Tamsui Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tamkang University
Come and see how the “Tamkangians” live on this campus on Five Tiger Hill, which looks especially scenic at night.
Fort San Domingo
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fort San Domingo in New Taipei City. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Tamsui Customs Wharf
You can find out about the history of New Taipei City with a visit to Tamsui Customs Wharf. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Aletheia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Aletheia University during your trip to New Taipei City. Discover the hot springs and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Taichung Must-Visit Join In Day Tour from Taipei
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Our pick of the best Tamsui Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel
Great place to stay!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The hotel was nice. Clothes storage was none except for hanging clothes. They said by law they could'nt provide tooth brush and paste and shavers. The lounge for coffee was nice. Hotel restaurant for dinner was not bad.Italian food. Did'nt try the breakfast because reviews were bad. They have construction ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Big and comfortable rooms, great location with plenty of food options nearby!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Very friendly and attentive staff. Great location.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
We throughly enjoyed every aspect of our nine days stay at Gtand Hyatt Taipei! The staff were personal, well trained and friendly. Special thank to Cafe assistant manager Paul Yu. We were being neglected by one of the server at dinner table, after h found out the circumstance , he immediately personally ...
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tamsui
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.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and Luzhou Breeze Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Taishan
When in Taishan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium or Global Mall Taoyuan A8 and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Taishan Guihe Station or Taishan Station.
Shimen District
While visiting Shimen District, you might make a stop by sights like Yangmingshan National Park and Baishawan Beach.
