Pingxi District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Pingxi Old Street
During your trip to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pingxi 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.
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.
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
Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Top hotels in Pingxi District
The Grand Hotel
Old-fashioned landmark hotel with good service and decent facilities but needs a good facelift— True to its name, the Grand Hotel is grand in design and size. It is a hall of wonders to admire, from the amazing exteriors to the splendid lobby with detailed paneling and sculptures. Everything is striking ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Regent Taipei
The beast
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The room was great spacious clean, the public bath is amazing and the staff was very friendly. The only downside was the construction at the building right next to the hotel, and my room was beside it so my view was all constructions and noises in the morning. I wish the hotel offered some kind of ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
The hotel is conveniently located near the main train station and many of Taipei’s attractions. The staff were courteous and the food was okay in the restaurant. Breakfast had a good variety of dishes that would please people from many different cultures. If you wanted to shop, the Q mall is right ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
Great gem in Taipei Da'an district.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
I must admit I was a bit apprehensive when I first arrived: the building is old and the room is tiny, with no windows. However, after the initial shock, my stay was quite pleasant. The bed is decent, the room temperature was always comfortable, and the shower is good with plenty of hot water. It’s ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pingxi District
Ruifang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jinguashi Geopark or Jiufen Old Street.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shenkeng
Shenkeng is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shenkeng Old Street and Yong'anju.
Gongliao
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Gongliao. You might want to make time for a stop at Fulong Beach or Ao-ti Fishing Port.
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.
Xindian
Xindian is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to explore sights like Bitan Scenic Area.
