Shimen District
New Taipei City
Visit Shimen District
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Yehliu Geopark
Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Yehliu, Golden Waterfall, Jiufen, Shifen Day Tour
9 Hour Tamsui Historic Site and Beitou Hot Spring Culture Tour
Depth Taipei: National Palace Museum, Beitou, Dadaocheng Day Tour
Top hotels in Shimen District
The Grand Hotel
It was a great experience in the Grand hotel
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Good conditions for all amenities
Reviewed on 26 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
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
Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimen District
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
Tamsui
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.
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.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
