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Have you ever been dreaming of staying in a cozy hotel or guesthouse? How about getting a free ride in a private car to your chosen hotel? Thanks to tripool taxi, Taiwan Tourism Bureau's officially recognized private door-to-door private transportation, is having a promo to bring tourists to selected hotels in Taiwan that are worth checking into. Reserve a one-way ride to these hotels and get a NTD 500 refund after you write a review of your experience in riding tripool taxi within one week.

Tripool taxi is similar Uber and booking is so easy with their web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji . In the search form, just type your pick-up point, destination (the hotel/gueshouse of your choice), desired pick-up period and date to successfully reserve a private car. If you want to know more about this taxi service, you can learn more from this post: Tripool taxi: Taiwan budget travel technique

Event Rules

1. This event is organized by Tripool and B&Bs,

2. The first 200 participants will receive NTD 500 discount for Tripool rides to the B&Bs (one-way ride to the hotel) stated in this event.

3. The event will start from now till 31st December 2018, on a first come first basis.

4. All discount must be redeemed by 31st January 2019.

5. Within a week after your ride, write an honest review about Tripool on Facebook or Google , and we will rebate NT$500 to your credit/debit card.

6. There will not be any rebate or further discount for any incomplete or unwritten reviews within a week after your ride.

We will make an announcement on Facebook once all 200 places are taken before 31st December 2018.

Terms & Conditions

1. Tripool reserves the right to cancel participant's discount if there is any violation to the event rules.

2. The promotion is NT$500 discount. If your ride is less than NT$500, there won't be any cash back.

3. Upon event participation, participants are fully aware and will comply with all the event rules. Any violations or failure to adhere to stated rules will result with termination from the event.

4. If there are any further inquiries, please contact judy.tang@tripool.app

Refund application link: https://bit.ly/2P6YLg4

To make life easier, I have included a price comparison table for each hotel on the list, so you will know immediately the cab fares in tripool taxi from the nearest train stations or airport. If the one-way price is less than NTD 500, then your ride is free. Great right?

I will not prolong anymore the introduction, so let's get started. Scroll down to see the hotels in Taiwan that will make you feel at home.

1. Treeart Hotel

Location: Xitun District, Taichung

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The first on our list is Treeart Hotel. A few tumblings away from Fengjia Night Market, you will always have the luxury to indulge in delicious food in Taichung every night. They also have a sky garden where you can enjoy eating your free breakfast. The tree-like appearance of its building makes it more interesting. Looking at it is like staring at a real tree. tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Treeart Hostel from major transport hubs in Taichung. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taichung TRA Station	Treeart Hotel	7.5 kms	25 mins	NTD 442	NTD 464	NTD 486
THSR Taichung Station		8.7 kms	11 mins	NTD 366	NTD 384	NTD 402
Taichung Airport		13.4 kms	26 mins	NTD 475	NTD 498	NTD 522

2. Adagio Reindeer Taichung Herb House

Location: Xinshe District, Taichung City

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Next on the list is the Adagio Reindeer Taichung Herb House. It looks so isolated from downtown Taichung and those wishing to keep themselves away from the hustle and bustle of the city will most likely enjoy the atmosphere here. Only 1.2 kilometers away from Lavender Cottage, you can get here by just walking for 17 minutes. The hotel is cute inside and outside, so don't miss the chance of staying here when you go to Taichung, during the Xinshe Sea of Flowers which will run from Dec. 1 to Dec. 16, 2018. tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Adagio Reindeer Taichung Herb House from major transport hubs in Taichung. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taichung TRA Station	Adagio Reindeer Taichung Herb House	31.1 kms	59 mins	NTD 769	NTD 807	NTD 846
THSR Taichung Station		44.7 kms	1 hr 3 mins	NTD 877	NTD 921	NTD 965
Taichung Airport		50.8 kms	1 hr 7 mins	NTD 963	NTD 1,011	NTD 1,059

3. Stray Birds

Location: West District, Taichung

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Living in Taichung City is now easier if you stay at this hotel. With its close proximity to major attractions like the Museum of Natural Science, Calligraphy Gateway and CMP Block Museum, you will only need walk just to see them. Tired of sight-seeing? You can visit the Kuang San Sogo mall and get yourself exhausted from shopping. Being located near to the to Taiwan Boulevard, going to other tourist attractions is just a piece of cake. Just ride a bus and you will be at the heart of Taichung.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Stray Birds from major transport hubs in Taichung. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taichung TRA Station	Stray Birds	3.6 kms	15 mins	NTD 370	NTD 388	NTD 406
THSR Taichung Station		8.3 kms	18 mins	NTD 404	NTD 424	NTD 445
Taichung Airport		18.7 kms	35 mins	NTD 555	NTD 583	NTD 610

4. V Hotel

Location: Taitung

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V Hotel. Guests are always satisfied with their service. How I wish I could go back to Eastern Taiwan as soon as possible and sleep at V Hotel's comfy bed! Exploring the city would be easier because guests can use their bikes for free. Visit the forest park during the day and then get bloated with the delicious food at Taitung Night Market. Do you want to go farther away? The hotel is one of the stops of the Taiwan Tour Bus. The staff is also attentive to the needs of its guests so you can always ask them for help. tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to V Hotel from Taitung Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taitung Station	V Hotel	4.6 kms	10 mins	NTD 340	NTD 357	NTD 374

5. Adagio Reindeer San Yi

Location: Sanyi Township, Miaoli

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Another guesthouse with the Adagio brand. It is located at the woodcarving town of Sanyi. Seeing it standing in the middle of the woods is like imagining as you read it from a fairytale book.

Guests can go cycling and explore the hills. Two kilometers from Adagio Sanyi is Shenxing Station, an old train station surrounded by a town that gives you a nostalgic feeling. Add to this is the newly opened Rail Bike which will give visitors a chance to experience traversing the abandoned Old Mountain Line of the Taiwan Railway. To get to the other attractions in Miaoli like the Sanyi Wood Museum, don't forget to book a ride at tripool taxi's web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Adagio Reindeer San Yi from major transport hubs in Miaoli. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Miaoli Station	Adagio Reindeer San Yi	30.7 kms	35 mins	NTD 603	NTD 633	NTD 664
THSR Miaoli Station		34.1 kms	34 mins	NTD 618	NTD 649	NTD 680
Sanyi Station		7.9 kms	17 mins	NTD 398	NTD 418	NTD 438

6. Doris Home B&B

Location: Shuishe Pier, Sun Moon Lake

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Do you love cats? Are you interested to see a cat-themed hotel? If both of your answers are yes, then you will enjoy definitely staying at Doris Home B&B. Located 700 meters from Shuishe Pier, tourists only need to walk for 10 minutes to ride a boat and enjoy the scenery at Sun Moon Lake. Its great location is its X-factor and I doubt if anyone will disagree with me. 350 meters from this cat-themed hotel is the Shuishe Visitor Information Center where you can ask anything about Sun Moon Lake and even buy bus tickets in advance if you want to go to Alishan. As of Nov. 30, 2018, this hotel is rated 9.1 for a two-person trip. So don't miss a chance staying at Doris Home B&B. Its rising popularity will make you say meow!

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Doris Home B&B from train stations in Taichung. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taichung TRA Station	Doris Home B&B	63.3 kms	1 hr 7 mins	NTD 1,014	NTD 1,065	NTD 1,115
THSR Taichung Station		60 mins	66.2 kms	NTD 950	NTD 998	NTD 1,046

7. Adagio Shihtiping

Location: Fengbin Township, Hualien

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We come across again at two Adagio hotels but this time they are located at the Shitiping Scenic Recreation Area in Hualien. The first one is the Adagio Shihtiping. Its name refers to rocky shore with great views of the Pacific Ocean. Popular for its intertidal zones and sea trenches, visitors can hear the sound of waves crashing from the morning till night. Choose a room which faces the sea and witness as the sun rises from the east at dawn. If you happen to still stay in bed, eventually the sun's light rays will soon enter your room to wake you up from your slumber.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to 緩慢‧石梯坪 from Hualien Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Hualien Station	緩慢‧石梯坪	67.3 kms	1 hr 29 mins	NTD 1,307	NTD 1,372	NTD 1,437

8. Adagio Reindeer Hualien 118

Fengbin Township, Hualien

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Only 800 meters away from its twin guesthouse, Adagio Reindeer Hualien 118 is like a set from an action film. Or maybe, a romantic one? An abandoned concrete building or a meeting place of two lovers. Whatever mystery that this place holds, it always entice visitors to come in and uncover its greatest secrets.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Adagio Reindeer Hualien 118 from Hualien Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Hualien Station	Adagio Reindeer Hualien 118	71.1 kms	1 hr 35 mins	NTD 1,405	NTD 1,475	NTD 1,545

9. LOHERBL

Location: Dongshan Township, Yilan

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When it comes to hotels, Yilan will not be left behind. The vast rice fields of the Lanyang Plain are often disturbed by guesthouses that makes the fertile land extra special. To get to this hotel, guests can ride tripool taxi from the Luodong Station or Dongshan Station. The former is a major transport hub and you can even ride a bus from Taipei City Hall to get to Luodong, while the latter hs been described to be the most beautiful train station in Taiwan. Free bikes provided by the hotel makes it easy to see other nearby attractions like the Dongshan Mr. Brown Avenue and Dongshan Riverside Park.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to 日光 LOHERB from the train stations in Yilan. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride. Just type LOHERB in the web app and you will still get the full name of the hotel
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Luodong Station	日光 LOHERB	5.7 kms	11 mins	NTD 353	NTD 371	NTD 389
Dongshan Station		4 kms	7 mins	NTD 325	NTD 341	NTD 357

10. Star Villa for holidays

Cingjing Farm, Nantou

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A guesthouse with a stargazing activity? A sea of clouds? Sunset? If you prefer either one of these three, then book your stay at Star Villa in Cingjing Farm. Rooms are named according to the constellations so that you will feel more a starry experience. If the weather is not cloudy at night, then you are lucky because you will see many stars.

To get the most of your visit, go to the website first of the Central Weather Burea (https://www.cwb.gov.tw/V7e/index_home.htm) before booking and check the local weather by going to this series of links: Forecasts -> Recreational Farm -> Qingjing Farm. If it is predicted to be a cloudless night, then you are destined to see twinkling stars.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Star Villa from Taichung Airport, THSR Taichung Station and Taichung TRA Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
THSR Taichung Statioin	Star Villa	84.8 kms	1 hr 28 mins	NTD 1,353	NTD 1,420	NTD 1,488
Taichung TRA Station		81.9 kms	1 hr 34 mins	NTD 1,433	NTD 1,505	NTD 1,577
Taichung Airport		107.1 kms	1 hr 42 mins	NTD 1,625	NTD 1,706	NTD 1,787

11. Tea Cloud B&B

Alishan Township, Chiayi

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There is a hotel in Alishan Township that lets you enjoy a stunning sunrise. Foreigners enjoy staying at this guesthouse, that is rated 9.4 in Booking.com in terms of its staff. The minsu has a very accommodating host with excellent English speaking skills. It is no doubt that most of your questions and needs will be attended immediately.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Tea Cloud B&B from the train stations in Chiayi. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride. The THSR Chiayi Station is located at Taibao City while the TRA station is located at the West District.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
THSR Chiayi Station	Tea Cloud B&B	55.4 kms	1 hr 11 mins	NTD 1,024	NTD 1,075	NTD 1,126
Chiayi Train Station		39.5 kms	1 hr 12 mins	NTD 941	NTD 988	NTD 1,034

12. Ajang Home

Alishan Township, Chiayi

Ajang Home. Built 20 years ago, but not yet completely finished. A Sagrada Familia in its own right, the owner built it with his own hands. A masterpiece that every visitor in Alishan should see. Its absence in Agoda and Booking.com adds more to its mystery.

It's popular among locals because of its coffee shop. However, there is no bus that makes a stop this guesthouse. Thanks to tripool taxi, you can now enjoy visiting this place at your own pace. Those wishing to stay at the minsu can make an inquiry at their fb page: https://www.facebook.com/ajanghome/

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to 阿將的家咖啡 from the train stations in Chiayi. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride. The THSR Chiayi Station is located at Taibao City while the TRA station is located at the West District.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
THSR Chiayi Station	阿將的家咖啡	56.9 kms	1 hr 14 mins	NTD 1,069	NTD 1,122	NTD 1,175
Chiayi Train Station		41.1 kms	1 hr 15 mins	NTD 989	NTD 1,038	NTD 1,087

13. LiWuZuoCun B&B

Xiulin Township, Hualien (near Taroko)

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Have a room at this palace in Taroko National Park. The host is very accommodating to the needs of its guest with a rating of 9.7 in Booking.com. Step out of its doorstep and inhale the fresh air coming from the mountains in Xincheng. Get ready to embrace with open arms the warmth of Taiwanese hospitality when you stay at this minsu.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to 太魯閣立霧左邨景觀民宿 LiWuZuoCun B&B from the train stations in Hualien. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Hualien Station	太魯閣立霧左邨景觀民宿 LiWuZuoCun B&B	21.3 kms	32 mins	NTD 548	NTD 575	NTD 602

14. Adagio Jinguashi

Ruifang District, New Taipei (near Jiufen)

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Adagio Jinguishi is like a mansion nestled in the mountains of Ruifang. Although a bit far away from Jiufen Old Street, guests can visit first the Jinguish Gold Museum and Tunnel No. 5 before embarking on a journey to the land of Spirited Away. If you love opening your window after a sweet dream and be greeted by the mountains of Ruifang District, then this minsu is for you.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Adagio Jinguashi from Taoyuan Airport, Taipei Main Station and Ruifang Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taoyuan Airport	Adagio Jinguashi	79.2 kms	1 hr 6 mins	NTD 1,062	NTD 1,115	NTD 1,168
Taipei Main Station		41.2 kms	47 mins	NTD 730	NTD 767	NTD 804
Ruifang Train Station		9.5 kms	18 mins	NTD 411	NTD 432	NTD 453

15. Something Easy

Jiufen, New Taipei

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Be a winner in Jiufen. Enjoy sipping hot coffee as you gaze into the blue sea on a cold morning. Walk along the narrow street of Jiufen that is said to be the inspiration of "Spirited Away". Go back to your room and imagine in your dream that you are the protagonist of the Japanese animated film.

Guests are always delighted with their experience in Something Easy Inn. The staff is helpful and the rooms are clean. Exceptional! Rated 9.5 in Booking.com, the hype must be real.

tripool taxi web app: https://www.tripool.app/?utm_source=luomuji

Price comparisons of one-way fares in tripool taxi in going to Something Easy from Taoyuan Airport, Taipei Main Station and Ruifang Station. Up to a maximum of 8 passengers can be book in one ride.
Pick-up point	Destination	Distance	Travel time	Estimated fare in tripool taxi
				# of passengers
				1 or 2	3	4
Taoyuan Airport	Something Easy	75.7 kms	1 hr 4 mins	NTD 1,033	NTD 1,084	NTD 1,136
Taipei Main Station		37.8 kms	0 hrs 46 mins	NTD 705	NTD 740	NTD 776
Ruifang Train Station		32.6 kms	34 mins	NTD 607	NTD 637	NTD 667

Book, Travel, Sleep: 15 hotels in Taiwan that will make you feel at home [tripool taxi promo]

Wuling Farm is not just a place to see cherry blossoms in Taiwan. The recreational area is also a perfect site to go camping. The young and old, singles or couples, friends and family members will enjoy eating meals together under the stars. Feel the coldness of the night and be awaken with the chirping of birds in the morning. Your stay in Wuling Farm's camping area will surely change the way you see and look at Taiwan. There are things to know if you want to camp here. I listed them below to help the increasing number of Taiwanderers have a successful trip.

Let's talk about camping in Wuling Farm

Table of Contents

1. How to book a tent/cabin in Wuling Farm Camping Area
2. How to go to the Wuling Farm Camping Area
3. Things to bring/consider when camping at Wuling Farm

1. How to book a tent/cabin in Wuling Farm Camping Area?

There is an online booking system and prospective campers can go to this website: https://camping.wuling-farm.com.tw/camp/. It is written in Chinese but most of the text can be converted into English using Google Translate. The first thing that visitors must know is that there are different kinds of tents and cabins to rent and the available slots are indicated in the online booking system. Prospective campers can also call the office at +886-4-25901470 or +886-4-25901265 to reserve a slot. You can talk to them in English but speak slowly so they will have time to understand what you are saying.

online booking: Guests can book within 3 months from the current date

by phone: Reservations are accepted 7 days before the date of arrival

Screenshot of Wuling Farm's online booking system for its Camping Area

Screenshot from the online booking system of Wuling Farm for its Camping Area after getting a slot for Area D. I was charged NTD 300 as a reservation fee. The website is in Chinese but you can convert most of the text into English via Google Translate. Upon arriving at the campsite, I showed this image to the staff to make my transaction easier at the Camping Management Center.

The Camping Management Center in the morning. The office is open from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm.

The scene upon my arrival at the Camping Management Center.

My receipt after being re-assigned to Tent B-29. I was asked to pay NTD 1,500 but I gave only NTD 1, 200 because I already paid NTD 300 online.

Depending on your budget, you can stay in a European style house, sleep in a pre-assembled tent or have yourself assemble your own. You don't need to buy your own tent and bring it to Wuling Farm. You can borrow it from the Camping Management Center. The same goes for sleeping bags and other camping paraphernalia.

Price comparisons of the camping facilities at Wuling Farm. **Weekdays are Sun to Fri**. **Holidays are Saturday, national holiday, winter and summer vacation periods**. No pets allowed at the campsite. There are public showers and toilet at each camping area.
Camping Area	Camping board, tent or cabin?	Price per night	110V power plug?	Camping board/sleeping mat size	Shared parking or a personal parking space?	Camping time/check-in time
A/A-1/D/D-1/E	Camping board, set up your own tent	NTD 1,000	yes	300320 cm or 320220 cm camping board	personal parking space provided	Pitch camp time: 12 noon Strike camp time: 12 noon the following day
B	Tent provided, already assembled	NTD 1,300		210*240 cm sleeping mat	shared parking
C	Camping board, set up your own tent	NTD 1,500		420*420 cm camping board	personal parking space provided
C	Tent provided, already assembled	NTD 1,800		240*240 cm sleeping mat
Cute camping cabin	cute cabin (The room does not have a bed nor a pillow)	NTD 1,800 (holidays) NTD 1,600 (weekdays)		195*195 cm sleeping mat
A1 (Camping cabin with view)	cute cabin (The room does not have a bed nor a pillow)	NTD 2,200 (holidays) NTD 1,800 (weekdays)		240*240 cm sleeping mat		Check-in time: 2:00 pm check-out time: 11 am the following day
Parking overnight (weekdays only)	Tent not allowed to set up or it will be charged as camping board	NTD 700	no	none	-	-

camping board

Camping Area A

Camping Area A1 (cabin with view)

Camping Area B

Camping Area B cute cabin

Camping Area B parking lot

Camping Area C

Camping Area D

Camping Area D parking lot

Camping Area E

I was successful in booking a tent in Area D which costs NTD 1,000. I paid a reservation of NTD 300 online and I would pay the rest upon arriving at the camping site. All of my plans changed, when I tried to register at the Camping Management Center. Campers wishing to stay at Area D must have prior experience in assembling a tent but I it was my first time to go camping. Yikes! Haha!

After paying, I was led by one of the staff of the Camping Management Center to Camping Area B and we searched for Tent B-29.

Tent B-29 in the morning

Inside Tent B-29. The sleeping mat (the one I'm lying) is moist and very cold at night so I made the right decision in choosing the NTD 200 sleeping bag (inside the black bag).

Area D is a DIY area and the staff put me in Area B where there are pre-assembled tents to make my life easier. The tents in Area B are priced at NTD 1,300 each and comes with its own 110 V electric socket, and a sleeping mat which I found to be very cold. All the tents were standing on top of a wooden platform so there is no need to worry that you will be sleeping above a field of grass.

The two kinds of sleeping bag/mat that you can rent at the Camping Managment Center.
Black bag: NTD 200 per night of rent, can tolerate temperatures below zero degrees Celsius.
Light blue bag: NTD 100 per night of rent. It's so thin!

Had it been that I came at 3:00 pm where there is still enough sunlight, I could have open my tent in Area B. But I arrived at 7:30 pm and there weren't enough lamp posts to illuminate the area so the best option was to stay in Area B. Aside from renting a tent, campers can also borrow a sleeping bag from the Camping Area Visitor Center. The sleeping mat wouldn't be enough to keep you warm at 5:00 am. It will be cold as the night and a little bit moist.

Sleeping bag types in Wuling Camping Area. To rent them, guests must register them on-site and they can be used until 12 noon the following day.
Temperature tolerance	Remarks	Rental Price per night
up to 5°C	Looks thin, not enough to keep you warm at 5 am in the morning when it is cold	NTD 100
up to -5°C	Like a winter jeacket, can keep you warm even when it snows in Wuling Farm	NTD 200

My chosen sleeping bag when unpacked

I was given two choices for the sleeping bag. One can keep you warm up to 5°C (price: NTD 100) and the other one up to -5°C (price: NTD 200). I chose the more expensive sleeping bag. The cheaper one is not thick enough to protect you from the winter-like environment in the forest. It turned out that I made the right choice. At 12:30 am, I woke up from after sleeping for four hours and it was freezing cold inside my tent. Temperatures were ranging from 9°C to 12°C at that time in Wuling Farm during my visit. I could still hear noises from the other tents but my sleeping bag kept me comfy. I closed my eyes again to continue dreaming of my exciting adventures in Taiwan.


Camping paraphernalia	Price per day of rental, up to 12 noon only
6 pax tent	NTD 500
Instant canopy	NTD 500
Gas stove	NTD 70
Camp lantern	NTD 100
Waterproof mat	NTD 50
Surge protector	NTD 50

2. How to go to the Wuling Farm Camping Area

If you want to camp, there is no public transportation that will take you to the Wuling Farm Camping Area [Google Map]. Although there are buses that take people from Lishan or Fengyuan to Wuling Farm, the bus stop [Google Map] is 5.5 kilometers away from the Camping Area. Locals usually go with their own cars. If you are a DIY traveler, you must arrange our own transportation in going to the camping site, or else you would have to hike for 5.5 kilometers before you can register and arrange your own tent.

Bringing your own car is a must when you want to go camping at Wuling Farm.

It's a bit risky to go to the Camping Area without your own car. Wuling Farm becomes dark after sunset and the staff at the Wuling Farm Visitor Center wouldn't be able to help you because they don't speak English. If you're able to book a yellow cab that would take you the Camping Area, then congratulations. But going back to the Wuling Station where you can wait for the bus, that would eventually take you to Yilan or Fengyuan is another story. The staff working at the Camping Management Center aren't good English speakers and they don't care if you have your own car or not. Calling the Wuling Farm Visitor Center or the Sheipa Police Station to ask for help will be useless. They would just tell you to walk to reach the bus stop.

3. Things to bring/consider when camping at Wuling Farm

a. There are shower rooms with hot water at the camping areas. No need to worry about washing your dishes because there are areas where you can clean them with flowing water from a faucet. Don't forget to bring your own soap and dishwashing liquid.

b. The Camping Management Center is open from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm. Aside from borrowing camping equipment like tent, sleeping bag or portable stove, campers can also buy food here.

The Camping Management Center at night

The office is still very busy as campers visit the office to rent stuff and buy some food.

Some of the food/items that you can buy from the Camping Management Center

c. Don't forget to bring a flashlight or an electric lamp. I already anticipated going inside a dark tent so I brought a flashlight (with batteries inside) before coming to Wuling Farm.

d. Bring your own pillow. The sleeping bag is not equipped with a soft pad large enough to put your head on when you are about to close your eyes. Before my trip, I bought a NTD 99 travel pillow from a Carrefour and it made my sleep comfortable.

The 110V electric socket (encircled in red) at the tents in Camping Area B

e. It will be perfect to bring an extension cord. Each camping board is equipped with a 110V electric socket where you can plug in your favorite devices. The extension cord would allow you to charge your cellphone or camera batteries while you are sleeping in the middle of the night. For campers staying in Area B, the electric sockets are placed on the side of the camping board.

f. Formosan macaques sometimes wander in the Camping Area. They are looking for food so campers must secure their valuable items inside a tightly packed and heavy bag which animals could not carry. I was more concerned with this information rather than the coldness of the night.

To keep the monkeys away from my tent, I made sure that I tightly zipped the windows and door, and I also didn't eat inside. These animals infer that the sound of a plastic bag means food to them. Reduce the noise inside your tent at night so you don't attract attention from these monkeys. Visitors are advised to put their garbage at the waste bins at the Camping Management Center.