Major city · Taiwan
Zhudong
One day covers the main sights and night market; add a half‑day if you want to explore the riverside park and museums.
Zhudong is a small Hakka‑influenced township east of Hsinchu, reachable by TRA rail and local bus. Its walkable centre hosts a night market, a timber‑industry museum, an animation park and a riverside park. A single day is enough for the highlights; a second half‑day lets you enjoy the park or nearby temples at a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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 Zhudong110 ▾
- 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 Zhudong, 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
- SafetyZhudong is generally safe; stay alert in crowded night‑market areas and keep an eye on personal belongings.
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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 (About 45 km (28 mi) north; take the HSR to Hsinchu then a local bus to Zhudong (≈1 h total).).TPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; take the HSR to Hsinchu then a local bus to Zhudong (≈1 h total).).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable; a scooter or bike is useful for the riverside park and outlying temples.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBreakfast soy milk & youtiaoNT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))NT$150–180 (≈ US$5–6)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per personNT$500 (≈ US$17)
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 Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north; take the HSR to Hsinchu then a local bus to Zhudong (≈1 h total).)TPE Taoyuan International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north; take the HSR to Hsinchu then a local bus to Zhudong (≈1 h total).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–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 (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhudong: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 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)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 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
The town centre is walkable; a scooter or bike is useful for the riverside park and outlying temples.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shang Ping Old Street
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk 10 min north from Zhudong station
Historic brick lane, good for photos.
Wu Tien Yow Memorial
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 30 min via Xiagongguan Bus Station
Confucian scholar’s monument, free entry.
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 near Zhudong Night Market
Budget rooms, walk to market and park; book ahead in peak 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$600–900 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$900–1,300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × NT$800 | NT$800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$900 | NT$900 |
| TRA round‑trip ticket to Zhudong1 × NT$250 · check | NT$250 |
| Scooter rental (half‑day)1 × NT$300 · check | NT$300 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × NT$600 · check | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$285 |
| Trip total≈ NT$3,135 per person per day, bed included | NT$3,135≈ US$110 |
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2026 estimate in NT$; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Breakfast soy milk & youtiao | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Noodle bowl | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Night‑market snack (stinky tofu, fried chicken) | NT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | NT$150–180 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Bike rental (hour) | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary; check TRA times for Zhudong station.
- Night market can be crowded on weekends; keep valuables secure.
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; Taiwanese police and tourism helpline cover Zhudong.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TRA Zhudong ↔ Hsinchu: about NT$150 (≈ US$5) each way (check schedule)
- Scooter rental (half‑day): about NT$300 (≈ US$10)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 這個多少錢？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)
- 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān 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 Zhudong. 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 (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–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 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a scooter rental for flexible park visits.
- Combine Zhudong night market with a dinner in Hsinchu for a longer evening.
Sources
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