Chaozhou

Chaozhou (潮州) is a town in central Pingtung County, Taiwan, known for its lively traditional market, the Chaozhou Night Market, and its role as a regional commercial centre.

The climate is tropical. October to March are the best months.

By Plane

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is about 30 km north. A taxi takes about 35 minutes and costs around NT$700–900.

By Train

Chaozhou Station (潮州車站) is on the TRA west coast line. From Pingtung Station, the journey takes about 15 minutes (NT$30–40).

By Car / Road

Chaozhou is accessible via Freeway 3 (Chaozhou exit). From Pingtung City, drive south for about 15 minutes.

The town centre is walkable.

• Chaozhou Night Market — A large and popular night market.

• Chaozhou Old Street — A traditional market street.

• Chaozhou Mazu Temple — A local temple.

• Explore the night market.

• Walk the old street.

• Small local eateries serve Taiwanese dishes including noodles, rice plates, and braised meats. NT$50u2013100 per meal.
• Street food stalls offer snacks like fried chicken, oyster omelettes, and bubble tea.
• Convenience stores are available for quick meals and drinks.

Tap water is not safe to drink; bottled water is widely available. Local tea shops serve bubble tea and Taiwanese tea. Convenience stores sell beverages.

• Budget: Guesthouses, NT$800–1,200.

Local snacks and market goods.

• Pingtung City — 10 km north.
• Wanluan — 5 km east. Known for pork knuckle.
• Kenting — 70 km south.
• Donggang — 15 km west.