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Beipu北埔
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Beipu for Hakka culture, historic houses and tea; add a night only if you want a quiet stay.
Beipu is a small Hakka town in Hsinchu County with historic houses, a traditional tea culture and a cold spring. It is reachable by car from Taoyuan or Hsinchu and is best explored on foot in a few hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon season)
- 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 Beipu110 ▾
- 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 Beipu, 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
- SafetyBeipu is generally safe; watch for slippery paths near the cold spring and keep valuables secure in parked cars.
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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 (About 1 h 15 min by car via Highway 3).
- Getting aroundPark at the municipal lot (NT 100) then walk the paved streets; most sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- 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)
- Museum or sight ticketCold spring entryNT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per personNT$500 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$300 (≈ US$10) · Mid NT$600 (≈ US$20) · High NT$900 (≈ US$30)
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 (About 1 h 15 min by car via Highway 3)
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
not flagged
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
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jul–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beipu: 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)
5 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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)
8 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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
Park at the municipal lot (NT 100) then walk the paved streets; most sights are within a 10‑minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lionhead's Mountain Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Drive north 30 km (19 mi) on Provincial Highway 3; park at trailheadDrive north 19 mi (30 km) on Provincial Highway 3; park at trailhead
Popular hiking spot with views; check trail conditions in rainy season.
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.
Beipu Guesthouse
Simple rooms near the town centre; good for a night if you prefer a quiet base.
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$300–500 (≈ US$10–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$500–800 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- NT$800 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room2 × 1 night × NT$700 | NT$1,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$600 | NT$1,200 |
| Parking fee (outside centre)2 × NT$100 · check | NT$200 |
| Tea tasting (per person)2 × NT$150 · check | NT$300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$310 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,705 per person per day, bed included | NT$3,410≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in NT$; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (Hakka tea house) | NT$120–200 (≈ US$4–7) |
| Cold spring entry | NT$50–100 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Local pear (seasonal) | NT$30–60 (≈ US$1–2) each |
| Taxi (5 km) | NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking fee NT 100 applies outside the centre.
- Cold spring water is for bathing, not drinking.
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; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taoyuan → Beipu (car): ≈ NT$1,200–1,500, 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bu qǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
- 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 Beipu. 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–Apr · avoid Jul–Sep (typhoon season) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Beipu Guesthouse for a relaxed pace.
- Combine with a visit to Hsinchu city (30 min by car).
Sources
- officialBeipu official website
- secondaryWikidata – Beipu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Beipu, revision 5277221 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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