Tamsui Travel Guide
New Taipei City
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Tamsui
Regent Taipei
Excellent
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Room is clean and tidy; location extremely convenient (right outside of MRT station)
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Park Taipei Hotel
Great value for a nice business hotel that looks very decent and is ideally located.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
Very good service and very clean room and restaurant is great service
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
The Grand Hotel
Staffs of front desk and restaurant are very friendly and courteous. The service is top notch. It's a bit away from the subway station, but the establishment provides shuttle to and from for hotel guests.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Caesar Metro Taipei
Clean and nice hotel. Location is not too bad. But area is not as fancy as XMD area.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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.
Luzhou
Travellers choose Luzhou for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sanmin Senior High School Station or Luzhou Station and check out top sights like Luzhou Breeze Park.
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.
Sanchong
Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Sanhe Night Market and Taipei Bridge are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.
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.
