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
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Top hotels in Tamsui
The Grand Hotel
"We booked Pavillion room with balcony. The room is pretty well spaced. The mini fridge is not that cold. There's no microwave in the room and the ac was not cold. The staff was helpful and they were respectful and helpful. The restaurants are very nice."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
"It was okay. For the price you don't get much out of it. Public bath is very nice and clean but the towels provided are very thin."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Very nice hotel. Clean and friendly staff. They have dehumidifiers everywhere and I ts quiet. Would definitely stay here again"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
"Great hotel. Big comfortable room. With comfortable bed and pillows. Gym was amazing and sauna was great aswell. Highly recommend this hotel. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
"Staff service was top notch"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Regent Taipei
"Friendly staff, yummy breakfast with many options, large clean comfortable room with welcome fruit and large safe, 5 mins walk from Zhongshan MRT, 7-11 shop 1 minute walk, nearby restuarants. When i complained about the bathtub hot water, they fixed the issue promptly."
Reviewed on 23 May 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 Baishawan Beach and Yangmingshan National Park.
