Top Things to do in New Taipei
Top 10 Things to do in New Taipei, Taiwan
Visiting Taipei? Don't limit your sightseeing to the city center. Also known as New Taipei City, Xinbei covers more than 2000 square kilometers of Taiwan, including coastlines, hot springs, temples, historic landmarks and more. At Yeliu Coast, strange and fascinating rock formations rise from the rocky coastline. The Lin Ben-Yuan Family Abode and Garden is a tranquil place featuring graceful Chinese landscaping.
Restaurants in New Taipei
1. The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
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4.5 based on 360 reviews
Experience the ancient traditions of Chinese landscaping with the majestic home of the Lin family. A pond, square pavilion and ornamental plants such as cypress, plum and bamboo adorn the majestic garden. Each Chinese New Year there is a chrysanthemum exhibit.
Reviewed By Adampilot22 - Bangkok, Thailand
I had a few hours to spare when last in Taipei so I visited the Lin family mansion and this used to be one of the major landmarks in its hey day. Lovely gardens and paths with classical old residences. I wouldn't say its drop dead impressive but glad I visited all the same. There is an NT$80 (US$2.50) entry fee. To get there get of the MRT at Fuzhong station (Blue line station6). Walk along Fuzhong road and turn right on Wenchang road then left at Ximen street. The mansion is only a minute walk from there. In closing I also liked the fact that the crowds were small and the few that were there can easily be avoided as the grounds are quite large. Hope this helps.
2. Zhulin Mountain Buddhist Temple
3. Bitoujiao Trail
4. Christmasland in New Taipei City
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
You can also feel the rich atmosphere of Christmas in New Taipei City! In December every year, Christmas land in New Taipei City event is organized, consisting of major Christmas celebration activities and stunning art installations. On the Citizens Square, a dazzling array of lights and the tallest open-air Christmas tree in Taiwan attract many passersby to take photos. Furthermore, a series of activities such as the family garden party, Christmas parade carnival and Christmas Eve concert will be designed. Although the programs are different every year, happiness will always be in abundance! Everyone is invited to come to Christmas land in New Taipei City to join the greatest Christmas party in the country to enjoy the cheerful Christmas ambiance and embrace the arrival of a brand new year.
Reviewed By popko5 - Calgary, Canada
Great spot to take kids and enjoy getting into the Christmas mood with a light spectacular....for free! Conveniently located outside the metro station by MegaCity Mall, New Taipei City. Lots of photo opportunities,, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, stage and small amount of vendors. Kids loved it!!
5. Danshuei
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4.0 based on 1,791 reviews
Reviewed By chianggggggg
When it comes to attractions in Taipei, one place you can’t miss is Tamsui. Along the coast, there is an old street that you must visit. I think that watching the sea while walking on the old street is Tamsui’s best feature. In Tamsui, you must try fish crisps, fried shrimp rolls, iron eggs and Agei, which are all traditional snacks. Also, Tamsui is an excellent place to watch the sunset, there is a good platform located at the end of Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf. So I guess you can visit Tamsui at lunch time, after tasting the snacks and walk around, than put the sunset at the last, it will be a wonderful trip!!!
6. Chiufen (Jiufen Old Street)
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4.0 based on 5,611 reviews
Reviewed By 1flytheskies - Los Angeles, United States
Jiufen is a foodies paradise. Taste the amazing variety on offer. Onigiri, konpeito, taro balls, tea eggs, pineapple cakes, stinky tofu, king mushrooms, red bean cakes, amazing teas, peanut ice-cream roll, Japanese foods, Taiwanese cuisine—the list is endless. The smell of good cooking permeates the narrow lanes, drawing in unsuspecting visitors, as it did Chihiro’s parents in the movie Spirited Away. Come also to pay homage to Miyazaki’s anime Spirited Away. The parallels between town and movie are many: A Mei Teahouse, which is the inspiration for the bathhouse in the movie. The streets and staircases in the movie, so similar to the architecture of Jiufen. Food in all its wondrous variety. House of Ghost Masks. Remember the three bodiless heads in Yubaba’s living room? Gold. Jiufen was a gold mining. In the movie gold nuggets abound: payment, enticement, everywhere. Tunnels. Remember the opening scene where the family walks through a tunnel? There are many tunnels from the old mining days, most closed to the public. The main street strung with red lanterns. Tips Weekdays will be quieter. 2. Carry an umbrella. Unexpected showers happen. 3. You will enjoy recognizing the parallels between Spirited Away and the town if you watch the movie beforehand.
7. Shifen Old Street
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4.0 based on 1,513 reviews
Reviewed By crish605 - Chicago, United States
One should not leave Taiwan without experiencing Pingxi sky lantern. Our guide, Roger, showed us to places where the best chicken with rice can be found (near the train station). There were a lot of street food and mementos offer along the railway. Always feels great to experience the happy moments with your family.
8. Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park
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4.0 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By LoveLoveLoveTaiwan
The Gold Museum shows how cruel Japanese were to British POWs. It was one of the main highlights of this Museum. Of course, in WW2, Japanese POWs were treated much worse in other frontline by Americans or British, but they keep quiet. It's fun to see the exhibitions that show Japanese human rights violation always. Chinese tourists must be satisfied with this reproach to Japan. On the other hand, Japanese family who were there looked feeling down. Very good exhibition to keep Japanese tourists away from this attractive tourist destination !! All Taiwanese city officers must come to this museum to know how to avoid Japanese tourists. 本黄金博物館では、日本軍による連合軍捕虜への虐待行為が非常に過激に展示されています。シンガポール陥落時に捕虜となった主には英国軍人への対応が非難されています。当時は現在のように人権が重視されない時代であり、もちろん日本人への白人社会の差別や、日本軍捕虜への徹底的な連合軍側による殺戮などもありました。その上で、７０年以上も前の対応を改めて金採掘の博物館に大きく展示することには、その意図を感じずにはいられません。現在、訪問者の多くは日本に友好的でない国からの団体客であり、日本人旅行者への雰囲気も良好ではありません。敢えて日本人が訪問するべき場所ではないと考えます。
9. Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
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4.0 based on 258 reviews
The Sky Lantern Festival in Pingxi is an annual festivity held in celebration of the Lantern Festival every year, and it is considered as the most prominent event in Taiwan alongside the Fireworks Festival in south Taiwan. The Sky Lantern Festival in Pingxi has over a century of history, attracting over 100,000 visitors around the time of the Lantern Festival. As thousands of sky lanterns ascend into the dark sky, they carry the blessings of people to the heavens while the specks of red light adorn the sky with a mesmerizing, maroon hue. The sky lantern releasing event has been held for more than a dozen years in a row, and it was chosen by Discovery Channel as the “second biggest New Year's Eve celebration in the world” in 2008 and “one of the 52 things to do in 2013 by CNN Travel in 2013”. Additionally, it was named by Fodor's Travel – the world's largest publisher of travel guides – as one of the world's 14 festivals a person must attend in their lifetime. In 2016, it was selected as one of the best winter trip by National Geographic Travel. Therefore, it is evident that events filled with happiness and are hoped to be favored by domestic and overseas travelers alike.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The idea of the sky lantern is that you write your wishes on the sky lanterns, which are sent aloft, power by burning temple money, like a hot air balloon. It's a lot of fun Your wish may even come true.
10. Fulong Old Caoling Tunnel
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
