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Haiduan
Spend 1–2 days in Haiduan for Chiaming Lake, Bunun culture and hot springs; not a base for longer trips.
Haiduan is a small mountain indigenous township in Taitung County, best explored in a day or two to see its high‑altitude lake, hot springs and Bunun cultural sites.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- TTT
- Nights
- 1–2
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 Haiduan110 ▾
- 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 Haiduan, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch mountain weather changes and road conditions.
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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.
- AirportTTT Taitung Airport (Bus or taxi about 1 h to Haiduan).
- Getting aroundLocal bus routes (e.g., Taitung‑Haiduan) and rental cars; walking for nearby trails.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local caféNT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBunun cultural snackNT$100–180 (≈ US$4–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)checkNT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedChief Spa Hotel room, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedChief Spa Hotel room, a night, per roomNT$3,500 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedChief Spa Hotel room, a night, per roomNT$5,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$1,800 (≈ US$60) · High NT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
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
- TTT Taitung Airport (Bus or taxi about 1 h to Haiduan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Haiduan: 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
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Mar
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°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
Local bus routes (e.g., Taitung‑Haiduan) and rental cars; walking for nearby trails.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chiaming Lake
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus to Chiaming Trailhead, then 2 km (1.2 mi) hikeBus to Chiaming Trailhead, then 1.2 mi (2 km) hike
Second‑highest lake in Taiwan; start early.
Lisong Hot Spring
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h round trip
Local bus to Lisong, then short walk
Natural hot spring; no fee.
Wulu Ancient Fort
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Bus to Wulu, 10‑min walk
Historic Japanese‑era cannons.
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.
Chief Spa Hotel
Hot‑spring hotel on the Wulu River; 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$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,800–2,500 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chief Spa Hotel room1 × 1 night × NT$3,500 | NT$3,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$1,800 | NT$1,800 |
| Bus fare Haiduan‑Chiaming round trip1 × NT$150 · check | NT$150 |
| eSIM, 1 week data1 × NT$600 · check | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$610 |
| Trip total≈ NT$6,660 per person per day, bed included | NT$6,660≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in NT$; flights and long‑distance train excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local café | NT$80–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bunun cultural snack | NT$100–180 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at Kaiana | NT$150–250 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bus ride (local)check | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Limited dining and shop hours; confirm opening times.
- Mountain roads can be narrow and winding; drive cautiously.
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; nearest Taiwanese offices in Taitung City.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taitung Airport → Haiduan bus: about NT$150 (≈ US$5), 1 h (check)
- Chief Spa Hotel → Wulu Fort taxi: ≈ NT$300–400, 15 min
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?)
- 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 Haiduan. 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–May · avoid Jun–Sep (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 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental‑car option for flexible mountain access.
- Link to Bunun Cultural Museum page for event calendar.
Sources
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