I've only flown through there. Maybe check out tripadvisor regarding things to do?

Thanks JP I will check it out

send a PM to Big Kus ...she was there a few months ago I believe

Thanks Danno

No need a PM, here i come.

Cost of living there is as same as Thailand (this what i like most) I have got no worries about Over-spent like trip to Europe LOL

You may mean Sun Moon Lake, its a place that i planed to go but couldnt make it as many things interesting in Taipei.

From information i found, there is not far from Taipei but i bet you can easily travel there since transportation i Taiwan is very convenient.

I have planed to go back Taipei again before end of 2013 for hiking, but now Im struggling with seeking travel partner

that's easy, simply avoid the Chinese holidays and you'll be fine. During any Chinese holiday literally millions of Chinese mainlanders swarm the island. Especially now that Taiwan is opening up to more direct flights from the mainland.

I only went to Taipei, go to Danshui when you're there, you'll thank me later