Shenkeng Travel Guide
New Taipei City
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.
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.
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 Waterfall
Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.
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.
Top hotels in Shenkeng
The Grand Hotel
Very nice.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Great hotel. Very pleasant staff. Location good for seeing Taipei. Easy walk to nearest MRT stations. Great buffet breakfast. Well-equipped gym. Amazing views from rooftop pool. Rooms stocked daily with several free drinking water bottles.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
citizenM Taipei North Gate
직원과 시스템 그리고 룸 모두 만족합니다
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Palais de Chine Hotel
The ptoperty is excellent. Staff great. Food excellent. Only thing i did not like was the dark decor
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Regent Taipei
2nd time here this year. Staff excellent, room clean, just the air conditioning not cool enough at times. Specially daytime.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
I like the area very much. Park Taipei is my favorite hotel in Taipei.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shenkeng
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.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Pingxi District
Travellers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Tucheng
Get to know Tucheng and its many features like its restaurants and museums. You might want to explore sights like Tucheng Tung Blossom Trail, Tung Blossom Park and Zhanlongshan Ruins Cultural Park, and you can jump on the metro at Tucheng Station or Yongning Station to get around the city.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yehliu Geopark or Yangmingshan National Park.
Wugu District
Travellers like the parks in Wugu District, and New Taipei Metropolitan Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
