Pingxi District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pingxi District
Popular places to visit
Shifen Old Street
During your trip to Shifen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Shifen Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Pingxi Old Street
During your trip to New Taipei City, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pingxi Old Street. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Shifen Waterfall
Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.
Jiufen Old Street
Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.
Wulai Old Street
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Wulai Old Street. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Yehliu Geopark
Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.
Activities
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Taipei 101 Observatory Deck Ticket
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Taipei: National Palace Museum and Taiwan Aborigines Museum
Our pick of the best Pingxi District Hotel Deals
The Grand Hotel
The room is nice and spacious. The service is good. Breakfast is quite basic but expensive.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Palais de Chine Hotel
Great location, clean room, friendly staff. You can spend the whole day in the mall next door, and never see the blazing sun between Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station just by traversing the underground malls. If I had to say anything, it's that the room itself is a bit dark, and has enough ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
The hotel is clean and close to the subway station. The staff is very polite and attentive. I highly recommend this place.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Park Taipei Hotel
Big and comfortable rooms, great location with plenty of food options nearby!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Eastin Taipei Hotel
Great gem in Taipei Da'an district.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Mayer Inn
The room was clean and nice, it had everything I needed. I was able to check in early when I came at 2pm Even though their check in time is 5pm. The staffs were really friendly and helpful. The location was very convenient for us to get everywhere we wanted to go, close to the Taipei Main Station ...
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Pingxi District
Ruifang
You'll enjoy the mountain views and monuments in Ruifang. You might want to make time for a stop at Jinguashi Geopark or Jiufen Old Street.
Xizhi District
Travellers like the monuments in Xizhi District, and Yangmingshan National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shenkeng
Shenkeng is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shenkeng Old Street and Yong'anju.
Gongliao
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Gongliao. You might want to make time for a stop at Fulong Beach or Ao-ti Fishing Port.
Wanli
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Wanli. You might want to make time for a stop at Yangmingshan National Park or Yehliu Geopark.
Xindian
Xindian is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Qizhang Station or Dapinglin Station to explore sights like Bitan Scenic Area.
