Taiwan free and easy : Taichung RedDot Hotel ( A very cool Hotel)

First impression: A very interesting and funky hotel, with a revolving door. 

The main lobby has a slide and exotic seats.

Yes, you can take the slide. Take a seat rest from the receptionist and slide down.

Adults and kids are allowed to enjoy this interesting slide.

Too bad, I have an injured ankle so I cant slide down :(

Check out the breakfast menu at the bottom of this page. Delicious and instagram worthy.

Bicycles can be rented for free.

So far so good :D

The room is not very big but is just nice for me.  The room is clean new and very prettily designed. Just like the colorful prints on the bad.

There is universal plug and usb port so no need for a travel adaptor. Everything is nice and pretty, even the coastor.

The toilet is also nicely designed. The toilet bowl is those Japanese style with controls. The toiletries is nicely packed in luggage style. Ample space on the counter for your toiletries and makeup. 

There is no bath tub. It will better if the toilet is slightly brighter,

The view from the room. Nothing much but is good for anyone who can't stand hotel rooms with no windows.

Red Dot hotel has a zhonghua night market and a cinema nearby. 

The night market sells a lot of food and only food. It is not really lively. A bit quiet but a lot of locals are eating there.

3 main courses to choose from. Everything is served so nicely.

 if you are not full enough, can just pick things from the buffet table to eat. There are porridge, cereals, fruits, salad and a lot more at the buffet tables.

The bad thing is it is not near to Fengchia night market which a lot of people will want to visit. The taxi ride will take around 20 mins. Taking a bus is free but waiting time can range from 30 mins to an hour. It is definitely more worth it to take a cab. Yizhong night market is around 15-20mins, it will a better idea to cycle there.
They also do not allow checking in early or checking out late
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taiwan free and easy: Shinshe to Taichung Paper Carton King and Yam balls

 Dong Dong Yu Yuan (東東芋圓)

Just beside the carton King. 

Yam balls with various condiments.

Fried tapioca.

Just opposite the Dong Dong Yu Yuan,

Long queue but it taste good. Crunchy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside

紙箱王

The place is also not very big, An hour or two will do.

Not very magnificent but interesting. The buildings are maybe around 3 metres.

My mum has free entrance again because it was her birthday month.

Not sure how it works.

I find the mechanise in the shop quite good looking and interesting. worth taking a tour inside the shop too,

taiwan free and easy: Taichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 2 新社古堡 shinshe xinshe castle lavendar cottage 薰衣草森林 and food!!

Shinshe cottage

The set mail looks extremely healthy. I thought it will be not good, but it taste quite good. 

              I like the view of the mountains

  The place is not very big. Should b e able to complete within 1 hour. I think it will much more beautiful if the flowers are blooming or leaves are in coloured.

A pretty place to visit.

Even the toilet are nicely decorated

Merchandise are so pretty packaged that I cant helped but to get soon.

The lavendars were not really in bloom so we did not really see a sea of lavendar.

We had free admission for my mum as we went in November and her birthday month is November:D

However, she was not impressed with the place. Think it does not impressed the older generation. My sister and I like the place, because it was pretty and the place is quite interesting to explore.

Entrance fees is nt200 inclusive of nt$100 voucher to spend on items.

http://www.lavendercottage.com.tw/

This is road side stall which our driver bought us to. The ah po was really good at frying the mushroom. It is crispy on the outside but soft and moist on the inside. REally recommended!!! We ate the same thing somewhere else but it was too hard for consumption.

Some place recommend by the driver for dinner. Was not really impressed by it.

The minsu website

taiwan free and easy: Taichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 1 fruit farms

shinshe: sea of flower

Taiwan free and easy : Taichung Shinshe minsu 馨舍民宿

aichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 2 新社古堡 shinshe xinshe castle lavendar cottage 薰衣草森林 and food!!

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taiwan free and easy: Taichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 1 fruit/ flowers farm

After settling down at the minsu or the hostel.

We visited some farms.

The rose farm.

The driver shows us to a small local rose garden. 

The good is no gimmick, we had a few stalks of free roses. The tour is very simple without much information, just walk in and take some photos.

This tour is at the driver own private little farm. It was quite interesting, my mum had a lot of fun as there is a variety of vegetables that interest her.

          The grape farm, also a small local farm. Lot of samples to try. Bought some grapes at great price to try. Not touristy at all. However, if you are here for an educational tour for your kids, it is not recommended.

Orchid farm. Same same

I wanted to visit the mushroom farm but there was not enough time

The minsu website

taiwan free and easy: Taichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 1 fruit farms

shinshe: sea of flower

Taiwan free and easy : Taichung Shinshe minsu 馨舍民宿

aichung Xinshe shinse Tour Part 2 新社古堡 shinshe xinshe castle lavendar cottage 薰衣草森林 and food!!

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