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Miaoli
Spend a half‑day in Miaoli to see the Railway Museum and a Hakka temple; add a night if you want local food and easy train access.
Miaoli is the Hakka cultural hub of central Taiwan, reachable by THSR, TRA and bus. Its compact centre lets you see the railway museum, a historic temple and a park in a few hours, making it a short stop or an overnight stay for food lovers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–May
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional typhoons)
- Airport
- TPE
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Miaoli110 ▾
- 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 Miaoli, 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
- SafetyMiaoli is generally safe; petty theft is rare.
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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 international gateway for Taiwan, 70 km (43 mi) north of Miaoli; access via THSR or bus.).TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway for Taiwan, 43 mi (70 km) north of Miaoli; access via THSR or bus.).
- Getting aroundMiaoli is walkable; taxis wait at the train stations.
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 (e.g., Hakka rice cake)NT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3)
- 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$150–200 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketMiaoli Railway Museum entryNT$100 (≈ US$4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personNT$800 (≈ US$30)
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 international gateway for Taiwan, 70 km (43 mi) north of Miaoli; access via THSR or bus.)TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway for Taiwan, 43 mi (70 km) north of Miaoli; access via THSR or bus.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Miaoli: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
Miaoli is walkable; taxis wait at the train stations. County buses run elsewhere but not within the city centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) station
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Take a local taxi from Miaoli Station, ~5 min
Connects to Taipei, Taichung and beyond.
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.
Wang Fu Hotel
Near Miaoli Station, 50 m walk; budget option.
Li Hua Hotel
A short taxi (≈NT$100) from station; restaurant on‑site.
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
Trip budget
| Budget hotel or hostel1 × 1 night × NT$1,200 | NT$1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$1,200 | NT$1,200 |
| THSR ticket to Taipei (one way)1 × NT$700 · check | NT$700 |
| Taxi from station to hotel1 × NT$100 · check | NT$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$320 |
| Trip total≈ NT$3,520 per person per day, bed included | NT$3,520≈ US$120 |
Wang Fu Hotel rates, 2026 estimate.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street snack (e.g., Hakka rice cake) | NT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Miaoli Railway Museum entry | NT$100 (≈ US$4) |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$150–200 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Check THSR schedule for early‑morning arrivals (last train may be before 07:00).Check THSR schedule for early‑morning arrivals (last train may be before 7:00 AM).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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請到這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; check for nearest Taiwanese representation.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Miaoli Station → Wang Fu Hotel, taxi: ≈ NT$100, 2–3 min
- THSR Miaoli → Taipei: ≈ NT$700, 45 min (check schedule)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 這個多少錢？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)
- 洗手間在哪裡？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān 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 Miaoli. 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–May · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, occasional typhoons) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for Hakka cuisine (e.g., pork‑based dishes).
- Combine with a visit to nearby Sanyi woodcarving town (≈30 km).
Sources
- officialMiaoli County Government
- secondaryWikidata – Miaoli
- secondaryWikivoyage: Miaoli, revision 5238787 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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