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 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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
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.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Shirley Fang
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