Taiwan is loosely translated as the Treasure Island (宝岛) to use mainlanders. Heh, sounds all pirate-ish and RPG-ish, don't you think so? Anyway, since we are planning to go there this coming May, I figure it is best to start planning an itinerary right now.

I already have a few itineraries with me. However, I do not wish to completely follow any of them since they are.... not mine. And for future references, I also wish to record down the process of my itinerary's creation. Ok let's start.

1. Location
   
   It is very important to first list interesting places that I wish to go. As it's a place with a primary language of Chinese, I searched using Chinese.
   
   A decision was made that some famous tourist attractions that has nothing interesting besides political importance should be skipped. Simply because they look boring like hell. It's like Tiananmen Square without Tiananmen... It's then just a bloody concrete square.
   
   National Palace Museum (台北故宫) seem genuinely interesting.
   
   Ning Xia Road Night Market (宁夏夜市) don't seem all that good but it is one of the few locations where night activities are considered viable since none of us will probably be interested in places like karaoke,night club, bar or perhaps brothel. Self equipment reminder: carbon pills, antacid.
   
   胡须张卤肉饭 was suggested as eatery.
   
   士林夜市 and 深坑夜市 and 师大夜市 were suggested as well.
   
   台北101 is almost a must. Suggested to go there for either sunrise or sunset. Self research reminder: enquire opening/closing hours.
   
   活虾之家 was suggested as eatery.
   
   日月潭 best for extremely early hour for morning mist. Would probably be a little bad for camera but hey, I'll bring portable drying agent.
   
   太鲁阁国家公园 another place that was said to have stunning view.
   
   合欢山 purely for sunrises. Wonder if we can find a place in 合欢山庄.
   
   阳明山国家公园 another location supposedly known for its natural beauty and hot spring.
   
   台湾淡水渔人码头 another decent place to visit. Fishing village sorta thing.
   
   九份 was told that this should be a must go.
   
   野柳 is basically a place of weird rocks.
   
   北投温泉 hot spring.
   
   Slef note: 电话卡 and 悠游卡, telephone card and their version of ezlink.
   
   女巫店 seems like a nice eatery, weekend has performance but requires separate tickets.
   
   猫空缆车 will end up in a place to drink tea.
   
   袖珍博物馆 seems nice.
   
   春水堂 eatery, milk tea.
   
   龙山寺 interesting architecture.
   
2. Similar Itineraries for living locations and such details.
   
   Aaron's one, http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/687474.html, http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/696536.html, http://www.mafengwo.cn/i/943900.html
   

Yep, that's about all for now. Shall come back another day.