Things to do & places to visit in Taoyuan, Taiwan

With its rich natural resources, Taoyuan has unique mountain and coastal sceneries! Visit the North Cross-Island Highway region, Shimen and Hutou Mountain, and refresh your mind and body by strolling; you can enjoy the phytoncide and admire the scenery that changes with the season. Other must-see locations include the treasure of the sea – the millennium-old algae reef, the one-hundred-year-old stacked stones, Xucuogang Wetland, and the reflective pond. Taoyuan has a colorful fusion of ethnic cultures from Hakka, Southern Fujian, aborigines and new immigrants. There are also several well-renowned tourism factories, showcasing the unique tourism charm of the City.

Taoyuan #11 destination in Taiwan 2023. The average rating score is 4.05 based on 3.992 traveler reviews, of 271 attractions. Timezone: Asia/Taipei, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 20:34.

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General weather summary in May

81°F - 72°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze

Feels like

55%

Chance of rain

347.0 millimeters

Amount

12.2 mph

Wind speed

83%

Humidity

13.3

Daylight length

5:11 AM

Sunrise

6:31 PM

Sunset

32%

Cloud cover

Sleeveless shirt, rain coat and rain boots

What to wear

Top things to do (29)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

4.5 Lala Mountain Nature Reserve (91 reviews)
- Amazing works of mother nature
Nature & Wildlife Areas

Lala Mountain Nature Reserve was way better than Ali Mountain Nature Reserve in my opinion. This place is not that well known to tourists yet hence the walk through the reserve was quiet, peaceful and relaxing. There were over 20 trees that was being marked out and they were all over thousand years old. Good to wear cross trainers and bring along bottles of water to stay hydrated. See more..
4.5 Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium (73 reviews)
- Very lively...
Sports Complexes

This stadium is the home of the Lamigo Monkeys, a good baseball team. But what is very exciting on this site is the liveliness of the fans. If you are near the area, look for the schedule of games in Lamigo Monkey's website http://www.lamigo-monkeys.com.tw/ and watch a game. There is no dull moments, you will surely love the experience. The full energy of the fans and the lamigirls cheering. The catchy beat of the cheering songs. The fireworks when there is a homerun. And the 4-5 minutes fireworks show after the game. I'm not sure if it is only when the home team wins, but during my visit they do win satisfactorily. Highly recommended to visit. Though I am not much into baseball, I really enjoyed it. The NTD600 entrance fee is very much worth it. See more..
4.5 Hutou Mountain Park / Hutoushan Park (70 reviews)
- Mountain has a good view of night sky
Parks

This picturesque park is a highlight of Taoyuan City. It lies between the central area of Taoyuan and the suburb of Guishan. "Hutou" means "tiger head" in Mandarin Chinese. The mountain has a number of interesting features, including cherry trees which bloom in spring. There are also playgrounds and BBQ facilities. There is a good view of the night sky from the mountain, it's something of a lovers' haunt. By the way Taoyuan, literally translated, means "the peach orchard." See more..
4.5 National Central University (62 reviews)
- Great campus
Educational sites

Trim and tidy grounds with lots of places to relax, read a book, take a stroll, have a latte. Buildings range from modern to traditional. See more..
4.5 Bade Pond Ecological Park (60 reviews)
- Beautiful setting and delicious food
Parks

Situated away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei...a place of serenity and tranquility. The restaurant at the park is excellent. Everything that we had ordered was so delicious...worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Taimao Shopping Center (55 reviews)
- Improving with the years
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality & Gift Shops

Taimao is in Luzhu, a suburb of Taoyuan. I went to the opening of Taimao about 30 years ago, when it was the first full-service luxury shopping centre in Taiwan. I have been to Taimao many times since, and it has continued to improve. Taimao has a good range of shops and eateries. The cinema is quite luxurious. Taimao is still one of Taiwan's top shopping centres. See more..
4.5 Metro Walk Shopping Center - Taoyuan (54 reviews)
- Colorful and exciting morning and afternoon 1st day visit to Taoyuan
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Department Stores • Shopping Malls

On our 1st day after arriving from Honolulu(after a Tokyo night layover), we took a taxi ride from the Novotel Taoyuan Airport Hotel to this multi-story shopping mall. Arriving an hour earlier than they open, we walked around the neighborhood and visited a Hi-Life convenience store and had a Chinese Baked Bao. Upon opening at 11am, we entered the Metro Walk Mall and spent 4 hours walking from the basement floor, taking the escalators and elevators up the various floors to see hundreds of shops selling LG appliances, Nike and Timberland clothing, Apple products, H&M merchandise, jewelry, shoes, clothing, Lego, toy shops, and a multitude of dining choices and different foods and pastries. On the top of the mall is the Skywalk and includes a cinema with many movies to view. See more..
4.5 Xin Wu Green Tunnel (39 reviews)
- 全家騎一台腳踏車，乾淨又好玩。 Special type Biking is recommed.
Points of Interest & Landmarks

車道相當長，有些路段會與一般車輛共用，有些路段又可以專用，景色相當多元。腳踏車夠新，租2-3小時剛好，是會想再回來重遊的地方。 Bikelane is pretty. Some special type for rent,like:family 4 people type, double bike, etc. Part of bikeroute is bike-only, Love bike in bush area is quiet. Seaside is windy but good to play bubble toy. worth staying 2-3 hrs. See more..
4.5 Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area (37 reviews)
- Very nice place for a hike. Lots a shade and fresh air, a great getaway from the city.
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

The name of “Dongyanshan” in Dongyanshan National Forest Recreation Area means a “big eye staring at the east” which is what it looks like when looking from Amouping at Shimen Reservoir at sunrise. The park features million-year old geological landscapes, plentiful bird species, insects and mammals, including the Formosan hare (Lepus sinensis ) and the Formosan white-headed flying squirrel (Petaurista alborufus lena), along with the boundless tree sea of Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica). It is a relaxing experience to walk through the Japanese cedar forest in the fog then climb up to the top to enjoy the view of the region from Taoyuan to greater Taipei. See more..
4.5 Shihmen Reservoir (34 reviews)
- Visit to dam is a scenic out
Bodies of Water

If you visit a friend in Taipei, a trip to the Shihmen Reservoir is almost obligatory. Some 2 million tourists visit this scenic area every year. "Shihmen" means "rock gate." The dam is one of the largest in Taiwan. The dam began construction in 1955 and topped out 1964. It's used for flood mitigation, irrigation and drinking water. As the population of Taoyuan and Taipei has grown, more water has been diverted for urban use. The reservoir has also been stocked with gamefish, and it's also popular for boating. By the way, if someone says "Your Shihmen Dam has a problem" it is a polite reminder that your fly is open. See more..
4.5 Taoyuan Shrine (34 reviews)
- Martyrs shine is faithully preserved
Religious Sites

The Taoyuan Shrine is faithfully preserved from the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945). Remants of other shrines may have some tori, but the Taoyuan Shrine is a beautifully preserved piece of architecture. Following Retrocession to China, the occupying mainland Chinese destroyed many Shinto shrines, including the main Shrine on the Yuan Shan Mountain in Taipei. This shrine honors Japan's martyrs, who fell defending the Empire. The people of Taoyuan are to be commended for preserving this memorial to times past. See more..
4.5 Xiaowulai Waterfall Scenic Area (34 reviews)
- Beautiful..
Waterfalls

Loved the view from the base of the waterfall. Takes about 20 minutes walk to the base. Also the transparent bridge above the waterfall is not to be missed though it may be quite crowded. See more..
4.5 Houcihu (33 reviews)
- Take a stroll in the mountains
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Houcihu is a trail in the hills near Daxi. It is a very pleasant walk. You will have a guide. Unfortunately, English is almost entirely lacking. You will probably see some historic sights connected to Chiang Kai-shek. Chinese people call this sort of outing "pa shan" or "mountain climbing," although they are more hills than mountains Anyone of average fitness can handle this outing. See more..
4.0 Daxi Old Street (278 reviews)
- Arresting architecture and intereting food
Historic Sites • Scenic Walking Areas

Daxi Old Streeet has some stunning old architecture from the Japanese colonial period (1895-1945). It's a narrow street, we could just fit out car down it. The food is the snack-style sreet food that once dominated Taiwan's towns ands cities. Try it, it's good, I've eaten a lot of street food and I'm still round to tell the tale. Daxi is best known for its connection to Taiwan's old president, Chiang Kai-shek, who had a holiday house overlooing the river. Chiang is a controversial figure these days, I hope the proposal to do away with his holiday house is abandoned, it's a very quaint old building, it would be sad to see it go.. See more..
4.0 Gloria Outlets (232 reviews)
- Very Good Outlet !
Friday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Factory Outlets • Shopping Malls

GLORIA OUTLETS is first and only open-air, landscaped hopping village in Taiwan, offer visitors an all-day escape from the city to a world-class Outlet shopping destination. The project will include over 285 retail stores, a large-scale Food Court, restaurants, cafes, cinema and more. You can find lots of international luxury brand here, such as GUCCI armani, Coach, Jimmy Choo, LOEWE, LANVIN, MICHAEL KORS, Salvatore Ferragamo, VALENTINO, Dunhill, Alexandre de Paris, Les Néréides…etc Located in Qingpu, Taoyuan, offers convenient public transportation from all major cities in Taiwan. It is situated next to the Taoyuan HSR station, which takes only 19 minuets from Taipei. See more..
4.0 Taoyuan Metro (174 reviews)
- EXCELLENT Service
Spent < 1 hour Public Transportation Systems

On 25 Nov night, about 8.30pm, I dropped a easycard into a gap beside the seat on a MRT on my way from airport to A17. By 9.30pm, I received a call that the card has been recovered and ready for pick up the next day. The customer service is excellent and I am really grateful for the help I received. 02 TYM employees that stood out to me was Mr Chuang Yen Chih (the driver whom I reported the problem via the intercom) as well as Mr Tu Tan Zhang (the station officer for the night). Both really went out of their way to reassure my family and to get the card returned to us. See more..
4.0 Window on World Theme Park (156 reviews)
- Exquisite miniatures of world famous architecture
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Educational sites

Window on World Theme Park is known to be the first stop to visit out of all the attraction in Taiwan. More than that, its miniature world with world know architectures and variety of amusement facilities and enchanting shows and entertainment are definitely the vacation choice for family trips and friends gatherings. Window on World Theme Park is the first in Asia to feature majestic displays of miniature world famous architecture as its main theme. Constructing with a ratio of 1:25, all architecture is presented with the finest detailing and artistry. In Window on World, traveling around Taiwan and the world in just a single day is never a dream! Window on World Theme Park with more than twenty indoor and outdoor amusement facilities that are specially designed for families of all ages, is the whimsical land where fantasy becomes reality! See more..
4.0 Shimen Reservoir (156 reviews)
- My childhood memories
Bodies of Water

One of the important dams in northern Taiwan, with an amazing landscape, boat trip etc., definitely worth to visit. See more..
4.0 Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone C) (136 reviews)
- Great lounge!
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Airport Lounges

Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s largest independent airport lounge network, gives travelers a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, a home away from home, by providing a space with top-notch services and facilities for travelers, departing, transiting and arriving at major airports including Abu Dhabi, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Toronto and Vancouver. Comfortable seating, enticing food and beverage selection, showers with amenities, private resting suites, VIP rooms, recharging stations, Wi-Fi, computer workstations are but a few of the services offered to enhance the airport experience. See more..
4.0 Zhongli Xinming Night Market (96 reviews)
- Little gem
Flea & Street Markets

Love this market lots to eat in so little time. Great place if your dog needs a new jacket too, blankets few local pets , yes and the snake soup, which they make right in front of you, so more than just food. Do yourself a flavour and go try and enjoy the local hospitality See more..
4.0 Dasi Old Town (92 reviews)
- My Favourate Old Town!
Historic Sites

This is my second visit to Dasi Old Town in 6 months. Did not plan to revisit but since it is in Taoyuan and we hvae a morning before flight, why not? I am glad we did, we depthen our love for Dasi in the rainy morning without tourist crowd. You can see more photos on my travel blog, the most recent is Taiwan June 2012 Day 9, or Taiwan December 2011 Day 13. http://1place1dream.blogspot.sg/2012/06/taiwan-june-2012-day-9.html See more..
4.0 Daxi Tea Factory (90 reviews)
- Welcome to Taiwan Travel
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums

Tea factory,restaurant,tea store, Second floor has many windows,good to take the photograph,& instagram See more..
4.0 Cihu & Cihu Mausoleum (80 reviews)
- 3-in-1 attraction
Speciality Museums

Both 台湾好行慈湖线(from zhongli station) and小乌来线(from taoyuan station) stop here. A calm lake surrounded by statues of some great respected men in assorted sizes. Even for those like me who are not into history, it is still very pleasant to stroll around the lake and take pictures. Within walking distance is the 大溪花海and the love story building See more..
4.0 Chungli (75 reviews)
- Jungli Night Market
Neighborhoods

The night before we left Taiwan back to our country, we stayed at Kuva Chateau Hotel, Taoyuan. Not too far from this hotel, there's Jungli night market, 5-10 minutes walk. We didn't expect this market was big. But in fact, it's huge. Hundreds stalls sold many things, from food/snacks, an ice, fruits, clothes, belts, etc. This market at that Sunday night was crowded by local people and tourist. One thing made us impress, we saw small children (8-11 years old) helped their parents, such as cleaning the table after guest finish eating, packing the food and give it to buyer, etc. In Liouhe night market, we saw the elder people who had rheumatism and can't walk smoothly, still diligent to make money by selling things. Really true, Taiwanese people are diligent/hard worker, from young-elder. In Jungli night market, we found special cookie shop who sells egg rolls (Fafa Egg Rolls Shop). When the egg rolls was baked it smelled good and the the taste was delicious. You should try it. See more..
4.0 Yong'an Yugang (67 reviews)
- Fresh seafood
Points of Interest & Landmarks

A commercialised fishing village. Not a lot to do / see, but there are a lot of seafood restaurants selling fresh / living seafood. Good price - NT$2700 for 12 people for lunch. See more..
4.0 Tao Yuan Night Market (66 reviews)
- Great place for Taiwanese food
Flea & Street Markets

Tao Yuan is an industrial city 30 kms (20 miles) from Taipei. The Night Market has lots of things to buy, you can get some real bargains. The Tao Yuan Night Market is most famous for its Taiwanese food. It might look a bit peculiar, but it tastes delicious. See more..
4.0 The More Premium Lounge and Business Center (53 reviews)
- A nice stop before the long flight
Friday: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Airport Lounges

We enjoy Premium Lounges in Asia, which provide a lot of food options. This is especially true in Taiwan, because they offer vegetarian options. This is a great stop for vegetarians before trips. My family all enjoyed the visit there. See more..
4.0 Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park (52 reviews)
- Remembering the man who made modern Taiwan
Parks

The Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park houses hundreds of sculptures of the "Old President," Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. When the Democratic Progressive Party took power, statues of Chiang were exiled to Cihu. I think it was a good thing that they weren't destroyed. As is said "Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it" and without Chiang, there would be no free and democraticTaiwan. See more..
4.0 Yimei Tourist Factory (49 reviews)
- Have fun shopping in Taoyuan
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Taoyuan is the industrial heart of northern Taiwan; factories abound. Taoyuan is about an hour by road from Taipei. The International Airport is in Taoyuan. Taoyuan is easy to get to. Yimei Tourist Factory is in Luzhu, a suburb of Taoyuan, The Yimei Tourist Factory has a wonderous display of goods, which will please ardent shoppers. See more..
4.0 Plaza Premium Lounge (Terminal 1, Zone D) (47 reviews)
- Good Lounge!
Friday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Airport Lounges

Plaza Premium Lounge, the world’s largest independent airport lounge network, gives travelers a haven away from the hustle and bustle of the airport, a home away from home, by providing a space with top-notch services and facilities for travelers, departing, transiting and arriving at major airports including Abu Dhabi, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London Heathrow, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Toronto and Vancouver. Comfortable seating, enticing food and beverage selection, showers with amenities, private resting suites, VIP rooms, recharging stations, Wi-Fi, computer workstations are but a few of the services offered to enhance the airport experience. See more..