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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Xizhi
汐止區
Spend a half‑day in Xizhi for its night market, park and temples; no need to stay overnight.
Xizhi is a New Taipei district known for technology firms, a compact night market, several temples and easy rail links to Taipei. One afternoon or evening covers the highlights; overnight accommodation is best found in nearby Taipei or New Taipei city centre.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 汐止區
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
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 |
|---|---|
| Street food (stinky tofu, fried chicken) | NT$80–150 |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | NT$30–50 |
| MRT ride | NT$20–65 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taoyuan International Airport
- Main gateway, 30 min by MRT to Taipei, then commuter rail to Xizhi.
Typical fares
- Taipei → Xizhi (TRA)
- about NT$45, 20 min (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 TRA commuter trains: Xizhi, Xike and Wudu stations connect to Taipei Main Station in ~20 min. Buses and taxis serve local attractions.
See and do
Known for
- Xizhi Night Market
- Xizhi Park
- Jide Temple
- Gongbei Temple
- Acer headquarters
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei | TRA to Taipei Main Station, about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
| Keelung | TRA via Xizhi to Keelung, about 35 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- New Taipei city centre
- Closest hotels; 10‑15 min MRT to Xizhi stations.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xièxiè |
| How much is this? | 這個多少錢？zhè ge duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the night market? | 夜市在哪裡？yèshì zài nǎlǐ? |
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
- Peak commuter times make trains crowded in the morning and evening.
- Night market stalls close around 23:30; arrive earlier for food choices.
Xizhi is safe for tourists; typical urban caution applies – keep an eye on belongings on crowded trains.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Xizhi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Xizhi Night Market
- Xizhi Park
- Jide Temple
- Gongbei Temple
- Acer headquarters
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Xizhi official website: www.xizhi.ntpc.gov.tw/
- Wikivoyage: Xizhi, revision 5268465 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5268465
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Xizhi汐止區
請帶我去這個地址
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 (/xizhi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.