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Shuili水里
Spend a half‑day in Shuili to see the Snake Kiln and local dam sights; add a night if you want B&B stay and night‑market stroll.
Shuili is a small township in Nantou County, reachable by TRA train and local buses. Its main draws are the Snake Kiln ceramics park, two hydro‑dams, and a night market. One day covers the key sights; an extra night lets you stay in a B&B and enjoy evening food.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional typhoon rain)
- Airport
- RMQ
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Shuili110 ▾
- 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 Shuili, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for sudden rain in summer and keep an eye on train schedules at night.
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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.
- AirportRMQ Taichung Airport.
- Getting aroundTRA trains stop at Shuili and Checheng stations; local buses (Yuanlin, All Day, Green Transit, Nantou) link the town to Sun Moon Lake and Jiji.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack at night marketNT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideNT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$500 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedB&B private room, a night, per roomNT$2,500 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedB&B private room, a night, per roomNT$4,000 (≈ US$140)
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
- RMQ Taichung Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shuili: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
TRA trains stop at Shuili and Checheng stations; local buses (Yuanlin, All Day, Green Transit, Nantou) link the town to Sun Moon Lake and Jiji. Walkable town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sun Moon Lake
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Shuili Station, ~30 min
Scenic lake loop; consider bike rental
Jiji
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Local bus, ~20 min
Historic railway town, easy walk
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.
Fullon Hotels Shuili
Convenient to train station; check‑in 16:00Convenient to train station; check‑in 4:00 PM
ShuiliHeti coffee B&B
Boutique B&B near E. 3rd St; check‑in 15:00Boutique B&B near E. 3rd St; check‑in 3:00 PM
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
| B&B private room1 × 1 night × NT$2,500 | NT$2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$900 | NT$1,800 |
| TRA round‑trip ticket Shuili–Taichung2 × NT$500 | NT$1,000 |
| Bus to Sun Moon Lake (round‑trip)2 × NT$180 | NT$360 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$566 |
| Trip total≈ NT$3,113 per person per day, bed included | NT$6,226≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in NT$; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ceramic workshop fee | NT$160 (≈ US$6) |
| Snack at night market | NT$30–70 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Local bus ride | NT$30–50 (≈ US$1–2) (check) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$20–35 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train frequencies are limited in off‑peak hours; verify times.
- Some dam viewpoints have restricted access; follow signage.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Shuili水里
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My bed tonight
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請帶我去這個地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taichung (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shuili Station → Taichung Airport (bus): ≈ NT$120–150, about 1 h
- TRA Shuili ↔ Checheng: ≈ NT$30–50 each way
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 廁所在哪裡？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ)
- 可以看菜單嗎？ — Can I have the menu? (kě yǐ kàn cài dān ma)
- 我想體驗陶藝 — I would like to try pottery (wǒ xiǎng tǐ yàn táo yì)
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 Shuili. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional typhoon rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at ShuiliHeti B&B for night‑market food.
- Combine with Sun Moon Lake overnight for a lake‑and‑dam combo.
Sources
- officialShuili township official site
- secondaryWikidata – Shuili
- secondaryWikivoyage: Shuili, revision 5240065 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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