Taishan 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Admission Ticket
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Top hotels in Taishan
The Grand Hotel
"A great place to start visits to Taiwan. There is so much history in this beautiful hotel. The only thing guests need to be aware of is that the hotel does not provide hair conditioner, which is quite a surprise. Until they fix this, bring your own conditioner if you need it."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
"Very good service , best hotel to stay"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Regent Taipei
"This hotel sets the standard by which all of my hotel stays in the future will be judged. I feel very fortunate to have stayed there. If available, opt for the 19th floor club rooms."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Very nice big rooms for our family of 3. Love the coin laundry on site and the hotel is a nice quiet refuge in the busy district of Ximending. Very convenient."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
"The staff were super helpful. We had a king deluxe room. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The view was ok, but I think a corner room would have a better view. We did use the laundry on site. They were coin machines and laundry soap was provided. We had a breakfast included which involved ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Taishan
Banqiao
Banqiao is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fuzhong Station or Banxin Station to explore sights like Banqiao Cihui Palace.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tamsui Old Street and Tamsui Customs Wharf are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
Sanchong
Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sanhe Night Market and Taipei Bridge are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.
Xinzhuang
The riverfront and spas are just a few things visitors like about Xinzhuang. Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Street Night Market are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Danfeng Station or Huilong Station to get around the larger area.
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.
