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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Jiaoxi
礁溪
Spend 1 day in Jiaoxi for hot springs and nearby nature; add a half‑day if you want a hike or temple visit.
Jiaoxi is a small township in Yilan County known for its ground‑level hot springs, easy rail access from Taipei (≈1 h) and a handful of nature spots. One full day covers the public hot‑spring park, a short hike, and a temple; a second half‑day adds a lake or golf visit.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 礁溪
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional typhoons)
- 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$1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid NT$2,500–4,000 excl. bed · High NT$5,000+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Hot‑spring foot soak (public park) | NT$80 |
| Local hot‑spring tomato | NT$120–200 |
| Street snack (e.g., fried tofu) | NT$30–80 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$200–300 |
| Bike rental (half‑day) | NT$150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main international gateway, about 1 h 15 min by train to Jiaoxi
Typical fares
- Taipei → Jiaoxi train
- about NT$350 one way (check)
- Taxi Jiaoxi Station → hot‑spring park
- about NT$200–250 (ask driver)
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
From Jiaoxi Station walk or take a short taxi (price fixed, ask driver). Bikes are offered by many hotels; car rentals available at the station.
See and do
Known for
- Tangwei Brook hot‑spring park
- Wufengqi Scenic Area and waterfalls
- Linmei Golf Course
- Local hot‑spring products
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Longtan Lake | Bus from Jiaoxi Station, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Linmei Golf Course | Taxi or rental car, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi or rental car, 3.1 mi (5 km) | ≈20 min each way |
Sleep
- Hotel Royal Jiaoxi
- Near hot‑spring park; price NT$4,200–5,000 per person, includes meals.
- Sun Spring Resort
- Mid‑range; NT$2,700–5,400 per room.
- Ri‑Ju Homestay
- Budget; NT$1,200–3,000 per room.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbùqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 廁所在哪裡？cèsuǒ 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
- Taxi fares are fixed but confirm before boarding.
- Hot‑spring park fee: NT$80 adults, NT$40 seniors.
- Some trails may be closed after heavy rain; check local signs.
Jiaoxi is safe; standard precautions apply. Watch for slippery paths near hot‑spring pools and occasional typhoon rain.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jiaoxi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tangwei Brook hot‑spring park
- Wufengqi Scenic Area and waterfalls
- Linmei Golf Course
- Local hot‑spring products
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Jiaoxi official website: jiaosi.e-land.gov.tw
- Wikivoyage: Jiaoxi, revision 5328853 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5328853
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Jiaoxi礁溪
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; check for nearest representation.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/jiaoxi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.