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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Beigan
Spend 1–2 days on Beigan to see the tunnel, temples and Turtle Island; a short stay fits a Matsu island hop.
Beigan is a small island in the Matsu archipelago with a handful of historic sites, coastal scenery and a single hostel. Flights from Taipei take about 30 min, and the island can be explored on foot or by bike, so one full day covers the main sights; a second day adds a ferry to Daqiu Island or Turtle Island.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (mild weather, less rain)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon season, hotter humidity)
- Stay
- 1–2 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 (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 |
|---|---|
| Local coffee | NT$50–80 |
| Street snack (e.g., fried squid) | NT$80–150 |
| Taxi (up to 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (up to 3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$300–450 |
| Bicycle hire (hour) | NT$100–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MFK · Beigan Airport
- Uni‑Air flights from Taipei Songshan, 3 per day, ~30 min
Typical fares
- Taipei Songshan → Beigan (Uni‑Air)
- about NT$2,000 one‑way, 30 min flight (check)
- Baisha Harbor ferry to Nangan
- ≈ NT$150 each way, 15 min (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
The island is compact; walk or rent a bike (hourly rates check). Taxis are limited; most attractions are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the hostel.The island is compact; walk or rent a bike (hourly rates check). Taxis are limited; most attractions are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the hostel.
See and do
Known for
- Beihai Tunnel
- War and Peace Memorial Park
- Baima Zunwang Temple
- Turtle Island
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Daqiu Island | Ferry from Baisha Harbor, seasonal; charter boats off‑season | ≈2 h round trip |
| Turtle Island | Boat charter from Baisha Harbor, 15‑min ride | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Qinbi Mediterranean Hostel
- Old stone houses on a hillside, sea view; suitable for backpackers
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 bathroom? | 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
- Last bus from Baisha Harbor returns around 18:00; plan ferry times.
- Beihai Tunnel closes for maintenance occasionally – check before visiting.
Beigan is low‑risk; main concerns are weather‑related travel delays and limited medical facilities – carry basic supplies.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beigan yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Beihai Tunnel
- War and Peace Memorial Park
- Baima Zunwang Temple
- Turtle Island
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Beigan Visitor Center: www.beigan.gov.tw/en
- Uni‑Air flight schedule: www.tsa.gov.tw/tsaMFK/en/home.aspx
- Wikidata – Beigan: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Beigan, revision 5239844 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239844
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Beigan
請送到這個地址
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; contact for assistance in Beigan.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beigan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.