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.
Wulai Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Pingxi Old Street
During your trip to New Taipei City, you can do some window-shopping at Pingxi Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Things to do
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei
Northern Taiwan Shared Day Tour: Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen
Houtong Cat Village, Shifen Sky Lantern and Jiufen Full Day Tour
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
Room design not good. Only one bathroom as we have the large suite. Guest comes to visit have to walk inside our bedroom bedroom can use the washroom.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Good conditions for all amenities
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was clean comfortable and good temperature control. Staff were great
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Perfect for everything in terms of the location, room, service and food! Definitely will stay here again if I ever come back to Taipei.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Good hotel. Staff were friendly. Laundry at hotel was great for us as we were in the middle of a long trip. Room is cleaned every other day but they left all the amenities at our door every non-cleaning day so that was nice.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travelers 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 Yangmingshan National Park and Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
Tamsui
Get to know Tamsui and its many features like its riverfront and seafood restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Yangmingshan National Park and Tamsui Old Street, 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.
Xizhi District
Travelers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
