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.
Aletheia University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Aletheia University during your trip to New Taipei City. Discover the hot springs and shops in this culturally rich area.
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)
12hrs - Chiayi Meteor Garden Classic Tour From Taipei
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
Top hotels in Tamsui
The Grand Hotel
Room design not good. Only one bathroom as we have the large suite. Guest comes to visit have to walk inside our bedroom bedroom can use the washroom.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Excellent perfectly
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was clean comfortable and good temperature control. Staff were great
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Perfect for everything in terms of the location, room, service and food! Definitely will stay here again if I ever come back to Taipei.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Good hotel. Staff were friendly. Laundry at hotel was great for us as we were in the middle of a long trip. Room is cleaned every other day but they left all the amenities at our door every non-cleaning day so that was nice.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 Yangmingshan National Park and Baishawan Beach.
