Tamsui Travel Guide
New Taipei City
Popular places to visit
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.
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf
Explore the waterfront in New Taipei City with a trip to Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf. Discover the hot springs and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Tamkang University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Tamkang University during your trip to New Taipei City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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
During your visit to Jiufen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Jiufen Old Street. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Yehliu Geopark
Enjoy the hot springs and explore Yehliu Geopark, a lovely green space in New Taipei City. Wander the seaside or discover the area's mountain views.
Top hotels in Tamsui
The Grand Hotel
Well worth the cost and very easy to go out into the city via hotel frequent shutter and MRT
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
This hotel was a find. Great central location, MRT stop is literally next to the hotel. The area has great access to local shops to grab what you need (7-11 is 3 min walk away, next to a cute little park where you can bust out all the yummy Asian snacks and rest in shade.). Five min walk away is ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Stayed here two years in a row. Love it. Can’t beat the location, 1-2 minutes away from entrances to red and blue (5-7 min) MTR lines. Direct overpass connection to taipei 101. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Hotel pool is nice. If you are Hyatt member, be sure to use the sauna for free. ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Taoyuan International Airport
Great location to airport with free shuttle. Rooms slightly dated.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Miramar Garden Taipei
The hotel was amazing with great amenities. The hotel breakfast has good variety and the large open window gives a view of a tropical garden/pond. I loved the amenities at the gym with a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, and ice bath. I will be coming back to this hotel on future trips to Taipei ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
The room wasnt as pictured the beds were very uncomfortable and when we had the room cleaned they gave us dirty wet towels i asked for new ones and never came so i never even asked again, the lights in my room were broken along with the a/c we stayed for 2 nights and i was going to check out after ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
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 New Taipei Metropolitan Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Sanzhi
Travellers like the parks in Sanzhi, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
Shimen District
While visiting Shimen District, you might make a stop by sights like Baishawan Beach and Yangmingshan National Park.
