Ruifang Travel Guide
New Taipei City





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.

Jinguashi Geopark
Explore the great outdoors at Jinguashi Geopark, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

Gold Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Gold Museum during your trip to New Taipei City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Chiufen Shengping Theater
Enjoy a performance at Chiufen Shengping Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Jiufen. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Golden Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Golden Waterfall during your travels in New Taipei City. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Yinyang Sea
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Yinyang Sea during your travels in Ruifang. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do

Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei

7-Hour Join tour - Jiufen Village & Shifen Town

Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour

Jiufen, Shifen and Houtong Cat Village Private Tour
Top hotels in Ruifang

The Grand Hotel
Hotel is beautiful. Some staff are friendlier than others. It was a little ways to walk to the pool, but shuttle is available between certain times. We didn’t try any restaurants. We used readily available taxi’s, so can’t comment on how the shuttles operated. It was a pleasant stay.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
This hotel was a find. Great central location, MRT stop is literally next to the hotel. The area has great access to local shops to grab what you need (7-11 is 3 min walk away, next to a cute little park where you can bust out all the yummy Asian snacks and rest in shade.). Five min walk away is ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026

Grand Hyatt Taipei
Stayed here two years in a row. Love it. Can’t beat the location, 1-2 minutes away from entrances to red and blue (5-7 min) MTR lines. Direct overpass connection to taipei 101. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Hotel pool is nice. If you are Hyatt member, be sure to use the sauna for free. ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Miramar Garden Taipei
Good variety at breakfast. Nice spa. Cozy lounge.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
The property maintained a classy look and is very comfortable. The pool located on the rooftop is magnificent and offers a great view of the Taipei 101 tower. One thing of note is they have stopped providing disposable goods such as cotton rounds/toothbrushes/cotton swabs so plan to bring your ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Palais de Chine Hotel
There was a mix up as they received three reservation for me from Expedia. I was confused as I only have one room booked and showed up in my part. Not sure what went wrong. Otherwise no complaints. Excellent location, excellent breakfast. Room was ok.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruifang

Pingxi District
Travellers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Gongliao
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Gongliao. You might want to make time for a stop at Aodi Park or Fulong Beach.

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.

Shenkeng
Shenkeng is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shenkeng Old Street and Yong'anju.

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.
