Pingxi District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
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)
【Incl. Train Experience】Shifen & Houtong Cat Village & Jiufen
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
From Taipei: Private Scenic Tour to Jiufen, Yehliu & Pingxi
Top hotels in Pingxi 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
Hotel Midtown Richardson
"Convenient location,easy check in/check out. Roon on the smaller side but overall a nice stay."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
"Very good hotel in a centeted place near to RTM. Great room, Great service, good price."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Pingxi 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.
