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.
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.
Vieshow Big City & IMAX
You can make plans for a show at Vieshow Big City & IMAX during your stay in New Taipei City. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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)
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Top hotels in Tamsui
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
立地もよく駅近で2路線使えるので、どこに行くにも非常に便利。また、日本人スタッフさんがチェックインをしてくれてすごく安心した。 一方、部屋についてはシャワーのドアもすりガラスにしてくれたら、シャワー中の人がいてもトイレに行けるのに、と思った
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
The Grand Hotel
The reason I gave 4 stars to the staff because the shuttle guy drove the little cart so violently and ignore my warning and made my luggage flying 20 feet when he made the turn. Totally be avoidable. Damaged my luggage.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
ILLUME TAIPEI
Our room had a beautiful view of the road and the tree line. The buffet was delicious with great variety. This hotel is attached to a mall so it can get busy. There were a lot of people there for business and for weddings.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
The hotel is well located and well maintained. Across the street from Taipei 101, short walk from great shopping and excellent restaurants. Short walk from the MRT redline. And the staff was absolutely excellent from start to finish. They really made a difference. I will come back again!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
The hotel is clean, convenient and room is spacious. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Have free water, coffee and tea in the lobby. New regulations would not allow the hotel to provide tooth brush and toothpaste, so travelers should prepare. Otherwise very comfortable stay overall. Would stay ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Caesar Metro Taipei
I had a great stay at Caesar Metro Taipei Hotel. The room was spacious, clean, and very comfortable. The breakfast offered a wide variety of choices, which was a nice way to start the day. It is a little pricey, but they do provide a discount for hotel guests, which helps. The staff were very friendly, ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 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 Mount Guanyin or Love Kart.
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.
