Linkou Travel Guide
New Taipei City
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 browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savour 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 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 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.
Sanxia Old Street
This beautiful, highly traditional street is every tourist’s dream. Bring your camera, because everywhere you look is something delightful to photograph.
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
Thousand Island Lake & Pinglin Tea Plantation Afternoon Tour from Taipei
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Top hotels in Linkou
The Grand Hotel
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The hotel was nice. Clothes storage was none except for hanging clothes. They said by law they could'nt provide tooth brush and paste and shavers. The lounge for coffee was nice. Hotel restaurant for dinner was not bad.Italian food. Did'nt try the breakfast because reviews were bad. They have construction ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Big and comfortable rooms, great location with plenty of food options nearby!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Very nice hotel and staff
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
We throughly enjoyed every aspect of our nine days stay at Gtand Hyatt Taipei! The staff were personal, well trained and friendly. Special thank to Cafe assistant manager Paul Yu. We were being neglected by one of the server at dinner table, after h found out the circumstance , he immediately personally ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Linkou
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.
Taishan
When in Taishan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium or Global Mall Taoyuan A8 and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Taishan Guihe Station or Taishan Station.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and Luzhou Breeze Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Yangmingshan National Park and Tamsui Old Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
Shulin
While visiting Shulin, you might make a stop by sights like Chengfu Shan and Tamsui River.
Yingge District
Travellers like the museums in Yingge District, and Yingge Ceramics Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
