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New Taipei
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New Taipei is Taiwan's largest municipality by both population and area, wrapping entirely around Taipei City in a ring that runs from riverside old streets to mountain trails and rugged coastline. Rather than one single downtown, it's a patchwork of distinct districts — from the golden-age mining town of Jiufen and lantern-lit Shifen to the historic port of Tamsui and the wind-sculpted rock formations at Yehliu.
Top attractions
attraction Dalongdong Baoan Temple: New Taipei Travel Guide (4.7★)
Dalongdong Baoan Temple is a Qing-dynasty landmark in Taipei's Datong District, dedicated to the medicine god Baosheng Dadi and famous for its 1804 stone dragon column and intricate jiaozhi ceramic roofwork. 4.7★ (4,698 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Yangmingshan National Park: New Taipei Travel Guide
Yangmingshan National Park sits just north of central Taipei, reachable by bus in under an hour, and is best visited on a weekday morning when the sulfur vents at Xiaoyoukeng are still wreathed in mist and the crowds haven't arrived.
attraction Old Place Airplane Observation Deck: New Taipei Travel Guide
The Old Place Airplane Observation Deck (老地方看飛機觀景台) sits above Jiantan on the Jiantanshan Hiking Trail in Taipei's Zhongshan District, technically outside central New Taipei but a natural day-trip pairing with it. 4.6★ (4,741 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about New Taipei
How do I get to New Taipei?
Most travellers arrive via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), taking the Taoyuan Airport MRT — an express or commuter service that reaches Taipei Main Station in as little as 35 minutes via the express line, with some trains stopping directly at New Taipei Industrial Park Station within the city. From Taipei Main Station or Banqiao (New Taipei's own high-speed rail stop), onward transfers to Taipei Metro, Taiwan Railway (TRA) trains, or local buses connect to New Taipei's individual districts.
What is New Taipei known for?
New Taipei is Taiwan's largest municipality by both population and area, wrapping entirely around Taipei City in a ring that runs from riverside old streets to mountain trails and rugged coastline. Rather than one single downtown, it's a patchwork of distinct districts — from the golden-age mining town of Jiufen and lantern-lit Shifen to the historic port of Tamsui and the wind-sculpted rock formations at Yehliu.