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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Jinguashi
Do Jinguashi as a half‑day day‑trip from Taipei; reach by train to Ruifang then bus, spend 3–4 h visiting the Gold Museum and nearby sights.
Jinguashi is a historic mining village on the coast of New Taipei. The main attraction is the Gold Museum (NT$80 entry) plus open‑air sites like the Shuinandong Smelter, Changren Tunnel and the Yin‑yang Sea. Buses run from Ruifang station every 30 min (NT$25). A half‑day is enough; stay in Taipei and travel back the same day.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less rain)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons)
- Stay
- 0 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$1,200–2,000 excl. bed · Mid NT$2,000–3,500 excl. bed · High NT$3,500+ 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 a café | NT$80–120 |
| Snack (e.g., herbal rice cake) | NT$30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International
- Take MRT to Taipei, then train to Ruifang (≈1 h).
Typical fares
- Train Taipei → Ruifang
- about NT$60, 1 h (check)
- Bus Ruifang → Jinguashi round‑trip
- NT$25 each way, 30 min (check)
- Gold Museum entry
- NT$80 (check)
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 Ruifang train station take bus 1062/856 (NT$25, Easycard accepted) every 30 min, 08:30‑15:00. Walk between museum sites; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.From Ruifang train station take bus 1062/856 (NT$25, Easycard accepted) every 30 min, 8:30 AM‑3:00 PM. Walk between museum sites; most attractions are within a 10‑minute walk.
See and do
Known for
- Gold Museum
- Shuinandong Smelter (13‑story smelter)
- Changren Tunnel flue pipes
- Yin‑yang Sea
- Cyuanji Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jiufen | Bus 1062 from Ruifang continues to Jiufen, about 10 min further | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Taipei
- No hotels in Jinguashi; stay in Taipei (30 min by train) and return same day.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the restroom? | 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
- Museum closed first Monday of each month; check schedule.
- Some exhibits require separate tickets; bring cash.
- The coastal road can be steep; wear sturdy shoes.
Jinguashi is generally safe; watch for steep paths and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jinguashi yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gold Museum
- Shuinandong Smelter (13‑story smelter)
- Changren Tunnel flue pipes
- Yin‑yang Sea
- Cyuanji Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Gold Museum official site: www.gep-en.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Jinguashi, revision 5239382 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239382
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Jinguashi
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; other nations have representation in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/jinguashi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.