Facebook Group

Dear all,

Thanks Liping who created the facebook page for us. However, I had already created a facebook group of TWSS Taiwan Trip 2010. Please go to the group page and join. I had uploaded all of our photos there.

Thanks Liping again and sorry to make you to do the double work. :p

You can also uploaded your photos and give your comments after you join the group. I'm waiting for your contribution... =)

-- Miss Lai

FACEBOOK GROUP !

Hi,
The facebook group for chinese department has been created. The user name and the password is the same as this blogger account. Please go in and comment. Thank you. :)

Liping.

Taiwan Trip- REI

Rachel Chew from 3C

Wow...I still feel this atmosphere of surrealism.
I know I'm going to set of to the airport to fly to Taiwan...but...it still feels so surreal.
My mind has seemed to registered that we are going to a totally foreign land, but the rest of my body doesn't.
So somehow, I am in a daze.

But!

That doesn't mean I'm not going to have fun~!
The most important thing...is to build lots of unforgettable memories with everyone and make the best out of youth(?)! And yes to learn as well...

I haven't went to anyplace further than Malaysia...so this is going to be a huge turnabout for me.

My only issue is that I might actually have communication problems even though I'm a Chinese, how embarassing. O///O

But that doesn't mean I won't try my best.

For the trip, for the teachers, for my friends, and for myself.

With that, let's all have a great time together!!!

P.s: It's a pity the Muslims have Halal restrictions... From what I've learnt, one of the best things in Taiwan is the varieties of glorious, glorious food. It makes me feel rather...sad? Or dejected that they won't be able to savour these delights. Oh well. There's no way shaved ice has any pork in it right? XD

NIGHT MARKET!

Night Markets

These collections of street stalls, sidewalk vendors and small canteens are a major part of the Taiwanese social scene.

In Taiwan, night markets are known for its specialty xiaochi food items. Xiaochi translates broadly as "small eats" or snacks. Such foods are either served as carry-out or sometimes at small tables with stools for seating.

Specific foods will often change from year to year with passing fads and become characteristic snacks of Taiwan, such as oyster omelet, Taiwanese Fried Chicken Breast, and stinky tofu persist.

Not only is food served in night markets, but also a lot of products are sold. You can buy many inexpensive, high-quality products, such as clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, CDs and so on. In night markets, you can eat delicious Taiwanese cuisine and find marvels everywhere. You can experience special and memorable trips
in Taiwan.

Well, tomorrow is the day!!! I hope that we will all have a meaningful trip in Taiwan.=)

Elaine Tan(3)3A

多几个小时就要到机场搭飞机到台湾了。现在的我心情复杂，又开心，又紧张。这是我第一次自己出国，所以难免会感到有点不安，可是有朋友的陪伴让我感到不那么害怕。

到了台湾，有很多美食可以品尝，也可以观赏很多新加坡看不到的风景。想到这里，我就感到兴奋。不只是那样，还能够和当地居民交流，认识和了解台湾的文化，让我迫不及待。

希望这次到台湾，可以有很大的收获。

黄慧玲 3A

Taiwan trip 2010!
I cant't wait for tomorrow's trip.
Its so surreal!
Most importantly,i am going with my friends!
It would be a wonderful experience as you would be sharing a common experience with your friends.
I am sure that this trip would be full of unforgettable memories and it will take us away from our hectic studies schedule in school for a while to relax and just have fun!
I heard of the delicious food in taiwan and the crazy shopping experience you will have there.
Also,i can't wait to go visit the Yehliu National Park and the natural rock formations as this is a rare sight that we don't get to see in Singapore.
The Xiaoyoukeng Volcanic area is also not to be missed,one of the highlights i would put on top of my must-have experience list in my Taiwan trip.
Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry and the Miniatures Museum would be a great enlightment to me as can you imagine a museun just for cakes and pastry and can you also imagine a museum full of miniatures?
To end of the trip,the shopping there would be just perfect.Forget about the Great Singapore Sales in Singapore,the taiwan shopping there would be madness,it would also be one of the highlights too!
To keep it short,I CAN"T WAIT TO FLY OF NOW TO GO TO TAIWAN!!!
Phyllis Guo Yuen Hong(16)
3B

Tomorrow is the day! 15June2010=)

I researched on the computer about the places we are going to go..

Since everyone has posted on the famous places and famous foods, i am going to post about the first night hotel we are staying in.

[SHANGRILA YILAN]

I am surprised at the facilities there. We were said to go for farm play and playing traditional games so none of the ideas brush through my mind that it is so high class and so NICE.

Imagine us eating here with all our dear friends, it will be the most memorable.

Wow!! This is the first time i see such a BIG swing. I find it really interesting. It is also a very good place for memories. There, we can relax with the beautiful scenery infront of us. Looking from afar, breathing the fresh air after a long stress from school. It is also quite a good place for going with families. This time, with friends, it should be a WONDERFUL experience.

zzz.... Sleeping!! Everyone's favourite. How nice is this place=) It is so big. I am sure everyone would have a good night stay. So sad that it is only for one day.. I will miss this place!! I also wonder how is it like to have a day without parents, but only friends. No one who nag for our own good, no one to help us with luggage and tidying. How is it going to be? Lets see...

Shangrila Leisure Farming is one of the best leisure farms in Yilan. It features gardens, farming paths, Chinese style courtyards, and many kinds of fruit farms and folk activities. The Shangrila tea shop and restaurant serve delicious cookies, dishes, cuisines, and buffet dinner, offering either Chinese food and Western food to satisfy visitors' needs. The farming also provides the outdoor coffee shop with a tranquil atmosphere for all visitors to relax during their vacation. Other on-site facilities in the farming include a conference room with a capacity of a hundred and fifty people, a KTV singing room, parking lots, high speed Internet access, and some other facilities. The staff in the farming will delight each visitor with warm greetings and exceptional services.

Credits: http://shineyou.hotel.com.tw/eng/facilities.asp

Few more hours to go........ ... Hope we will have fun there. have a goodnight sleep tomorrow and wake up early tomorrow.

Done by: Jessica Ngion阮嘉欣

Class: 3B

Taiwan Shaved Ice!!!

好期待到台湾阿！

说到台湾的创意氛围就应该少不了台湾的冰品店吧！！！

台湾的卖的冰品都是材料满满的，就像一桌山一样，让人就想马上买一碗来吃。
看到这一汤次匙的冰，就让我想马上飞到台湾吃一口。

我也像试试看那里的面线希望和新加坡有很大的分别，因为我知道面线来致台湾所以应该会比较好吃。

我希望会在台湾学到很多东西和他们的文化。

-莉璇 LiXuan 3B-

Before we depart for Taiwan..

Dear all,

Are you excited? There is less than 18 hours before we depart for Taiwan!

In order to have a great trip, here are some gentle reminders for all of you before we depart:

1) Taiwan's weather changes easily, so please get ready 1 jacket or sweater although it's summer.

2) 1 set of full school uniform.

3) If you get motion sickness easily, you may consider to prepare some motion sickness pills.

4) Bring camera if you have one. It's needed for the project work.

5) Make sure you have 1 scrapbook, which we'll use it almost every day during the trip.

6) Prepare at least 1 gift for your Taiwanese friends when we visit their school.

7) DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!


So we'll see you at CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3, 6.30am tomorrow (15 June)!


* Please contribute by posting some of your feelings or leave comments in this blog. We need all of you to make our Taiwan Trip's blog wonderful!


Cheers,
2010 Taiwan Trip Teachers

Taiwan here I(We) COME!

Isn't it a nice picture of TAIWAN-Taipei ?!
Although we are not going to Taipei 101 but this tower
has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening.
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I'm looking forward for this Taiwan trip. I doubt everyone is.
One more day and I will be in Taiwan, waited for so long.
Have been wanting to go to Taiwan, every holiday I will always
ask my mother '' Can we go to Taiwan?!'' but we never have a
chance.
So a big thank you for teachers who choose me to go to this trip.(:
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I'M SO EXCITED!
Watching taiwan idol drama make me want to go to
National Taiwan University and explore their campus more
than anything.
Night market and Ximending (西门町) is the next love,
because is shopping and eating time.
I doubt it will be a great trip with teachers and friends!! ((;

TAIWAN HERE I COME!

JIEXUAN' (3A)

出发前的心情

我感到非常开心因为这是我第一次去Taiwan，我听说那里有很多美食和很出名的奶茶。
我想要去那里体验 Taiwan 人的文化，也尝试他们的美食。我很期待这次的行程，希望是个美好的回忆在深刻。

梁俊文3B。

出发之前......

还有4天，我们就可以出发去台湾了！

你们最期待些什么呢？最希望去哪些地方?

大家来说说出发前的心情吧！



（这是淡水，我们在台北住的饭店就在这地区。那里的黄昏景色是很有名的！）

--Miss Lai

Yilan County has long been legendary for its stunning ocean views, hot spring resorts and vibrant cultural legacy. Traditionally an isolated area accessible only by rail and winding mountain roads, Yilan County is home to a self-reliant, pioneering spirit brought by settlers who came here to farm the fertile plain in the late 18th century. Today, Yilan is connected to the rest of northern Taiwan by Asia’s second-longest tunnel, making it a mere half-hour drive from Taipei on a smooth and straight freeway. Modern Yilan has become a surfer’s paradise and a popular weekend getaway. But in addition to its natural beauty, Yilan is also home to centuries of tradition and history waiting to be explored.

Besides Yilan, there are alot of other places to shop like the Ximenting, is a big shopping mall in taiwan and it is very famous.

So let go there and check it out ourself!

3-Archimedes, Kian Eng [39]

台湾的创意文化

你有没有观赏台湾的综艺节目？

你喜欢的中文歌手是不是来自台湾？

你知道珍珠奶茶是由台湾人发明的吗？

台湾的中文媒体、中文娱乐事业发达，让我们看到了台湾在这方面引领潮流的重要地位。

此外，台湾的很多企业、店铺也用了独特和有创意的方式来经营。

到了台湾，记得留意台湾的创意文化，回来新加坡后也许有机会学以致用！

台湾的书店

台北的书店林立，除了有书店街、二手书店，最有名的就是诚品书店了。

诚品书店在台北有几家分店，其中的敦南店是24小时营业的，这让台北夜猫子在深夜时有一个阅读的好去处。

此外，你可以在台北的书店发掘很多特别的文具哦！那些很有创意的文具、很有心思的卡片等，都很适合买回去送给朋友。

在逛台北的书店时，记得观察思考一下，台湾人是不是比新加坡人喜欢阅读呢？

台湾的书店和我们的有什么不一样？有什么吸引人的地方？

-- Miss Lai

美丽的九份

到过九份3次，每一次都会被九份的美丽深深吸引。

最喜欢走在石阶上欣赏两旁的茶馆和店铺。如果能够在其中一家茶馆内坐下，好好感受周围的气氛，那就更幸福了。

在网上找到了一些关于九份的图片，很喜欢以下这幅九份的画：



至于阿妹茶楼的附近，也是九份其中一个最美丽的地方：


同学们，到了九份的时候，如果有机会遇到了这些地方，记得好好欣赏！


-- Miss Lai