Shida Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
National Taiwan Normal University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of National Taiwan Normal University during your trip to Taipei. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
Shida Night Market
During your trip to Taipei, you can enjoy retail therapy at Shida Night Market. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Taipei 101
Take in the best possible views of Taipei from one of the tallest skyscrapers in the world.
Shilin Night Market
Sample tasty local delights, enjoy a relaxing traditional massage and shop for bargains in this renowned night market in the heart of Taipei.
Taipei Zoo
Visit Asia’s largest zoo and come face to face with black bears, koalas and other animals from all over the world.
Ningxia Night Market
During your visit to Taipei, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ningxia Night Market. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Full-Day Tour in Shifen, Jiufen & Yehliu of Taipei (Incl. ticket)
From Taipei: Yehliu, Jiufen & Pingxi Day Tour with Sky Lantern Releasing
Taipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
7hrs - Meteor Garden Sightseeing Tour in Taipei
Taipei's Old Gold Rush Town: Jiufen Guided Night Tour
Full-day Tour in Yangmingshan & Beitou from Taipei (Small Group)
Our pick of the best Shida 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 Shida
Zhongzheng
Travellers love Zhongzheng for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Concert Hall.
Daan
Enjoy the popular shops in Daan. Daan Forest Park is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Technology Building Station or Daan Station to see more of Taipei.
Yonghe
Well liked for its museums and coffee shops, Yonghe is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lehua Night Market and Museum of World Religions, and jump on the metro at Dingxi Station to get around the city.
Ximending
A noteworthy feature of Ximending is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Ximending Night Market and Taipei Cinema Park.
Wanhua
Visitors to Wanhua love its popular shops, and you can check out Lungshan Temple and Huaxi Street Night Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Longshan Temple Station.
Dadaocheng
If you're spending some time in Dadaocheng, Dihua Street and Dadaocheng Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
