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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Toufen
頭份市
Spend a half‑day in Toufen to see its temples and old village; add a night only if you want to shop at Shangshun World.
Toufen is a small city in northern Miaoli County, reachable by train via Zhunan station and by local buses. Its main attractions are historic temples and the Toufen Old Village, all within walking distance of the town centre. One half‑day covers the sights; an extra night adds shopping at Shangshun World.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 頭份市
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less rain)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (hot, higher rain)
- 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 (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 at a café | NT$80–120 |
| Local snack (e.g., fried tofu) | NT$30–60 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | NT$150–200 |
| Temple entry | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- About 1.5 h by bus or taxi; main international gateway
- HSZ · Taichung International Airport
- About 1 h by bus or taxi; limited international flights
Typical fares
- Taxi Zhunan station → city centre
- about NT$150, 5 min
- Local bus Toufen ↔ Miaoli
- about NT$30–40 per ride (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
City is compact; most sights are a 5‑10 min walk from the centre. Buses connect to Miaoli County; train at nearby Zhunan station (5 min taxi).
See and do
Known for
- Toufen Old Village
- Dahua Temple
- Fude Temple
- Yungchen Temple
- Shangshun World shopping centre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zhunan | Train from Zhunan station (5 min taxi) – 10 min ride | ≈30 min total |
| Miaoli City | Local bus from Toufen station, about 20 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Local guesthouses near city centre
- Simple rooms, walk to temples and Old Village; suitable for one night.
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 toilet? | 廁所在哪裡？cè suǒ 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
- Temple incense can cause heavy smoke on festival days; consider mask.
- Bus schedules may vary on weekends; check local timetables.
Toufen is generally safe; watch for incense smoke at temples and verify bus times.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Toufen yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Toufen Old Village
- Dahua Temple
- Fude Temple
- Yungchen Temple
- Shangshun World shopping centre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Toufen, revision 5277223 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5277223
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Toufen頭份市
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; check for nearest Taiwanese representation.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/toufen). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.