Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city is internationally renowned for countless food streets, fascinating splendors and the city’s landmark-Taipei 101. There are myriad things to discover that sometimes the unseen beauties of the city have been forgotten. In the recent article released by the Internet media giant, CNNGO, various hidden places of interest and artist villages of Taipei have been uncovered for travelers looking for a distinctive Taipei travel.

Good Cho’s
With a hidden location in the bustling Xinyi District of Taipei City, nearby premium department stores such as Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Bellavita and Taipei 101, Good Cho’s is now a trendy bagel café, gallery and the Simply Life’s store in the 60-year-old former military village- Xinyi Public Assembly Hall House, which is also known as Shi-Shi-Nan-Village. This attractive café serves fresh bagels and homemade yogurt, and is also the venue where live music performances, a weekly outdoor flea market and an annual Simple Life music and art festival can be savored.

Address: No.54, Songqin St., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan
Transportation:
By MRT -> Walk
Take Taipei MRT Bannan Line to MRT Taipei City Hall Station -> Turn left at Keelung Road intersection after coming out from Exit 1 -> City Hall Road -> Xinyi Road -> Zhuangjing Road -> Xinyi Public Assembly Hall House -> Good Cho’s

By Bus:
1. Take bus no. 1, 22, 33, 37, 38, 226, 266, 288 or 5 Blue to TWTC stop on Zhuangjing Road
2. Take bus no. 207 or 294 to TWTC stop on Sec. 5 Xinyi Road
3. Take bus 537 or 5 Blue to TWT stop on Sec. 5 Xinyi Road near Taipei 101
4. Take Bus 537 to Taipei 101 stop on City Hall Road near Taipei 101

Please visit the official web site of Good Cho’s or Simple Life’s Store for more information(Chinese only).

Alishan, located in Chiayi County in southern Taiwan, is about 3-3.5 hours drive from Sun Moon Lake Area. Alishan is a nature preserve with an area of 415 km2, famed for extraordinary landscapes, aboriginal cultures, waterfalls, high mountain tea, wasabi (green mustard root), fireflies, and unparalleled beauties such as sea of clouds, sunset and sunrise sceneries, making it a must-see for your Taiwan travel. Alishan spans a broad range in altitude with its towns on the lower elevations sharing the same subtropical and tropical climate as the rest of southern Taiwan, and temperate and alpine as the elevation increase. Slow down your pace, plan a few days at Alishan to discover the nature beauties of the area, and enjoy a truly incredible experience on the Alishan Forest Railway from Alishan Train Station to Zhaoping and Alishan Sacred Tree. Alishan Forest Railway is one of the world’s three remaining forest railways.

Today, with Yuanlin Bus connecting Sun Moon Lake and Alishan, travelers may simply visit these two wonderful Taiwan tourist stops without trouble. The whole trip takes about 3-3.5hrs.

Yuanlin Bus #6739
Bus Fare: TWD 307/passenger/way
From Sun Moon Lake to Alishan: 07:00 & 09:00
From Alishan to Sun Moon Lake: 13:00 & 14:00
By taking Sun Moon Lake-Alishan direct bus, you will be able to see some attractions along the way include Tataja, Zhizhong Sacred Tree, Husband & Wife Tree, and Xinyimei Village. The bus will make a brief stop at these attractions.

Please visit the official web site of Yuanlin Bus for more information on bus schedule.

Book your Sun Moon Lake and Alishan hotels today and get ready to discover the spectacular beauties of Taiwan!

Visit Taitung for the distinctive Chinese New Year festivity, throwing firecrackers at Master Han Dan! Other than participating in this unique celebration, you are also recommended to taste delicious Taitung aboriginal local snacks and aboriginal delicacies.

Book a Taitung hotel for your Taiwan Chinese New Year travel at sinotour.com now and enjoy a wonderful Chinese New Year vacation in Taiwan!