Solo Trip to Taiwan

1. Today was another day of heavy rain 🌧️. After having breakfast with my girlfriends near the hotel, we headed to Beitou and Tamsui together. The rain was so intense that it was almost unbelievable. We took the Red Line from Taipei Main Station to Beitou, visiting the Hot Spring Museum and Thermal Valley. The large pool in the museum, especially the area by the window, was perfect for taking stunning photos! 📸 We also tried Wu's Beef Noodles, which were absolutely delicious! Next, we went to Tamsui, but the rainy weather really dampened the scenery, leaving us with little to do. We decided to relax at a café instead. The small shuttle bus up the hill was quite shaky, making the saying "If you can sit, don't stand" feel so true! The café we visited was called "No Special Plans," which perfectly matched our mood at the time. Their Iron Buddha Mille Crepe Cake was phenomenal and was unanimously voted the best treat of the day! 🍰 Later, we walked to the Tamsui waterfront and stumbled upon the Museum of Broken Relationships. Apparently, if you feel unlucky, you can get a free fortune-telling there, but who would willingly admit they're unlucky? 😂 As the day wound down, we returned to Taipei since my girlfriends needed to pack for their trip back home. 2. Today, my girlfriends left, and I officially began my solo trip in Taiwan! I had already researched the exhibition information at the Taipei Music Center (Taipei Pop Music Center) online, so I headed there early in the morning. I spent the day hunting for Easter eggs related to Mayday and was lucky enough to meet a fellow fan who happened to be a teacher. They guided me to discover even more hidden gems, which made me incredibly happy! I plan to write a separate post to share all the details about Mayday at the Taipei Music Center. Since I had already booked my train ticket to Hualien for the day, I rushed to Dadaocheng to grab some braised pork rice. The taste still lingers in my memory! I originally planned to dine in, but just as I was about to be seated, the equipment malfunctioned, so I had to opt for takeout instead. Holding my delicious braised pork rice, I hurried back to the station and boarded the Tze-Chiang 3000 train, officially setting off for Hualien!