Guishan Township, Taoyuan - looking for some information

[spock]

Guys, I've been looking for some information about Guishan Township, I'll be staying in this place for 3 months.
I know that Township itself is not very attractive, but because it's close to Taipei so I think about spending my free time in capital city.
I was thinking, is there anything interested in Gueishan Township, Taoyuan? Are there any hidden gems worth seeing in this area ?

I want to apologize for asking so many questions, but I'm really excited about my visit

[Taffy]

You'll have ex-president Chen Shui-bian for a neighbour.

[Belgian Pie]

Close to Taipei? It's a hassle to get there, first bus or taxi to Taoyuan station, than train to Taipei ...

[superking]

Well, it ain't THIS bad...

... if you are thinking TOWNSHIP... but essentially, nah, there is nothing there to do cept grow fat off the beef noodles.

[tomthorne]

The food is better than in Nankan.

[spock]

ok, I have read on this forum that Taiwan has a good transport system, is it that good?
for example Sanxia District seems like nice place to visit

[mangoholic]

I live nearby. What part of Guishan? Near Mingchuan University or closer to Linkou and the Chang Gung Hospital?

[cranky laowai]

ok, I have read on this forum that Taiwan has a good transport system, is it that good?

It's very good if you live in Taipei -- which Guishan isn't part of. And it's very good if you want to go between places served by the railway or the high-speed rail -- again, Guishan's not on the list. The bus system is very good in some places; but the learning curve is a lot steeper for those who don't know much if any Mandarin. You'll need to learn about some of the buses there.

There's a free shuttle on at least some days between Yingge (served by the railway, and worth visiting on its own) and Sanxia. (You want to go to the old street, right?) But I've heard they may be canceling that.

[spock]

I live nearby. What part of Guishan? Near Mingchuan University or closer to Linkou and the Chang Gung Hospital?

I will be staying somewhere near Fengshu Rd. it seems to be blose to Ming chuan university, what do You think about it ?

ok, I have read on this forum that Taiwan has a good transport system, is it that good?

It's very good if you live in Taipei -- which Guishan isn't part of. And it's very good if you want to go between places served by the railway or the high-speed rail -- again, Guishan's not on the list. The bus system is very good in some places; but the learning curve is a lot steeper for those who don't know much if any Mandarin. You'll need to learn about some of the buses there.

There's a free shuttle on at least some days between Yingge (served by the railway, and worth visiting on its own) and Sanxia. (You want to go to the old street, right?) But I've heard they may be canceling that.

Yes I meant old street in Sanxia, I know Gueishan is not part of Taipei but I thought that I wouldn't be such a big problem to visit it after I finish working working

[mangoholic]

Spock, I live near the Linkou hospital, so I am not very familiar with the Mingchuan area. Sorry. Wish I could help.