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Pinglin
Do Pinglin as a half‑day side trip from Taipei: tea museum, old street and nature walk, return the same day.
Pinglin is a rural tea‑growing district north of Taipei, best explored in a few hours. The tea museum, old street and short nature trails are the main draws; a night stay is only needed for camping enthusiasts.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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 Pinglin110 ▾
- 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 Pinglin, 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
- SafetyPinglin is generally safe; stay on marked trails, keep valuables secure, and be aware of occasional rain‑related slips.
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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.
- Getting aroundBus 923 (hourly) or Green 12 from Xindian MRT; taxis available but return rides can be scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus 923 single fareNT$120–150 (≈ US$4–5)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$1,200 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomNT$3,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$600 (≈ US$20) · Mid NT$900 (≈ US$30) · High NT$1,300 (≈ US$45)
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
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
not flagged
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pinglin: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Bus 923 (hourly) or Green 12 from Xindian MRT; taxis available but return rides can be scarce.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taipei City
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
MRT Green line to Xindian, then Bus 923 (≈45 min total)
Return to Taipei for dinner or night market.
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 / campsites
Simple rooms or camping sites near the tea museum; book ahead in summer.
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$600–900 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$900–1,300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,300 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NT$1,200 | NT$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$600 | NT$600 |
| Bus 923 round‑trip fare1 × NT$120 · check | NT$120 |
| Tea museum entry1 × NT$80 · cash preferred | NT$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$200 |
| Trip total≈ NT$2,200 per person per day, bed included | NT$2,200≈ US$75 |
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2026 estimate in TWD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Tea tasting (small sample) | NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Bus 923 single fare | NT$120–150 (≈ US$4–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus frequencies drop after 18:00; plan your return.Bus frequencies drop after 6:00 PM; plan your return.
- Taxi availability back to Taipei can be limited in evenings.
- Tea museum entry is NT$80 (≈ US$3); cash preferred.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Xindian MRT → Bus 923: ≈ NT$120 per person, about 45 min total (check)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 茶博物館在哪裡？ — Where is the tea museum? (chá bó wù guǎn zài nǎ lǐ?)
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 Pinglin. 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–Dec, Mar–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · 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
- 3 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
- officialPinglin District Office
- secondaryPinglin Tea Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Pinglin, revision 5240075 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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