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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Baisha
白沙
Spend 1 day in Baisha for the Penghu Great Bridge and Aquarium; add a half‑day if you want the Jibei Cultural Museum. The Mudouyu Lighthouse on a remote island requires a separate ferry trip – treat it as a check.
Baisha is a small township on the Penghu archipelago. Its main attractions – Mudouyu Lighthouse, Penghu Great Bridge and the Penghu Aquarium – are clustered near the main road, making a half‑day itinerary feasible. Add extra time for temples or the Jibei Cultural Museum.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 白沙
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Typhoon season Jul–Sep (check forecasts)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$800–NT$1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–NT$2,000 excl. bed · High NT$2,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
Get in
By air
- MZG · Penghu Magong Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Ferry Houliao → Jibei
- ≈ NT$300–NT$500 per person (check)
- Bus along Baisha coast
- ≈ NT$30 per ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Ferries link Baisha with Jibei and other Penghu islands; local bus routes run along the coastal road – check current schedules.
See and do
Known for
- Mudouyu Lighthouse
- Penghu Great Bridge
- Penghu Aquarium
- Jibei Cultural Museum of Stone Tidal Weirs
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jibei Island | Ferry from Houliao Wharf, about 30 min | ≈ 1 h |
Sleep
- Baisha Guesthouses
- Small family‑run inns near the main road; suitable for 1 night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the ferry? | 渡輪在哪裡？dùlún zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Where is the toilet? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Ferry schedules vary by season; check the latest timetable before departure.
- Some temples have limited opening hours; confirm before visiting.
Baisha is generally safe; watch for strong sea breezes when walking near the coast and keep an eye on ferry schedules during typhoon season.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Baisha yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mudouyu Lighthouse
- Penghu Great Bridge
- Penghu Aquarium
- Jibei Cultural Museum of Stone Tidal Weirs
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Baisha official website: www.baisha.gov.tw/ch/index.jsp
- Wikivoyage: Baisha, revision 5239924 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239924
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Baisha白沙
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consulate in Kaohsiung; Taiwan embassy in Washington, D.C.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/baisha). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.