Overview
Taoyuan City is Northern Taiwan's second most populated municipality, best known as the home of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. While primarily industrial, it offers a practical alternative to expensive Taipei hotels for overnight stopovers.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Shopping · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Type A/B power plugs at 110V/60Hz. Prepaid SIMs available from convenience stores. WiFi common in hotels and malls.
Food
Night markets operate daily with Zhongli Xinming Night Market open 17:30-00:00. Popcorn chicken and dried bean curd are local specialities.
Money
Taiwan Dollar (NT$) is the local currency. Cash and card payments widely accepted. ATMs available at convenience stores and banks.
Shopping
Major malls include TaiMall, MetroWalk, Tonlin Plaza, and two Costco locations. Large IKEA near HSR Station.
Transport
Taoyuan is a transit hub with HSR station in Zhongli, connecting to Taipei in 12 minutes for NT$120. Airport buses cost NT$60 from TPE.