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Gongliao貢寮區
Spend a half‑day in Gongliao for the lighthouse, beach and old tunnel; reach by train from Taipei in ~1 h.
Gongliao is a coastal district on Taiwan's eastmost tip, best explored in a few hours. Train from Taipei takes about an hour, and the main sights – Cape Santiago Lighthouse, Old Caoling Tunnel and Fulong Beach – are close together, making a half‑day visit realistic.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cooler, occasional rain)
- Airport
- TPE
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gongliao110 ▾
- 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 Gongliao, 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
- SafetyGongliao is generally safe; watch for strong sun and occasional sudden rain on the coast.
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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 (Airport MRT to Taipei, then TRA to Gongliao (~1 h).).
- Getting aroundTrain to Fulong or Gongliao station, then walk or rent a bike for the tunnel and beach; local buses connect to Keelung.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack (e.g., fried squid)NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomNT$1,200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · High NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
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 →
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 (Airport MRT to Taipei, then TRA to Gongliao (~1 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gongliao: 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)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
2 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 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
Train to Fulong or Gongliao station, then walk or rent a bike for the tunnel and beach; local buses connect to Keelung.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Keelung
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
TRA from Gongliao to Keelung, about 30 min
Port city with night market, good for a quick lunch.
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.
Local guesthouses in Fulong
Small family‑run inns; book ahead, especially in festival season.
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$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 3 nights × NT$1,800 | NT$5,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × NT$1,200 | NT$7,200 |
| Trip total≈ NT$2,100 per person per day, bed included | NT$12,600≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack (e.g., fried squid) | NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bike hire (hour)check | NT$150–200 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train schedules for the last southbound service; after 22:00 trains stop.Check train schedules for the last southbound service; after 10:00 PM trains stop.
- Tunnel entry hours 08:30‑17:00; bring water in summer heat.Tunnel entry hours 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM; bring water in summer heat.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Gongliao貢寮區
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請到這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US Consulate in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taipei → Gongliao (TRA): about NT$340 (≈ US$12) one‑way, 1 h (check)
- Bike rental (3 h): NT$150–200 (≈ US$5–7) (check)
Say or show
- 這個多少錢？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
- 海灘在哪裡？ — Where is the beach? (hǎitān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 我想租腳踏車。 — I would like to rent a bike. (wǒ xiǎng zū jiǎotàchē.)
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 Gongliao. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cooler, occasional rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental for the Old Caoling Tunnel loop.
- Combine with a visit to the Hohaiyan Rock Festival in summer.
Sources
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