Shimen District
New Taipei City
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Popular places to visit
Jiufen Old Street
Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.
Yehliu Geopark
Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.
Shifen Old Street
During your trip to Shifen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shifen Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Fulong Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Fulong Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Fulong. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Watch the sunset, have dinner with harbor views and stroll over the Lover’s Bridge by night in this scenic spot in Taipei’s Tamsui district.
Shifen Waterfall
Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.
Things to do
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
Everything was great. However, the hotel has apparently become a tourist attraction.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
: Clean room | Staff | Bar | very good service and all the front desk is amazing specially the Carrey the bags guys are all nice
Reviewed on 4 Nov, 2025
citizenM Taipei North Gate
Conveniently located 5 minutes walk to Beimen MTR station. Chick looking. Staffs young and energetic, eager to help
Reviewed on 13 Nov, 2025
Palais de Chine Hotel
Room is very clean, very spacious, staffs is very nice and helpful! They help me changed my pillows to a memory foam pillow which thank you thank you was so much better! Only if the bed is not that hard would be perfect!
Reviewed on 14 Nov, 2025
Regent Taipei
Old hotel with 5 star services
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
The room is very clean, staffs are friendly, the location is great.
Reviewed on 15 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Jinshan
Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park and Jinbaoli Old Street.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yehliu Geopark or Yangmingshan National Park.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tamsui Old Street and Tamsui Customs Wharf are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
Bali
You'll enjoy the archaeological sites and hot springs in Bali. You might want to make time for a stop at Shihsanheng Museum of Archaeology or Mount Guanyin.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shimen District
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Arena
- Taipei Zoo
- Lungshan Temple
- Grand Hotel
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Palace Museum
- Raohe Street Night Market
- National Taiwan University
- Yehliu Geopark
- Beitou Hot Springs Park
- Daan Forest Park
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum
- Shifen Old Street
- Keelung Night Market
- MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
- Shifen Waterfall
- Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
- Zhongxiao Road
