Gongliao Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Shifen, Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Raohe Night Market Day Tour
Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour
Half Day Private Tour to Jiufen, Shifen Waterfall & Pingxi Sky Lantern
Our pick of the best Gongliao Hotel Deals
Hai Xia Your Home
Lisa was excellent and welcomed into her homestay. She went out of her way to really help and make us feel welcome. We were there for 6 days and enjoyed the stay. We were there for world masters games and the homestay was close to the beach where we were competing. Thanks Lisa for the stay.
Reviewed on 10 June 2025
Fullon Hotel Fulong II
The activity are nice, workers are very friendly. Very good experience.
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Taipei
The hotel room is clean. The staff members are friendly. It is next to MRT and train stations, as well as a kid-friendly bookstore and shopping malls with quite many good restaurants.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
amba Taipei SongShan
Great view, spacious room. Nice amenities like a coffee machine in the room
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Kilin Hotel, JiaoXi
great staff, great location
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Hotel PIN Jiaoxi
The place was great overall.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Gongliao
Ruifang
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.
Pingxi District
Travellers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shenkeng
Shenkeng is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shenkeng Old Street and Yong'anju.
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.
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.
