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.
Fulong Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Fulong Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Fulong. Amble around the area's marina or visit its monuments.
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.
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.
Tamsui Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tamsui Old Street. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei
Shimen District Hotel Deals
Regent Taipei
Very good hotel with excellent service from everyone 👏👍👍
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Room is clean and tidy; location extremely convenient (right outside of MRT station)
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
Great value for a nice business hotel that looks very decent and is ideally located.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Convenience stores near by; night market 5 minutes away. Multiple restaurants around. Great location!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
The Grand Hotel
looks like city landmark, however I expected more
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025
Caesar Metro Taipei
Clean and nice hotel. Location is not too bad. But area is not as fancy as XMD area.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Shimen District
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
Get to know Tamsui and its many features like its riverfront and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Tamsui Old Street and Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around the city.
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.
Luzhou
Travelers choose Luzhou for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sanmin Senior High School Station or Luzhou Station and check out top sights like Luzhou Breeze Park.
Xizhi District
Travelers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Wuchih Mountain Military Cemetery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shimen District
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- Raohe Street Night Market
- Lungshan Temple
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Taiwan University
- Yehliu Geopark
- National Palace Museum
- Grand Hotel
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Daan Forest Park
- Shifen Old Street
- Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
- Beitou Hot Springs Park
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
- National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
