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.
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.
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.
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
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Top hotels in Shimen District
Regent Taipei
The room was spacious, the bed was so comfortable, the room and hotel were spotless. The staff was wonderful and so helpful. We had a club room on the 19th floor and the lounge staff and experience for breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails in the evening truly made our stay very comfortable. The ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
citizenM Taipei North Gate
very clean room. staff excellent, eager to help !
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
The staff were amazing from start to finish and the hotel has everything you need and more. Great location and amazing amenities
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Excellent location with Subway station within 2 Minutes walking distance, 2 stops to Taipei High Speed Train station, great facility and friendly staff, happy with value for money for this hotel
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Clean room and nice ambiance. Great food and service. Excellent location!
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
I like the area very much. Park Taipei is my favorite hotel in Taipei.
Reviewed on 17 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 Jinbaoli Old Street and Yangmingshan National Park.
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
- Temple of Eighteen Lords
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- National Taiwan University
- Lungshan Temple
- Grand Hotel
- National Palace Museum
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- Yehliu Geopark
- Beitou Hot Springs Park
- Daan Forest Park
- Keelung Night Market
- Shifen Waterfall
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
