Visit Pinglin District
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.
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.
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Watch the sunset, have dinner with harbor views and stroll over the Lover’s Bridge by night in this scenic spot in Taipei’s Tamsui district.
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
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Top hotels in Pinglin District
The Grand Hotel
Very nice.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Great hotel. Very pleasant staff. Location good for seeing Taipei. Easy walk to nearest MRT stations. Great buffet breakfast. Well-equipped gym. Amazing views from rooftop pool. Rooms stocked daily with several free drinking water bottles.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
citizenM Taipei North Gate
Conveniently located 5 minutes walk to Beimen MTR station. Chick looking. Staffs young and energetic, eager to help
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Palais de Chine Hotel
Room is very clean, very spacious, staffs is very nice and helpful! They help me changed my pillows to a memory foam pillow which thank you thank you was so much better! Only if the bed is not that hard would be perfect!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Regent Taipei
2nd time here this year. Staff excellent, room clean, just the air conditioning not cool enough at times. Specially daytime.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
I like the area very much. Park Taipei is my favorite hotel in Taipei.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Pinglin District
Pingxi District
Travellers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street 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.
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.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Wulai
Hot springs, river views and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Wulai. Check out Wulai Waterfalls or Wulai Old Street while you're exploring the area.
Pinglin District Travel Guide
- Pinglin Tea Museum
- Taipei 101
- Shilin Night Market
- Jiufen Old Street
- Ningxia Night Market
- Taipei Zoo
- Jiaosi Hot Springs
- Lungshan Temple
- Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center
- National Taiwan University
- National Palace Museum
- Yehliu Geopark
- Wulai Old Street
- Beitou Hot Springs Park
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area
- Daan Forest Park
- Taipei 101 Mall
- Keelung Night Market
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Shifen Waterfall
