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Taoyuan is a special municipality in northwestern Taiwan, home to Taoyuan International Airport, the country's main gateway. Its industrial areas are home to residents of many different nationalities.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Taoyuan
Gateway airport
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Best season
Nov–Apr
Time zone
Asia/Taipei
Sights covered
32 places

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Longgang Mosque

Temples & religious sites

Longgang Mosque

A mosque located in Zhongli District, Taoyuan City. Though modest in size, it serves as a center of worship for the local Muslim community.

Lin Family Mansion and Garden

Parks & gardens

Lin Family Mansion and Garden

Considered the best-preserved traditional Chinese-style garden remaining in Taiwan, it is regarded as one of the island's four great gardens. Built in the 19th century, it lets visitors stroll through history and soak up its old-world charm.

Furen Temple

Temples & religious sites

Furen Temple

A temple on Daxi Old Street in Taoyuan, and the largest in the Daxi area. It enshrines Kaizhang Shengwang and pairs well with a stroll through the historic street.

New Taipei City Art Museum

Museums & galleries

New Taipei City Art Museum

The New Taipei City Art Museum is located in Yingge District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. With a wide range of artworks on display, it's a great destination for art-loving travelers.

Taoyuan Confucian Temple

Temples & religious sites

Taoyuan Confucian Temple

A Confucian temple in Taoyuan, Taiwan, dedicated to Confucius. It's a great place to explore the look of a traditional Confucian shrine.

Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery

Museums & galleries

Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery

This memorial gallery honors Li Mei-shu, a Taiwanese painter, sculptor, and politician. It brings together his paintings and sculptures in one place, offering visitors a close look at his artistic world.

New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum

Museums & galleries

New Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum

A museum dedicated to ceramics, located in the Yingge District of New Taipei City, Taiwan. It's a great place to explore the history and beauty of ceramic craftsmanship up close.

Zushi Temple

Temples & religious sites

Zushi Temple

A Taoist temple near Sanxia Old Street, dedicated to Master Qingshui as its main deity. It pairs well with a stroll through the historic old street nearby.

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

15° Jan
16° Feb
19° Mar
21° Apr
25° May
27° Jun
29° Jul
28° Aug
27° Sep
24° Oct
21° Nov
17° Dec

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