What to do in New Taipei City

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Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city
Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city
Xinyi showing night scenes, a city and a high rise building
Taipei 101 which includes a square or plaza, night scenes and a city
Tamsui featuring outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
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7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp656.136 per adult
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[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (...

[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (...

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 65 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp975.792 per adult*
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From Taipei: Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour with Gondola Ride

From Taipei: Pinglin Tea Culture & Maokong Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Activity duration is 9 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.430.040 per adult
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Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B

Xiao long bao, Pork thick soup, Bubble milk tea. (Taiwan Cooking Class)-B

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.093.560 per adult
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Taipei 101 Observatory Deck- 89th Floor E-ticket

Taipei 101 Observatory Deck- 89th Floor E-ticket

Activity duration is 1 day
Price is Rp370.128 per adult
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What to do in New Taipei City

Popular places to visit

Jiufen Old Street

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.

Jiufen Old Street
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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.

Wulai Old Street
Yehliu Geopark

Yehliu Geopark

Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.

Yehliu Geopark
Fulong beach, Taiwan.It's a secret path to summer beach!

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.

Fulong Beach
Shifen Old Street

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 Old Street
Sanxia Old Street

Sanxia Old Street

This beautiful, highly traditional street is every tourist’s dream. Bring your camera, because everywhere you look is something delightful to photograph.

Sanxia Old Street
Pingxi Old Street

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.

Pingxi Old Street
Tamsui Old Street

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 Old Street
Tamsui Fisherman\'s Wharf

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.

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf

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Tamsui showing a sunset, a coastal town and general coastal views

Tamsui

4/5(3 area reviews)

Tamsui is well liked for its riverfront and seafood restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Yangmingshan National Park and Tamsui Old Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Tamsui Station or Danjin Beixin Station to get around.

Tamsui
Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city

Wulai

5/5(1 area review)

Hot springs, river views and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Wulai. Check out Wulai Waterfalls or Wulai Old Street while you're exploring the area.

Wulai
獅頭山公園 Shitoushan Park

Jinshan

Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Yangmingshan National Park and Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park.

Jinshan
The Lunar New Year`s Day when the crowds are still lively at Zhulinshan Temple in Linkou, New Taipei City, Taiwan

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.

Linkou
Ruifang showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and waves

Ruifang

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jinguashi Geopark or Jiufen Old Street.

Ruifang
Maokong Gondola which includes a skyscraper, mountains and a city

Xindian

Xindian is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to explore sights like Bitan Scenic Area.

Xindian

Day trip destinations from New Taipei City

Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city

Taipei

Keelung which includes a city and markets

Keelung

Taoyuan County featuring a city

Taoyuan City

Sunny view of the beautiful grassland of Taoyuan Valley

Fulong

Yulan Tea Plantations 玉蘭茶園

Datong

Traditional Chinese architecture in Yuanshan Park - Taipei, Taiwan

Yuanshan

Frequently asked questions

Is New Taipei City worth visiting?
Known for its hiking and festivals, finding fun things to do in New Taipei City is easy. Be sure to add TaipeiEYE to your trip itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in New Taipei City?
Dadaocheng Wharf and Taipei Children's Amusement Park are two good places to start your sightseeing adventures. Remember to check out the shopping and dining options in New Taipei City while you're there too.
What is the top tourist attraction in New Taipei City?
The top tourist attraction in New Taipei City is TaipeiEYE, so make sure to include it on your sightseeing itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in New Taipei City?
You can easily tick off leading sights like TaipeiEYE, Luzhou Gong Society Concert Hall and Lin An Tai Historical House with a three-day trip to New Taipei City. On average, many travellers book three days here. There's plenty to discover nearby too, so stay a while longer and head to Taipei.
Is New Taipei City a walkable city?
It depends on what you'd like to see and do in New Taipei City. Several top sights, like Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium and Xinzhuang Civil Sports Centre, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a wander around some of New Taipei City's neighbourhoods, Wanhua is 3 kilometers away from downtown, while Banqiao is 0.32 kilometers away from the centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in New Taipei City with kids?
If you're searching for activities and sights for all of your group, check out these fantastic ideas for what to do in New Taipei City with kids.

What to do in New Taipei City for adults?
Zhongxiao Road and Yongkang Street are just two of the things to do in New Taipei City. With lots of activities available, there's something here for everyone to explore.
Are there free things to do in New Taipei City?
One of the best ways to find free things to do in New Taipei City is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can enjoy without opening your wallet. Luzhou Gong Society Concert Hall is one spot that doesn't charge an admission fee.