Major city · Taiwan
Yuli玉里
Stay 1 night (2 if hiking Walami): base near Yuli station, rent a scooter or bike, and go at opening for Chike Mountain in bloom.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–May
- avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon season), Lunar New Year crowds
- Airports
- HUN · TPE
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
Yuli sits in the Huatung Valley between Hualien and Taitung, flanked by mountains and mostly farmland. It is a rail stop, a noodle town and the trailhead for the Walami historic trail. Sights are spread out, so a scooter or bicycle decides your day.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yuli, 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
- SafetyYuli is a small, quiet township and feels safe.
- 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 (24 h) (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.
- AirportHUN Hualien Airport (Small domestic airport; most travellers arrive by train from Taipei instead.).
- Getting aroundRent a bicycle or scooter near the station: many sights are out of town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or teaNT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4)
- Street or quick mealBowl of Yuli noodlesNT$70–120 (≈ US$3–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekNT$300–600 (≈ US$10–20)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personNT$600 (≈ US$20)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or homestay, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or homestay, a night, per roomNT$4,500 (≈ US$150)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid NT$2,200 (≈ US$75) · High NT$4,000 (≈ US$140)
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 →
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
- HUN Hualien Airport (Small domestic airport; most travellers arrive by train from Taipei instead.) · TPE Taiwan Taoyuan International (Main international gateway; train from Taipei Main Station to Yuli takes about 3 h.)
Weather and climate
Yuli: 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
21°C70°F
14°C57°F
15 rd
Feb
21°C70°F
14°C57°F
15 rd
Mar
23°C73°F
16°C61°F
16 rd
Apr
26°C79°F
19°C66°F
15 rd
May
28°C82°F
21°C70°F
16 rd
Jun
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
13 rd
Jul
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
11 rd
Aug
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
13 rd
Sep
30°C86°F
23°C73°F
15 rd
Oct
27°C81°F
21°C70°F
13 rd
Nov
25°C77°F
18°C64°F
13 rd
Dec
22°C72°F
15°C59°F
13 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rent a bicycle or scooter near the station: many sights are out of town. Trains link Yuli with Hualien and Taitung; Sanmin station serves the northern side of the township.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ruisui
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Train from Yuli station, about 15–20 min
Hot springs and dairy farms; easy half day.
Guangfu
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Train from Yuli station, about 25–30 min
Sugar factory and forest trails; combine with Ruisui.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train from Yuli station, about 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min
Too far for a rushed return day; sleep there before Taroko.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Train from Yuli station, about 1 h–1 h 30 min
Continue south rather than doubling back.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yuli station area
Guesthouses, noodle shops and scooter rental within a few minutes' walk of the platform; best for one night with bags.
Suangan, north of town
Homestays in the fields; some owners pick guests up at the station — ask when booking.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$1,000–1,800 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$1,800–3,000 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- High
- NT$3,000 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or homestay1 × 1 night × NT$2,500 | NT$2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$2,200 | NT$4,400 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × NT$500 · check | NT$1,000 |
| Bicycle rental, one day2 × NT$300 · check | NT$600 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × NT$300 | NT$600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$910 |
| Trip total≈ NT$5,010 per person per day, bed included | NT$10,010≈ US$350 |
Weekday low-season doubles can drop to about NT$2,200 (check)
2026 estimate in New Taiwan dollars; intercity trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of Yuli noodles | NT$70–120 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Night-market snack | NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Coffee or tea | NT$50–120 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Grapefruit or pomelo from a station stall | NT$50–150 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Scooter rental, one day | NT$400–700 (≈ US$14–25) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | NT$300–600 (≈ US$10–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoons and heavy rain can close trails and mountain roads; check conditions before Chike Mountain or Walami.
- Walami trail beyond the first section needs a permit and police registration — apply in time.
- The road up Chike Mountain is narrow; drive or ride it in daylight only.
- Scooter rental usually needs a licence and often an IDP; ask before you pay.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline (24 h)
- 0800-011-765
Pocket card
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請到這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline (24 h)0800-011-765
Embassy
No embassies in Yuli; most are in Taipei. The US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand all have offices in Taipei (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Taipei → Yuli: about NT$600–900 (≈ US$20–30), about 3 h (check)
- Train Yuli → Hualien: about NT$200–350 (≈ US$7–12), 1 h 15 min–1 h 45 min (check)
- Train Yuli → Taitung: about NT$200–350 (≈ US$7–12), 1 h–1 h 30 min (check)
Say or show
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yìsi)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián)
- 我想租機車 — I want to rent a scooter (wǒ xiǎng zū jīchē)
- 登山口在哪裡？ — Where is the trailhead? (dēngshānkǒu zài nǎlǐ)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma)
Yuli is small: carry some cash, as not every shop takes cards.
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 Yuli. 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 Jul–Sep (typhoon season), Lunar New Year crowds · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HUN and the Taipei–Yuli rail leg: last departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: station and noodle street, Minquan Street museums, the temple row, the river bridge.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Black Bear Education Center, PuShi Arts Hall, Antong Hot Springs) and eat pages with night-market hours.
- Typhoon and trail-closure fixtures so gates A–D can go green.