Major city · Taiwan
Jhushan竹山
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Jhushan; arrive by bus or car from nearby towns, explore museums and a market, then head back.
Jhushan is a small town of about 55,000 in Nantou County, reachable by Highway 3 or bus from Yuanlin. Its attractions – museums, temples and a night market – are clustered within walking distance, so a single day (or a half‑day if on a tight schedule) is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (heat, occasional rain)
- Airport
- TPE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Jhushan110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Jhushan, 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
- SafetyJhushan is generally safe; traffic on the highway can be fast, and some rural roads lack lighting at night – use headlights and watch for cyclists.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway for Taiwan; bus or train to Nantou, then highway to Jhushan (≈2 h).).
- Getting aroundTake Highway 3 (Formosa Freeway) to the Jhushan exit or Tai 3 road; local buses run from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway for Taiwan; bus or train to Nantou, then highway to Jhushan (≈2 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jhushan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take Highway 3 (Formosa Freeway) to the Jhushan exit or Tai 3 road; local buses run from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station. Walk between most sights.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Bus from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station or taxi; about 20 min
Small railway town with a bike path and old station; combine with Jhushan for a half-day loop.
Sun Link Sea Forest Recreational Area
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi from Jhushan, about 30 min via County Road 151
Forest at 1,600–1,800 m with waterfalls and trails; allow 3–4 h on site.
Douliu
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Yuanlin Bus Chushan Station, about 30 min
Larger city with a night market; only if you need a connection or a meal stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yi Piao B&B
NT$2,580 per night; central location
Zhi Zhu Chang Le B&B
NT$2,580 per night; near Siaheng St
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$800–NT$1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- NT$1,200–NT$2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed (check)
- High
- NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Jhushan Pan‑fried dumplings | NT$8 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bamboo shoot bun (1930s style) | check |
| Night‑market snack (e.g., octopus balls) | NT$30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check bus schedules for return trips, especially on weekends.
- Some museums close on Tuesdays; verify opening hours before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Jhushan竹山
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My bed tonight
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請到這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
My embassy: —
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 這個多少錢？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
- 公車站在哪裡？ — Where is the bus station? (gōngchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jhushan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (heat, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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