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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Sanzhi
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Sanzhi for its coastal park, puppet museum and art village; stay elsewhere in New Taipei.
Sanzhi is a rural district north of Taipei with a handful of parks, a hand‑puppet museum and an artist village. It has no train station, so a car or bike is the easiest way to explore. One day covers the main sights; overnight accommodation is limited, so base in nearby New Taipei or Tamsui.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (typhoons)
- 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$800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High NT$1,800+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee | NT$80–120 |
| Breakfast set | NT$120–200 |
| Seafood plate | NT$300–600 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$300–400 |
| Bike rental (hour) | NT$150–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.About 28 mi (45 km) north; take the airport MRT to Taipei then a bus or taxi to Sanzhi.
Typical fares
- Car from Taoyuan Airport to Sanzhi
- about NT$1,500–2,000, 45 min (check)
- Bike rental (half‑day)
- about NT$300 per person (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
Car is fastest via Provincial Highway 2; bike the 11 km (6.8 mi) Sanzhi‑Shimen coastal route; local buses run limited services.Car is fastest via Provincial Highway 2; bike the 6.8 mi (11 km) Sanzhi‑Shimen coastal route; local buses run limited services.
See and do
Known for
- Li Tien‑lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum
- Zhibo Artist’s Village
- Qianshuiwan Seaside Park
- Sanban Bridge
- Yuanxing House
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yuanxing House | Walk from Sanzhi Visitor Center, about 5 min | 10 min |
| Li Tien‑lu Hand Puppet Museum | Bus or taxi from town centre, ~10 min | 15 min |
| Zhibo Artist’s Village | Bike along coastal route, 3 km (1.9 mi)Bike along coastal route, 1.9 mi (3 km) | 20 min |
Sleep
- Guesthouses in New Taipei (e.g., Tamsui)
- No hotels in Sanzhi itself; stay in nearby districts and commute.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 不好意思bù hǎo yì si |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián |
| 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
- No train station; rely on car or bus.
- Coastal park can be very windy; bring wind‑proof clothing.
Sanzhi is generally safe; traffic can be fast on the highway and coastal parks are windy, so watch for cyclists and sudden gusts.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sanzhi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Li Tien‑lu Hand Puppet Historical Museum
- Zhibo Artist’s Village
- Qianshuiwan Seaside Park
- Sanban Bridge
- Yuanxing House
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Sanzhi official site: www.sanzhi.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Sanzhi, revision 5240070 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240070
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Sanzhi
請把這個地址給我
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 in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/sanzhi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.