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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Luzhou District
蘆洲區
Spend a half‑day to see the night market and a temple; a full day adds the park, museum and MRT walk – one day is enough.
Luzhou is a densely populated New Taipei district with easy MRT access, a lively night market, several temples and a riverside park. One day covers the main sights; add a second if you prefer a relaxed pace or want to explore nearby Taipei.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 蘆洲區
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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$600–800 excl. bed · Mid NT$800–1,200 excl. bed · High NT$1,200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Night market snack (stinky tofu, bubble tea) | NT$30–80 |
| MRT ride (single) | NT$20–30 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$300–350 |
| Museum entry (Luzhou Forbidden City) | NT$150–200 |
| Coffee at a café | NT$80–120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Luzhou Station → Taipei Main Station (MRT)
- about NT$30, 25 min (check)
- Taxi Luzhou → Taipei 101
- ≈ NT$350–400, 15 min (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
Use Taipei MRT Orange Line (Luzhou, Sanmin Senior High School, St. Ignatius) – trains every 5 min, fare NT$20‑30 per ride. Buses serve local routes; taxis are cheap for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Luzhou Miaokou Night Market
- Baoyou Temple
- Luzhou Breeze Park
- Luzhou Forbidden City Museum
- Lin Jian‑sheng Memorial Library
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei City centre | MRT Orange Line to Guting, then transfer to Red Line – about 25 min total | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Miaokou Night Market vicinity
- Many budget guesthouses within 5‑10 min walk of MRT Luzhou station.
- Near Luzhou Station
- Convenient for MRT transfers; options from capsule to family rooms.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the MRT? | 捷運在哪裡？jié yùn zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I have the menu? | 可以給我菜單嗎？kěyǐ gěi wǒ càidān ma? |
| I need a taxi | 我要計程車wǒ yào jìchéng chē |
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
- Night market can be crowded on weekends; keep valuables close.
- Temple opening hours vary; check ahead especially during festivals.
- MRT last train around 00:30; plan return or use taxi.
Luzhou is safe for tourists; stay aware of crowds at night market and keep an eye on personal items on MRT.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Luzhou District yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Luzhou Miaokou Night Market
- Baoyou Temple
- Luzhou Breeze Park
- Luzhou Forbidden City Museum
- Lin Jian‑sheng Memorial Library
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Luzhou official website: www.luzhou.ntpc.gov.tw
- Wikivoyage: Luzhou District, revision 5240011 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240011
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Luzhou District蘆洲區
請帶我到這個地址
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 address); other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/luzhou-district). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.