New Taipei City

New Taipei City is the most populous city in Taiwan and completely encircles the capital, Taipei. Formed in 2010 from the former Taipei County, it is now a standalone metropolis with over 4 million residents. The city is geographically diverse, encompassing highly dense urban centers like Banqiao as well as scenic coastal stretches and forested mountains. Among its most famous attractions are the historic gold-mining town of Jiufen, renowned for its traditional teahouses, and the Tamsui district with its colonial-era architecture. Economically, New Taipei City is a major hub for the IT industry and manufacturing sectors. With a blend of modern residential districts, significant ports, and cultural highlights like the Pingxi lantern festivals, the city plays a vital role in the Greater Taipei metropolitan area.

Nearby cities

Wulai

A mountainous village famous for its natural hot springs, towering waterfalls, and indigenous Atayal culture.

Beitou

Taipei's famous hot spring district, known for its sulfurous steam and historical Japanese influences.

Hutoushan / Lalashan

A high-altitude mountain retreat famous for its millennia-old giant cypress trees and refreshing air.

Baishawan

A stunning white sand beach on the north coast, perfect for water sports and seaside relaxation.

Taoyuan

A major industrial city in the northwest, home to Taiwan's main international airport.

Zhongjiao

A prominent surfing paradise on Taiwan's north coast, famous for its consistent waves and wide sandy beaches.

Yehliu

Yehliu is famous for its geological park featuring bizarre rock formations shaped by erosion along the northern coast.

Smangus

A remote Atayal tribal village known as 'God's Village', famous for its giant trees and communal lifestyle.

Keelung

A bustling port city in the northeast, famous for its night market and rainy weather.

Yilan

A picturesque city in the Lanyang Plain, famous for hot springs and untouched nature.

Jiaoxi

A modern hot spring town in Yilan, famous for its rare flatland thermal springs and local 'hot spring' agricultural products.

History & landmarks

Yehliu Geopark

A geological park on the north coast, famous for its unusual rock formations.

Jiufen Old Street

A charming mountain town that was once a center for gold mining, now famous for its narrow alleys and traditional teahouses.

Shilin Night Market

The largest and most famous night market in Taipei, a hub for local street food and shopping.

National Palace Museum

A world-renowned museum housing one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks.

Taipei 101

An iconic skyscraper that was once the tallest building in the world, featuring a distinctive pagoda-inspired design.

Raohe Street Night Market

One of the oldest night markets in Taipei, known for its traditional dishes and the imposing gate at its entrance.

Maokong Gondola

A cable car system in Taipei that takes visitors up to the tea-growing areas of Maokong, home to many traditional teahouses.

Shifen

Famous for its wide waterfall and a historic railway track that runs directly through the town's market street.

Nature

Tamsui River

The Tamsui River flows through the Taipei metropolitan area and empties into the Taiwan Strait in the northwest of the island.

Laomei Green Reef

A coastal formation with volcanic trenches covered in green algae during spring.

More places

Lin Family Mansion and Garden

One of the best-preserved examples of traditional Chinese architecture and gardening in Taiwan.

Fort San Domingo

Originally built by the Spanish and later used by various colonial powers, it reflects Taiwan's complex history.

Hobe Fort

A late 19th-century fort in Tamsui that defended the mouth of the Tamsui River.

Port of Taipei

A modern seaport in Bali District designed to relieve congestion at the Port of Keelung.

Pingxi Coal Mine

Formerly Taiwan's largest coal mine, which shaped the industrial development of the region.

Jinguashi Gold Mine

One of the largest gold and copper mines in Asia during the Japanese colonial era.

Remains of the Thirteen Levels

The massive ruins of a former copper and gold smelting plant, often referred to as the Machu Picchu of Taiwan.

Mengjia Longshan Temple

One of the oldest and most significant temples in Taipei, built in 1738 by immigrants from Fujian.