December 26, 2023 – January 9, 2024
Dr. Eric Hwang
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
CSUDH Students
info@stoneandcompass.com
Depart the United States
(Early morning arrival) Hop on the bus going straight to Hotel Elizabeth Taichung – 90 min
When ready, walk (5 min) to Chun Shui Tang (春水 堂) (Birthplace of world-wide famous Boba Milk Tea): No. 9, Dadun 19th St, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 4
Following the long flight and ride, you are unwinding yourself with the best (most authentic) Boba Milk Tea and gourmet Taiwanese dishes/snacks within relaxing surroundings. Following the gourmet food and drink, you can take a walk right outside along the beautiful footpath: Jingming 1st Street to visit more shops or enjoy a foot bath and reflexology/massage or a whole-body massage at Footpine Health Club (No. 404, Sec. 3, Dongxing Rd, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 407 (350 m, 4 min walk from Chun Shui Tang) ($ 20 – $ 60 USD)
Your free time for the rest of day. Just relax in the hotel, use hotel facilities (e.g., gym, swimming pool, bakery, bar and restaurants etc.) or continue to explore the surroundings on foot. Many cool shops and restaurants are just within walking distance from the hotel. • Make sure you have a sound sleep overnight before your first site visit tomorrow.
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
9 AM – 5 PM (phys dys site)
Chung Shan Medical University Hospital: No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N Rd, South District, Taichung City, Taiwan 402
Free time in the evening: dinner and fun on your own
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
Depart for Sun-Moon Lake (central part of Taiwan) after breakfast and hotel checkout. Sun Moon Lake Shuttle Boats, Rental Bicycle Around the Lake, Sun Moon Lake Ropeway (Gondola lifts), Snack Your Way Through Ita Thao (indigenous tribe) Village etc.
Leave for Taichung city in the late afternoon.
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
Today we will take a day trip to Lukang. As a farewell to Year 2023, we are visiting Lukang to experience the old way of life. This old city has over 200 temples, a traditional handicraft industry, incredibly narrow alleys, and various traditional/street foods on offer. Learn more.
Free time in the evening: New Year Eve dinner and fun on your own Nearby attractions: Yizhong Street Night Market (13 min walk), Chungyo Department Stores (14 min walk), Park Lane by CMP/Calligraphy Greenway (21 min walk)
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
Free day, adventure on your own. Choose places like:
*Easy access to public buses, taxi, and uber from the hotel; take you to everywhere in and out of the city. You can also just relax in the hotel, use hotel facilities (e.g., gym, swimming pool, bakery, bar and restaurants etc.) or continue to explore the surroundings on foot.
Recommended for dinner: Yizhong Street Night Market
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
9 AM – 5 PM (phys dys site)
Chung Shan Medical University Hospital: No. 110, Sec. 1, Jianguo N Rd, South District, Taichung City, Taiwan 402
Free time in the evening: dinner and fun on your own
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
9 AM – 3 PM (psychiatric site)
Tsaotun Psychiatric Center – Dali Community Living Flagship Program: No. 500, Sec 2, Guoguang Rd. (2nd Floor), Dali District, Taichung City, Taiwan 412
TEATIME: Chun Shui Tang (Birthplace of world-wide famous Boba Milk Tea): No. 9, Dadun 19th St, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403
Lodging: Hotel Elizabeth
9 AM – 3 PM (psychiatric site)
Tsaotun Psychiatric Center – Dali Community Living Flagship Program: No. 500, Sec 2, Guoguang Rd. (2nd Floor), Dali District, Taichung City, Taiwan 412
**Hotel check-out after breakfast **
Depart for Taipei (1.5 hr approximately)
Check into Hotel Midtown Richardson
Two Clinical Site Visits (psychiatric sites)
Leave the hotel at 8 AM
Bali Psychiatric Center (9 AM -12 PM): No. 33, Huafushan Rd, Bali District, New Taipei City
Tri-Service General Hospital Beitou Branch (三 軍總醫院北投分院) (1:00 – 4:00 PM): No. 60, Xinmin Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City
The day continues…
We just finished our second clinical site of the day in Beitou (北投) and let’s enjoy ourselves with a natural therapeutic hot springs (mineral) bath. Beitou has one of the largest concentrations of hot springs and spas in the world. Many hot spring facilities were established during the early Japanese rule and the locals have managed to preserve the ambiance and culture hovering since the colonial time.
Emperor Spa & Cuisine: No. 42-1, Lane 402, Xingyi Rd, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 112
You have choices of a two-person private hub (40 min only), co-ed (gender inclusive) public pool (in bathing suits) or male/female separate public pools (unclothed)
Dinner
Everyone gets hungry easily after the hot springs (mineral) bath. Emperor Spa & Cuisine is also famous for its slow-cooked seafood rice/porridge casseroles along with other gourmet food. People usually order a casserole before jumping into the pool so this signature dish will be readily available in time to satisfy your hunger.
Lodging: Hotel Midtown Richardson
Chang Gung University: No. 259, Wenhua 1st Rd, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 333 Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital: No. 123, Dinghu Rd, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 333
*Daily schedule: Depart from Hotel Midtown Richardson at 8 AM & leave the sites by 4 PM; free time after back to hotel
Free time for the rest of day: Now you have plenty of time to experience the vibrant vibe of Ximending, a 5-min walk from the hotel. Ximending has been hip since the Japanese rule in Taiwan. One of the oldest buildings in the area is Red House (紅樓), which is now a center of local arts and crafts, and home to Taipei’s largest LGBTQ district.
Lodging: Hotel Midtown Richardson
Hop on Taipei Metro to visit popular sites such as Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Maokong, Jianguo Holiday Floral, Jade Markets & Art Gallery, or Tamsui.
Also, a choice of National Palace Museum (國立 故宮博物院): Established in 1925 in Beijing, it has a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of Chinese artifacts and artworks spanning 8,000 years of Chinese history, making it the largest Chinese artifacts/artworks collection in the world.
Public transit to the museum: Take Tamsui-Xinyi Line (MRT: Red) to Shilin Station (R16) and then take a transfer bus. Walk from Exit 1 of Shilin Station (R16) for approximately 1-2 min to arrive at the bus stops on Zhongzheng Rd. (中正路); take Bus R30, 815, 304, 300, 255, S19, S18, or M1 to the National Palace Museum (Bus travel time is approximately 15 min)
Lodging: Hotel Midtown Richardson
Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital: No. 123, Dinghu Rd, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 333
Farewell Night: Dinner at Din Tai Fung (Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Nanxi Store One) B2, No. 12, Nanjing W Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491; TEL: +886-2-2511-1555 Hop on Taipei Metro: Songshan-Shindian (green) Line (G12: Ximen Station) to G14: Zhongshan Station, and walk to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Nanxi Store One (3 min), B2, Din Tai Fung.
Lodging: Hotel Midtown Richardson
Hotel check-out after breakfast
Clinical Site Visit (9 AM – 1 PM)
Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital: No. 123, Dinghu Rd, Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan 333
Travel to the airport
Depart on return flight to the United States
Payment can be made in full or following the payment schedule below.
$3,550
$200
Due: June 1, 2023
$3,350
Due: September 1, 2023
