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Dawu
Spend a half‑day to explore Dawu Coast Park and the Seaview Trail; add an extra night if you want to visit the Paiwan House and night market.
Dawu is a rural township in Taitung County, known for its coastal park, indigenous Paiwan culture and a small night market. The sights are close together, so a single day covers the main attractions; an overnight lets you enjoy the night market and a relaxed hike.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less Foehn heat)
- avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat from Foehn winds)
- Airport
- TTT
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Dawu110 ▾
- 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 Dawu, 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
- SafetyDawu is generally safe; stay hydrated in summer and keep an eye on train schedules.
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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.
- AirportTTT Taitung Airport (Domestic flights; bus or taxi ≈30 min to Dawi town centre).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle in town; the TRA Dawu station is central and connects to Taitung City (≈30 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (e.g., fried tofu)NT$30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNT$1,200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNT$2,600 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · High NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)
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 (Domestic flights; bus or taxi ≈30 min to Dawi town centre)
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
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°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–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dawu: 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)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 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
Walk or rent a bicycle in town; the TRA Dawu station is central and connects to Taitung City (≈30 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taitung City
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
TRA from Dawu station, about 30 min
Access museums, hot springs and larger night market.
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.
Local guesthouses
Simple rooms near the night market; book ahead in peak season.
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$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × NT$1,800 | NT$1,800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$1,200 | NT$2,400 |
| TRA round‑trip Dawu–Taitung2 × NT$250 · check schedule | NT$500 |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day)2 × NT$300 · check availability | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$530 |
| Trip total≈ NT$2,915 per person per day, bed included | NT$5,830≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in NT$; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street snack (e.g., fried tofu) | NT$30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Meal at Ah‑Mei Seafood | NT$200–350 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Bicycle rental (4 h) | NT$300–400 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer daytime heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer daytime heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Train service is infrequent; check the TRA schedule for return times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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請到這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate is in Kaohsiung; Taiwan visa info at /taiwan/visa-requirements
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TRA Dawu → Taitung: about NT$250 (≈ US$9), 30 min (check schedule)
- Bicycle rental (half‑day): about NT$300 (≈ US$10)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 夜市在哪裡？ — Where is the night market? (yè shì zài nǎ lǐ?)
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 Dawu. 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 (cooler, less Foehn heat) · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat from Foehn winds) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night to experience the Dawu Night Market (Wednesday evenings).
- Combine with a visit to the nearby Memorial Sculpture to the Victims of the South‑link Highway.
Sources
- officialDawu official website
- fieldWikidata – Dawu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Dawu, revision 4988346 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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