Occasionally Play Hooky to Liberate Yourself: A Selection of Six Small Trips in Northern Taiwan
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Urban dwellers are under constant work pressure every day, and the accumulated fatigue can only be properly relieved on weekends or during holidays. If you can take a day off or play hooky from work, set aside your mountain of tasks, and indulge yourself just once...
By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Christopher
Urban dwellers are under constant work pressure every day, and the accumulated fatigue can only be properly relieved on weekends or during holidays. If you can take a day off or play hooky from work, set aside your mountain of tasks, and indulge yourself just once, why not spontaneously go on a short trip? Below are six recommended small-trip destinations in northern Taiwan — from Taipei and New Taipei to the Northern Coast and Yilan — ranging from hipster spots to nature getaways. Temporarily let go of everything and recharge yourself.
Beitou Branch of Taipei Public Library (Image Source / Taipei City Government)
Taipei – Beitou District
The Beitou District, made famous by Pokémon GO, has become a highly talked-about attraction. It boasts green architecture such as the Beitou Library, the Hot Spring Museum, and the Geothermal Valley. The area features gentle terrain and numerous scenic spots, making it a favorite among many visitors.Recommended Attractions:
Beitou Library
Hot Spring Museum
Beitou Park
Meiting
Geothermal Valley
Beitou Park is lush with greenery and features the scenic Beitou Creek (Photography / MOOK Scenic Spots / Chang Ying-Ying)
Taipei – Dadaocheng
Dadaocheng was once a leader in economic, social, and cultural development across Taiwan, and today it remains a historical district of Taipei. Among its most famous sites is the century-old Dihua Street — the city’s best-preserved traditional market. Beyond Dihua Street, Dadaocheng is also home to many old shops filled with nostalgia.Recommended Attractions:
Ristorante Poli
Senkosha Coffee
Qinjing Old Warehouse
Mushroom
Bookstore 1920s
Bookstore 1920s curates books primarily from the 1920s and has an extensive collection of literature, history, and philosophy titles (Image Source / Bookstore 1920s)
New Taipei – Tamsui
Tamsui is known for its picturesque river and mountain scenery, and is one of Taiwan’s Eight Scenic Spots. Aside from strolling through the Tamsui Old Street, you can also visit Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy the riverside views. Further north lies the hidden gem — Shalun Beach — a serene, lesser-known spot perfect for self-exploration and escaping the ordinary.Recommended Attractions:
Tamsui Old Street
Shalun Beach
Fisherman’s Wharf
Shalun Beach (Photography / MOOK Scenic Spots / Kao Chia-Chun)
New Taipei – Mountain Town Shuinsen Cave
Shuinshe Dongshan Village boasts spectacular scenery with breathtaking ocean views that can heal the mind, body, and soul. Hike up Tea Pot Mountain to take in the view, and you’ll find it resembles the backdrop of a Studio Ghibli animation. Additionally, the Thirteen Levels Cultural Site, when viewed from afar, looks like an abandoned yet beautiful palace, often referred to as the Potala Palace on the mountain.Recommended Attractions:
Yin-Yang Sea
Thirteen Levels Ruins
Gold Waterfall
Shancheng Museum
Thirteen Levels Ruins (Image source / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications)
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