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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Shenkeng
深坑區
Visit Shenkeng for a half‑day tofu tour and Old Street stroll; 4–6 h, then return to Taipei or New Taipei.
Shenkeng is a small New Taipei district famed for tofu and its historic Old Street. It has no rail link, so a few hours are enough to sample food, wander the street, and head back to a base in Taipei or New Taipei.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 深坑區
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (hot, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day trip or night stay if you prefer) nights
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$500–800 excl. bed · Mid NT$800–1,200 excl. bed · High NT$1,200+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Tofu snack (stinky tofu, tofu pudding) | NT$30–80 |
| Street food at night market | NT$50–150 |
| Bus fare (Taipei‑Shenkeng) | NT$120 |
| Taxi (30 km (19 mi))Taxi (19 mi (30 km)) | NT$600–800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi), 1 h by bus/taxi to ShenkengAbout 28 mi (45 km), 1 h by bus/taxi to Shenkeng
Typical fares
- Bus 862 Taipei ↔ Shenkeng
- about NT$120 each way (check)
- Taxi Shenkeng ↔ Taipei
- about NT$600–800 (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
No rail; take a bus from Taipei (e.g., 862) or a taxi (≈ 30 min). Walking is best within Old Street.
See and do
Known for
- Tofu specialties
- Shenkeng Old Street
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei City centre | Bus 862 or taxi, about 30 min | ≈ 45 min total |
Sleep
- Fullon Hotel Taipei, East
- 4‑star, near border of Taipei/New Taipei; convenient for early departure
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 this? | 這個多少錢？zhè ge duō shǎo qián? |
| Can I have it without soy sauce? | 可以不要醬油嗎？kě yǐ bù yào jiàng yóu ma? |
| Where is the nearest bus stop? | 最近的公車站在哪裡？zuì jìn de gōng chē zhàn 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
- Night market operates only Tue & Fri 18:00‑23:00; check dates before planning.
- Road access can be congested on weekends; allow extra travel time.
Shenkeng is safe for tourists; typical urban precautions apply.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shenkeng yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day trip or night stay if you prefer) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Tofu specialties
- Shenkeng Old Street
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Shenkeng official site: www.shenkeng.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Shenkeng: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Shenkeng, revision 5240059 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240059
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Shenkeng深坑區
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
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/shenkeng). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.