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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Ren'ai
仁愛
Spend 1–2 days for mountain scenery and indigenous culture; stay one night in a lodge or guesthouse.
Ren'ai is a large, mountainous township in Nantou County, home to Seediq, Atayal and Bunun peoples. Its attractions are spread over rugged terrain, so a short stay with a base near Qingjing or Hehuan works best.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 仁愛
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (rainy, typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- TWD
- Money
- Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 in small notes.
- Daily spend
- Budget NT$1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,800–2,500 excl. bed · High NT$2,500+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals; a passport plus a second photo ID is required (check).
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119 · Tourism helpline 0800-011-765
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 110 V · 60 Hz · US and Japanese plugs fit; European, UK and Australian plugs need an adapter, and 220 V-only appliances need a converter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.; Taxis: No tip; round up if you like.; Hotel porter: Not expected; NT$100 in luxury hotels if you want.; Private guide or driver: Not required; NT$200–500 a day or a meal is a thank-you.
- Water
- Treated at source, but locals boil or filter it. Filtered hot-and-cold dispensers are in stations, hotels and many public buildings; bottles cost NT$20–30.
- Toilets
- Free, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Qingjing Skywalk entry | NT$50 |
| Green Green Grasslands entry (sheep show) | NT$270 |
| Minibus 6506 Puli (Qi Xia stop) → Wuling, one way | NT$183 |
| Scooter rental, full day | about NT$800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RMQ · Taichung International Airport (Ching-chuangang)
- Nearest international gateway; about 1.5–2 h by car via Provincial Highway 14 to Ren'ai. No airport inside the township: check
- TPE · Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- About 3–3.5 h by car or bus via Taichung; check connections
Typical fares
- Minibus 6506 Puli (Qi Xia) → Wuling, one way
- NT$183; leaves Puli about 11:00 (check)NT$183; leaves Puli about 11:00 AM (check)
- Scooter rental, full day
- about NT$800 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Roads are steep; rent a scooter or drive a car on Provincial Highway 14/14A. Check tire tread and weather before heading to mountain trails.
See and do
Known for
- Qingjing Farm and Skywalk
- Hehuan Mountain peaks
- Chuping Archaeological Site
- Wushe Incident Memorial Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Qingjing Farm | Drive or scooter via Provincial Highway 14, about 30 min from Ren'ai centre | ≈45 min round trip |
| Hehuan Mountain – Main Peak | Minibus 6506 from Qi Xia bus stop in Puli (≈1 h), then hike | ≈2 h total |
| Chuping Archaeological Site | Drive via Provincial Highway 14A, about 20 min | ≈40 min |
Sleep
- The Old England Manor
- NT$12,000 per night, check‑in 15:00NT$12,000 per night, check‑in 3:00 PM
- Qingjing Yundingdu Resort
- NT$2,476 per night, check‑in 15:00NT$2,476 per night, check‑in 3:00 PM
- Xongxue Lodge
- NT$2,900 double / NT$5,400 quad, check‑in 07:00–20:00NT$2,900 double / NT$5,400 quad, check‑in 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: A nod or light handshake; 'nǐ hǎo'; avoid: Hugs with new acquaintances
- Handing things: Two hands for cards, gifts and money; avoid: Tossing money on the counter
- Gifts: Fruit or a boxed sweet for hosts; refuse once before accepting; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, pears and anything in fours — they sound like death or parting
- MRT: Queue at the markings, give up priority seats; avoid: Eating, drinking or chewing gum past the gates
- Temples: Enter right, exit left; one or three sticks of incense; avoid: Stepping on thresholds; pointing at deities
- Home visit: Shoes off; slippers provided; avoid: Writing names in red ink
- Sensitive topics: Follow your host's lead; many people hold a range of views on identity and cross-strait ties; avoid: Assuming everyone thinks the same about China or the ROC's status
Scams and watch-outs
- Mountain roads can be hazardous in rain; carry a spare tire and warm clothing.
- Some trails (e.g., Hehuan North Peak) require good fitness; start early for clear views.
Ren'ai is safe for tourists; main risks are mountain weather and road conditions – carry rain gear and check forecasts.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ren'ai yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Qingjing Farm and Skywalk
- Hehuan Mountain peaks
- Chuping Archaeological Site
- Wushe Incident Memorial Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ren'ai, revision 5268984 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5268984
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ren'ai仁愛
請到這個地址
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
US consulate and most embassies are in Taipei; none in Nantou County.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/renai). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.