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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Beinan
卑南鄉
Spend a half‑day in Beinan for hot springs and nature; add a night only if you want a ranch stay – otherwise 4‑6 h total.
Beinan is a rural township in Taitung County, home to Puyuma and Rukai cultures, hot‑spring resorts, a forest recreation area and Chulu Ranch. It is best visited as a short stop from Taitung City or as a quiet overnight if you want to stay at a hot‑spring inn.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 卑南鄉
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 0–1 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.
Get in
By air
- TTT · Taitung Airport
- 30 min bus to Beinan township
Typical fares
- Taitung City → Beinan bus
- about NT$150, 30 min (check)
- Taxi to Jhihben forest area
- about NT$300–400, 10 min
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
Local bus from Taitung City runs hourly; taxis or rental cars are common for reaching forest sites and the ranch.
See and do
Known for
- Zhiben Hot Spring
- Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area
- Chulu Ranch
- Taromak Monument
- Baiyu Waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jhihben Hot Spring | Local bus from Taitung City to Beinan, then a 10‑min taxi to the hot‑spring resort | About 45 min total |
| Chulu Ranch | Taxi or rental car from Beinan township, approx. 20 km (12 mi)Taxi or rental car from Beinan township, approx. 12 mi (20 km) | About 30 min each way |
| Taromak Monument | Local bus to the monument stop, then a short walk | About 20 min total |
Sleep
- Secret place of Jhiben
- Hot‑spring inn near Jhihben forest area; rooms ~50 m², cypress‑stone bathtub
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 hot spring? | 溫泉在哪裡？wēnquán zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I have the menu? | 可以看菜單嗎？kěyǐ kàn càidān 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
- Summer months bring typhoons; check weather before travel.
- Hot‑spring pools can be very hot – ask staff about temperature.
- Bus schedules may change on holidays; verify times locally.
Generally safe; keep an eye on hot‑spring temperatures and check weather during typhoon season (Jun–Sep).
One and two days
No timed day plan for Beinan yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zhiben Hot Spring
- Jhihben National Forest Recreation Area
- Chulu Ranch
- Taromak Monument
- Baiyu Waterfall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Beinan official website: www.beinan.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Beinan: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Beinan, revision 5239801 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239801
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Beinan卑南鄉
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; other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/beinan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.