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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Jinshan
金山區
Spend a half‑day in Jinshan for the hot springs, old street and coastal views; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Jinshan, a coastal district of New Taipei, offers hot‑spring baths, a historic old street and easy access to Yangmingshan trails. It is best visited as a short side‑trip from Taipei, with 4–6 hours enough for the main sights, or an overnight for a hot‑spring soak and relaxed pace.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 金山區
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- 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$800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–2,000 excl. bed · High NT$2,000+ 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 public bath | NT$200–300 |
| Street snack (fried tofu, fish cake) | NT$50–120 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$30–50 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$300–350 |
| Bus ticket (single) | NT$15–30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main gateway to Taiwan, about 45 min by MRT and bus to Jinshan
Typical fares
- Bus 862 Taipei ↔ Jinshan
- about NT$150 each way, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Jinshan → hot‑spring area (5 km)
- NT$300–350
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
Walk or rent a scooter; the district is compact. Buses from Taipei Main Station (bus 862) take ~1 h.
See and do
Known for
- Jinbaoli Old Street
- Chin Pao San cemetery
- Twin Candlestick Islets
- Yangmingshan National Park trails
- Ju Ming Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yangmingshan National Park (hiking) | Bus 862 from Taipei Main Station to Jinshan, then local bus or walk to trailheads | ~1 h total |
| Tamsui (riverfront, old street) | MRT Red Line to Tamsui, then bus 862 back to Jinshan | ~1 h 30 min each way |
Sleep
- Jinshan Guesthouses
- Small family‑run inns near the hot‑spring area; good for 1 night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ? |
| Can I have the menu? | 可以給我菜單嗎？kě yǐ gěi wǒ cài dān ma? |
| I would like a hot‑spring bath | 我想泡溫泉wǒ xiǎng pào wēn quán |
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
- Hot‑spring pools may close for maintenance; check at the Visitor Center.
- Some trails in Yangmingshan can be slippery after rain; wear proper shoes.
Jinshan is safe for tourists; watch for slippery paths after rain and check hot‑spring opening hours.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jinshan yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Jinbaoli Old Street
- Chin Pao San cemetery
- Twin Candlestick Islets
- Yangmingshan National Park trails
- Ju Ming Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Jinshan (New Taipei), revision 5239976 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239976
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Jinshan金山區
請到這裡
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 services.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/jinshan-new-taipei). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.