Sidetracked in Pingtung City

There was a miscalculation in our plans. We took the train to Pingtung City before we realized it was easier to take the bus from Kaohsiung. Instead of doubling back or even continuing south, gambling on catching a bus in Fangliao, we decided to stay a night in Pingtung. What we were looking for was a place that was cheap and close to the station. What we got was a “love” hotel, something we Americans would call a roadside motel, but this was far superior. I’ve walked by these places in Hong Kong and Tokyo. Always wondered what they were like being able to stay hours rather than nights. In our case, we were staying the night. Wow. Why can’t we stay at these places normally!?!? It had an individual garage, king size bed, big screen TV, jacuzzi with a TV, and porn! I’d give this place a 5-star review if I could. Or maybe rather than night markets, I should be checking out the best love hotels in each city. I smell a new Travel Channel show.

Food:
Not much to say since we stayed in. We did order from Mos Burger and found out they do delivery. There was no reason to leave the hotel now. Junk food and porn all night long! Anyways, Mos Burger was good. It’s a hamburger with rice patties for buns. Kinda like a spam musubi minus all the saltiness. They also serve “normal” burgers with bread. But why try that when we have good ole burgers back home.

Getting Around:
We taxi’d to the hotel. There are plenty of taxis to take from the train station.

Overall Feel:
Given we only stayed here for the night, I don’t really have much to say about this town.

Costs:
$45NTD by Tze-Chiang train from Kaohsiung to Pingtung
$1759NTD night at the love hotel