied to be able to eat delicious jelly at the end.

The rental office is about a 10-minute walk from Luodong Station on the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA), or about 3 minutes from the Luodong Bus Terminal. It's located on a main street, so it's easy to find. When you give your name, they'll ask for your passport, Japanese driver's license, and a Chinese translation of your driver's license issued by JAF (Japan Automobile Federation). For gasoline, they give you a card for affiliated gas stations, which you use for cashless payments. Payment is settled upon return. This time, I didn't refuel before returning the car, and paid at the rental office based on the mileage. The car was a LUXGEN U6GT crossover SUV from a Taiwanese manufacturer. It's probably comparable to a Toyota RAV4. Just like when renting in Japan, the first thing to do is check the car. It's a good idea to take pictures of any scratches or dents beforehand. It was easy to drive, the brakes worked well, and my trip to the Taiwan Mountains was very comfortable. They have rental offices all over Taiwan, and it seems you can return the car to a different office. The staff were friendly, and I would like to use their service again next time.

The ticketing experience was good and fast, and the fact that there are buses every hour is really convenient. I was wondering how to get to the temporarily added location, but thankfully I found this bus.