Shimen District Travel Guide

New Taipei City

A road with wind turbines in the background and a hilly landscape.
A lighthouse with a white building in the foreground and a clear blue sky with wispy clouds.
A stream flowing over rocks in a forested area.
Photo by Liu Dyson (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A forested trail with moss-covered rocks and dense greenery.
Photo by Liu Dyson (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A forest stream with moss-covered rocks and trees.
Photo by Liu Dyson (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

Stay near popular Shimen District attractions

Shimen Arch

Explore the great outdoors at Shimen Arch and enjoy the hot springs during your trip to New Taipei City. Discover the mountain views and spas in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei

Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei

£62
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
New Taipei City Tour| Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour

New Taipei City Tour| Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Taipei City Tour| Yehliu, Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour

9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour

£42
per adult
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
擎天岡

Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)

£62
per adult
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Picture 1 for Activity Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum

Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum

£12
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

£40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
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Top hotels in Shimen District

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4 Taipei
The price is £78 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
£78
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,263 reviews)
"Everything is great and classy"

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

The Grand Hotel
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

4 out of 5
No. 30, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Daan Taipei TPE
The price is £113 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£113
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,844 reviews)
"Clean and central. A good place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

4 out of 5
No. 88, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Taipei TPE
The price is £84 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£84
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,958 reviews)
"I think this hotel is still new therefore intern of maintenance is super good. Is a Japanese concept but the room size is reasonable and the location is good as XMT is just beside and good, 7-11 etc is just beside.love the reception area smell."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

5 out of 5
No. 133, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd. Taipei
The price is £105 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
£105
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,598 reviews)
"Very convenient location and good value for money."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
Caesar Metro Taipei

Caesar Metro Taipei

4 out of 5
No.167, Bangka Blvd., Wanhua Dist. Taipei
The price is £54 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£54
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,916 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Caesar Metro Taipei
Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei

Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei

4.5 out of 5
No. 37-1, Section 2, Chungshan North Rd. Taipei
The price is £121 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
£121
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,219 reviews)
"Hotel too old, drainage abit noisy."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei
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Where to stay in Shimen District

Find the best Shimen District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A traditional Chinese building with ornate architecture, surrounded by lush green trees and a tiled courtyard.

Banqiao

Banqiao is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fuzhong Station or Banxin Station to explore sights like Banqiao Cihui Palace.

A waterfront promenade with people walking and sitting, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

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.

A large white bridge spanning a river, surrounded by a cityscape and greenery.

Sanchong

Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Taipei Bridge and New Taipei Metropolitan Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.

A suspension bridge in a lush green forest with mountains in the background.
Photo by Chiayu Lin
Open Photo by Chiayu Lin

Linkou

Well liked for its restaurants and shopping, Linkou is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou and Global Mall Linkou A9, and jump on the metro at Linkou Station to get around the city.

A river with orange rocks, surrounded by green hills.

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.

Shimen District Travel Guide

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