Taoyuan City
Taiwan · TaiwanTW
Municipality in Taiwan
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. Taoyuan developed from a satellite city of Taipei metropolitan area to become the fourth-largest metropolitan area, and fifth-largest populated city in Taiwan. "Taoyuan" literally means "peach garden" in Chinese, since the area used to have many peach trees. Formerly a county, Taoyuan became the latest new founding special municipality in 2014.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,352,683
- Coordinates
- 24.994, 121.297
- Timezone
- Asia/Taipei
Overview of Taoyuan City
Taoyuan City — a large metropolitan hub in Taiwan, Taiwan — is worth a place on your map. Around 2,352,683 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Taoyuan City is strongest on nature, culture and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Taoyuan City
Nature in Taoyuan City
(7)The nature shortlist for Taoyuan City: Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Parks and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Taoyuan City's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Taoyuan City
(6)Looking for culture? Taoyuan City has Castles, Churches, Historical Sites, Mosques and Museums. The full list runs to 6 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taoyuan City.
Adventure in Taoyuan City
(3)Looking for adventure? Taoyuan City has Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Taoyuan City.
Family in Taoyuan City
(2)Under family, Taoyuan City is tagged with Playgrounds and Water Parks. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taoyuan City.
Sports in Taoyuan City
(2)The sports shortlist for Taoyuan City: Running and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Taoyuan City's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Shopping in Taoyuan City
(1)Under shopping, Taoyuan City is tagged with Food. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taoyuan City.
Water Sports in Taoyuan City
(1)Water Sports in Taoyuan City covers Wakeboard. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Taoyuan City.
Wellness in Taoyuan City
(1)Wellness lovers get Ranches. Everything listed here comes from what Taoyuan City is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Taoyuan City
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Taoyuan City straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Asia/Taipei.
Similar destinations
Places near Taoyuan City that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taoyuan City known for?
- Taoyuan City, in Taiwan, Taiwan, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,352,683 residents.
- What can you do in Taoyuan City?
- Recorded activities in Taoyuan City include Forest, Gardens, Lakes, Parks and Rivers. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Taoyuan City?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Taoyuan City located?
- Taoyuan City is located in Taiwan, Taiwan. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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