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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Top hotels in Pingxi District
The Grand Hotel
This is a fabulous hotel. A magnificent palace-like structure. Our room was spacious and the services and restaurants in the hotel were very good.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Room and hotel in general is very clean. We loved the public bath on the 17th floor. Location is excellent - right next to a subway stop (direct line to Taipei main station). We were glad we did not opt for breakfast - there were lots of great options that were walking distance. Highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Clean room Nice location
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Regent Taipei
The room was spacious and very clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Palais de Chine Hotel
Great location with a spacious room and comfortable beds.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 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 Jinguashi Geopark or Jiufen Old Street.
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.
Gongliao
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Gongliao. You might want to make time for a stop at Fulong Beach or Ao-ti Fishing Port.
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.
