Taichung: Escape Before It's Too Late!

[Antoinette Ferry]

Alright, no problem! Let me help you share this experience in a more relatable and understandable way for foreign friends!

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I want to share with everyone about my trip to central Taiwan and some of the spots I visited:

• Sun Moon Lake:

  • Honestly, Sun Moon Lake was smaller than I had imagined, which left me slightly disappointed.
  • Plus, my sprained ankle made it even harder for me to explore, so I mostly stayed on the boat browsing through my phone.
    • Small background info: Sun Moon Lake is a famous high-altitude lake in Taiwan, attracting many tourists who pick cruising around it as part of their plans.
  • The boat tour makes one stop at a dock where the guide suggested we give this snack named chicken wing rice package a try.
    • What's that? The snack resembles chicken wings without bones stuffed inside with cooked rice, making it an innovative street snack.
    • I gave it a try and my honest feedback on this snack was kind of meh. It felt too dry and wasn't as appetizing as expected.
  • Along with that, they served us the candied guava.
    • What's that? Guavas, a tropical fruit, are often cut into pieces by Taiwanese locals and then topped with candied floss or plum powder to create a unique sweet-sour flavor.
    • Although tasty and intriguing, I found its price to be a bit high for just an okay-liked taste.

• Cingjing Farm:

  • Next up, I visited Cingjing Farm, a farm in the high mountains famous for sheep ranching and picturesque scenery. However,... I couldn't help but find it tedious!
  • ️ Travel tip / A little bit regret series:
    • I was quite regretful about getting the combined ticket (Sun Moon Lake & Cingjing Farm bundled ticket).
    • How to avoid? Whenever you show less enthusiasm towards a particular place, or like me, just being on a more flexible travel plan, purchasing a separate ticket might be a smarter choice; at least it gives you more liberty to see what fits best with your schedule.
  • There were opportunities to feed sheep, but given my leg injury, it would take me some time to walk up a small hill, which honestly wasn't a very pleasant experience.
  • Furthermore, the sheep we had at the farm sure enjoyed their meal too. Grass by then was already all eaten up, resulting in somewhat barren scenery. That was not what I envisioned before seeing it with my own eyes.

• Good news is!

  • To my relief, my swollen ankle felt considerably better by early afternoon, much less painful.
  • Hoping to recover fully before reaching Kenting, so I could make the best of it!
    • Small background info: Kenting, located at southern Taiwan, is a popular destination renowned for its sunshine, beaches, and national parks where people often go to spend their vacation.

#Short Vacation #Surrounding Tainan #Real Experiences of Sun Moon Lake & Cingjing Farm

[Barry Kuphal]

How big is Cingjing Farm? I'm actually planning to go.

[Rosemarie Sawayn PhD]

It's quite large, and there are a lot of sheep, but there isn't much scenery, so it's hard to get good photos.

[Dr. Mandy Walter-Reichert]

Hi, is Sun Moon Lake usually crowded? I'm planning to take a bus there from Taichung and I'm wondering if the queues will be long.

[Ms. Wanda Kilback]

I went with a tour group, so I didn't take the bus.