Shimen District Travel Guide
New Taipei City
Visit Shimen District
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 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.
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.
Tamsui Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tamsui Old Street. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
"Recommended. Love the place, super beautiful and clean. Has gem shops❤️ restaurants are good."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
"Hotel is"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Nice staffs, location is easily accessible"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
"The check in process was nice and the front desk had great customer service."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
"Clean room and staff is very helpful, too many people crowded in the lobby area, need some remodeling to keep the 1st floor appealing"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Regent Taipei
"Friendly staff, yummy breakfast with many options, large clean comfortable room with welcome fruit and large safe, 5 mins walk from Zhongshan MRT, 7-11 shop 1 minute walk, nearby restuarants. When i complained about the bathtub hot water, they fixed the issue promptly."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travellers 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 Jinbaoli Old Street and Yangmingshan National Park.
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
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tamsui Old Street and Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
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
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
