Tamsui Travel Guide
New Taipei City
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tamkang University
Come and see how the “Tamkangians” live on this campus on Five Tiger Hill, which looks especially scenic at night.
Fort San Domingo
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Fort San Domingo in New Taipei City. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Wuji Tianyuan Temple
After visiting Wuji Tianyuan Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Taipei City. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Tamsui Customs Wharf
You can find out about the history of New Taipei City with a visit to Tamsui Customs Wharf. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
Miniatures Museum of Taiwan Admission Ticket
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
Top hotels in Tamsui
Regent Taipei
Good service
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
We spent four nights at the Shangri-La and really enjoyed it. The hotel is centrally located just a few minutes' walk from an MRT station and one of Taipei's better night markets. Our suite was huge and immaculately clean, and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The gym was extremely well-equipped. ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
The staff are friendly and helpful, the room is super clean.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Staffs very helpful.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Best breakfast in Taipei. Staff and room was very satisfied. Location is very convenient to other places
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel
Food was really nice but a bit pricey, but that was expected. The room was the best room I have ever stayed at and the view was amazing
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tamsui
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.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and Luzhou Breeze Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Shimen District
While visiting Shimen District, you might make a stop by sights like Yangmingshan National Park and Baishawan Beach.
