Discover the North Coast |
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Taiwan's nature coast to coast |
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We start our drive along the rugged North coast, or through the mountains of the Yangmingshan National Park, or along the slopes of its collection of dormant volcanoes.
At the foot of the Datun mountain to the East you can hike in Yehliu Geopark, where the unique Queen's Head rock gazes out over the Pacific.
In Jinguashi's Gold Ecological Park, the Gold Museum displays the largest gold bar in Taiwan in well preserved buildings of the Japanese era.
Nearby Jioufen's old gold mining village is the best place to sample local food, browse in shops and enjoy the panorama of the North Coast before returning to the city.
Of course there is more: your tour can start off at a place older than Taipei - Tamsui on the Northwest coast where the river meets the Taiwan Strait. Take in the view from the wharf promenade and the city sights from the 17th century Dutch East India Company's Fort Anthonio and the former British Consulate.
In Jinshan the old market street and Juming Museum are worth a visit. |
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Depending on your preference and the weather we can enter the Yang Ming Mountain National Park or avoid its clouds and mist at times by following the North coast road or highway until Jinshan.
Nearby the East coast you have a choice of many hot springs and baths that dot the area; from simple public ones to resorts, with separated Japanese to mixed European spa type pools, without and with bathing suits respectively.
If you prefer to keep dry, then we can walk around in the area of the Juming Museum, a large open air exhibition in the park created by Taiwan's famous artist and creative sculptor.
Yehliu Geopark is next, and on everyone's list: it may be crowded with visitors. A modern road with tunnels and viaducts leads us to the copper and gold mines of Jinguashi and Jioufen.
From there we return to Taipei via the freeway. If you are on a cruise we may opt to spend more time on the coast or in Keelung, saving the one hour travel time back to Taipei. |
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| Meet up location: your hotel or cruise terminal |
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| End location: your hotel, cruise terminal or where you prefer to explore on your own. |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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During sunny days a drive in the mountains is a joy, otherwise we'll stay around sea level between Tansui and Jinshan. May through September is typhoon season, which may affect the roads.
Bathing suits are only worn in mixed public pools, for these you'll also need a swim cap to cover your hair. Relax for about one hour or more in the various types of pools with soft alkaline to mildly sulpheric water between 32 and 40 degrees Celcius, alternated with a dip in the cold water pool to invigorate your body. |
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Driving and guiding are best kept separated on Taiwan's busy roads, so I am offering my service with a local agency and professional driver.
Regular hours are from 9 to 5, at other times and for extra actual time surcharges may apply. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 1000 NT Dollar - Most shops and restaurants, hot springs accept credit cards, no foreign currency |
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| Transport by air-conditioned minivan or car with driver, my services as your guide. |
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Lunch and refreshments.
Tienlai Hot Spring Resort fee of NT$ 600 on weekdays, or NT$ 800 in the weekend.
Other smaller local baths charge less.
Entrance to Yehliu Geopark NT$ 50.
Optional visits: Juming Museum NT$ 250.
Jinguashi: Benshan gold mine 5th Tunnel NT$ 50, Gold panning NT$ 100
Extra hours at US$25 equivalent paid to the driver |
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| Tour #: 16305 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking |
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| Transportation Method: air conditioned car or minivan with driver |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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 Friendly: No. |
| Yehliu Geopark has access ramps and level walking paths. In the Gold Ecological Park in Yinguashi, the museum is beyond a number of steep steps, thus limited access. Jishan street in Jioufen ondulates, but Shuqi 'road' is made of steps down and up the mountainside. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), Dutch (conversational), French (conversational), Spanish (conversational), German (conversational), Mandarin (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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