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Chinese New Year and Transportation

 
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bosleychapman



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 9:04 pm    Post subject: Chinese New Year and Transportation Reply with quote

I will be arriving in Taipei on January 19th. I plan to go to Kaohsiung about 3 days after to begin the job search. Since there are a lot of travelers around that time, should I make seat reservations for the bullet train soon or will I be ok buying a ticket when I get to Taiwan?
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BigWally



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Location: Ottawa, CAN (prev. Kaohsiung "the Dirty South")

PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 2:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Chinese New Year isn't until the 2nd week of February. You'll have no problem getting a ticket for the HSR once you're here. It costs about $1500 NT for a one way ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung. You get your ticket at the HSR station.
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bosleychapman



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Am I coming to Kaohsiung at an alright time to look for jobs? Do all schools close down for those two weeks?
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BigWally



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Again...for all intents CNY starts Feb. 3rd and ends Feb 13th. During that time you'd find it tough to find a school that is open. It is not a great time of year to be looking for work.

Typically the peak hiring times are Jan, May, or Aug.
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