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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Nanao
南澳
Visit Nanao for a half‑day coastal stop, or stay overnight for hot springs; otherwise skip.
Nanao is a small coastal township in Yilan County with hot springs, a cold spring, and cultural sites. A few hours suffice for the main sights; an extra night lets you enjoy the springs and local farms.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 南澳
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (check)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon season, check)
- Stay
- 1 (optional) 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 (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 snack | NT$50–120 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$30–50 |
| Local bus fare | NT$15–30 |
| Hot‑spring entry | NT$150–300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main gateway to Taiwan; 2‑h train to Yilan, then 30‑min to Nanao.
Typical fares
- TRA Yilan → Nanao round trip
- about NT$140 per person (check)
- Taxi from Nanao station to Hai Shan B&B
- ≈ NT$200–300
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 TRA trains (Dong'ao, Hanben, Wuta stations) and Provincial Highway 9. Buses run between Nanao and Su'ao; taxis are limited.
See and do
Known for
- Dong'ao Cold Spring
- Guanyin Coast wildlife habitat
- Atayal Museum
- Nan'ao Ecocenter
- Aohua Waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Su'ao Township | TRA train to Su'ao, about 20 min | ≈30 min |
| Taroko Gorge | TRA to Hualien (≈1 h), then bus to Taroko | ≈2 h |
| Luodong | TRA to Luodong, about 40 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Hai Shan B&B
- Cozy guesthouse near the train station; check‑in 15:00, check‑out 11:00.Cozy guesthouse near the train station; check‑in 3:00 PM, check‑out 11:00 AM.
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 bathroom? | 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
- Train service is infrequent; check the schedule for return times.
- Hot‑spring facilities may close seasonally; verify opening hours.
- Roads can be narrow on the coastal stretch; drive cautiously.
Generally safe; watch for occasional typhoon alerts and limited night transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nanao yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dong'ao Cold Spring
- Guanyin Coast wildlife habitat
- Atayal Museum
- Nan'ao Ecocenter
- Aohua Waterfall
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: Nanao (Taiwan), revision 5239370 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239370
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Nanao南澳
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 embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/nanao-taiwan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.