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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Haiduan
Spend 1–2 days in Haiduan for Chiaming Lake, Bunun culture and hot springs; not a base for longer trips.
Haiduan is a small mountain indigenous township in Taitung County, best explored in a day or two to see its high‑altitude lake, hot springs and Bunun cultural sites.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon risk)
- 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$1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,800–2,500 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at local café | NT$80–120 |
| Bunun cultural snack | NT$100–180 |
| Meal at Kaiana | NT$150–250 |
| Bus ride (local) | NT$30–50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TTT · Taitung Airport
- Bus or taxi about 1 h to Haiduan
Typical fares
- Taitung Airport → Haiduan bus
- about NT$150, 1 h (check)
- Chief Spa Hotel → Wulu Fort taxi
- ≈ NT$300–400, 15 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 routes (e.g., Taitung‑Haiduan) and rental cars; walking for nearby trails.
See and do
Known for
- Chiaming Lake
- Bunun Cultural Museum
- Wulu Ancient Fort
- Lisong Hot Spring
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Chiaming Lake | Bus to Chiaming Trailhead, then 2 km (1.2 mi) hikeBus to Chiaming Trailhead, then 1.2 mi (2 km) hike | ≈2 h round trip |
| Lisong Hot Spring | Local bus to Lisong, then short walk | ≈1.5 h round trip |
| Wulu Ancient Fort | Bus to Wulu, 10‑min walk | ≈1 h round trip |
Sleep
- Chief Spa Hotel
- Hot‑spring hotel on the Wulu River; good for 1 night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the toilet? | 廁所在哪裡？cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ? |
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
- Limited dining and shop hours; confirm opening times.
- Mountain roads can be narrow and winding; drive cautiously.
Generally safe; watch mountain weather changes and road conditions.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Haiduan yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Chiaming Lake
- Bunun Cultural Museum
- Wulu Ancient Fort
- Lisong Hot Spring
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Haiduan official website: www.haiduau.gov.tw/home/
- Wikivoyage: Haiduan, revision 5035134 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5035134
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Haiduan
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 Taipei; nearest Taiwanese offices in Taitung City.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/haiduan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.