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.
Wuji Tianyuan Temple
After visiting Wuji Tianyuan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Taipei City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums 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
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Our pick of the best Tamsui Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel
Room is small but the hotel is still glamorous!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Great location, Great room view to the city
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Great hotel
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Palais de Chine Hotel
Extensive buffet breakfast. Awesome decor. English accessible.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
Very good, Thank you very much.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Caesar Metro Taipei
Got a free upgrade, great room!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
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 Global Mall Taoyuan A8 or Xinzhuang Street Night Market 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 Shimen Arch.
