Pingxi District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Pingxi Old Street
During your trip to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pingxi Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
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.
Things to do
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Shifen, Jiufen, Heping Island Park & Raohe Night Market Day Tour
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Top hotels in Pingxi District
Regent Taipei
Regent has a lot of activities all the time, a fun place to stay. You can't not bored staying here. It is very well maintained establishment.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel
Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful 50 meter pool.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
Great hotel — clean and spacious. They didn’t give any amenities but that was okay for us since we always pre-pack beforehand. It’s conveniently located right next to the subway lines which is a plus. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
The room was lovely and spacious with great views of Taipei 101. The staff were absolutely excellent, especially during breakfast, always having a smile on their face and wanting to go the extra mile for all guests at the hotel. Marina and another tall male member of staff who really helped with ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
My family’s favorite hotel in Taipei. Must’ve stayed there half a dozen times in last 3 years
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei
Staff nice, check-in fast, everything was up to snuff.
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pingxi District
Ruifang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jiufen Old Street or Jinguashi Geopark.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Wuchih Mountain Military Cemetery is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Xindian
Xindian is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to explore sights like Bitan Scenic Area.
Yonghe
Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.
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.
Pingxi District Travel Guide
- Pingxi Old Street
- Shifen Waterfall
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- Lungshan Temple
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Taiwan University
- Yehliu Geopark
- National Palace Museum
- Jiaosi Hot Springs
- Keelung Night Market
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Daan Forest Park
- Taipei 101 Mall
- Beitou Hot Springs Park
- Wulai Old Street
- National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
