Wulai烏來區

The questions people ask first about Wulai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

• Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
• SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
• Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
• TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
• Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
• SafetyGenerally safe; watch for slippery paths near the waterfall and follow hot‑spring rules.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Xindian‑WulaiNT$600 (≈ US$20) one way
• Metro or bus rideBus 849 fareNT$15 (≈ under US$1)
• Museum or sight ticketPublic hot‑spring entryNT$300–500 (≈ US$10–17)
• Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
• Mid-range bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomNT$15,000 (≈ US$500)
• High-end bedBusiness‑hotel double room, a night, per roomNT$35,000 (≈ US$1,200)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,500 (≈ US$50) · High NT$2,500 (≈ US$85)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Take Taoyuan Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then MRT Green line to Xindian, then bus 849 to Wulai (≈1.5 h total).) · TSA Taipei Songshan Airport (Take MRT Green line from Songshan Airport station to Xindian, then bus 849 to Wulai (≈1 h total).)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

NT$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed

Mid

NT$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed

• Bus 849 runs every 15–20 min 05:30‑21:30; may be crowded on weekends.Bus 849 runs every 15–20 min 5:30 AM‑9:30 PM; may be crowded on weekends.
• Taxi fare from Xindian MRT is fixed NT$600 (≈ US$20) one way; negotiate return.
• Hot‑spring etiquette: wash before entering, no swimwear in gender‑segregated pools.