New Taipei City Travel

The years that have passed in the coal mining village of Houtong are perpetuated through the historical memories of the old miners.

The trail leading to Huangdidian has three entries and the one closest to Shiding Old Street is the Xifeng entry next to the public parking lot. You will pass the Tienwang Temple, Huandidiang ridge and Zhidongfeng, etc. Huangdidian is famous for the excitement of walking along the trail over the ridge as the trail is only one-step wide.

Mention Tamsui, and most people think of beautiful sunsets and historical sites. These attractions, along with convenient MRT access,have made Tamsui a hugely popular weekend escape. The sunset over the river is an especially lovely sight that one will want to linger long to enjoy.

Located on Shiding East Street, the stone house was originally a Chinese medicine shop and grocery store, the walls and stairs are made of quarry rocks.

One of northern Taiwan’s most famed niji temples, or nunneries, Yuantong is a diverse religious center featuring traditional Japanese elements, western culture, and traditional Taiwanese architecture. It is simple yet stately. The temple was founded in 1926 and received a major addition in 1982 when a library specializing in Buddhist studies was built.

Fulong has always been one of the most popular attractions for all tourists visiting Northern Taiwan in summertime, and its bento and beach would be what Fulong is most famous for. Once stepping outside Fulong Train Station, visitors will see four to five bento shops, bike shops, and beach essentials shops all packed with customers. Cycling tourists who want to challenge the Old Caoling Tunnel can rent a bike and also get a bento here – be sure to hit the road after you are full. Before you set off, don’t forget to first put on your sunscreen and prepare plentiful supplies of water and snacks!
Fulong Train Station is probably Taiwan Railways’ most “fragrant” train station. Once stepping out of the train station, visitors will immediately smell the aromatic bento. On the weekends, you can often see people each holding a bento in hand and enjoying it in big bites right over the steps of the Train Station’s entrance.

The first-ever commercial street in Tamsui, built along the mountains

“Xiao Cukeng Ecological Gallery" trail is a flat ecological trail suitable for parenting or cycling, running alongside Xindian River. Because the entire road is paved, the road surface is relatively flat, and there are shades on both sides, so it is very suitable for children to tag along. The trail retains a large portion of primal ecology. Because of the large number of flowers and plants that are preferred by butterflies, such as Impatiens walleriana Hook. f, Bidens pilosa var. radiata etc., it always attracts butterflies and became a famous butterfly viewing spot in the suburbs of Taipei. It is also a well-known bird watching attraction. Not only can you hear birds singing or see birds in the sky, you can also see waterfowls gliding along the water surface on the Xindian River. It is an excellent spot for doing eco-tourism while hiking and working out at the same time.

The "Art Bronze Sculpture of MacKay" is located at the rear side of Tamsui Post Office on the riverside, the place where Priest MacKay arrived in Taiwan. The bronze sculpture demonstrates the arrival of MacKay. Dr. MacKay knelt on the ground praying with a Bible in his hand, and next to him is the boat he travelled in. Starting from the art sculpture situated at MacKay's arrival point, there are places to visit, such as the Tamsui Church nearby where Dr. MacKay stayed and preached and the Hobe MacKay Hospital that is adjacent to the church. Beside it is the Oxford College founded by Dr. MacKay which is located inside the campus of Aletheia University and provides education to single and married women. The Girl's School is located inside the campus of Tamkang Senior High School, where MacKay's tomb is also located.