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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Bali District
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Bali District for a waterfront walk, bike ride and quick museum/temple visits; one day is enough.
Bali District, the newest tourist spot in New Taipei, offers a compact waterfront park, a free archaeology museum, and several temples within walking or cycling distance. With easy bus links from Guandu MRT and cheap bike rentals, a single day covers the main sights; longer stays only make sense if you stay nearby in Taipei or New Taipei.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 0.5–1 nights
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$800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–2,000 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.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ferry ticket (non‑Taiwan citizen, one‑way) | NT$3,000 |
| Bike rental (hour) | NT$100–150 |
| Spa entry (Tang Spa) | NT$600 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- MRT Airport line to Taipei, then MRT to Guandu for bus R13/R22
Typical fares
- Bus R13/R22 Guandu → Bali
- about NT$30, 20–30 min
- Ferry Tamsui → Bali (non‑citizen)
- about NT$3,000 one‑way (check)
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
Bus R13/R22 from Guandu MRT (20‑30 min); ferry from Tamsui (few minutes, weekend wait up to 1 h); bicycle rentals near the pier (cheap, best for <3 km (1.9 mi) attractions).Bus R13/R22 from Guandu MRT (20‑30 min); ferry from Tamsui (few minutes, weekend wait up to 1 h); bicycle rentals near the pier (cheap, best for <1.9 mi (3 km) attractions).
See and do
Known for
- Bali Left Bank Park
- Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology
- Hanmin Temple
- Anfu Temple
- Watziwei Nature Conservation Area
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsui | MRT Red Line to Tamsui, then local bus or walk along the river | About 30 min |
Sleep
- New Taipei (Guandu/Keelung) area
- No hotels directly in Bali; stay in nearby districts and use MRT/bus to reach Bali.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yìsi |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
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
- Weekend ferry queues can be up to an hour; check schedule before arriving.
- Formosa Fun Coast water park remains closed after 2015 fire; do not plan rides.
- Many food stalls close on weekdays; most activity is on weekends.
Generally safe; watch for traffic on bike paths and occasional weekend ferry queues; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bali District yet. Suggested stay: 0.5–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bali Left Bank Park
- Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology
- Hanmin Temple
- Anfu Temple
- Watziwei Nature Conservation Area
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Bali District: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Bali District, revision 5238986 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238986
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Bali District
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 Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/bali-district). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.