Linkou 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.
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.
Wulai Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 Linkou
The Grand Hotel
"Hotel itself is beautiful and food served in the hotel building are up scale food, but if you are looking for tranquility area the pool side is the best place where you can lay back and enjoy the scenery peacefully. Love its decorations and its shuttle bus schedules."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
"Hotel is"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Excellent location! Very nice rooms. Super helpful staff."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
"Great location. I stay here every time I come to Taipei . Hotel is not fancy , but it has everything I needed. Convenient location, has big enough gym, sauna, steam room and pool. 7-11 store is right at the first floor and the clean self service laundry room ."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
"I had to switch rooms my first night because there was a large urine stain on the mattress of my bed that I could see through the sheets"
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Regent Taipei
"Excellent, courteous staff. Superb breakfast. Large well appointed rooms."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Linkou
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.
Taishan
When in Taishan and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium or Global Mall Taoyuan A8 and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Taishan Guihe Station or Taishan Station.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and Luzhou Breeze Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Shulin
While visiting Shulin, you might make a stop by sights like Shulin Arts Center and Chengfu Shan.
Yingge District
Travellers like the museums in Yingge District, and Yingge Ceramics Museum is a top attraction you might want to visit.
