Taoyuan Hotels

The airport, heavy and light industry, a considerable overseas workforce, university students and the best cram schools in Taiwan accent the press coverage on Taoyuan. Indeed, the city may not have the kind of overt charisma that elicits purposeful tourism but as a satellite of Taipei, Taoyuan can be put to good use.

As a leisure suburb, for example, the city unfurls a tidy ensemble of malls, department stores and restaurants. Despite the industrial tag, Taoyuan is a foremost park city and environmental urban pioneer as well, with no less than 76 hectares of green space to enjoy and many sustainable initiatives in the works. This alone may make the short trek from Taipei worthwhile.

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Taoyuan Events

Night markets in Taoyuan and Taipei, from Shilin to Huaxi Street, Raohe Street to Ximending, offer singular fun, energy and intel on life in Taiwan.

The Ghost Festival Parade is a lively local event held in late August.

The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a vital event throughout Taiwan.

When To Go

Like Taipei, Taoyuan has a humid subtropical climate with close to 80% humidity from one month to the next and typhoon activity off the South China Sea coast. The bulk of annual precipitation pours down on Taoyuan from May to October. September is, on average, the worst month for showers, with over 360 mm in total.

Heavy rain is a good reason to avoid the capital region in summer but not the only one. Taoyuan and the rest of metro Taipei swelters throughout the wet season, with temperatures in the 76°F (24°C) to 94°F (34°C) range.

The best advice is to visit in the winter, if you can help it, or a month like March or November. When the torrid weather tapers off, Taoyuan is much more comfortable. Between December and March, visitors can expect scant rainfall and temperatures between 57°F (14°C) and 69°F (21°C).

Taoyuan, Taiwan

Sitting in the northwestern part of Taiwan, Taoyuan, a city whose name literally means "garden of peach", is home to beautiful landscapes filled with attractions. One of the most famous sites in the city is the Shihmen Reservoir, which visitors come to see every year. Filled with history and diverse culture, this exciting holiday destination is sure to please all visitors.

Taoyuan Attractions

• Tigerhead Mountain
• Yuankuang
• National Museum of History

Taoyuan Activities

• Shop Taimall
• Visit Yingge, a pottery village
• See performances at the National Concert Hall

Taoyuan Climate

Taoyuan’s climate is humid and subtropical, with four monsoon-influenced seasons. Due to Taiwan’s location in the Pacific Ocean, typhoons are common during the months of June through October. Summers are hot and rainy, while winters are mild and dry; average annual temperatures range between 74°F and 79°F (23°C and 26°C).

Getting There & Around

Visitors coming to this popular city fly into the Taoyuan International Airport. From the airport, visitors can reach the city by taxi in less than 30 minutes. There is also a bus terminal that provides transportation between the airport and the city.

Downtown is small, so walking is easy, although there are taxis that are relatively cheap. With its own bus network, the city can be accessed quickly by several routes. The train station located downtown offers affordable service to surrounding areas including Taipei and other major cities.

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