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Voykit pocket guide · Taiwan
Zhonghe
中和區
Spend a half‑day in Zhonghe for temples, parks and a shrimp‑fishing snack; otherwise stay in Taipei.
Zhonghe is a suburban district of New Taipei with several temples, parks and a shrimp‑fishing venue. It is well‑connected by MRT and bus, so a few hours are enough for a quick visit, then return to Taipei for night‑life and accommodation.
- Country
- Taiwan
- Local name
- 中和區
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, typhoons)
- Stay
- 0–1 (use Taipei base) 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 |
|---|---|
| Shrimp‑fishing rod (hour) | NT$200–300 |
| Beer (bottled) | NT$80–120 |
| Taxi start | NT$70 |
| MRT single ride | NT$20–40 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TPE · Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Airport MRT to Taipei Main Station, then MRT to Zhonghe; about 1 h 15 min total.
- TSA · Taipei Songshan Airport
- MRT Songshan–Xindian line to Zhonghe; about 40 min.
Typical fares
- Banqiao ↔ Zhonghe shuttle
- about NT$120 round‑trip, every 30 min 07:00‑21:30 (check)about NT$120 round‑trip, every 30 min 7:00 AM‑9:30 PM (check)
- MRT Zhonghe line day pass
- about NT$150 (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
MRT Zhonghe line (stations: Dingxi, Yongan Market, Jingan, Nanshijiao) and frequent city buses. A free shuttle runs from Banqiao Railway Station to Juguang Road every half‑hour 07:00‑21:30 (check). Taxis start at NT$70.MRT Zhonghe line (stations: Dingxi, Yongan Market, Jingan, Nanshijiao) and frequent city buses. A free shuttle runs from Banqiao Railway Station to Juguang Road every half‑hour 7:00 AM‑9:30 PM (check). Taxis start at NT$70.
See and do
Known for
- Zhonghe Guangji Temple
- Zhonghe Fuhe Temple
- 823 Memorial Park
- Blue‑Claw shrimp fishing
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zhonghe Guangji Temple | MRT Nanshijiao station, 5‑min walk | ~15 min |
| Blue‑Claw shrimp fishing (near Jing‑An MRT) | MRT Jing‑An station, 10‑min walk | ~30 min total |
| 823 Memorial Park | MRT Nanshijiao, 10‑min walk | ~20 min |
Sleep
- SLv Hotel
- Clean, budget‑friendly; close to MRT Zhonghe line.
- Golden Hotel
- Mid‑range; near Zhonghe Sports Park.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 對不起duì bù qǐ |
| Thank you | 謝謝xiè xie |
| How much is it? | 多少錢？duō shǎo qián? |
| Where is the nearest MRT? | 最近的捷運站在哪裡？zuì jìn de jié yùn zhàn zài nǎ lǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡嗎？kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma? |
| I would like shrimp‑fishing | 我要抓蝦子wǒ yào zhuā xiā zi |
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
- Shuttle signs are Chinese‑only; non‑readers may prefer bus or taxi.
- Road congestion can delay travel to nearby attractions.
Zhonghe is safe; typical urban caution applies—watch traffic, keep belongings secure on crowded MRT.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Zhonghe yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 (use Taipei base) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zhonghe Guangji Temple
- Zhonghe Fuhe Temple
- 823 Memorial Park
- Blue‑Claw shrimp fishing
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Zhonghe: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Zhonghe, revision 5239612 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239612
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Zhonghe中和區
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 (check address); other embassies in Taipei.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/zhonghe). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.