A few questions about travelling to Taiwan

**MeMock** · 23rd September 2012 09:06

Over the years I have noticed threads about people teaching in Taiwan so I am hoping there will be a few people around that can help answer my questions.

I want to go there in the middle of November to watch the World Baseball Classic.

I have noticed that Thai, Eva and China all fly direct from Bangkok. Are there any others? Any suggestions on which one is best?

The stadium where the games are being held is called Xinzhuang Stadium. Any idea which airport would be the closest/easiest to reach this stadium?

Any suggestions on accommodation within walking distance of the stadium?

If I had a morning or afternoon off between games are there any suggestions on some magnificent tourist attraction close by that or should see or do?

I have never been to Taiwan or Chine so any Restaurant recommendations in the area or what is the 'must eat' I should try?

Thanks everyone.

**MeMock** · 24th September 2012 14:38

*Bump*

**keekwai** · 24th September 2012 15:09

Google

**Warhammer820** · 24th September 2012 17:22

EVA is pretty awesome.

**MeMock** · 24th September 2012 18:12

Thanks keekwai, very helpful.

Warhammer, they are only about 12,000 baht return as well which I thought was pretty good.

**keekwai** · 24th September 2012 18:25

Originally Posted by MeMock

Thanks keekwai, very helpful.

It was! Your query on Trip Advisor yielded the same empty results as here.

Nearby Hotels

Hotels Near Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium - Wotif.com

Closest Airport

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in neighboring Taoyuan County

**MeMock** · 24th September 2012 20:23

Yes, even the visa link that person provided did not help all that much. If I understood it correctly I think I get a free one on arrival.... I think.

I had been to that wotif page but all the hotels listed are 7km + away, there must be some within walking distance you would think. Perhaps I will wait to see where the Kiwi team ends up staying and bum a lift with them.

**Nathan Jones** · 24th September 2012 20:29

Originally Posted by Warhammer820

EVA is pretty awesome.

Got to agree. Used them just the once a few years ago. Heathrow to Bangkok and back. Excellent.

**bulldog** · 30th October 2012 04:25

eva suck; sadly flying with them in a few weeks time. no choice, as for direct, its that or THAI who are worse or BA's snotty stewardess. Eva generally suck because of the high prevalence of presenting a pot noddle as gourmet food and the incidence of gormless taiwanese blocking the aisles

**buddahas** · 30th October 2012 05:49

Suck or not it's the cheapest among major Asian airlines.

**MeMock** · 8th November 2012 19:18

Well despite all the wonderful help that you lot have thoughtfully provided me I am actually hitting the road tomorrow at sparrows fart on my way to becoming a Diamond Black groupie. Heading north for the winter and becoming a groupie for the New Zealand Diamond Blacks | Family life in rural Thailand & Australia

**Beavis** · 8th November 2012 19:36

Good luck, I hope you catch a foul ball...to the face! Just kidding. Are you gonna bring a glove to the game?

**bulldog** · 9th November 2012 01:34

^is this a sport you actually know anything about because you know sweet fa about "soccer"

**Beavis** · 9th November 2012 12:22

^Oh please teach me about da footy, wise one. Actually, scratch that, I could give sweet fa how you rate my knowledge of the beautiful game (I know enought to know Arsenal is shit). I suppose you're an expert because you're an Englishman, right? A country obsessed with the sport that were lucky to draw with America at the World Cup...sad really.