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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Luodong
Spend a half day in Luodong for the night market and parks; add a morning if using it as a jump‑off for Yilan County sights.
Luodong is a small Yilan County town with a night market, parks and easy train/bus links. One day covers the main attractions; a second morning works as a base for nearby towns.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (check)
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (heat, rain) (check)
- 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$800–1,200 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 |
|---|---|
| Oyster omelette (night market) | NT$80–120 |
| Stinky tofu (night market) | NT$50–90 |
| Bottle of water | NT$30–50 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$150–200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north, 1 h by train to Luodongabout 43 mi (70 km) north, 1 h by train to Luodong
Typical fares
- TRA Luodong ↔ Taipei
- about NT$300 one‑way, 15 min
- Free city bus
- no charge, runs every ~30 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
Free city bus runs every ~30 min; taxis wait at the TRA station and bus transfer depot. Street signs include English.
See and do
Known for
- Luodong Night Market
- Luodong Sports Park
- Luodong Forestry Culture Park
- Confucian Temple
- Local hot springs (nearby)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jiaoxi | TRA north to Jiaoxi, about 15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Toucheng | TRA east to Toucheng, about 20 min | ≈40 min total |
| Datong Township | Bus from Luodong Transfer Station, ~30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Luodong Night Market area
- Many budget inns and hostels nearby; convenient for night‑market food and transport.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| 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
- Bus route maps are Chinese‑only; ask locals for directions.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Luodong is generally safe; petty theft is rare but keep an eye on belongings in crowded night‑market areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Luodong yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Luodong Night Market
- Luodong Sports Park
- Luodong Forestry Culture Park
- Confucian Temple
- Local hot springs (nearby)
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: Luodong, revision 5239679 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239679
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Luodong
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 local representation.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/luodong). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.