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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yehliu Geopark
Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.
Things to do
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
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
Complimentary shuttle service is helpful since it is farther than other hotels from the MRT. Good stay despite renovation.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Very nice location and updated facility and amenities.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Excellent value for their studio suite. Tip top dim sum at Pearl Liang especially the baked charsiu bun!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Excellent stay! Thank you!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was fantastic! The view was amazing! Location was great! And the staff is incredibly helpful and thoughtful. We left something of value in our room and they called us and held it for us- we will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
The AC is keeping the room. Ool.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
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 Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
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.
