Why tourists choose Taiwan Homestay over Hotels

When you exit a bus, taxi or train in any part of Taiwan, one of the first things you will get to notice is a combination of inviting neon lights flashing the word “HOTEL” at you, most times against your will. Visiting and staying in Taiwan for just a night, or several days could be fun as far as you have the right place to settle in and one that suits you best. There are ranges of places to stay, from some of the most luxurious hotels in Taiwan, to places with cockroach and bug-infested beds, to very comfortable hostels, to sweet mountain-side resorts and the list goes on and on. There is also the love motel, which is like a one-night stand factory for Taiwanese youths.

However, regardless of all the various alternative accommodation that is available, most tourists prefer “homestay” which is already becoming more popularly known and getting global recognition. An example of a homestay is Couch surfing, a free homestay accommodation where you can have a nice travel experience. Home owners known as hosts allow tourists to sleep on their couch or in their available spare room for free. Homestay is different from a bed and breakfast, because with homestays, there is an expectation that you interact with your host. You can’t just show up and then for the entirety of your stay, avoid or ignore your host. It is all about a pleasant cultural exchange.

It is important that homestay shouldn’t just be seen as just free or very cheap accommodation, but an opportunity to meet a native and get to know more about the Taiwan culture.So why do tourists prefer homestay to hotels?
Staying as a guest in a Taiwanese home makes it easy for tourists to get local knowledge from the hosts. Since only one or two rooms might be available in their home, they would most definitely have more time to have long chats with the tourist than receptionists at hotels.

Homestay accommodations are usually cheaper than lodging in a hotel and at times even cheaper than hostels also, most especially if you have a friend with you. With homestays, there is accommodation to suit all levels of budget. From luxurious villas to a nice tent in the backyard, it all depends on the tourist budget.

Also, homestay accommodations are mostly situated away from areas that can be seen as ‘touristy’. This will let a tourist get an insight into how Taiwan people actually live in that peculiar town.
Some very nice hosts might offer to cook a traditional meal at times for a fee or for free, or even offer to teach you how to cook traditional meals. Normally, you would have access to their kitchen.
In conclusion, if a tourist really wants to get to meet and know some locals and enjoy firsthand, the homely accommodating nature of Taiwanese people, the best choice for accommodation is a homestay; however, it might require a little more searching to discover these homestays.

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Taiwan Minsu (民宿) has come a long way till now. From the past, Taiwan Minsu (民宿) has been explained and being booked in mandarin for many years. Travelers whom does not understand mandarin had no chance in staying Taiwan Minsu (民宿) accommodation which has friendly owners and can experience a Taiwan homely feel breakfast and their culture.

Currently, due to high demand of travelers who are eager to explore this type of Taiwan Minsu (民宿). There are already websites which translate them into English and been made available to public through the power of internet. Since then, more and more Taiwan Minsu (民宿) has been discovered or uncovered by general public. Now, everyone can stand a chance to have a night stay at these gems of accommodation of Taiwan! Click here to explore more gems of Taiwan Minsu (民宿).

The friendliness and homely feel of Taiwan Minsu (民宿) is something which can never been experienced if you so choose to stay in a hotel through general public hotel websites booking. The homemade breakfast by the Taiwan Minsu (民宿) owners is basically untasted of and the best thing about it is they change the breakfast menu variety everyday. You will never get bored of it. Most Taiwan Minsu (民宿) owners go extra miles to gain their reputation and this is also in their culture to treat their guests like idols. Some even bring and send you via train station or airport to their Minsu for free. And when it comes to asking for directions or where to visit, they know best since they are the locals staying there for years already.

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