Major city · Taiwan
Douliu
Visit Douliu only if you have a spare half‑day en route; otherwise skip – sights are few and walkable.
Douliu is the county seat of Yunlin with a handful of temples, a soy‑sauce museum and a night‑market. The city centre is walkable but lacks sidewalks, so a few hours suffice. Most travellers use it as a brief stop while traveling north‑south by train.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (dry, mild)
- avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon risk)
- Airports
- RMQ · CYI
- Nights
- 0
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
Emergency numbers for Douliu110 ▾
- 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 Douliu, 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
- SafetyDouliu is generally safe; main risks are traffic on roads without sidewalks and occasional night‑market pickpocketing – keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportRMQ Taichung Airport (about 1 h by train).
- Getting aroundThe city is small; walking is possible but sidewalks are scarce – stay on the road and watch motorbikes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféNT$50–80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealSnack at night marketNT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiapproximateNT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideNT$15–30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$500 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per roomNT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per roomNT$3,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,500 (≈ US$50) · 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
- RMQ Taichung Airport (about 1 h by train) · CYI Chiayi Airport (about 45 min by train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Mixed: Oct. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Douliu: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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
The city is small; walking is possible but sidewalks are scarce – stay on the road and watch motorbikes. Bicycles are common among locals and a practical option.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tuku
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Local bus ~30 min north
Historic street and temple.
Beigang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus ~40 min south
Famous Mazu temple.
Xiluo
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
Train ~20 min south
Traditional market.
Huwei
goDoor to door: ≈50 min
Bus ~30 min east
Agricultural museum.
Dounan
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Train ~5 min north
Another small town with a night market.
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.
Douliu city centre budget inns
basic rooms, walkable to all sights; book ahead in peak season
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$1,200–1,800 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × NT$500 | NT$500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NT$800 | NT$800 |
| Local bus ride (one way)1 × NT$25 · check | NT$25 |
| Snack at night market1 × NT$50 | NT$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$138 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,513 per person per day, bed included | NT$1,513≈ US$50 |
2026 estimate in TWD; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | NT$50–80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Snack at night market | NT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3) |
| 5 km taxiapproximate | NT$300–350 (≈ US$10–12) |
| Local bus ride | NT$15–30 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Few sidewalks; road traffic includes many motorbikes.
- Night market stalls close around midnight; cash preferred.
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; other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taoyuan → Douliu (HSR): about NT$900 (≈ US$30) one‑way, 45 min (check)
- Local bus Douliu → Tuku: about NT$30 (≈ under US$1), 30 min
Say or show
- 對不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡嗎？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Douliu. 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 (dry, mild) · avoid Jun–Oct (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Douliu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Douliu, revision 5269534 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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