Major city · Taiwan
Zhunan竹南
One day is enough for Zhunan: see the Matsu temples, stroll the beach, and visit a museum; add a night only if you plan a hike to Shitoushan.
Zhunan is a small urban township in Miaoli County, Taiwan, known for its Matsu temples, a beach suitable for surfing, and a few local museums. It is well‑connected by train (mountain and coastal lines) and road, making it easy to reach from Hsinchu or Miaoli in 10‑15 minutes. Most attractions are within walking distance of the station, so a single day covers the highlights; a night is optional for nearby hill‑trekking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TWD
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airports
- TPE · HSZ
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Taiwan ↗Check visa-exemption length, passport validity and the online arrival card (TWAC) on the official sites before you fly.
- Taiwan ↗An EasyCard (or iPASS) covers MRT, buses, local trains and many convenience-store purchases; buy one at the airport or a station.
- Taiwan ↗When a local government declares a typhoon day, transport and sights can close for the day; follow the official notice, not the forecast alone.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Zhunan110 ▾
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zhunan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Night markets, breakfast shops and many small restaurants take cash only; carry NT$1,000–2,000 (≈ US$35–70) in small notes.Taiwan-wide
- SIM or eSIMChunghwa Telecom, Taiwan Mobile and FarEasTone sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at TPE and KHH arrivals…Taiwan-wide
- Tap waterTreated at source, but locals boil or filter it.Taiwan-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; a 10% service charge appears in many sit-down places and hotels.Taiwan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 110 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Taiwan-wide
- SafetyZhunan is generally safe; stay alert near the beach during high tide and watch traffic on busy highways.
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- RestroomsFree, clean toilets in every MRT station, convenience stores and department stores; paper goes in the toilet in most new buildings — follow the sign.Taiwan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 0800-011-765 Tourism helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Monday (the National Palace Museum opens daily).Taiwan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 45 km (28 mi) north, reachable by bus or train to Hsinchu then local transport.).TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 28 mi (45 km) north, reachable by bus or train to Hsinchu then local transport.).
- Getting aroundWalking or taxi is easiest; the train station sits at the junction of the mountain and coastal lines.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snackNT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 3 km (1.9 mi))Taxi (first 1.9 mi (3 km))NT$150–200 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel dorm bed, a night, per personNT$350 (≈ US$12)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NT$800 (≈ US$30) · Mid NT$1,200 (≈ US$40) · High NT$1,800 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 45 km (28 mi) north, reachable by bus or train to Hsinchu then local transport.) · HSZ Hsinchu Airport (Domestic flights only, ~20 km (12 mi) north, limited service.)TPE Taoyuan International Airport (Main international gateway, about 28 mi (45 km) north, reachable by bus or train to Hsinchu then local transport.) · HSZ Hsinchu Airport (Domestic flights only, ~12 mi (20 km) north, limited service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhunan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking or taxi is easiest; the train station sits at the junction of the mountain and coastal lines. Rental scooter or bike works for nearby Shitoushan and Nanzhuang.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Shitoushan (Lion's Head Mountain)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Shuttle bus from Zhunan east exit, about 1 h; also reachable by scooter via Hwy 124
Ticket NT$100; trail can be steep, consider a night stay if hiking longer routes.
Nanzhuang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Shuttle bus from east exit, hourly departures 08:30‑17:00Shuttle bus from east exit, hourly departures 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM
Old farming town with hot springs and traditional food.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Zhu Feng
Capsule dormitory, NT$500 per night; near Zhunan train station.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NT$600–900 (≈ US$20–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- NT$900–1,300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Capsule or hostel dorm bed2 × 1 night × NT$500 | NT$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NT$1,200 | NT$2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NT$340 |
| Trip total≈ NT$1,870 per person per day, bed included | NT$3,740≈ US$130 |
Typical capsule price near Zhunan station.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack | NT$30–80 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Meal at a local restaurant | NT$120–250 (≈ US$4–9) |
| Bicycle rental (half‑day) | NT$150–250 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taxi (first 3 km) | NT$150–200 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check train schedules for the Taroko Express, which does not stop at Zhunan.
- Surf conditions vary; ask locals before entering the water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Tourism helpline
- 0800-011-765
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Zhunan竹南
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
- Tourism helpline0800-011-765
Embassy
US consulate in Taipei; check for local assistance.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Zhunan ↔ Hsinchu: ≈ NT$120, 15 min (check)
- Shuttle bus to Shitoushan: NT$100 (≈ US$4) round‑trip (check)
Say or show
- 不好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (bù hǎo yì si)
- 謝謝 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少錢？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 火車站在哪裡？ — Where is the train station? (huǒ chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zhunan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Dec, Feb–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialZhunan travel info – local tourism
- secondaryWikidata – Zhunan
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhunan, revision 5239969 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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