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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Xindian
新店區
Spend half a day to see Bitan lake and a short hike; add a night if you want a local stay or night market.
Xindian is a suburban district of New Taipei with a lakeside park, easy MRT access and nearby mountain trails. It works as a quick nature break from Taipei or a base for a night stay.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 新店區
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, typhoons)
- Stay
- 0–1 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 |
|---|---|
| Coffee at Bitan cafés | NT$120–200 |
| Paddle boat hire (30 min) | NT$200–300 |
| MRT single ride | NT$20–40 (check) |
| Bus fare within Xindian | NT$15–30 |
| Entry to White Terror Memorial | Free |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International
- Bus 1968 to Xindian MRT, runs 04:40–23:00; about 1 h 15 min (check).Bus 1968 to Xindian MRT, runs 4:40 AM–11:00 PM; about 1 h 15 min (check).
Typical fares
- Taoyuan → Xindian (bus 1968)
- about NT$150, 1 h 15 min (check)
- MRT Xindian line day pass
- NT$150 per person
- Bus 839 to Wufeng Shan trailhead
- NT$30 per ride
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
MRT Xindian (Green) line and Xiao Bitan (Light Green) line serve the district; city buses connect to Taipei. Walks to Bitan and trails are under 20 min.
See and do
Known for
- Bitan Lake
- Wufeng Shan hike
- Taiping Temple
- White Terror Memorial Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bitan Lake | MRT Xindian to Bitan station, 5 min walk | 15 min total |
| Wufeng Shan (Five Peak Mountain) | Bus 839 to Zhongxing Rd, then trailhead walk | ≈1 h |
| Wulai hot springs | Bus 862 from Xindian MRT, about 30 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- China Trust Hotel
- Mid‑range business hotel near Dapinglin MRT; good for one night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
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
- Bitan lake cafés can be pricey; check menus.
- Dragon‑boat race dates follow the lunar calendar; verify schedule.
Xindian is generally safe; stay alert on busy MRT platforms and follow local traffic rules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Xindian yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Bitan Lake
- Wufeng Shan hike
- Taiping Temple
- White Terror Memorial Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Xindian official site: www.xindian.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Xindian: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Xindian, revision 5239342 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239342
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Xindian新店區
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 (/xindian). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.