Xizhi District Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Top hotels in Xizhi District
Regent Taipei
Very good hotel with excellent service from everyone 👏👍👍
Reviewed on 18 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 Xizhi District
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.
Pingxi District
Travellers like the shopping in Pingxi District, and Pingxi Old Street 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 Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park and Jinbaoli Old Street.
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.
Yonghe
Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.
Ruifang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jiufen Old Street or Jinguashi Geopark.
