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Jinshan金山區
Spend a half‑day in Jinshan for the hot springs, old street and coastal views; add a night if you want a relaxed stay.
Jinshan, a coastal district of New Taipei, offers hot‑spring baths, a historic old street and easy access to Yangmingshan trails. It is best visited as a short side‑trip from Taipei, with 4–6 hours enough for the main sights, or an overnight for a hot‑spring soak and relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons)
- 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 Jinshan110 ▾
- 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 Jinshan, 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
- SafetycheckJinshan is safe for tourists; watch for slippery paths after rain and check hot‑spring opening hours.
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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 (Main gateway to Taiwan, about 45 min by MRT and bus to Jinshan).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a scooter; the district is compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (fried tofu, fish cake)NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4)
- 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$300–350 (≈ US$10–12)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single)NT$15–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$400 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per roomNT$2,600 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · High NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)
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 (Main gateway to Taiwan, about 45 min by MRT and bus to Jinshan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jinshan: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
Walk or rent a scooter; the district is compact. Buses from Taipei Main Station (bus 862) take ~1 h.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yangmingshan National Park (hiking)
goDoor to door: ~1 h total
Bus 862 from Taipei Main Station to Jinshan, then local bus or walk to trailheads
Trailheads within 10 min walk from Jinshan Visitor Center.
Tamsui (riverfront, old street)
cautionDoor to door: ~1 h 30 min each way
MRT Red Line to Tamsui, then bus 862 back to Jinshan
Longer travel; better as separate day.
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.
Jinshan Guesthouses
Small family‑run inns near the hot‑spring area; good for 1 night.
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$800–1,200 (≈ US$30–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–70) excl. bed
- High
- NT$2,000 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × NT$400 | NT$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$800 | NT$800 |
| Bus 862 Taipei ↔ Jinshan (round trip)1 × NT$300 · check | NT$300 |
| Hot‑spring public bath1 × NT$200 · check | NT$200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$170 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,870 per person per day, bed included | NT$1,870≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Hot‑spring public bath | NT$200–300 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Street snack (fried tofu, fish cake) | NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12) |
| Bus ticket (single) | NT$15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot‑spring pools may close for maintenance; check at the Visitor Center.
- Some trails in Yangmingshan can be slippery after rain; wear proper shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Jinshan金山區
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; check for nearest services.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 862 Taipei ↔ Jinshan: about NT$150 (≈ US$5) each way, 30 min (check)
- Taxi Jinshan → hot‑spring area (5 km): NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12)
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bu qǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以給我菜單嗎？ — Can I have the menu? (kě yǐ gěi wǒ cài dān ma?)
- 我想泡溫泉 — I would like a hot‑spring bath (wǒ xiǎng pào wēn quán)
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 Jinshan. 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 · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, occasional typhoons) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Jinshan to enjoy hot‑spring baths after sunset.
- Combine with a Yangmingshan hike for a full day outdoor experience.
Sources
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