Puli埔里

The questions people ask first about Puli, 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
• SafetyPuli is a small, safe town; the real risks are mountain roads in bad weather, unmetered taxis and scooters ridden without a licence.

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

• CoffeeNT$80–150 (≈ US$3–5)
• Street or quick mealRice ball or noodle bowlNT$75–150 (≈ US$3–5)
• Beerdraught in a bar / can at a convenience storeNT$150–250 (≈ US$5–9)NT$40–60 (≈ US$2)
• Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiAgree the fare first; meters are rare.NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10)
• Metro or bus rideBus ride in town or to the lakeNT$25–50 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekNT$200–500 (≈ US$7–17)
• Museum or sight ticketMuseum or factory entryNT$70–200 (≈ US$3–7)
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$600 (≈ US$20)
• Mid-range bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomNT$2,200 (≈ US$75)
• High-end bedGuesthouse or hotel double room, a night, per roomNT$3,500 (≈ US$120)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$2,200 (≈ US$75) · High NT$4,000 (≈ US$140)

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 Taoyuan International (Airport MRT to Taipei Main, then the Kuo-Kuang bus to Puli; about 5 h door to door) · RMQ Taichung International (Closest airport; bus or taxi to Taichung, then Nantou Bus to Puli, about 2 h total)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

NT$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed

Mid

NT$2,000–3,500 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed

High

NT$3,500 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed

• Typhoons and heavy rain close mountain roads and the Hehuan and Taroko routes; check road status before setting out.
• Few taxis use meters — fix the price first.
• Scooter rental without an international driving licence is usually refused.
• The weekend night market only runs at weekends; weeknights are quiet.
• Some temples and museums ask for donations or charge for everything — small notes help.