OFWs share tips to Pinoy would-be tourists

WHEN IN TAIWAN

OFWs share tips to Pinoy would-be tourists

By LUCKY MAE F. QUILAO
From November 1, 2017 to July 31 next year, Filipino tourists can enjoy visa-free entry to Taiwan for up to 14 days, and Filipinos there are encouraging their kababayans to take advantage and visit the country.
Filipinos who are living/working in Taiwan contacted by GMA News Online for this article all agreed that Taiwan has a lot to offer for the Filipino tourist.
"Maraming pwedeng pasyalan dito kagaya ng Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum sa Kaoshiung, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall sa Taipei, at Formosa 101 sa Taipei," shared Kenny Asierto, 30, factory worker in Chipbond Technology Corporation.
For those who crave adventure, Asierto, administrator of Taiwan OFW Group, suggested the "extreme rides" like the Liphao Land in Taichung or the Jenfusan Theme Park.
"Divisoria" of Taiwan
Asierto said Filipinos should also give Chungli City a try. "Para itong Divisoria. Marami kang mabibiling mura," he said.
Other tourist spots in Taiwan that Filipinos should check out are the Taipei Zoo, Sun Moon Lake, Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village, and the Yehliu Geopark.
"Kung chocolates na pasalubong naman hanap mo, I would recommend RT-Mart and RJ-Mart," Asierto said.
Safe place, pasalubong
Jo Ann Tembreza, who has worked as a factory worker in Taiwan from 2010 to 2015, said security is not a problem in Taiwan as the country is a safe place.
Asierto echoed this, stressing that malls there do not even hire security guards.
"Napaka-safe ng Taiwan. Wala kang masyadong marinig na crime. Pinaka-example dito is ang mga mall, walang security guard," he said.

Tembreza's recommended spots are Fo Guang Shan, Maokong Gondola, Taipei Zoo, Taipei 101, Anping Beach, Chigu Salt Mountain, Shoushan Zoo, Black Building, Costco, and Napoli.
"For cheap pasalubong, I recommend mag-night market sila. The more, the mura. There are stores na nagpapatawad, huwag lang sobra, like the Shilin Night Market and the Raohe Street Night Market. Sa Ximending din, ikutin lang nila yung lugar," she said. —KBK, GMA News

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