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Shirley Fang

Welcome to the Land of Bubble Tea, Crispy Chicken Fillets, and Epic Night Markets – Taiwan! If you're looking for a travel destination that's as diverse as your Netflix watch list, you've come to the right place!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Place: Taiwan
Activities: Family-friendly activities, Off the beaten path in eastern Taiwan, LGBTQ+ walking tour"

How did you get involved in travel?

"When traveling with my family and friends, I'm usually the one responsible for planning the itinerary and arranging accommodations. I've found that I really enjoy discovering new travel destinations through my own efforts, and I absolutely love to eat! I never pass up the chance to try delicious food wherever we go, like NEVER! Food can evoke memories of the places that I've been to and create deep connections for me."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I have a pet dog named Cola. I usually travel with him during weekends. When we were not allowed to travel abroad in the period of time during pandemic, he inspired me to create dog-friendly trips in Taiwan. It's always a unique travel experience when your loved ones are with you."

Shirley is part of the following groups: Taiwan Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Shirley

Family Trip to Taiwan
Taiwan | Apr 12 - Apr 20, 2025

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Alex H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
Shirley worked with us to customize an itinerary for our family of four, including two kids 10 and under. We had a fantastic trip with a great balance of planned activities and rest time. When we had particular requests about hotel styles and room layouts, Shirley engaged in a back-and-forth with us to get things just right, and even managed to get us a very early check-in after our long flight. Our driver, Reggie, was fantastic, keeping us on-time and adding in a few surprises. He was a... Read more

Shirley worked with us to customize an itinerary for our family of four, including two kids 10 and under. We had a fantastic trip with a great balance of planned activities and rest time. When we had particular requests about hotel styles and room layouts, Shirley engaged in a back-and-forth with us to get things just right, and even managed to get us a very early check-in after our long flight. Our driver, Reggie, was fantastic, keeping us on-time and adding in a few surprises. He was a calm, helpful presence on our trip, great with our kids and adaptable to our pace. We had a really wonderful, memorable trip and KimKim's service was a huge part of it.

Hotel Review
The Grand Hotel Taipei
TAIPEI CITY

Modern amenities with traditional decor. The staff was very helpful and we were very comfortable.

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Being uphill away from the bustle is sort of the charm, but you'll have to take the shuttle or a long walk if you want the metro.
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Activity Reviews
Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu Day Tour with Shilin Night Market
Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu Day Tour with Shilin Night Market
Taipei City
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Making Vermicelli by Rope Jumping and Releasing Sky Lantern in Shifen
Making Vermicelli by Rope Jumping and Releasing Sky Lantern in Shifen
Taipei City

Probably not worth doing without kids... but they'll love it.

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Yilan's Market Tour, Farm Encounters and Tea Picking Experience
Yilan's Market Tour, Farm Encounters and Tea Picking Experience
Taipei City

The Yilan market tour was a bit longer than we would have preferred, with more talking than food stops. Okay for adults, but our kids were a little restless. The Capybaras at the farm experience were a huge hit with the kids. The tea picking was a nice, calm end to the day.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yilan market guide was very friendly, but not very tuned to the pace of a family with young kids.
Transport
Highlights in Sun Moon Lake
Highlights in Sun Moon Lake
Yuchi, Nantou

We hadn't planned on biking but thank goodness our guide planned it... big hit with the whole family.

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Shirley
Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Apr 22, 2025
Hi Alex, It was such a pleasure working with you to create a customized itinerary for your family. I’m so glad to hear that the balance between activities and downtime worked well for you and the children. I truly appreciated the collaborative process we had while fine-tuning the hotel styles and room layouts. I’m especially happy we were able to arrange that early check-in after your long flight — I know how important it is to feel settled and refreshed right away. We do appreciate your... Read more

Hi Alex,

It was such a pleasure working with you to create a customized itinerary for your family. I’m so glad to hear that the balance between activities and downtime worked well for you and the children.

I truly appreciated the collaborative process we had while fine-tuning the hotel styles and room layouts. I’m especially happy we were able to arrange that early check-in after your long flight — I know how important it is to feel settled and refreshed right away.

We do appreciate your positive feedback about our service. I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back to this side of the world again in the future!

Warmest regards,
Shirley

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I reached out to KimKim on very short notice ...
Taiwan | Apr 5 - Apr 11, 2025

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Liz H.
San Rafael, CA | Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025
I reached out to KimKim on very short notice (4 weeks!), and Shirley put together the MOST memorable trip for me and my adult son. She was very responsive and went above and beyond to ensure we experienced "off the beaten path" Taiwan while considering our specific requests (even making sure the beds would fit my very tall son!). Our driver/English-speaking guide, Reggie, was perfect. He tailored each day to our energy level, the weather, and food! Whether it be the Earthquake museum,... Read more

I reached out to KimKim on very short notice (4 weeks!), and Shirley put together the MOST memorable trip for me and my adult son. She was very responsive and went above and beyond to ensure we experienced "off the beaten path" Taiwan while considering our specific requests (even making sure the beds would fit my very tall son!). Our driver/English-speaking guide, Reggie, was perfect. He tailored each day to our energy level, the weather, and food! Whether it be the Earthquake museum, hidden trails among the tea plantations, or (many) hidden restaurants we never would have found. I can not recommend Shirley and Reggie enough! Thank you KimKim!!

Hotel Reviews
Seasonstar B&B

Very authentic- A unique experience among the tea plantations

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Tingtau Garden
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Just Sleep Taipei NTU

Wonderful to be on the University campus-

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COZZI Blu
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Had a little trouble with the AC- but great to be so close to the high speed train and to the airport for an early morning flight
Activity Reviews
Aromatic Journey through Alishan
Aromatic Journey through Alishan
Alishan
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A Restful Mountain Retreat - Alishan National Scenic Area
A Restful Mountain Retreat - Alishan National Scenic Area
Taiwan

Beautiful well preserved national park. I would have stayed one night in the park to be able to get an early morning start on the trails

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Best of Taipei – A Day Tour You Can't Miss
Best of Taipei – A Day Tour You Can't Miss
Taipei City

The museum and English speaking docent was incredible- highlight of the day. Wish we had been less jet-lagged

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Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu Day Tour with Shilin Night Market
Gold Rush Town – Jiufen & Yehliu Day Tour with Shilin Night Market
Taipei City

Very touristy but glad to have seen

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Sun Link Sea Day Tour
Sun Link Sea Day Tour
Puli, Nantou
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Tefuye Trail
Tefuye Trail
Alishan
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Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Apr 14, 2025
Hi Liz, Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed records of your feedback about each activity and accommodation. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your son had a memorable experience in Taiwan. We're also so happy to hear that Reggie was a great match as your guide, and that he could flex the plans each day to make the most of your time, energy, and of course—Taiwan's amazing food. It means the world to us that you got to explore the hidden gems of Taiwan, from the... Read more

Hi Liz,

Thank you so much for your kind words and detailed records of your feedback about each activity and accommodation. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you and your son had a memorable experience in Taiwan.

We're also so happy to hear that Reggie was a great match as your guide, and that he could flex the plans each day to make the most of your time, energy, and of course—Taiwan's amazing food.

It means the world to us that you got to explore the hidden gems of Taiwan, from the serene tea trails to off-the-radar eateries and cultural sites. Thank you again for your kind words and for letting us be a part of your journey.

Warm regards,
Shirley

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Our guide, Alexis, looked after us really wel...
Taiwan | Oct 7 - Oct 19, 2024

John Mark
John Mark W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 27, 2024
Our guide, Alexis, looked after us really well. He found us some great places to visit that weren't on our itinerary but thought we would enjoy. Read more

Our guide, Alexis, looked after us really well. He found us some great places to visit that weren't on our itinerary but thought we would enjoy.

Hotel Review
Sheraton Taitung Hotel
Taidong

super hotel. great choice at breakfast

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Activity Review
Blue Sky and Beach - Kenting
Blue Sky and Beach - Kenting
Pingtung

The snorkelling was well organised and there were many fish to see. The visit to the Kenting National Park was very good, we could have spent more time there as there was lots to see.

Local specialist: Shirley Fang
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Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Oct 28, 2024

Hi Mark,
I really enjoy seeing the photos you’ve taken in Taiwan. The pictures allow me to view my hometown from different perspectives. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the company of your guide, Alexis, and that you loved snorkeling and Kenting National Park. Thank you for your positive feedback on our travel arrangements.
Best regards,
Shirley

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Our wonderful trip to beautiful Taiwan
Taiwan | Sep 26 - Oct 7, 2024

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Yehuda N.
Germany | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Planing our trip to Taiwan: Ms. Shirely Fang was very efficient, fast-responsive, knowledgeable and adaptive to our wishes, request and queries, us a 75 years old couple. While touring Taiwan, the Super-Typhoon Krathon threatened the island, and changes were required to both itinerary and accomodations. Ms. Fang, together with our guide, Mr. Clint Liang, provided the required changes, such that eventually, most of the originally planned attractions were visited.
Performing the tour: Our... Read more

Planing our trip to Taiwan: Ms. Shirely Fang was very efficient, fast-responsive, knowledgeable and adaptive to our wishes, request and queries, us a 75 years old couple. While touring Taiwan, the Super-Typhoon Krathon threatened the island, and changes were required to both itinerary and accomodations. Ms. Fang, together with our guide, Mr. Clint Liang, provided the required changes, such that eventually, most of the originally planned attractions were visited.
Performing the tour: Our guide, Mr. Liang, was very much responsive, informative, and esoecially helpful with our specific physical limitations.
The bottom line: our trip to the beautiful island of Taiwan was an exciting experience, thanks to Shirely and Clint.

Activity Review
Highlights in Sun Moon Lake
Highlights in Sun Moon Lake
Yuchi, Nantou
Local specialist: Shirley Fang
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Shirley
Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Oct 15, 2024
Hi Yehuda, We are delighted to hear that your trip to Taiwan was such a positive and exciting experience despite the challenges posed by the Super-Typhoon Krathon. Thank you for being flexible with all the changes caused by the typhoon. Throughout our discussions, I could sense that you’ve done a lot of research about the places that you are interested in Taiwan, which is very helpful for us to make arrangements for you. We’re also pleased to hear that Clint provided helpful support during... Read more

Hi Yehuda,

We are delighted to hear that your trip to Taiwan was such a positive and exciting experience despite the challenges posed by the Super-Typhoon Krathon. Thank you for being flexible with all the changes caused by the typhoon.

Throughout our discussions, I could sense that you’ve done a lot of research about the places that you are interested in Taiwan, which is very helpful for us to make arrangements for you. We’re also pleased to hear that Clint provided helpful support during the tour and ensured that your physical limitations were well taken care of, while keeping the tour informative and enjoyable.

Your satisfaction means a lot to us, and we are grateful that you trusted us to create such a memorable experience for you in Taiwan. Thank you!

Best regards,
Shirley

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Not a care in the world!
Taiwan | Jul 13 - Jul 17, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jul 28, 2024
Our trip to Taiwan was awesome! Kimkim set us up with a stellar tour company and fabulous guide! Our guide, William, took great care f us while we were there! I didn’t have to worry about a thing in a country where I didn’t speak the language or know the culture and customs! I would definitely recommend using Kimkim for all of your travel planning to get the best experience. And our guide, William, was top notch! If my daughter and I decide to visit Taiwan again for a longer stay, William is... Read more

Our trip to Taiwan was awesome! Kimkim set us up with a stellar tour company and fabulous guide! Our guide, William, took great care f us while we were there! I didn’t have to worry about a thing in a country where I didn’t speak the language or know the culture and customs! I would definitely recommend using Kimkim for all of your travel planning to get the best experience. And our guide, William, was top notch! If my daughter and I decide to visit Taiwan again for a longer stay, William is our guy! Can’t say enough good things about him. He took care of everything so we could thoroughly enjoy our time there and not be stressed,

Hotel Review
Just Sleep Ximending
Taipei

Great hotel! Friendly staff, great breakfast, nice and clean, many amenities and central location!

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Shirley
Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Jul 29, 2024

Hi Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are happy to hear that you had an awesome experience in Taiwan with our tour guide, William. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to the opportunity to assist you and your daughter with another fantastic adventure in Taiwan in the future. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have plans to visit Taiwan again!

Best regards,
Shirley

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Amazing trip in Taiwan with Clint!
Taiwan | Jul 3 - Jul 9, 2024

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Katie T.
Jollyville, TX | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2024
We just got home from an incredible trip around Taiwan with Clint, and I can't speak more highly of him and the whole kimkim experience. We used kimkim to help us plan a week-long trip for our family of 6 around the island of Taiwan after spending a month in Taipei for my work. Our kimkim local specialist, Shirley, planned a fantastic trip for our family. The experiences and hotels were absolutely lovely. And Clint our guide was great! He was funny, kind, responsive to our needs, and made... Read more

We just got home from an incredible trip around Taiwan with Clint, and I can't speak more highly of him and the whole kimkim experience. We used kimkim to help us plan a week-long trip for our family of 6 around the island of Taiwan after spending a month in Taipei for my work. Our kimkim local specialist, Shirley, planned a fantastic trip for our family. The experiences and hotels were absolutely lovely. And Clint our guide was great! He was funny, kind, responsive to our needs, and made the whole trip relaxing and fun. I used to plan all our family trips by myself; it would take so much time to find places to stay, transportation to get us between places, and booking activities. I may never plan another trip again now that I have used kimkim!

Hotel Reviews
Roaming Cloud
Nantou County

Beautiful hotel with tons of thoughtful touches (plus a pet tortoise that my kids adored).

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Bay Forest Boutique Hotel
Pingtung County
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Local specialist: Shirley Fang
Shirley
Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on Jul 12, 2024

Hi Katie,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We take pride in providing personalized and seamless travel experiences, and it's rewarding to hear that you found our services helpful and time-saving.

Your kind words about Clint's humor, kindness, and responsiveness are greatly appreciated. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to him. We look forward to helping you plan many more amazing adventures in the future!

Best regards,
Shirley

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Our trip was memorable thanks to our guide Wi...
Taiwan | Apr 15 - May 1, 2024

Vladimír
Vladimír S.
Czechia | Reviewed on May 02, 2024
Our trip was memorable thanks to our guide William Chang. His services and behavior were very nice and professional.
I understand Shirley Fang from KimKim was the one who made the choice of our guide. Apart from this excellent move I appreciated her quick, knowledgeable and pleasant communication. Everything she arranged for worked perfectly well and according to our wishes.
We enjoyed very much the south of Taiwan (like Kenting) and the city of Tainan.
The best about Taiwan - people... Read more

Our trip was memorable thanks to our guide William Chang. His services and behavior were very nice and professional.
I understand Shirley Fang from KimKim was the one who made the choice of our guide. Apart from this excellent move I appreciated her quick, knowledgeable and pleasant communication. Everything she arranged for worked perfectly well and according to our wishes.
We enjoyed very much the south of Taiwan (like Kenting) and the city of Tainan.
The best about Taiwan - people (everywhere) and food (everywhere).

Hotel Reviews
WESTGATE Hotel
Taipei
Authenticity & Character
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Roaming Cloud
Nantou County
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Bay Forest Boutique Hotel
Pingtung County
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sheraton Taitung Hotel
Taidong
Authenticity & Character
Excellent food
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Shirley Fang
Shirley
Shirley Fang
Local specialist in Taipei | Replied on May 03, 2024
Hi Vladimír, Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed traveling with William. Your kind words are truly appreciated. We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the south of Taiwan, including Kenting and the city of Tainan. It's wonderful to hear that you found the people and food to be the highlights of your experience - Taiwan is indeed known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back... Read more

Hi Vladimír,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed traveling with William. Your kind words are truly appreciated.

We're delighted that you enjoyed exploring the south of Taiwan, including Kenting and the city of Tainan. It's wonderful to hear that you found the people and food to be the highlights of your experience - Taiwan is indeed known for its warm hospitality and delicious cuisine.

We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Taiwan in the future for another unforgettable adventure! If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

Best regards,
Shirley

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