Pingtung

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.

Buying tickets online is so convenient! Just go to the pier, queue up, and have the staff scan your QR code to board. It's really easy. The blue and white ferry fleet was very clean and fast, and the staff were very polite. A very pleasant experience!

The staff were great; they helped transport the car there, and the fees were reasonable.

The instructors were dedicated to teaching and catered to all age groups (the older members of my family felt the instructors were very considerate, and the children found the explanations clear and easy to understand). We were very lucky this time; we saw several sea turtles and many beautiful aquatic plants and animals in the water – a fantastic experience. I suggest that before entering the water, we reiterate the importance of maintaining a distance from aquatic plants and animals to prevent unsuspecting tourists from inadvertently violating regulations. Alternatively, we could provide information on how to avoid aquatic animals that approach us.