Sunday, February 26, 2017

How to Fill Up The Korean Visa Application Form For Filipinos: A Step By Step Guide

In my previous post, I shared some tips I learned during my recent application for a Korean tourist visa. It's no secret that the Korean immigration is strict when it comes to processing Filipino applicants. In fact, just last February 2015, the Korean Embassy in Manila imposed stricter requirements for Filipino tourist visa applications. Filipinos now need to submit additional documents such as certificate of employment, bank certificate, and ITR.

Sounds ominous right? But don’t you worry! Getting a Korean visa approval even for Filipinos is easy as long as you make sure that you submit the complete requirements (...and have enough funds of course). Basically, they just want to ensure that you have the means to travel to their country, and that you won't be staying illegally in Korea. Read my post to know more about how to satisfy the requirements for a Korean Visa.

First on the list of requirements is the VISA APPLICATION FORM. The official form can be downloaded here. Make sure that you print this out in A4 paper. Write legibly and keep it neat, without erasures. DON'T leave any field blank. Instead, write N/A if it's not applicable for you.

I'll show you step by step on how to answer your application form below. I've taken the liberty the of creating a fictional person to show you exactly what to write on each field. Aside from changing sensitive personal information, this is how I answered my own recently approved Korean visa application.


1. PERSONAL DETAILS


  • Write your name as shown on your passport/birth certificate on the spaces provided.
  • #1.2 is just for people with Chinese name. If you have one, write it here; otherwise, just write N/A. 
  • Write down your date and country of birth, as well as nationality as shown on your birth certificate.
  • #1.7 Filipinos don't have a national identity number so write N/A here.
  • Don't forget to paste your passport photo on the space provided. Be sure to follow the specifications mandated by the Korean Embassy: photo must be taken not more than 6 months prior, size is 35x45mm, photo background must be white, show your ears, do not cover eyebrows, do not smile




  • This is for the consular office to fill up. LEAVE BLANK.

2. DETAILS OF VISA ISSUANCE


  • This section is for people who have been to South Korea before. If you have never been to Korea, write N/A; if you have, fill in the required details.


3. PASSPORT INFORMATION

  • Ordinary Filipino citizens hold REGULAR passport so check that space.
  • Write down your passport details EXACTLY as shown on your passport, including the place of issuance. Do not just write the city where you applied for it, but the specific branch.
  • Make sure you have at least 6 months left of validity on your passport. If not, apply for a new one before going forward with your application.
  • If you are a dual-citizen of another country, write down the details of your other valid passport as indicated. Otherwise, write N/A


4. CONTACT INFORMATION

  • For your home country address, write down your permanent address (same address on your driver's license or your previous official documents). If you are still staying full time at that address, just write "same as above" as your current residential address. Otherwise, write down your new address.
  • If you don not have a cell phone number or a landline, you may write N/A. (It may seem suspicious if you do not have both though, so make sure you write down at least one number where they can contact you.)
  • Fill up your emergency contact information.


5. MARITAL STATUS


  •  Fill up the information depending on your current civil status. If you have never been married, write N/A; if you have, write down your spouse details.

6. EDUCATION


  • Your highest educational attainment is the last level of schooling you finished. So if you are currently still studying at a university, you will tick off "high school diploma". If you have completed an undergraduate course at some university, check "bachelor's degree". If you have a post-graduate degree, then check "master's/doctoral degree".
  • Write down the school address. If you forgot or don't know, it should be written on your diploma. Otherwise, you can try looking it up on the internet.

7. EMPLOYMENT


  • Write down the details of your employment. You MUST answer the same details as shown on your certificate of employment.
  • If you cannot see your current job position then check "others" and write it down on the space provided.
  • If you are employed, give them the number of human resources (HR).


8. DETAILS OF SPONSOR

  • This section is only for those who have a KOREAN citizen sponsoring them. If you do not have one, write N/A; if you do, write down their details (and include an invitation letter as required by the Korean Embassy. See here).

9. DETAILS OF VISIT



  •  Check the item which is most applicable to you. If you are travelling to Korea just for a vacation, then tick off "tourism/transit"
  • For your intended period of stay, write down the number of days (not nights) you are planning on staying in Korea. Make sure that you have adequate funds to show that you can afford this length of stay.
  • For your intended date of entry, make sure that it is within 3 months of your application since that is that validity period of single entry Korean visa.
  • For your address, you may write down the tentative address of the hotel/airbnb you plan to stay in, along with their contact details. You do not need to show proof of booking on your visa application so there is no need to pay upfront before your visa is approved.
  • If you have not traveled outside the country before, write down N/A (and calm down, yes you may still get approved ;) ). If you have been to more countries than the available space provided, you may attach a separate paper like I did.
  • If you are not traveling with family, just write N/A. If you are traveling with friends, write N/A.


 10. FUNDING DETAILS

  • Remember that your estimated travel cost must be able to support the length of stay you indicated previously. The amount on your bank certificate must be HIGHER than what you will put here.
  • For a modest stay, 10,000 PHP is more than enough for a day's stay. So if you are staying for 4 days, you may write down the equivalent of 40,000 PHP. You should make this somewhat proportional to the funds reflected on your bank certificate. If you have millions in the bank, then it will look suspicious if you write down a super budgeted amount. Likewise, if you have limited funds then you should put a smaller amount.
  • If you are paying for your trip yourself, then just write "myself", and include your phone number. If someone else, like a parent, relative or spouse is going to fund you, then write down their details and attach their financial documents as required. 
  • For type of support, you may put the following: financial, shopping, accomodation, etc.


11. ASSISTANCE WITH THIS FORM

  • IF you applied through a travel agency, write down their details; if not, check no and write N/A on the details.
  • I do not recommend applying through an agency. It is easy enough to accomplish the Korean visa application form and obtain the requirements yourself without going to one and it will not increase your chance of approval either, but this is up to you of course.

12. DECLARATION


  • Write down the date of your application, NOT the date you filled this up.
  • If you are under 17, your parent/guardian must sign for you.




After filling up this form, don't forget to re-read my post on what to do during application day! Good luck!




DISCLAIMER: I am in no way associated with the Korean Embassy of the Philippines. These are all based on my personal experience only. Your experience may vary from mine. If in doubt, it is better if you contact the Korean Embassy of the Philippines directly.


Friday, February 24, 2017

How to Get a Multiple Entry Korean Visa for Filipinos


Changdeokgung, Seoul
credits to the Korean Culture and Information Service

How I Got My Multiple Entry Korean Visa 2017 (Tips and FAQ)

Remember that infamous Cebu Pacific piso fare that was held earlier this month? The one that kept crashing got sold out after just a few hours of it being posted? Well, I was one of the lucky ones who actually got to avail of their sale! I got a roundtrip ticket from Manila to Incheon (Korea) for ---wait for it--- 2,270 PHP!! I couldn't believe it could go that cheap!

I was so excited, I immediately began researching about where to go, what to see and eat...but all the while, there was this nagging feeling inside my head like I forgot something important and after some time I realized...oh nooo, I still need a visa to enter Korea! I tried researching if they offer visa exempts like Taiwan, but unfortunately they do not.

TIP#1: You do not need a plane ticket to apply for a Korean visa. In fact, the Korean Embassy advise against doing this. (They've obviously never experience piso fare syndrome haha)

So, the next thing to do obviously, was to apply for that Korean visa ASAP. Ok, full disclosure...my trip isn't actually for another 7 months. But I'm a worrier. I've been reading left and right how the Korean Embassy is strict in giving out visas to Filipinos. So I figured, I would just apply for one now so I have enough time to reapply if I have to. 

TIP#2: If you get denied in your application for a Korean visa, you have to wait another 6 months to reapply.

TIP#3: An approved single entry Korean visa is valid for 3 months after issuance.

I was already planning to apply for a multiple entry Korean visa to circumvent that 3 month rule I mentioned above (read on to see how I was able to do this). I was thinking that in the event they issue me a single entry visa instead of a multiple entry visa then I'll just reapply again when my travel date is nearer, since it should (theoretically) be easier to reapply once I've already been granted one. Caution: follow at your own risk. I've read about a blogger who didn't use her single entry Korean visa and reapplied for another one the same year, and she was asked to pay 1,350 PHP as penalty.

TIP#4: Applying for a Korean visa is FREE for those intending to stay 59 days or less.

For those who are interested, here are the various Korean visa fees. Click the link if you want to see the official page from the Korean Embassy. For Filipinos, see below:

For Philippine Passport holders:  
     59 days (or less) stay in Korea -- GRATIS
     60 to 90 days stay in Korea -- PHP1,800.00

     More than 90 days stay in Korea (not applicable for tourist visa)
           Single Entry -- PHP2,700.00
           Multiple Entry -- PHP4,050.00


*Fees may differ for some nationalites


I started preparing my documents to apply for the Korean visa soon after coming back from another trip (more on that on another post!).  I suggest preparing for your application well in advance because they are asking for A LOT of requirements. See official list from the Korean Embassy here or see screenshots below.

Requirements for Employees

Requirements for Students


TIP#6: If you are neither of the above, the Korean Embassy have several other categories you may apply as: businessmen, housewives/househusbands, retired senior citizen, Korean's sister/brother-in-law, Korean's parents-in-law, Filipino married to a Korean, religious workers, seafarers, workers with Visa Issuance Number, short term employment, studying in Korea, Filipino Married to a foreigner working in Korea, foreign resident in the Philippines, children of a Filipino married to a military personnel stationed in Korea, Filipino married to a military personnel stationed in Korea, parents of a Filipino married to a military personnel in Korea and a D9 visa. To know more, click here.


The Tourist Visa Requirements for Filipino Employees:

1. Application Form (link here)
Print these in A4 paper and fill out legibly with no erasures. The immigration officers at the Korean embassy are very particular about the neatness and completeness of your application form. Do NOT leave any field blank. Write N/A instead.

I'll be writing a whole different post on how I filled out my application form so stay tuned :)

UPDATED: See my detailed step-by-step guide on how I filled up my own application form.


2. 1 piece of Passport size colored picture (Please attach on the application form)
Just go to any photo studio and say that you need it for a Korean visa application. They should know the specifications already. But just so you know too, here are important stuff: Size is 35 x 45 mm. Background should be white. Do not smile. Ears out. Do not cover eyebrows with bangs. Photo should be less than 6 months old.

Do not staple this; paste it on the box provided. I missed out on this box the first time and pasted it on the upper right corner instead. I had to reprint that whole page again, since I swear the paste I used was superglue *sigh*.


3. Original Passport (should be valid for more than 6 months)
Remove that cute passport cover you have there. I also brought my old passport since I qualify for #5 below.


4. Photocopy of Passport Bio-page (page 2)
I submitted in A4 paper to match the application form, but I don't think it matters.


5. Original & Photocopy of valid visa/s and arrival stamps to OECD member countries for the past 5 years (If applicable only)

Here are the 20 countries listed as OECD countries:
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
CANADA
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
HUNGARY
ICELAND
IRELAND
ITALY
JAPAN
KOREA
LUXEMBOURG
MEXICO
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
POLAND
PORTUGAL
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
SPAIN
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
TURKEY
UNITED KINGDOM
UNITED STATES 


I submitted my old passport with a valid 10 year multiple entry US visa along with photocopies of it and the arrival stamps. It's not a guarantee that you'll get approved for a Korean visa just because you have a visa to these countries but I'd say the chances are very high that you will.

TIP#5 The Korean Embassy categorize an applicant as a frequent traveler if he/she has traveled to any OECD countries within the past 5 years. Processing time is reduced to 3 working days instead of the usual 5 working days for first time travelers (to Korea).


6. Original Certificate of Employment
This must include the applicant's position, date hired, compensation, office address, HR landline number(cell-phone number is not allowed), and HR e-mail address.


7. Original Personal Bank Certificate
The Korean Embassy says that these must include account type, current balance, account opening date, 6 months average daily balance (ADB). Some banks have a standard format for their bank certificates though. Still, it doesn't hurt to ask. I submitted one that didn't include an account opening date and it was fine. On the other hand, I asked a BDO teller nicely if they can include everything on the list and they complied. So, if you have an account there this should be easy. The bank certificate costs 100 PHP and only takes a few minutes to process.

You may also submit time deposit and stock certificates like I did!


8. Bank Statement 
You must submit an original or certified true copy of bank statements/passbook for the last 3 months.

I kinda errr...forgot to include this in my application and was stressing out about it so much afterwards! It wasn't quite clear to me then what the difference between a bank certificate and a bank statement was. I figured the bank statements alone should be enough, as long as it showed enough to support your stay in Korea. I honestly don't know if I was just lucky, because this did not become an issue and I was still approved. Maybe the immigration officer got confused since I gave a lot of separate bank certificates in different formats and all? But please for your case, do NOT submit incomplete requirements. Don't give them a reason to deny your application.

To explain the difference between a bank certificate and a bank statement, the former is a document simply stating how much money is in the bank on a particular date, while the latter gives you a summary of financial transactions over a given period. The reason a bank statement is particularly important to visa officers is that it shows if there are any suspicious activity like a sudden large deposit for reason of just having "show money" during visa application.


9. ITR(Income Tax Return) or Form 2316 Copy 
I did not submit this because I was exempted for two reasons:

TIP#6: Frequent travellers who have travelled as tourist to OECD member countries within 5 years are exempt from submitting ITR.

TIP#7 BDO and BPI has an ongoing promo for gold and elite cardholders wherein they are exempted from submitting ITR and bank certificates AND qualify for multiple entry visa application. They have extended this offer until December 31, 2019. Here are the links for this announcement (and requirements): BDO, BPI

Gold cardholders are eligible for multiple entry visa to Korea valid for 3 years.
Elite cardholders are eligible for multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for 3-5 years.

I applied with two different BDO gold credit cards and was given a multiple-entry visa to Korea valid for 3 years. I submitted a photocopy of the front and back of my cards (don't forget to cover the CVV to prevent any unauthorized purchases) along with billing statements. I had one of them enrolled with paperless billing so I just submitted a printed copy, which is acceptable. But if you happen to have the original statement for the bank, it's better if you submit that.



10. Copy of PRC Card or IBP Card (If applicable only)
I do not have this. Skipped.


Note: ALL documents should be less than 3 months old and addressed to The Embassy of the Republic of Korea – 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig city 1634, Philippines

You should arrange your documents/requirements in the same order as the official list.

TIP#8: There is no need for an appointment or personal appearance during submission of application at the Korean Embassy so if you're busy you can just ask someone to submit them on your behalf.


Directions to the Korean Embassy:
The Korean Embassy is located at the corner of Upper McKinley Road and C5 in Taguig City (near SM Aura). To those bringing cars, they do not have a parking right on their compound. Instead, they'll direct you to a narrow street a bit further away from the Embassy where you can park your car. Parking is free.


Few more tips to remember on the day of your application:

  • Submission of visa application is from M-F 8:30-11:00 am only. This is on a first come, first serve basis. The embassy advises that you arrive there before 10:30 am to allow enough time for processing. According to their website, applicants who arrive after 10:30 am may not be accommodated. We arrived there at 9:30 am on a Tuesday and there were a lot of applicants, but the waiting and processing time was pretty fast. We spent a total of maybe 15 minutes inside.

  • Do not staple your documents beforehand. At the entrance of the consular office, someone will check all your documents and arrange them if needed. They will be the one to staple them for you. Afterwards, you'll be given a queue number, which should also indicate which window you will go to. Windows #1 and #2 are for first time travelers (to Korea) and window #3 is for frequent travelers with OECD member country visas.

  • Family applications should be filed together at the same window, at the same time. A representative may file the visa applications of all family members.

  • When your number is flashed on the screen in front, only one person may approach the window (I only assume that because there is only 1 seat in front of the cashier style glass covered window). They'll check all your documents, make some notes, ask questions if they have any and give you a claiming slip afterwards. Do NOT lose this.

  • There is no expedite processing. Processing takes 5 working days for first time travelers and 3 working days for frequent travelers. Releasing time is only from M-F 1:30-4:00 pm only.



Q&A
1. Do all documents need to be original?
No. Aside from the passport, only the certificate of employment and bank certificate needs to be original. The rest may be just photocopies. For students, you'll need to submit your original school certificate too (and no, they will not give this back).

2. Can somebody other than my parents provide financial proof of support?
Yes. You'll need to submit an affidavit of support and proof of relationship along with the financial documents of your financier

3. Can I use my payroll account to obtain a bank certificate?
Yes, as long as it has enough funds to support your stay.

4. Is there a minimum required amount I need to show the Korean Embassy?
No. The Korean Embassy does not give a standard/required amount that you need to show to get approved. Going through countless accounts/blogs, 50,000 PHP looks to be a safe amount for a 3-5 day stay. 

5. Should I include a copy of my round trip ticket, hotel booking, and trip itinerary to increase my chances of getting approved?
No. They will just remove unnecessary documents at the entrance when they check your requirements anyway

6. Is there an interview during application?
Not really. They may or may not ask you to clarify something on your application if something is unclear or if they have additional questions. In my case, the ONE question I got asked was what my relationship to the other person I was also submitting an application for was. I gave her a two word answer and that was it!

7. When submitting the requirements on behalf of someone else, do I need an authorization letter?
No.

8. What are the reasons I may get denied in my visa application?
If you do get denied (let's hope not!), the consular office will paste a form on your passport with one of the reasons below encircled.

  • Your passport is invalid.
  • You are prohibited to enter Korea as per Korean Immigration law no.11 sec. 1 (Prohibition of Entry).
  • Their record shows that you have previously violated the Korean law.
  • You failed to submit the required document completely.
  • The documents you have submitted cannot be verified.
  • You failed to prove the purpose of entry to Korea.
  • You failed to prove strong economic and family ties to the home country.
  • Your inviter is not qualified to invite you.
  • You failed to prove the relationship with your inviter.

The top two most common reasons for visa denials are usually the 6th and 7th one (which in my opinion are the vaguest among them all too. If they're going to crush people's hopes and dreams, I wish they would at least expound a bit more on how they come up with their decisions. Am I right?).

9. It's my first time out of the country, will I get approved?
Yes. As long as you have the complete requirements you will get approved. You'll get an even higher chance of getting approved if you're applying as a family.



Good luck on your application, maybe we'll bump into each other in Korea ;)



Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Taiwan Travel Itinerary: Beitou Hot Spring, Elephant Mountain, Shilin Night Market



Day 2: Beitou Hot Spring, Elephant Mountain, Shilin Night Market


We decided to take it easy today, taking into consideration how we didn't get much sleep the first day. First destination for today: Beitou Hot Spring!

The cold January weather made it the perfect time to go for a soak in the hot spring. Chilling out in a hot spring is in fact a real Taiwanese favorite. No wonder, because apparently, they have more than 150 of them. That's a lot considering how small an island Taiwan is!

We chose to go to Beitou for convenience (and because we really wanted to see the Thermal Valley!), this is the nearest hot spring in the city and Beitou is so easy to get to.

Beitou Thermal Valley aka Hell Valley

1. Beitou

How to Get To Beitou Hot Springs
1. From Taipei Main Station (台北車站) ...or any MRT station for the matter, get on the MRT Red Line heading towards Tamsui (淡水) and get off at MRT Beitou Station (北投)
2. From MRT Beitou Station, change to the Pink Line, and alight at MRT Xin Beitou Station (新北投).  To get to the platform going to Xin Beitou Station, go down one flight of stairs and up to the other side to change platforms. Just ask around or look for the signs to know where to go.


The train going to Xin Beitou Station is awesome! They remodeled the inside of the train compartments to match a hotspring/wooden/ nature theme. They even have hot tub barrels doubling as a table, with computerized touchscreens embedded in them that give out information about Beitou popular attractions.


Hotspring theme at Xin Beitou Train

Information right at your fingertips!


It’s easy to navigate Beitou, thanks to the abundance of detailed signboards.


There are lots of signs like this littered all over the place. You won't get lost


Popular sights in Beitou includes:

Beitou Public Library
Beitou Public Library
Address: 251 Guangming Rd., Beitou, Taipei
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 8:30am – 9pm, Sun-Mon 9am – 5pm; Closed first Thursday of each month
Phone: +886 2-28977682
Website: english.taipei.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1100571&ctNode=30280&mp=100002


Can't really say much about this 'coz we skipped this. The architecture looks interesting though; if ever I'm back in Beitou this is the first place I'm going to go see. If you're a book lover you might want to check it out.


Beitou Hot Springs Museum
Beitou Hot Springs Museum
Address: No. 32, Youya Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 112
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10 AM-6PM. Closed Mondays
Phone: +886 2 2891 2318
Admission: Free


You can see hot spring relics from the past here. Visitors need to change into the provided slippers before going in. 30 minutes is enough to go around and see everything.


Beitou Garden Spa


Beitou Garden Spa aka Millenium Hot Spring

Address: No. 6, Zhongshan Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 112
Phone: +886 2 2896 6939
Opening hours:  Mon-Sun; The baths are open in 6 sessions with 30 minute cleaning times in between.
     1st session: 05:30~07:30
     2nd session: 08:00~10:00
     3rd session: 10:30~13:00
     4th session: 13:30~16:00
     5th session: 16:30~19:00
     6th session: 19:30~22:00

Admission: NT$40 for adults, NT$20 for students and seniors


Beitou Garden Spa has several outdoor pools with varying degree of temperature from super hot to freezing cold. It can get pretty crowded here especially in the evenings and weekends so plan accordingly. Bring a swimsuit or if you forgot to pack one like me, buy one there.

Plum Garden

Plum Garden
Address: 6 Zhongshan Road, Beitou, Taipei
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am – 5pm; Closed Mondays
Phone: +886 2-2897-2647
Website: plumgarden.taipeitravel.net/en
Admission: Free

If you were planning on going here to see plums, I hate to dissapoint you...but there are no plums here (at least I didn't see any). Nor is it a garden really. It's an ancient summer residence of famed calligrapher and former political leader Yu You-ren. It's a small place, spent about 10 minutes here.


Beitou Thermal Valley


Beitou Thermal Valley aka Hell Valley
Address: Zhongshan Road, Beitou District,Taipei City, Taiwan
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9am – 5pm; Closed Mondays
Admission: Free


This is my favorite! It's one of Taiwan’s natural beauties-- the spring contains rare sulphur that creates an almost magical looking light blue-green sheen to the water. The natural sulphuric water is so uncommon that it can only be found in two places in the whole world (the other one is in Japan). A word of caution: its waters can reach up to 100°C, making it unsuitable for bathing. Whatever you do, don't fall in!



Thermal Valley from another angle
Another one


Next stop: Elephant Mountain!


2. Elephant Mountain

How to Get To Elephant Mountain:
1. Take the MRT red line to Xiangshan Station (象山).
2. Go out Exit 2. Continue straight down the street with park on left side. 
3. At Lane 150. Turn left up the hill towards the mountain.

The hike up Elephant Mountain takes a total of around 15-20 minutes to the top. The trail is paved and includes lots of stairs! It was quite tiring but the cool mountain breeze helped. Halfway up, you'll come across a fork. Remember to take the left!


Iconic Taipei 101 from Elephant Mountain at sunset


Word of advice? Avoid going during the weekends/holidays especially during sunset at all cost. Hoards of people, tourists and locals alike come here during those times. You'll spend more time trying to figure out how to take a photo without anyone cutting in front of you than taking in the beautiful sight of Taipei 101 and it's surroundings.


There was a long line of people waiting to get their pictures taken on the gigantic rocks, but by the time sunset rolled around, the line was not moving anymore because people were being inconsiderate and staking out their place for front row seats to the sunset instead of letting others have their chance on the rock :(

I repeat. Avoid. Weekends. Especially Sunset.


Taipei 101 all lit up at night


If you're looking for more adventure, from Elephant Mountain, you can easily continue on to Tiger Mountain and 9-5 Peak, which are two other renowned trails in the city.

But as for us, we decided to head straight to Shilin Night Market instead, as it was already dark by then and we were hungry for some Taiwanese food!



3. Shilin Night Market

How to get to Shilin Night Market:
1. Take any train to Jiantan MRT Station on the Red Line heading toward Tamsui.
2. Head to Exit 1, cross the street to the left to enter the night market.

Sausages at Shilin Night Market


Shilin Night Market is Taipei’s largest and most famous night market, with a huge mix of stores selling clothes, gadgets, souvenirs, random things and --what we came here for-- a plethora of food stalls and restaurants scattered about the market!


Looks familiar? It's Hot Star!
Squid ball? No, it's fried milk!




We went back to our hotel stuffed, tired but satisfied. See where we stayed during our 5 day trip here!


Stay tuned for my recommended list of food to eat in Taiwan. Thanks for reading my blog!









Chitaka