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INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES<br />
TAIPEI TAIWAN<br />
108<br />
Treena Huang<br />
Specialist, CNC Line<br />
BEST NIGHT OUT: If you<br />
want to experience local<br />
food, you have to check out the<br />
Shilin Night Market — the largest<br />
and most famous night market in<br />
Taipei. Take the MRT and get off at<br />
Jiantan station. Try the pan-fried<br />
stuffed dumplings.<br />
FAVOURITE LOCAL<br />
FESTIVAL: The Pingxi Sky<br />
Lantern Festival. Write your wishes<br />
on a lantern and release it into the<br />
sky — your dream may just come<br />
true! Tip: people say white lanterns<br />
are good to be released at night<br />
while more colourful ones should<br />
be reserved for daytime.<br />
BEST IDEA FOR A FAMILY<br />
OUTING: Taipei Zoo is great<br />
for families. After your visit, hop<br />
onto the Maokong Gondola to<br />
Maokong for a cup of tea amid the<br />
beautiful scenery.<br />
MOST UNUSUAL THING<br />
TO DO: Go to Huaxi Street,<br />
located in Wanhua district, and try<br />
the special snake soup.<br />
Modern Taipei at night<br />
TAIPEI<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 40km from<br />
Taiwan Taoyuan<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Around 50<br />
mins by car to get to<br />
the city centre<br />
Taxi Approx TW$1,100<br />
(S$47)<br />
Buses Seven buses<br />
leave from the airport,<br />
with some making<br />
hotel stops. Costs<br />
TW$110-140 (S$4-6) for<br />
an adult and TW$43-<br />
65 (S$1.80-2.80) for<br />
a child; takes 40 to<br />
90 mins<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. Taipei Rapid<br />
Transit System This<br />
is defi nitely the most<br />
effi cient, fuss-free way<br />
of getting around the<br />
city, as well as that of<br />
Greater Taipei.<br />
Street food<br />
in Bangkok<br />
BANGKOK THAILAND<br />
Jeerasak Loturit<br />
Hotel manager,<br />
Hansar Bangkok<br />
BEST PLACE TO PARTY<br />
WITH THE GANG: Bed<br />
Supperclub — everyone who is<br />
visiting Bangkok should spend<br />
at least one evening there! The<br />
futuristic building and interior is<br />
totally impressive. It’s absolutely the<br />
place to party.<br />
SURVIVAL TIP FOR<br />
TOURISTS: Bargaining<br />
is common when shopping in<br />
Bangkok, especially at outdoor<br />
markets like Chatuchak and<br />
Patpong. Brush up on your<br />
negotiation skills and be prepared<br />
to walk away when the deal fails to<br />
go your way.<br />
MOST ROMANTIC SPOT:<br />
Dinner with someone special<br />
at Eve, the new French restaurant<br />
at Hansar Bangkok. Try the wagyu<br />
beef and end your meal with the<br />
chocolate souffl é.<br />
RECOMMENDED SIDE TRIP:<br />
Head to Rattanakosin<br />
Island and go on a walking tour<br />
of the temples.<br />
BANGKOK<br />
FROM THE AIRPORT<br />
CBD 30km from<br />
Suvarnabhumi<br />
International Airport<br />
Travel time Around<br />
40mins by car<br />
Taxi Abt THB300<br />
(S$12.60)<br />
Airport Express Costs<br />
THB150 (S$6.30) and<br />
takes about an hour<br />
ON THE GO<br />
1. BTS Skytrain and<br />
underground MRT Will<br />
let you get safely to<br />
all the major points<br />
in Bangkok.<br />
2. Tuk-tuk<br />
Exhilarating but<br />
best used for short<br />
distances only.<br />
3. Taxi Always ask<br />
politely to have the<br />
meter switched on.
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