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Yuanshan
Spend a half‑day at Kavalan Distillery and a half‑day exploring local parks; one full day covers the highlights.
Yuanshan is a rural township in Yilan County with a famous whisky distillery, botanical garden and lakeside parks. It is reachable by bus or car from Yilan City and works well as a day‑trip from Taipei or Yilan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Yuanshan110 ▾
- 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 Yuanshan, 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
- SafetyYuanshan is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on traffic when cycling and follow local signage at lakes.
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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.
- Getting aroundBus routes from Yilan City (e.g., G12, G15) stop at key attractions; scooters and bicycles are common for short hops between lakes and gardens.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféNT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealStreet food snackNT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$600 (≈ US$20)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNT$4,000 (≈ US$140)
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 →
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
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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
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: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yuanshan: 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)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Bus routes from Yilan City (e.g., G12, G15) stop at key attractions; scooters and bicycles are common for short hops between lakes and gardens.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kavalan Distillery
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Yilan City (G12/G15) ~30 min, then walk
Book tour in advance; 30‑min walk from bus stop.
Fushan Botanical Garden
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus G12 to Fushan stop, then 10‑min walk
Large garden, 20 km (12 mi) trail; allow 2‑3 h.Large garden, 12 mi (20 km) trail; allow 2‑3 h.
Dahu Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus G15 to Dahu stop, then 5‑min walk
Paddle‑boat hire available.
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
Simple rooms in Yuanshan; check availability
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$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,800–2,600 (≈ US$60–90) excl. bed
- High
- NT$2,600 (≈ US$90)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × NT$2,500 | NT$2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$2,200 | NT$4,400 |
| Bus Yilan City → Yuanshan (one way)2 × NT$120 · check | NT$240 |
| Kavalan Distillery tour (tasting included)2 × NT$300 · check | NT$600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × NT$300 | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$830 |
| Trip total≈ NT$4,590 per person per day, bed included | NT$9,170≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in TWD; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Street food snack | NT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of Kavalan whisky (tour purchase) | NT$800–1,500 (≈ US$30–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may be limited on weekends; verify times before travel.
- Distillery tours require advance booking, especially on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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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; check for local representation.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Yilan City → Yuanshan (bus): about NT$120 (≈ US$4) each way (check schedule)
Say or show
- 這個多少錢？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
- 公車站在哪裡？ — Where is the bus stop? (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 Yuanshan. 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 (typhoon risk) · 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
- 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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