Shifen
Travel Guide





Visit Shifen

The Grand Hotel
Incredible breakfast buffet!
Reviewed on 22 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

Gloria Residence
Good place to live
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Leofoo Residences
Fast friendly service.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Apartments equipped with everything
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

Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour

Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei

Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
- Shifen Waterfall
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- Jiaosi Hot Springs
- 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
- Fulong Beach
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Zhongxiao Road
- National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
- Yongkang Street
- National Taiwan Normal University

