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.

Wulai Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Tamsui

The Grand Hotel
yes yes, the Grand hotel is awesome in design interior and exterior!!!!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
Great location
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Park Taipei Hotel
Room was clean comfortable and good temperature control. Staff were great
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Palais de Chine Hotel
Room is spacious, the water refill station is nearby and so is the elevator. Bed is comfy and the pillows are perfect. The concierge arranged all our car for tours and transfer to the Port. The staff is courteous and accommodating. The restaurants are excellent and breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Mayer Inn
Clean room, excellent service
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Grand Hyatt Taipei
Perfect for everything in terms of the location, room, service and food! Definitely will stay here again if I ever come back to Taipei.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 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 Luzhou Breeze 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 Yangmingshan National Park and Baishawan Beach.
