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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Xinzhuang
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) exploring temples, parks and the night market; stay overnight in nearby New Taipei if you want more time.
Xinzhuang is a New Taipei district with MRT access, several historic temples, two parks and a lively night market. It works as a short stop from Taipei; one half‑day is enough for the highlights, with optional extra night in New Taipei.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (cooler, less rain)
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- 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$800–1,200 excl. bed · Mid NT$1,200–1,800 excl. bed · High NT$1,800+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Stinky tofu (night market) | NT$50–80 |
| MRT ride | NT$20–65 (check) |
| Temple entry | Free |
| Coffee at a café | NT$120–180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Connected via Taoyuan Airport MRT to Xinzhuang Fuduxin station (≈30 min).
Typical fares
- Xinzhuang Fuduxin → Taoyuan Airport MRT
- about NT$150, 30 min (check)
- MRT Bannan line ride
- NT$20–65 depending on distance (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
Use Taipei MRT (Bannan line) – stations Danfeng, Fu Jen University, Huilong, Touqianzhuang, Xinzhuang. One‑day MRT pass is NT$180 (check).
See and do
Known for
- Dizang Temple
- Wenchang Temple
- Xinzhuang Sports Park
- Xinzhuang Culture and Arts Center
- Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei city centre | MRT Bannan line from Xinzhuang to Taipei Main Station, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- New Taipei city centre
- Closest hotels and hostels; 10‑min MRT to Xinzhuang stations.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bu qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the restroom? | 洗手間在哪裡？xǐ shǒu jiān 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 opening hours vary; confirm before visiting.
- Night market closes at midnight; arrive early for food stalls.
- MRT last train around 12 am; plan return accordingly.
Xinzhuang is generally safe; stay alert in crowded night market areas and keep an eye on personal belongings on MRT.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Xinzhuang yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dizang Temple
- Wenchang Temple
- Xinzhuang Sports Park
- Xinzhuang Culture and Arts Center
- Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Xinzhuang official site: www.xinzhuang.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikidata – Xinzhuang: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Xinzhuang, revision 5244961 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244961
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Xinzhuang
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 consular services are in Taipei; see the US Embassy website (check).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/xinzhuang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.