Tamsui Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with ornate blue and gold detailing, surrounded by cherry blossoms.
A tower with a red roof, surrounded by pink cherry blossoms and lush greenery.
A red-brick building with a flagpole, multiple flags, and an arched entrance.
A red building with a flagpole, a staircase, and a tree.
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A waterfront promenade with people walking and sitting, a stone wall, and buildings in the background.

Stay near popular Tamsui attractions

A crowded street with traditional buildings and colorful signs.

Tamsui Old Street

8.4/10 (131 reviews)
During your visit to New Taipei City, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tamsui Old Street. Take in the fascinating museums and hot springs in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour

NZ$65
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
7-Hour Jiufen Night View, Shifen Waterfall & Raohe Market Tour
Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket

Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing

NZ$150
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei

Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei

NZ$154
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Nantou Day Tour: Sun Moon Lake & Ita Thao Pier from Taipei
Taipei: Old Town Walking Tour

Taipei: Old Town Walking Tour

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Taipei: Old Town Walking Tour
Shilin Night Market

[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)

NZ$102
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
[Private Tour] Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide (2-hr)
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Our pick of the best Tamsui Hotel Deals

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4 Taipei
The price is NZ$234 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
NZ$234
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
The Grand Hotel
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen

4 out of 5
No. 88, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Taipei TPE
The price is NZ$358 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$358
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,024 reviews)
"Amazing stay and our second time staying at a Solaria hotel. The first time we stayed in Sapporo, Japan which was memorable but this time was almost as good! The staff was very attentive and helpful. Everyone spoke good English which was a plus. The amenities in the spacious lobby were excellent. ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Taipei Ximen
Eastin Taipei Hotel

Eastin Taipei Hotel

3.5 out of 5
14F., No.87, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Taipei Taiwan
The price is NZ$101 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$101
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Eastin Taipei Hotel
Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei

5 out of 5
No. 133, Sec. 3, Nanjing E. Rd. Taipei
The price is NZ$338 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$338
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,733 reviews)
"It was amazing for everything when I stayed there."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei
Caesar Metro Taipei

Caesar Metro Taipei

4 out of 5
No.167, Bangka Blvd., Wanhua Dist. Taipei
The price is NZ$144 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$144
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Caesar Metro Taipei
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao

4 out of 5
No. 30, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Daan Taipei TPE
The price is NZ$418 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$418
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao
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Our guide on where to stay in Tamsui

Find the best Tamsui areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large white bridge spanning a river, surrounded by a cityscape and greenery.

Banqiao

Banqiao is a destination travellers like for its shopping, and you might hop aboard the metro at Fuzhong Station or Banxin Station to explore sights like New Taipei City People's Square.

A traditional Chinese temple with red lanterns and ornate statues.
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Sanchong

Sanchong is well liked for its restaurants and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Taipei Bridge and New Taipei Metropolitan Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Cailiao Station or Sanchong Station to get around.

A coastal landscape with a traditional red pavilion, rocky formations, and dense vegetation.
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Jinshan

Jinshan is noteworthy for its hot springs, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fagu Mountain World Buddhist Education Park and Jinbaoli Old Street.

A red bridge over a river surrounded by lush greenery and hills.

Wulai

Hot springs, river views and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Wulai. Check out Wulai Waterfalls or Wulai Old Street while you're exploring the area.

A traditional temple with ornate architecture and a large open courtyard.

Linkou

Well liked for its restaurants and shopping, Linkou is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like MITSUI OUTLET PARK Linkou and Global Mall Linkou A9, and jump on the metro at Linkou Station to get around the city.

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