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Ruisui瑞穗鄉
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ruisui for hot springs, river rafting and the Tropic of Cancer marker; add a night if you want local guesthouse stay.
Ruisui is a rural township in Hualien County, best known for its alkaline hot springs, river rafting on the Xiuguluan, and cultural sites like the Tropic of Cancer marker. It is reachable by train and is a good side‑trip from Hualien or Taroko, fitting into a 1‑day itinerary; a night adds a relaxed soak and local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- HUN
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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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 Ruisui110 ▾
- 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 Ruisui, 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
- SafetyRuisui is low‑risk; main concerns are river safety during rafting and occasional typhoon rain; follow local advisories.
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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.
- AirportHUN Hualien Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi available).HUN Hualien Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi available).
- Getting aroundTrain to Ruisui station (Taiwan Railways) – 15 min from Hualien.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNight market snackNT$50–150 (≈ US$2–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (local)NT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3)
- Museum or sight ticketHot‑spring entryNT$200–400 (≈ US$7–14)
- Budget bedCapsule bed, a night, per personNT$400 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedCapsule bed, a night, per personNT$600 (≈ US$20)
- High-end bedCapsule bed, a night, per personNT$900 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$600 (≈ US$20) · Mid NT$900 (≈ US$30) · High NT$1,300 (≈ US$45)
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
- HUN Hualien Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, shuttle or taxi available)HUN Hualien Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, shuttle or taxi available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ruisui: 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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Train to Ruisui station (Taiwan Railways) – 15 min from Hualien. Local buses along Highway 9, scooter rentals at the station, and taxis. Walkable to hot springs and river front.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Taroko Gorge
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Train Hualien → Ruisui (15 min), then bus or taxi 30 min to Taroko Visitor Center
Canyon trails and suspension bridges; plan a half‑day.
Door to door: ≈30 min
Train Ruisui → Hualien (≈30 min)
Night market, waterfront promenade.
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.
Ruisui Guesthouse
Simple rooms, near the train station; good for one night after hot‑spring soak (check availability).
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$600–900 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$900–1,300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- NT$1,300 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × NT$1,800 | NT$3,600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$900 | NT$1,800 |
| Train Ruisui ↔ Hualien (round‑trip)2 × NT$250 · check | NT$500 |
| Scooter rental (1 day)2 × NT$400 · check | NT$800 |
| Rafting tour (2‑hour)2 × NT$1,200 · check | NT$2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$910 |
| Trip total≈ NT$5,005 per person per day, bed included | NT$10,010≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Hot‑spring entry | NT$200–400 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Night market snack | NT$50–150 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Bus ticket (local) | NT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Scooter hire (per day) | NT$300–500 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Rafting (2 h) | NT$1,200–1,500 (≈ US$40–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot‑spring water is alkaline; stay hydrated.
- River rafting is seasonal; check operator schedules.
- Summer typhoons can cause flash floods in the river valley.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Ruisui瑞穗鄉
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Ruisui ↔ Hualien: about NT$250 (≈ US$9) each way (check)
- Scooter rental (1 day): about NT$400 (≈ US$14) (check)
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 Ruisui. 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: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Ruisui Guesthouse after hot‑spring soak.
- Combine with a Taroko day‑trip for a full east‑coast experience.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Ruisui
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ruisui, revision 5270348 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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