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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Shuangxi
雙溪區
Spend a half day in Shuangxi to walk the Old Street and a short trail; one full day if you add a temple visit.
Shuangxi is a small New Taipei district with a historic street, a few temples and short riverside trails. It can be explored in a few hours, but a full day lets you add a hike and a market visit.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 雙溪區
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–May
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, occasional rain)
- Stay
- 0–1 (day trip or overnight in nearby city) 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$400–600 excl. transport · Mid NT$600–900 excl. transport (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 |
|---|---|
| Snack (e.g., taro cake) at Old Street | NT$30–60 |
| Bottle of water | NT$30–45 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$200–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main international gateway for New Taipei; about 30 km (19 mi) north, reachable by MRT and bus.Main international gateway for New Taipei; about 19 mi (30 km) north, reachable by MRT and bus.
Typical fares
- TRA Shuangxi ↔ Taipei
- about NT$200 each way (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
Walk or rent a bike; the district is compact. TRA trains stop at Shuangxi and Mudan stations; use local buses or taxis for farther spots.
See and do
Known for
- Shuangxi Old Street
- Ganlin Weihui Temple
- Beishi River Historical Trail
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shuangxi Old Street | Walk from Shuangxi railway station, about 5 min | 15 min total |
| Ganlin Weihui Temple | Bus or taxi from Shuangxi station, ~10 min | 30 min total |
| Beishi River Historical Trail | Take a local bus toward the trailhead, 10 min from station | 45 min total |
Sleep
- Shuangxi Market area
- No dedicated hotels; guesthouses in nearby New Taipei districts (e.g., Banqiao) are the practical base.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
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
- Limited dining options; check opening hours of small eateries.
- Trails are unstaffed; bring water and wear sturdy shoes.
Generally safe; stay on marked trails and keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shuangxi yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (day trip or overnight in nearby city) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Shuangxi Old Street
- Ganlin Weihui Temple
- Beishi River Historical Trail
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Shuangxi official website: www.shuangxi.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Shuangxi, revision 5240052 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240052
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Shuangxi雙溪區
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
US consulate in Taipei; other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/shuangxi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.