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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Shulin
樹林區
Spend a half‑day exploring Shulin’s temples, park and night market; stay in New Taipei (e.g., Banqiao) and return to Taipei base.
Shulin is a compact district of New Taipei with three TRA stations, several temples, a night market and a riverside park. It can be visited in a few hours as a side‑trip from Taipei, with overnight options in nearby Banqiao or other New Taipei districts.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 樹林區
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Stay
- 0 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$600–900 excl. bed · Mid NT$900–1,300 excl. bed · High NT$1,300+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Night‑market snack (stinky tofu, fried chicken) | NT$50–120 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$20–35 |
| Local bus ride | NT$15–30 |
| TRA local ticket (Shulin–Banqiao) | NT$150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Airport MRT to Taipei, then TRA to Shulin (≈30 min).
Typical fares
- TRA Shulin → Banqiao
- about NT$150, 10 min (check)
- Night‑market snack
- NT$50–120
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
Use TRA local trains (Shulin, Shanjia, South Shulin stations) and New Taipei bus routes; a day‑pass for buses costs about NT$150 (check).
See and do
Known for
- Haiming Chan Monastery
- Singren Garden Night Market
- Shulin Aboriginal Tribal Theme Park
- Ji An Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Banqiao | TRA from Shulin to Banqiao, about 10 min | ≈20 min total |
| Yingge | Bus from Shulin Station, about 25 min | ≈35 min |
| Taipei City center | TRA to Taipei Main Station, ~30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Banqiao (New Taipei)
- Convenient MRT and bus links to Shulin; many budget hotels.
- Xinzhuang (New Taipei)
- Close to Shulin stations; good for short stays.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xiè |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the night market? | 夜市在哪裡？yè shì 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
- Local trains run less frequently on weekends; check the TRA timetable.
- Night market stalls close around midnight; plan dinner earlier.
Shulin is generally safe; stay alert on busy train platforms and night‑market crowds.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Shulin yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Haiming Chan Monastery
- Singren Garden Night Market
- Shulin Aboriginal Tribal Theme Park
- Ji An Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Shulin official website: www.shulin.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Shulin: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Shulin, revision 5253161 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5253161
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Shulin樹林區
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 (/shulin). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.