The latest top ten must-visit landmarks are out: Sanzhi Tianxin in New Taipei goes viral

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

New Taipei is home to many stunning attractions, ranging from natural wonders and cultural heritage sites to folk customs. These spots are popular among visitors for taking photos and checking in, attracting a large number of tourists every year. To promote local characteristics, the New Taipei City Civil Affairs Bureau has installed physical landmarks at the top 10 “Best of New Taipei” check-in hotspots. In addition to providing coordinates for easy satellite navigation, these landmarks also highlight superlatives such as “New Taipei’s Largest Century-Old Terraced Fields” and “New Taipei’s Largest Lake,” helping visitors learn more about the area’s unique cultural and natural landscapes.

Taiwan’s Only — Shimen Laomei Stone Troughs
New Taipei’s Largest Century-Old Terraced Fields — Shimen Songshan Terraced Fields
New Taipei’s Sweetest Heart-Shaped Pond — Sanzhi Tianxin
New Taipei’s Largest Temple to the Earth God — Zhonghe Hongludi
New Taipei’s Largest Lake — Xizhi Jinlong Lake
New Taipei’s Oldest Tree — Xindian Jiuding Banyan
Taiwan’s Only Man-Powered Ferry — Xindian Ferry Crossing
Taiwan’s Oldest Mailbox — Pingxi Post Office Mailbox
Taiwan’s Largest Curtain-Style Waterfall — Shifen Waterfall
New Taipei’s Oldest Theater — Ruifang Shengping Theater

New Taipei’s 29 administrative districts each boast unique local characteristics. The carefully selected top 10 “Best of New Taipei” are not only iconic landscapes of their respective areas but are also easily accessible, allowing visitors to experience the unique stories behind these “Best of New Taipei” spots beyond just checking in.