Taipei Tours By Christine |
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After traveling the world on planes and cruise ships for many years, and having studied in the US, now it is my turn to show you the beauty of Taiwan, the heart of Asia - as a licensed English guide appointed by the Tourism Bureau.
Living in the port city of Keelung, I'll take you out of the cruise and tourist bubble and beyond the guidebook texts to experience nearby Taipei, the North Coast and the real Taiwan.
You will be amazed by the rich history and geography of the subtropical island; seen by you, me and at times with my Dutch husband, a resident of Taiwan and Southeast Asia for twenty years.
Taiwan's first contact with the West came with the Dutch VOC East India Company traders settling in Tainan in Southern Taiwan in 1624, followed by Tamsui and Keelung in the North in 1642. Traces of Spanish, French, German, British, American and half a century of colonial Japanese influence from 1895-1945 still exist. All mixed with local Taiwanese, Chinese and indigenous culture.
Roughly the size of Switzerland, the mountainous and alpine island of Taiwan has the largest number and density of high mountains in the world: 160 of them are above 3000 meters. Located near the Tropic of Cancer, Jade mountain is the highest peak in East Asia, at 3952 meters (almost 13000 feet) and still rising a centimeter a year.
Two thirds of the island is covered by forested mountain ranges and deep valleys, leaving the Western one third to be inhabited by 23 million people. No wonder Taipei has one of the highest population densities in the world. Yet, just North of the city you can easily relax in the hot springs of Yangminshan National Park and marvel at the rocky coast of Yehliu Geopark.
I can make you feel at home in Taiwan, show you a local view of the culture, cuisine and history in arranged customized trips, and tours in English. Often together with my husband in conversational German, French, Spanish and even native Dutch to help you to make the best of your time.
Some travelers prefer privacy and to go 'on your own' or 'free and easy' without me as a daily guide on longer trips. For this type of travel I'll match you with a reliable and punctual driver and map out your trip. In all cases you decide the places, accommodation, your special interests and preferred transport mode for your drive.
Let me know how I can be your guide!
Taiwan will touch your heart. . .
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| Name: Christine |
| Tour Guide #998 |
| Lives in: Keelung, Taiwan |
| Languages: |
English (fluent)
Dutch (conversational)
French (conversational)
Spanish (conversational)
German (conversational)
Mandarin (fluent)
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| Guide Requirements for Taiwan |
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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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| Member since: Feb 4, 2010 |
| Tours Given: 38 |
Credentials: Taiwan Tourism Bureau English licensed tour guide and tour leader.
Port lecturer on Diamond Princess November 2009.
MIM Thunderbird School of Global Management, Arizona, USA.
BA National Chengchi University, Taiwan. |
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Guide services are priced PER TOUR, not PER PERSON. However, there may be a 'per person' price component if the tour involves external costs such as admission tickets, etc. |
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| about ratings |
Tour in Keelung, Taiwan:
"Very interesting !"
Dick Postma - Feb, 2012
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Tour in Taipei, Taiwan:
"Christine does her best to customise the tour according to our needs. She's very flexible & works hard to ensure things,..." [more]
Chen Woon N. - Dec, 2011
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Tour in Keelung, Taiwan:
"Christine is a charming person and was a knowledgable and engaging quide. The 6 hour tour she designed for our party of,..." [more]
Frank Meredith - Feb, 2012
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