Attractions in Taipei & North
Night markets, neon lights, and nature on the doorstep 🏙️🥟
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Fulong Beach
📍 New Taipei City
⛱ BeachKnown for its rare golden sands and annual sand sculpture festival, it is the premier spot for swimming and water sports in Northern Taiwan.
Jiufen Old Street
📍 Jiufen
🏰 CastleA historic gold mining town built into the mountainside, famous for its narrow alleys, traditional teahouses, and nostalgic atmosphere.
Longshan Temple
📍 Taipei City
🏰 CastleEstablished in 1738, this beautifully preserved temple is a center of spiritual life and showcase of exquisite traditional Fujianese craftsmanship.
Maokong Tea Area
📍 Taipei City
🐄 FarmA historic hilltop tea-growing region accessible by gondola, famous for its traditional tea houses and hillside plantations.
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
📍 Taipei City
🏰 CastleA grand monument and park dedicated to the former president, featuring iconic white marble architecture and a daily changing of the guard ceremony.
National Palace Museum
📍 Taipei City
🏰 CastleHome to one of the world's largest collections of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks, offering an educational look at thousands of years of history.
Presidential Office Building
📍 Taipei City
🏰 CastleA striking Renaissance-style colonial building that serves as the workplace of the President, offering guided tours of its historic interior.
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
📍 New Taipei City
⛱ BeachA popular leisure area famous for the Lover's Bridge, sunset views, and a wooden boardwalk lined with shops and eateries.
Xpark
📍 Taoyuan City
🐠 AquariumA world-class urban aquarium featuring high-tech, immersive exhibits like the Healing Jellyfish area and diverse marine life from the surrounding seas.
Yehliu Geopark
📍 New Taipei City
⛱ BeachFamed for its unique geological formations like the Queen's Head, this coastal park offers an educational and scenic walk along the ocean.
Baishawan Beach
📍 New Taipei City
⛱ BeachA beautiful white sand crescent bay offering clean waters for swimming and a visitor center with ecological exhibits.
Chaojing Intelligent Ocean (NMMST)
📍 Keelung
🐠 AquariumThis modern marine center offers interactive digital displays and live tanks that showcase the rich biodiversity of Taiwan's northern coastal waters.
Heping Island Park
📍 Keelung
⛱ BeachA revitalized coastal park featuring natural sea-water swimming pools, diverse marine erosion landscapes, and family-friendly walking trails.
Lin Family Mansion and Garden
📍 Banqiao
🏰 CastleTaiwan's most complete surviving example of traditional Chinese residential architecture and garden design from the Qing Dynasty.
Bagua Tea Plantation
📍 New Taipei City
🐄 FarmA visually stunning tea farm with geometric rows of bushes overlooking the turquoise waters of the Thousand Island Lake.
Fort San Domingo
📍 Tamsui
🏰 CastleA historic 17th-century fortress built by the Spanish and later occupied by the Dutch and British, offering river views and colonial history.
Bopiliao Historical Block
📍 Taipei City
🏰 CastleA preserved historic street dating back to the Qing Dynasty, showcasing a mix of architectural styles and local heritage exhibitions.
Yehliu Ocean World
📍 New Taipei City
🐠 AquariumLocated next to the iconic rock formations, this marine park features underwater tunnels and educational animal exhibits perfect for families visiting the coast.
