Major city · Taiwan
Daren達仁鄉
Skip Daren on a first trip: a quiet Paiwan township with one suspension bridge and a hillside Guanyin statue. No town centre, no public transport inside it — go only if you are driving Highway 9.
Daren is a sparsely populated Paiwan indigenous township on the southeast coast, between Taitung and Dawu, with about 3,700 residents. Its sights are scattered along Highway 9: the Tjuabar Suspension Bridge, a white Guanyin statue on the hillside facing the sea, and a Presbyterian church in the village. There is no town centre and no public transport within the township, so you need your own car or scooter. Most travellers pass through without stopping. Unless Paiwan culture is your reason for coming, or you are driving the full east coast, skip it and spend the time in Taitung or on Green Island.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (drier, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain)
- Airport
- Taitung (TTT)
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Daren110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daren, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetyDaren is very safe.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckTTT Taitung Airport (About 1 h drive north; domestic flights from Taipei only (check)).
- Getting aroundNo public transport within the township.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a convenience storeNT$40–60 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNT$2,000 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNT$3,000 (≈ US$100)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNT$4,000 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,500 (≈ US$50) · Mid NT$3,000 (≈ US$100) · High NT$5,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TTT Taitung Airport (About 1 h drive north; domestic flights from Taipei only (check))
Map of Daren
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Daren
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Dawu · 7.6 km straight line
- Taitung · 58 km straight line
- Pingtung · 58 km straight line
- Pingtung County · 58 km straight line
- Beinan · 59 km straight line
- Kaohsiung · 70 km straight line
- Green Island · 74 km straight line
- Donghe · 86 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Aug (14 rain days), driest Dec (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daren: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public transport within the township. You need a car or scooter. Highway 9 runs along the coast; the suspension bridge and the Guanyin statue are short detours off it.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Car or scooter north on Highway 9, about 1 h
Taitung has night markets, museums and bike trails.
Door to door: About 15 min
Car or scooter south on Highway 9, about 15 min
Dawu has a fishing port and a few seafood restaurants.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Drive to Taitung (1 h), then ferry or flight
Green Island needs at least one night; book ferry tickets ahead.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Daren village area
Very few options; check for guesthouses near the tourist service centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$1,500–2,500 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$2,500–4,000 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- NT$4,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × NT$3,000 | NT$3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$3,000 | NT$6,000 |
| Car rental per day (Taitung pickup)1 × NT$2,000 · check | NT$2,000 |
| Scooter rental per day (Taitung pickup)1 × NT$800 · check | NT$800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$1,180 |
| Trip total≈ NT$6,490 per person per day, bed included | NT$12,980≈ US$450 |
Very few options (check); check availability in advance.
2026 estimate in TWD (check); flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Meal at 808 Aboriginal production shopcheck | NT$200–400 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Coffee at a convenience store | NT$40–60 (≈ US$2) |
| Petrol per litrecheck | NT$30–33 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No petrol stations in Daren; fill up in Taitung or Dawu.
- The suspension bridge may be closed for maintenance: check locally.
- Dawushan Nature Reserve entry rules: check.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Daren達仁鄉
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taitung → Daren by car: about 1 h, NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10) in fuel
- Dawu → Daren by car: about 15 min, NT$50 (≈ US$2) in fuel
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少錢？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
Mandarin is widely understood; Paiwan is spoken locally.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Daren. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr (drier, cooler) · avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tjuabar Suspension Bridge and Nine Dragons Guanyin statue with verified opening status.
- Eat page for 808 Aboriginal production shop with menu and hours.
- Walking/driving cluster for the coast between Dawu and Daren.
Sources
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