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
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Top hotels in Pingxi District
The Grand Hotel
Great hotel, staff was helpful. Would be nice if they had more meat options & (dumplings) with out pork in the broth
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Regent Taipei
Room was excellent spacious comfortable nightlights and every detail was perfect
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Friendly and courteous staff who assisted me in having an enjoyable stay. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Yes. Clean room. Convenience to where we wanted to go
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Staff is friendly, room is quiet and atmosphere is good. The carpet is not that clean though.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They went out of there way to assist us. The location is close to everything and Metro station is a short walk away.
Reviewed on 28 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.
Shiding District
While visiting Shiding District, you might make a stop by sights like Lengshuikeng and Laizhongkeng Shan.
Shenkeng
Shenkeng is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shenkeng Old Street and Shanzhuku Shan.
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.
