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New Taipei新北市
Spend 2 days in New Taipei for coastal sights, hot springs and pottery; add a half‑day if you want Jiufen or Wulai.
New Taipei surrounds Taipei and offers beaches, hot‑spring villages, historic riverside towns and a large ceramics district. It is best explored with a base in Banqiao or Tamsui and short trips by MRT or bus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoons, heat)
- Airport
- TPE
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
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 New Taipei110 ▾
- 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 New Taipei, 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
- SafetyNew Taipei is safe for tourists; stay alert on crowded MRT platforms and keep an eye on belongings in busy night markets.
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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 (MRT Airport line connects to New Taipei (Banqiao) in ~30 min).
- Getting aroundMRT (Bannan, Tamsui‑Xinyi, Circular lines) covers most districts; city buses fill gaps; taxis are cheap but English is limited.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSoy milk (breakfast)NT$50–80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))NT$200–250 (≈ US$7–9)
- Metro or bus rideMRT rideNT$20–65 (≈ US$1–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomNT$2,600 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomNT$3,800 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$2,000 (≈ US$70) · High NT$3,500 (≈ US$120)
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 (MRT Airport line connects to New Taipei (Banqiao) in ~30 min)
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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°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 (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
New Taipei: 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)
6 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 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)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
MRT (Bannan, Tamsui‑Xinyi, Circular lines) covers most districts; city buses fill gaps; taxis are cheap but English is limited.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jiufen
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
TRA from Banqiao to Ruifang (≈30 min), then local bus or walk 10 min
Gold‑mining town with tea houses and night market.
Wulai
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
MRT Circular Line to Taipei Bridge, then bus 20 min
Hot springs and aboriginal cultural shows.
Yingge
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
MRT to Yingge Station (Bannan line), walk 5 min
Ceramics workshops; buy pottery directly from makers.
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.
Banqiao
MRT hub, many budget hotels, convenient for bus/rail links.
Tamsui
Scenic riverside, easy MRT access, good for sunset walks.
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$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$2,000–3,500 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- NT$3,500 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 2 nights × NT$500 | NT$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × NT$2,000 | NT$4,000 |
| MRT one‑day pass1 × NT$150 · check | NT$150 |
| Bus fare (average per day)1 × NT$80 · check | NT$80 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × NT$600 · check | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$580 |
| Trip total≈ NT$3,210 per person per day, bed included | NT$6,410≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in TWD; flights, visas and high‑speed rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Soy milk (breakfast) | NT$50–80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| A‑Gei (tofu snack) | NT$70–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Tamsui sunset ferry ride | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$200–250 (≈ US$7–9) |
| MRT ride | NT$20–65 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ferry to Bali District runs only on certain weekdays; schedule may change – check before travel.
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)
- Banqiao → Tamsui MRT: about NT$65 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
- Taoyuan Airport → Banqiao bus: NT$135 (≈ US$5), 45 min (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?)
- 捷運在哪裡？ — Where is the MRT? (jié yùn zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ 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 New Taipei. 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 (typhoons, heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Banqiao → Tamsui MRT loop for day‑trip sequencing.
- Add a night in a budget guesthouse near Wulai for hot‑spring soak.
Sources
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