Shimen District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Shimen District
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.
Wulai Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Activities
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
Beitou and Yangmingshan National Park Day Tour from Taipei
Our pick of the best Shimen District Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel
The room is spacious and very clean, with excellent soundproofing. The bathroom is large, and the bathtub and shower are separate. On weekends, additional shuttle services to Yuanshan MRT Station are available, which makes transportation much more convenient. The staff are also incredibly kind and ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Regent Taipei
The beast
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Clean room, great public bath.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
The hotel is conveniently located near the main train station and many of Taipei’s attractions. The staff were courteous and the food was okay in the restaurant. Breakfast had a good variety of dishes that would please people from many different cultures. If you wanted to shop, the Q mall is right ...
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
3-4 doors require room key to unlock but the point is, it only gives you 3seconds to open the door. Very unfriendly when moving in and out with luggages. Same with the elevators. There is no way you can move your luggages to catch the elevator to check out UPSTAIRS. You must leave your belongings ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Mayer Inn
The room was clean and nice, it had everything I needed. I was able to check in early when I came at 2pm Even though their check in time is 5pm. The staffs were really friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient for us to get everywhere we wanted to go, close to the Taipei Main Station ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Jinshan
Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yangmingshan National Park and Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Yangmingshan National Park and Tamsui Old Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
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.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
