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Dongshan冬山
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Dongshan for Old Street, kites museum and lakeside park; add a farm visit if you have extra time.
Dongshan is a small Yilan‑County township known for tea, pomelos and low‑key cultural sites. The train stop makes a quick stop feasible; a farm or lake walk can fill a day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- TPE
- 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 Dongshan110 ▾
- 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 Dongshan, 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
- SafetyDongshan is safe for tourists; usual caution with traffic on rural roads and keep valuables secure in public places.
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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.
- AirportcheckTPE Taoyuan International (Check TRA connection to Yilan; about 1.5 h by train.).
- Getting aroundTake the TRA Dongshan station (melon‑shaped) – trains run roughly hourly.
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$50–100 (≈ US$2–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare within townshipNT$15–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomNT$1,300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 people), a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$500 (≈ US$17) · Mid NT$800 (≈ US$30) · High NT$1,200 (≈ US$40)
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
- TPE Taoyuan International (Check TRA connection to Yilan; about 1.5 h by train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dongshan: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 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
Take the TRA Dongshan station (melon‑shaped) – trains run roughly hourly. Local buses and scooters fill gaps; walking is easy in the town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Lakeside Manor
Near Meihua Lake; basic rooms.
Dongfeng Leisure Farm
Campsite with limited farming activities.
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$600–900 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$900–1,400 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × NT$500 | NT$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$800 | NT$800 |
| TRA train ticket Dongshan–Yilan (round trip)1 × NT$150 · check | NT$150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$145 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,595 per person per day, bed included | NT$1,595≈ US$55 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea (local) | NT$80–150 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pomelo (fruit) | NT$30–60 (≈ US$1–2) per kg |
| Street snack (e.g., fried tofu) | NT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bus fare within township | NT$15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary on weekends – check the TRA timetable.
- Some museum opening hours are seasonal – verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Dongshan冬山
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dongshan Station → Yilan: about NT$120 (≈ US$4), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
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 Dongshan. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Lakeside Manor for lake sunrise.
- Combine farm visit with local tea tasting.
Sources
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