New Taipei
"Taiwanese street food is affordable, accessible, and steeped in history and culture. Every bite tells a story of passion and creativity."— The Michelin Guide Taiwan (2024)
New Taipei wraps around Taipei and does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to food. There are busy fish markets by the coast, quiet teahouses up in the mountains, and plenty of Hakka braised pork to go around. You can also find old gold mining towns from the Japanese era and fishing harbors that smell like the ocean. While Taipei gets a lot of attention, New Taipei is where a lot of the real eating happens.
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New Taipei wraps around Taipei and does a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to food. There are busy fish markets by the coast, quiet teahouses up in the mountains, and plenty of Hakka braised pork to go around. You can also find old gold mining towns from the Japanese era and fishing harbors that smell like the ocean. While Taipei gets a lot of attention, New Taipei is where a lot of the real eating happens.
Banqiao
The municipal seat and transport nexus; a skyline of new towers, department stores, and the HSR portal to the rest of Taiwan.
Sanchong
The densely populated inner-city bridge across the river; industrial roots, rising residential density, and a working-class dining culture.
Zhonghe
A large, residential-commercial hybrid district where Southeast Asian immigrant communities have shaped a vibrant street-food corridor.
Yonghe
One of the most densely populated places on earth — and the birthplace of Taiwan's beloved soy milk breakfast ritual.
Xinzhuang
A western district with deep traditional roots and modern sports and shopping complexes; a city within the greater city.
Xindian
Where the urban edge meets the foothills; Bitan Lake, riverside parks, and the gateway to Wulai's hot springs.
Shulin
An inner suburban district along the Dahan River; primarily residential and industrial with quieter, older roots.
Yingge
A ceramics town where every storefront is a kiln; the Ceramics Museum and Old Street lineages of clay craftsmanship.
Sanxia
A historic southwestern town with Baroque Old Streets, the ornate Zushi Temple, and Wuliaojian's ridge-line hikes.
Tamsui
Colonial fortresses, fish-scented docks, and Taiwan's most photographed sunset — all washed down with iron eggs and A-Gei.
Xizhi
An inner-city eastern hub between Taipei and Keelung; mostly residential with green hills, a few tech parks, and hiking trails.
Ruifang
A former gold-mining belt now turned tourism magnet; the gateway to Jiufen, Jinguashi, and the Gold Museum.
Tucheng
A southwestern urban district bordering Banqiao and Shulin; residential, industrial, and anchored by the MRT Bannan Line.
Luzhou
A small but extremely dense commuter city directly north of Taipei; primarily residential with a few historic temple landmarks.
Wugu
A small western suburban district between Xinzhuang and Taishan; industrial parks and newer residential development.
Taishan
A suburban western district adjacent to Xinzhuang; a growing residential area mixing traditional communities with new development.
Linkou
A northwestern plateau that has grown rapidly into a modern residential and commercial hub, anchored by a major hospital complex.
Shenkeng
The stinky tofu capital of Taiwan; a quiet rural district of mountain valleys, tea farms, and charcoal-grilled tofu stalls.
Shiding
A sparsely populated southern mountain district with river gorges, scenic valleys, and the imperial Huangdi Temple.
Pinglin
A remote mountain producer of Baozhong (pouchong) tea, surrounded by green hills and home to the world's largest tea museum.
Sanzhi
A quiet northern coastal district of farmland, ocean vistas, and the hometown of former ROC president Lee Teng-hui.
Shimen
The northernmost tip of Taiwan's main island; dramatic wind-carved coastlines and the Temple of the Eighteen Lords.
Bali
A laid-back western coastal district across the Tamsui River; an international container port, the Shihsanhang Museum, and cycling paths.
Pingxi
Famous for sky lanterns shattering into a mountain sky; a scenic Keelung River valley with Shifen Waterfall and a coal mining past.
Shuangxi
A quiet rural district of beautiful lotus ponds, calm countryside scenery, and the Shuangxi River.
Gongliao
The easternmost district on Taiwan's main island; Fulong Beach, the annual Hohaiyan Rock Festival, and box lunch train snacks.
Jinshan
A small northern coastal district of hot springs, the Ju Ming Museum sculpture gardens, and the Dharma Drum Mountain monastery.
Wanli
Best known for the surreal wind-eroded rock formations of Yehliu Geopark, including the iconic Queen's Head.
Wulai
An indigenous Atayal territory in the southern hills; famous for hot springs, Wulai Waterfall, and the scenic Forest Railway.
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