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.
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
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
New Taipei City Tour| Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour
One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei
Private Tour: Jiufen Gold Rush Town and Yehliu National Geopark from Taipei
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
Everything was great. However, the hotel has apparently become a tourist attraction.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Great hotel. Very pleasant staff. Location good for seeing Taipei. Easy walk to nearest MRT stations. Great buffet breakfast. Well-equipped gym. Amazing views from rooftop pool. Rooms stocked daily with several free drinking water bottles.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 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 Nov 13, 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 Nov 14, 2025
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 Nov 18, 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
We arrived early and were able to relax in their lounge prior to checking in. Staff were helpful with booking car service from and to the airport. Rooms were clean and location very convenient to MRT. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
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 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 Customs 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.
Xizhi District
Travelers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shimen District
- Shimen Arch
- Temple of Eighteen Lords
- Coral and Seashell Temple
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- Lungshan Temple
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Palace Museum
- Yehliu Geopark
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum
- Daan Forest Park
- Shifen Old Street
- Shifen Waterfall
- Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
