Wugu District Travel Guide
New Taipei City
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Popular places to visit
New Taipei Metropolitan Park
Explore the great outdoors at New Taipei Metropolitan Park, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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.
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
Top hotels in Wugu District
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
Eastin Taipei Hotel
"Over all it was good value for the money. Clean, efficient use of space and good coffee. I missed having any comfortable seating in common areas and complete lack of windows, even in common areas made it somewhat claustrophobic. I expected no windows in the private space, but not in the common ..."
Reviewed on 20 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
Caesar Metro Taipei
"I would like to commend the hotel’s housekeeping staff. Every time we came back from our strolls, our room was always neat, clean, and well-organized. You could really see their high standards of cleaning and room service. I also apologize if we left a lot of disposable items when we checked out. ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Wugu District
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 New Taipei City People's Square.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tamsui Old Street and Little White House 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.
