Shimen District Travel Guide
New Taipei City
Visit Shimen 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
One-Day Historical and Heritage Tour in Taipei
Small-Group Tour: Jiufen, Yehliu Geopark, and Shifen from Taipei
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall & Jiufen from Taipei/Ximen
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
I love this property.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Hotel is
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
地點方便，距離西門町商圈只有幾分鐘路程。 酒店環境清潔，前台服務員態度友善。房間不是很大，但放2個大行李喼都沒有問題。 設有投幣式自助洗衣機及乾衣機，很方便。
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
Great location. I stay here every time I come to Taipei . Hotel is not fancy , but it has everything I needed. Convenient location, has big enough gym, sauna, steam room and pool. 7-11 store is right at the first floor and the clean self service laundry room .
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
I had to switch rooms my first night because there was a large urine stain on the mattress of my bed that I could see through the sheets
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Regent Taipei
Excellent, courteous staff. Superb breakfast. Large well appointed rooms.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Jinshan
Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park and Jinbaoli Old Street.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yehliu Geopark or Yangmingshan National Park.
Tamsui
Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Tamsui Old Street and Tamsui Customs Wharf are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.
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.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
