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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Linkou
林口區
Spend a half‑day in Linkou: MRT stop, a temple, a park, then night market; no need to stay overnight.
Linkou is a fast‑growing district of New Taipei with a MRT stop on the Taoyuan Airport line, a few temples, parks and a night market. It is best visited as a quick stop from Taipei or Taoyuan Airport.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 林口區
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–May
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Street food at night market | NT$30–80 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$20–35 |
| MRT single ride | NT$20–65 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- MRT Airport line connects to Linkou in ~30 min
Typical fares
- Taoyuan Airport → Linkou MRT
- about NT$150, 30 min (check)
- Linkou → Taipei Main Station MRT
- about NT$65, 25 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
MRT (Taoyuan Airport line) to Linkou station; walk or local bus to temples and parks. Bicycles are common in parks.
See and do
Known for
- Linkou MRT station
- Hongfu Temple
- Zulinshan Guanyin Temple
- Linkou Community Sports Park
- Linkou Wenhua Garden Night Market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei City centre | MRT Airport line to Taipei Main Station, about 30 min | ≈45 min total |
| Taoyuan Airport | MRT Airport line, 2 stops, 15 min | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- New Taipei city centre
- Closest hotels; easy MRT ride to Linkou (≈30 min).
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 MRT station? | 捷運站在哪裡？jié yùn zhàn 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
- Check temple opening hours before visiting.
- Night market stalls close around midnight; bring cash.
Linkou is generally safe; stay alert in crowded night‑market areas and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Linkou yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Linkou MRT station
- Hongfu Temple
- Zulinshan Guanyin Temple
- Linkou Community Sports Park
- Linkou Wenhua Garden Night Market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Linkou official website: www.linkou.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Linkou, revision 5240054 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240054
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Linkou林口區
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 New Taipei (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/linkou). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.