What to do in New Taipei City

Activities, attractions and tours

Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city
Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city
Xinyi showing night scenes, a city and a high rise building
Taipei 101 which includes a square or plaza, night scenes and a city
Tamsui featuring outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

New Taipei City Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that New Taipei City has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

New Taipei City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in New Taipei City to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

New Taipei City Attractions

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Recommended things to do in New Taipei City

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What to do in New Taipei City

Discover the most popular places to visit in New Taipei City

Jiufen Old Street

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.

Jiufen Old Street
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Wulai Old Street

During your visit to New Taipei City, you can enjoy retail therapy at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Wulai Old Street
Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark

Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.

Yehliu Geopark
Fulong beach, Taiwan.It's a secret path to summer beach!

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.

Fulong Beach
Shifen Old Street

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 Old Street
Sanxia Old Street

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.

Sanxia Old Street
Pingxi Old Street

Pingxi Old Street

During your trip to New Taipei City, you can do some window-shopping at Pingxi Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Pingxi Old Street
Tamsui Old Street

Tamsui Old Street

During your visit to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Tamsui Old Street. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.

Tamsui Old Street
Tamsui Fisherman\'s Wharf

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.

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf

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Tamsui showing a sunset, a coastal town and general coastal views

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.

Tamsui
Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city

Wulai

4/5(3 area reviews)

Hot springs, river views, and spas are some highlights of Wulai. Make a stop by Wulai Waterfalls or Yunxian Park while you're exploring.

Wulai
獅頭山公園 Shitoushan Park

Jinshan

4/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Jinshan
The Lunar New Year`s Day when the crowds are still lively at Zhulinshan Temple in Linkou, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Linkou

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Linkou
Ruifang showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and waves

Ruifang

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Ruifang
Maokong Gondola showing a city, mountains and a high-rise building

Xindian

4/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the river views while in Xindian. Bitan Scenic Area is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to see more of the city.

Xindian

 

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Day trip destinations from New Taipei City

Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city

Taipei

Keelung featuring markets and a city

Keelung

Aerial view of the high-rise buildings and hotels at blue dusk in Downtown Jiaoxi, which is a famous hot spring resort and tourist destination in Yilan County, Taiwan, on a cloudy moody evening

Jiaoxi

Taoyuan County showing a city

Taoyuan City

Keelung City Centre showing street scenes, a city and signage

Keelung City Centre

Sunny view of the beautiful grassland of Taoyuan Valley

Fulong

Frequently asked questions

Is New Taipei City worth visiting?
Known for its hiking and festivals, finding fun things to do in New Taipei City is easy. Be sure to add TaipeiEYE to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in New Taipei City?
Dadaocheng Wharf and Taipei Children's Amusement Park are two good places to start your sightseeing adventures. Remember to check out the shopping and dining options in New Taipei City while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in New Taipei City?
The top tourist attraction in New Taipei City is TaipeiEYE, so make sure to include it on your sightseeing itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in New Taipei City?
You can easily tick off leading sights like TaipeiEYE, Luzhou Gong Society Concert Hall and Lin An Tai Historical House with a three-day trip to New Taipei City. On average, many travellers book three days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so stay a while longer and head to Taipei.
Is New Taipei City a walkable city?
It depends on what you'd like to see and do in New Taipei City. Several top sights, like Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Civil Sports Centre, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander around some of New Taipei City's neighbourhoods, Wanhua is 3 kilometres away from downtown, while Banqiao is 0.32 kilometres away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in New Taipei City with kids?
If you're searching for activities and sights for all of your group, check out these fantastic ideas for what to do in New Taipei City with kids.

What to do in New Taipei City for adults?
Zhongxiao Road and Yongkang Street are just two of the things to do in New Taipei City. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in New Taipei City?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in New Taipei City is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without opening your wallet. Luzhou Gong Society Concert Hall is one spot that doesn't charge an admission fee.

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