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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Jhushan
竹山
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Jhushan; arrive by bus or car from nearby towns, explore museums and a market, then head back.
Jhushan is a small town of about 55,000 in Nantou County, reachable by Highway 3 or bus from Yuanlin. Its attractions – museums, temples and a night market – are clustered within walking distance, so a single day (or a half‑day if on a tight schedule) is enough.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 竹山
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (heat, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
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–NT$1,200 excl. bed (check) · Mid NT$1,200–NT$2,000 excl. bed (check) · High NT$2,000+ excl. bed (check) (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 |
|---|---|
| Jhushan Pan‑fried dumplings | NT$8 |
| Bamboo shoot bun (1930s style) | check |
| Night‑market snack (e.g., octopus balls) | NT$30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main international gateway for Taiwan; bus or train to Nantou, then highway to Jhushan (≈2 h).
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
Take Highway 3 (Formosa Freeway) to the Jhushan exit or Tai 3 road; local buses run from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station. Walk between most sights.
See and do
Known for
- Shadonggong National Earthquake Park
- Chushan Cultural District
- Thursday Night Market
- Bamboo shoots and sweet potatoes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jiji | Bus from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station or taxi; about 20 min | About 40 min |
| Sun Link Sea Forest Recreational Area | Car or taxi from Jhushan, about 30 min via County Road 151 | About 1 h |
| Douliu | Bus from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station, about 30 min | About 1 h |
Sleep
- Yi Piao B&B
- NT$2,580 per night; central location
- Zhi Zhu Chang Le B&B
- NT$2,580 per night; near Siaheng St
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is this? | 這個多少錢？zhè ge duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bus station? | 公車站在哪裡？gōngchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ? |
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
- Check bus schedules for return trips, especially on weekends.
- Some museums close on Tuesdays; verify opening hours before visiting.
Jhushan is generally safe; traffic on the highway can be fast, and some rural roads lack lighting at night – use headlights and watch for cyclists.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jhushan yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shadonggong National Earthquake Park
- Chushan Cultural District
- Thursday Night Market
- Bamboo shoots and sweet potatoes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Jhushan Cultural District Facebook: www.facebook.com/culture.chushang/
- Shadonggong National Earthquake Park: www.nmns.edu.tw/en/visit/explore-our-parks/park_cfpp/
- Wikivoyage: Jhushan, revision 5244847 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244847
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Jhushan竹山
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
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/jhushan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.