Public transport · About 4–5 hours

Daxi Old Town Half-Day Trip

Take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle from Taoyuan HSR for wood-art heritage, Old Street snacks and a riverside bridge walk in one unhurried half day.

Plan at a glance

Best for
Visitors with a half day near Taoyuan HSR who enjoy old streets and local food.
Start point
Taoyuan HSR Station
Getting around
Use the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 501 Daxi Express.
Key reminder
Check the final return bus before walking downhill to the bridge.
Not ideal for
Travelers who want a central Taipei itinerary.

Before you go

  • Check the current 501 Daxi Express timetable before departure and keep the final return time handy.
  • The route includes slopes and steps between the old street, Zhongzheng Park and the bridge, so choose comfortable walking shoes.
  • Museum halls have separate opening arrangements; confirm the current schedule rather than assuming every building is open.
  • Weekends are busier. Start earlier for quieter lanes and more time to return to Taoyuan HSR.

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Route overview

Daxi Old Town Half-Day Trip

  1. Stop 1Travel time varies

    Ride the Daxi Express from Taoyuan HSR

    Leave Taoyuan HSR Station through Exit 5, use Platform 9 for the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 501 Daxi Express, and check the return timetable before you set off.

    Transport
    Daxi Station / Xinjiewei (Heping Old Street) →

    dà xī zhàn, xīn jiē wěi, hé píng lǎo jiē

    To the next stop
    Walk · about 5 min–10 min

  3. Stop 390–120 minutes

    Eat and browse Daxi Old Street

    Explore Heping Road’s ornate facades and make room for savory dried tofu plus soft malt peanut candy before continuing downhill.

    Daxi Old Street →

    Transport
    Daxi Station / Xinjiewei (Heping Old Street) →

    dà xī zhàn, xīn jiē wěi, hé píng lǎo jiē

    Eat nearby

    大溪豆干 · Snack

    Daxi Dried Tofu

    dà xī dòu gān

    Firm tofu pressed and braised in a savory soy-based marinade. It is a signature Daxi Old Street snack, often sold warm or vacuum-packed to take away.

    大溪花生糖 · Dessert

    Daxi Peanut Candy

    dà xī huā shēng táng

    A traditional Daxi Old Street sweet made by folding roasted peanuts into warm malt sugar, then cutting it into soft, chewy bars for sharing or taking home.

  4. Stop 445–60 minutes

    Finish with Daxi Bridge and river views

    Walk through Zhongzheng Park to the pedestrian bridge over the Dahan River, then return uphill in time for the bus back to Taoyuan HSR.

    Daxi Bridge →

    Transport
    Daxi Station / Xinjiewei (Heping Old Street) →

    dà xī zhàn, xīn jiē wěi, hé píng lǎo jiē

Travel times are approximate. Traffic, service frequency, transfers, and operating conditions can change. Check Google Maps or the relevant official transport service before departure.