Major city · Taiwan
Zhonghe中和區
Spend a half‑day in Zhonghe for temples, parks and a shrimp‑fishing snack; otherwise stay in Taipei.
Zhonghe is a suburban district of New Taipei with several temples, parks and a shrimp‑fishing venue. It is well‑connected by MRT and bus, so a few hours are enough for a quick visit, then return to Taipei for night‑life and accommodation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, typhoons)
- Airports
- TPE · TSA
- Nights
- 0–1 (use Taipei base)
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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 Zhonghe110 ▾
- 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 Zhonghe, 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
- SafetyZhonghe is safe; typical urban caution applies—watch traffic, keep belongings secure on crowded MRT.
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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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then MRT to Zhonghe; about 1 h 15 min total.).
- Getting aroundMRT Zhonghe line (stations: Dingxi, Yongan Market, Jingan, Nanshijiao) and frequent city buses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottled)NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi startNT$70 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideMRT single rideNT$20–40 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Budget bedBudget hostel or capsule, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$500 (≈ US$17) · Mid NT$800 (≈ US$30) · High NT$1,200 (≈ US$40)
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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then MRT to Zhonghe; about 1 h 15 min total.) · TSA Taipei Songshan Airport (MRT Songshan–Xindian line to Zhonghe; about 40 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
Best
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhonghe: 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)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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)
10 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°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
MRT Zhonghe line (stations: Dingxi, Yongan Market, Jingan, Nanshijiao) and frequent city buses. A free shuttle runs from Banqiao Railway Station to Juguang Road every half‑hour 07:00‑21:30 (check). Taxis start at NT$70.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zhonghe Guangji Temple
goDoor to door: ~15 min
MRT Nanshijiao station, 5‑min walk
Free entry; open daily.
Blue‑Claw shrimp fishing (near Jing‑An MRT)
goDoor to door: ~30 min total
MRT Jing‑An station, 10‑min walk
Rent rod by hour, NT$200–300; bring cash for grill.
823 Memorial Park
goDoor to door: ~20 min
MRT Nanshijiao, 10‑min walk
Open daily, quiet green space.
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.
SLv Hotel
Clean, budget‑friendly; close to MRT Zhonghe line.
Golden Hotel
Mid‑range; near Zhonghe Sports Park.
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$500–800 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,200 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel or capsule2 × 3 nights × NT$450 | NT$2,700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × NT$800 | NT$4,800 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,250 per person per day, bed included | NT$7,500≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Shrimp‑fishing rod (hour) | NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Beer (bottled) | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi start | NT$70 (≈ US$3) |
| MRT single ride | NT$20–40 (≈ US$1–2) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Shuttle signs are Chinese‑only; non‑readers may prefer bus or taxi.
- Road congestion can delay travel to nearby attractions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Zhonghe中和區
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Banqiao ↔ Zhonghe shuttle: about NT$120 (≈ US$4) round‑trip, every 30 min 07:00‑21:30 (check)about NT$120 (≈ US$4) round‑trip, every 30 min 7:00 AM‑9:30 PM (check)
- MRT Zhonghe line day pass: about NT$150 (≈ US$5) (check)
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bù qǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 最近的捷運站在哪裡？ — Where is the nearest MRT? (zuì jìn de jié yùn zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
- 我要抓蝦子 — I would like shrimp‑fishing (wǒ yào zhuā xiā zi)
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 Zhonghe. 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, Feb–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, typhoons) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑stay in Taipei for easy MRT access.
- Include a bus guide for the free Banqiao‑Zhonghe shuttle.
Sources
- officialZhonghe official site
- secondaryWikidata – Zhonghe
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhonghe, revision 5239612 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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