After debating, we chose Taipei, Taiwan as our destination.
The flight to Taiwan was very expensive given our budget of 1000 SGD which includes insurance, aid kit and many minor expenses. One mistake my group and I made is that we spent too much time comparing various flights, and after a few days we realized that the tickets are selling out really fast and prices skyrocketed. After finally booking a flight leaving at 6am (the cheapest one we could find), we began our process of planning the itinerary.
To save our budget, we planned creativities to national museums and smaller-scale private shows of historical paintings, and also the local “Ningxia Night Market” to experience the traditional dishes of locals at a very low cost. For service, with the help of another group, we contacted Neihu Recycling center to help with recycling project there.
Day 1:
We will arrive at TaoYuan Airport T2, and to go to our hotel: Imperial Hotel Taipei
- 45 minutes by Bus which comes every 15 minutes
- Line 1819 Bus (1 hour 1 minute)
- Cost: $3-$6 per person
- Take Line 1819 Bus from T2 and get off at Kulun Street Intersection. (Must walk for 16 min to Imperial Hotel)
-Arrive at Hotel at around 18:00. (Takes 30 minutes from airport to hotel by car)
– Check into hotel, unpack luggage.
-Have a dinner at nearby restaurants (nearest Mcdonald) around 18:45
-Hold a meeting and discuss our trip plan whilst eating dinner, with our supervisor too.
23:00 → Lights out, time for sleep and rest up for the next day.
Day 2:
- Leave at 8:00 am for Recycling service
- Take a bus (262 and 630) to Neihu Recycling center (No. 168, Section 5, Chenggong Road, Neihu District)
Morning activity – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Service
Lunch – 12 pm – 2 pm
- Have a lunch at Triple Cafe – 2 minutes away (No. 118號, Section 5, Chenggong Road, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan 114)
Afternoon activity – 2 pm – 5 pm
- Neihu Recycling Centre
Travel time – 5 pm – 6:30 pm
- Leave Recycling center and take same route back to hotel
Dinner – 7 pm – 8 pm
- Dinner
Reflection/ Briefing for next day – 9 pm – 10 pm
- reflection
Day 3 and Day 4
Same as Day 2
Day 5
Breakfast – 8:00 am
- Everyone have their breakfast at Hotel
National Palace Museum (No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111) 9:00am – 1pm
– Video shoot
– Take note of the art pieces we like
Lunch – 2 pm
- Have a lunch at Japanese Restaurant (103, Taiwan, Taipei City, Datong District, Chang’an West Road, 66號)
Visit other museums in downtown – 3pm-5pm
Night Market – 7pm – 8:30pm
Reflection – 9:30 pm – 10:30pm
