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 cosy cafes in this culturally rich 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
Regent Taipei
Good service
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei
We spent four nights at the Shangri-La and really enjoyed it. The hotel is centrally located just a few minutes' walk from an MRT station and one of Taipei's better night markets. Our suite was huge and immaculately clean, and the breakfast buffet was excellent. The gym was extremely well-equipped. ...
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Grand Hotel
Complimentary shuttle service is helpful since it is farther than other hotels from the MRT. Good stay despite renovation.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Room was fantastic! The view was amazing! Location was great! And the staff is incredibly helpful and thoughtful. We left something of value in our room and they called us and held it for us- we will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Excellent stay! Thank you!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Grand Hyatt Taipei
The staff are friendly and helpful, the room is super clean.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 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 Shimen Arch.
