Taishan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Yehliu Geopark, Jiufen, Shifen, and Golden Waterfall Day Tour
Private Day Trip to Jiufen, Shifen and Yehliu Park
One-day private chartered car tour in Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen, Pingxi, North Coast popular attractions with chartered car, professional Chinese/English driver
Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
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Other neighbourhoods around Taishan
Xinzhuang
The riverfront and spas are just a few things visitors like about Xinzhuang. Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Street Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Danfeng Station or Huilong Station to get around the larger area.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and New Taipei Metropolitan Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Nanya Night Market.
Commercial Districts
If you're spending time in Commercial Districts, check out sights like Nanya Night Market or Global Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Zhongyuan Station or Qiaohe Station.
Luzhou
Travellers choose Luzhou for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sanmin Senior High School Station or Luzhou Station and check out top sights like Luzhou Breeze Park.
Sanchong
Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Taipei Bridge and Xingfushuiyang Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Taipei Zoo
- Raohe Street Night Market
- Yehliu Geopark
- Lungshan Temple
- National Palace Museum
- Grand Hotel
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Daan Forest Park
- Taipei 101 Mall
- Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
- National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
- Taoyuan Night Market
- Taipei Main Station