Also known as Jinkouli Old Street, Jinshan Old Street is located in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It’s a vibrant old street offering food, drinks, entertainment, and shopping, and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in New Taipei. The street is especially well-known for its “Jinkouli” roast duck and the iconic Kaisan Shengwang Temple. During holidays, volunteers from the local cultural association offer history tours to visitors, providing thoughtful service that helps guests gain deeper insight into Jinshan.
Yehliu Geopark is located in Yehliu Village, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, within the management area of the North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, and is one of the renowned tourist attractions on Taiwan’s northern coast. It is a peninsula that extends from the Datun Mountain range into the East China Sea, stretching approximately 1,700 meters in length and about 250 meters in width. The area features unique rock formations shaped by weathering and sea erosion...
The Museum of World Religions is located on Zhongshan Road in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It was founded on November 9, 2001, by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of the Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society. Through its collections, research, exhibitions, educational activities, and publications, the museum aims to promote the core values of life education and enhance visitors’ understanding and appreciation of the world’s religions...
Lehua Night Market is located in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, and is the most renowned night market in the Yonghe area. The main part of the night market is situated along Yongping Road, starting from the intersection with Yonghe Road and ending at Zhongshan Road; it also includes a section of Baofu Road, Phase 1, from the Yonghe Road intersection to the Yongping Road intersection.
The Lin Benyuan Ancestral House is located in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It was built by the Lin Benyuan family and is currently the most complete surviving classical garden architecture in Taiwan. The residence dates back to 1847 when it initially served as a rental office for the Lin Benyuan family’s northern land management activities. It was later expanded by brothers Lin Guohua and Lin Guofang into a full-fledged family residence…
Tianyuan Palace is a temple located in Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, situated to the northwest of the Datun Mountain Range. Its prime location houses the Wujitianyuan Palace Main Hall and the Wujizhenyuan Heavenly Altar. It is world-renowned for its breathtaking crimson cherry blossom scenery in spring, making it one of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Greater Taipei and even across Taiwan. Every year when the cherry blossoms...
Cape Bitou is a prominent cape located on the northeastern coast of Taiwan, about 10 kilometers west of Ruifang Township (now Ruifang District, New Taipei City) in what was then Taipei County, and roughly 10 kilometers south of Sandiao Cape. It gets its name from its nose-like shape. Travelers driving along the coastal highway, shortly after passing kilometer marker 85 near Nanya, can spot Cape Bitou stretching out into the vast blue sea...
Wulai Waterfall, also known as "Yunxian Waterfall" or "Shiraito Falls (White Thread Falls)," has been celebrated since the Japanese colonial era as the "Cloud-Coming Falls." It is located on the right bank of the Nanshi Stream in Wulai District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The waterfall drops 80 meters in height and spans 10 meters in width. Its flow resembles the ethereal grace of the "Cloud-Coming Falls"—exquisite and indescribable. Wulai Waterfall...
Neidong Forest Recreation Area is located in Xinxian Village, Wulai District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, covering an area of approximately 1,191 hectares with an elevation ranging from about 230 to 800 meters. It represents the low-altitude stream and canyon ecological environment of northern Taiwan. Legend has it that during the transition between spring and summer, the area was filled with the croaking of frogs, which is why it was formerly known as Wawagu (娃娃谷)...
Ren'ai Park is located between Zhongzheng 4th Road and the Love River in Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Originally a stadium, it was renovated in 1994 (the 83rd year of the Republic of China) into a park themed around leisure and conservation, and renamed Ren'ai Park. Covering an area of 5.6 hectares, it is the largest park in Yonghe District and a primary spot for nearby residents to relax and exercise.
The former name of Cape Fugui was “Dabian” or “Dabian,” and in the 27th year of the Qianlong Emperor’s reign during the Qing Dynasty, the Dutchman - Tai recorded Cape Fugui as “hoek” in his work *The Old and New Indies*, meaning “cape.” Later generations adopted its transliteration to call this place “Fugi Cape,” until it was renamed “Cape Fugui” during the Japanese colonial period. Cape Fugui is located…
Originally called "Fugi Cape Lighthouse," it was renamed to its current name in 1927. Located at Fugui Cape in Shimen District, New Taipei City, it is the northernmost lighthouse in Taiwan. Around 1991 (the 80th year of the Republic of China), Chunghwa Post issued a series of lighthouse stamps, one of which featured Fugui Cape Lighthouse. The construction of Fugui Cape Lighthouse began in...
Nanya Rock Formations are located near New Taipei City in Taiwan, China, situated along the North Coast Highway, and serve as a scenic spot on the Northeast Coast. The coastal rocks here are wildly diverse in shape, making them one of the most iconic features of the Northeast Coast. The shoreline in the Nanya area features steep cliffs and highly unique landscapes. Most remarkably, there are various bizarrely shaped, naturally sculpted weathering patterns…
The Full Moon Circle Forest Recreation Area is located in the southeastern suburbs of Sanxia District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It gets its name from nearby Full Moon Circle Mountain, which has a round, full-moon-like peak. The park mainly consists of a deep valley surrounded by peaks such as Full Moon Circle Mountain, Xiongkong South Mountain, North Chatienshan, Lakashan, and Dongyan Mountain. If the Chatienshan Nature Reserve is included…
Xingtian Temple, also known as the Temple of Lord Guan or Enzhugong Temple, is a Taiwanese folk religion temple primarily dedicated to Guan Yu. It is one of the most visited temples in northern Taiwan. The oldest branch of Xingtian Temple is located in Beitou District, Taipei City, while Sanxia Xingtian Temple comes next, with its main temple situated in Zhongshan District, Taipei. Sanxia Xingtian Temple is located in...
Houdong Cat Village, also known as "Houtong Cat Street," is located in Houdong, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is a tourist attraction newly planned by Ruifang Town at the end of 2009. Houdong was once the largest coal mining city in Taiwan, but is now a well-known cat-watching destination and a favorite place for felines. The area around Houdong Cat Village has long been home to…
Dharma Drum Mountain is an influential Buddhist monastery in Taiwan, founded by Master Sheng Yen and regarded as one of the four major Buddhist centers in the region. It advocates living in harmony with nature and reflects a philosophy of keeping pace with the times in its religious architecture. The temple complex breaks away from the traditional style of yellow-tiled eaves commonly seen in religious buildings, instead seeking spiritual pursuit within nature.
The endless blue waters, long stretches of white sandy beaches, towering lighthouses, and white windmills — all come together like the perfect setting for a romantic movie. The North Coast, also known as the Royal Coast, is a widely recognized scenic retreat. It encompasses attractions such as Yehliu, Jinshan, Shimen, and Shipi, featuring natural wonders like sea-eroded caves, hot springs, and wind-eroded stones...
Bali Left Bank Park is located next to the Left Bank Clubhouse and the dock. After the revitalization of Bali Left Bank, it serves as the first gateway to restoring Bali’s natural beauty and cultural essence. Follow the red-tiled, white-walled ferry terminal, eco-engineered wooden boardwalks, cycling paths, and even horse-riding trails to reach the world’s northernmost mangrove ecological reserve, and finally arrive at the Sanxia Museum at the river mouth. Visitors come to Bali for its natural scenery, cultural charm, and rich, enjoyable recreational experiences—just as every great city has a mother river that nurtures and cultivates its civilization. The Left Bank Park features expansive lawns, making it an ideal venue for events. It offers sweeping views of Tamsui, even more open and captivating than those from Tamsui itself, and allows you to stroll along the beach and enjoy the clean, well-maintained Tamsui River. The park also includes vast grassy areas, tidal beaches, ferry docks, pedestrian wooden boardwalks, dedicated cycling paths, basketball courts, children’s play zones, passenger carriages, and miniature horses. A special highlight is the New Taipei City Mounted Police Unit (which patrols on weekends for public safety and can take photos with visitors). Left Bank Park (formerly known as Ximen Riverside Park) borders the Tamsui River and encompasses key facilities such as the Left Bank Dock, Left Bank Clubhouse, and the New Taipei City Public Bicycle Rental Station. Amenities include swings, rocking horses, seesaws, a nighttime basketball court, and volleyball courts (which can also be used as bicycle practice areas). Near the Left Bank Clubhouse, there is a concrete slide and a children’s playhouse, along with large green spaces perfect for family outings. Beyond the wooden boardwalk, there are stepped embankments and grassy areas ideal for ocean (or night) views. During low tide, you can explore the riverbank’s sandy and pebbly shores to catch crabs, feel for clams, dig for oysters, or play in the sand. There are also washing stations along the shore for rinsing off mud and sand.
Teresa Teng's voice crossed the Taiwan Strait and touched millions. On May 8, 1995, she passed away in Chiang Mai, Thailand, due to an asthma attack, leaving behind an eternal sorrow. Moved by the devotion of her fans, the Teng family chose to lay her to rest in the picturesque Jinbaoshan Cemetery, and named and built...