Taichung

It was as comfortable as Japan's Shinkansen bullet train. I was glad I could use it at half price for a one-way trip. Booking was also smooth.

The store was small and a little hard to find, but I was able to find it by asking various people! The YuYu Card didn't have many options, and they were all anime character designs! But it was cheap, so it's totally fine!

The pre-flight preparation was easy, requiring only scanning a QR code. The connection was established immediately upon landing, providing peace of mind and comfort. Since I only used a map app and LINE, I probably didn't need the 1GB per day data allowance. I'll definitely use this service again next time.

People are so helpful while I tried to figure out where to board the train in the huge station. Food was not the best. However it is a very nice way to hv a headline view the country. The mountain and coastal views were gprgeous! if you like Karaoke, there is a karaoke carriage where you can scream your favourite songs while strangers clapped and cheered you on.

I was really curious about Takami Wetlands. The weather was great, and I'm so glad I went. The guide called out to me at photogenic spots and took lots of pictures for me, which was fantastic! They even drove me back to Taichung Station for the Shinkansen, so it was a really great day trip! For those planning to go, be aware that the toilets in the Takami Wetlands parking lot don't have tissues, so you should bring your own.

Both the sweet and savory meals were delicious, and the train stopped twice to explore, listen to historical stories, and take photos of Turtle Island. The interior of the train was upscale and comfortable, and the service staff were very friendly.

Food and atmosphere is exactly as expected and similar to DTF in the states. The wait time is really long, but I heard of the “hack” to buy your set via KKDay and it worked!! The trick is to NOT pull a number. Instead, walk up to the hostess with your QR code, they’ll scan your code and get you in within 15/20 minutes. You can also add additional food via a separate check (your set is prepaid via KKDay). Good Luck 👍👍

I used this service for a round trip to Kaohsiung. At the ticket counter, you show your reservation number and passport to receive a ticket booklet, which you then show to pass through the gate. Due to my travel itinerary, I could only go to Kaohsiung, but it was definitely worth it. It's a great opportunity to visit cities other than Taipei! I think it will become a popular service for repeat customers.