Where to stay in Taoyuan

Taoyuan() is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.

Often considered an industrial region, Taoyuan City has more foreign laborers working there than any other region of Taiwan. Though it is the second most populated district in Taiwan, it is usually not a major destination for travelers except for those with an overnight stopover at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Taoyuan and Jhongli are the two largest cities in the district. Away from the crowded plains, in the mountainous area, there is still natural beauty and aboriginal culture to be seen. Taoyuan district is primarily an industrial district and has few distinctive features.

Getting around

Like many other places in Taiwan, every city and town in Taoyuan can be reached by bus. However, English bus information almost doesn't exist. If you don't understand any Chinese, hiring a cab or renting a car may be your best bet. The downtown area is small enough to cover on foot. Taxi cabs are relatively cheap, starting at around NT$100 plus $37.5 per 1 km, and $275 per hour to wait (Dec 2024). The district has its own bus system which is decent and covers the major parts of town, but nowhere near as convenient as Taipei's MRT/bus system.

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