Ruifang District

行程包括在台中接我們，途中還去了九份，十份放天燈，黃金瀑布。導遊/司機王世卿先生很活潑，全程照顧我們很好。解釋詳細，充當我們攝影師，短時間製成video 晚上七時多完成旅程送到我們台北的住宿酒店。極度推薦王世卿先生

It was a very compact tour, and it was great. The tour was half Chinese-speaking and half Japanese. The local guide explained things in both Chinese and Japanese. It looked like a lot of work, so thank you very much. Yehliu Geopark was mysterious. It seems to be eroding every year. In Shifen, we lit lanterns and enjoyed spicy beef noodles and xiaolongbao, which were delicious. Cat Village is great for cat lovers. My family took a quick look around and rested at the museum. To Jiufen, we transferred to a city bus. You'll need coins ($15 one way) or an EasyCard. We paid $50 for three people in coins. They said they don't give change. It was rainy and crowded when we arrived, but we took a rest at a tea shop our guide recommended. It was great to see the beautiful illuminated scenery at the end. As the guidebook said, rain gear (raincoats and waterproof footwear) is essential. It's also a good idea to bring extra clothes for children, as it can get cold if wet. The city bus on the way back was air-conditioned and cold. My family only brought umbrellas and no raincoats, and wore ultra-down jackets under parkas and stain-resistant sneakers, but in the end, our feet and parkas got wet and we had to dry them at the hotel. Overall, it was great that we were able to get around compactly. I recommend it.

It was cold and rainy, so I warmed myself up with some hot zenzai.

We participated as two adults. The tour was in English and Chinese, but it included all the sightseeing we wanted, so we chose it. We brought writing tools to ensure we met at each location and time, but everyone was Japanese that day. Perhaps because we didn't speak the language, the guide didn't offer detailed explanations of the tourist spots, and instead moved from one spot to the next, repeatedly disbanding and regrouping. Even in the Lantern area, it was crowded, so we didn't walk in a group, but rather in a disjointed line, so it was hard to see who was at the front and who was at the back. Each group was assigned a number, and there were frequent roll calls as we moved. We responded accordingly, and the responses gradually got faster (lol). Thanks to the careful roll calls, I was able to enjoy the tour with peace of mind. I made it to the base of Shifen Waterfall and returned on time, but I had a bit of a scare at the end, running. Some people mistook a waterfall along the way for the Shifen Waterfall. It was disappointing that they'd wanted at least a general guideline, such as the number of minutes it would take to get to the end, rather than just "follow the path." The optional tea ceremony at Amei Teahouse was a fun experience, with tour guests able to enjoy the sunset and night view from the lantern window, listen to a lecture on how to brew tea, and chat with other tour guests at a round table.

・The tour generally involves listening to announcements on the bus or near the entrance to each location, then spending some free time on your own, returning to the meeting point by the designated time. ・The agile minibus allowed for a smooth tour. At every tourist spot, large buses overflowed the parking lots, making parking difficult. Also, in Jiufen and Shifen, there were long lines at the return bus stop, making me glad I signed up for this tour instead of public transportation. ・Our Japanese guide, Mr. Qiu, gave honest, unique, and entertaining announcements. He is extremely knowledgeable about each tourist spot, so by following his instructions, you can travel efficiently, affordably, and enjoyably. Another unique aspect of this tour is being able to hear about the real life of Taiwanese people and the differences between Taiwan and Japan. The meeting time was strict, but it was unavoidable when trying to visit so many places in one day. ・In the end, I walked nearly 20,000 steps, but I was able to rest (and even sleep) my feet during the bus rides, so I didn't feel too tired. According to Chiu, this tour packed a number of tourist spots into one day that would normally take several days to visit. However, I felt the time spent at each tourist spot was just right. We ate lunch in Jinshan Old Street, where Chiu recommended several restaurants, so we basically chose from those. We tried the steamed buns he recommended. There were many other shops in the area, selling items at bargain prices. Finally, we stopped off for a cup of Taiwanese tea at a tea shop near Dongmen Station. The tea was delicious. The Taiwanese tea and pineapple cakes sold at this tea shop were reasonably priced. When I tried to buy souvenirs at the airport just before leaving, I was surprised at how expensive pineapple cakes were! I was also glad he recommended a xiaolongbao restaurant near Dongmen Station for dinner after the tour.