New Taipei City Travel

The Michelin Guide is the world's premier dining and travel guide. Since its debut in Taiwan in 2018 with the Michelin Guide Taipei, it has significantly boosted the international visibility of Taiwanese cuisine and driven the upgrade of the catering industry. In 2025, New Taipei City was included in the evaluation for the first time, with a total of 15 restaurants receiving the Bib Gourmand recommendation, showcasing the profound strength of New Taipei's local street food. Many award-winning shops are located near popular attractions; use the MRT to connect sights with flavors for a New Taipei food day trip! Image source: Michelin GuideTake the MRT to Xindian Station in the morning; the famous Bitan Scenic Area in Xindian District is located right next to the station. Bitan is situated in the middle reaches of the Xindian River, where the wide waters resemble a sea at the edge of a basin, making one feel relaxed and happy. Walk across the Bitan Suspension Bridge or ride a swan boat to admire the lake and mountain scenery of Bitan from different angles.Superman Sea Bass🚇MRT Xindian District Office StationAfter enjoying Bitan, take the MRT for one stop to Xindian District Office. Superman Sea Bass is located along the bustling Beixin Road. The made-to-order sea bass soup features tender meat and springy skin. The broth is brewed with clams and milkfish, with goji berries and basil added to enhance the aroma and sweetness—fresh, sweet, and stomach-warming! A wide array of side dishes, maltose braised pork knuckles, and braised pork rice are also must-order popular items in the shop. After enjoying the sea bass soup, take the MRT to Dingxi Station. From Exit 1, a half-minute walk brings you to the street with the most authentic "Korean flavor" in all of Taiwan. Yonghe Zhongxing Street is known as "Korean Street" or "Little Korea." In the 1950s, Korean expatriates settled in Yonghe, forming the earliest cluster of Korean goods in Taiwan. The neighborhood features lifestyle Korean language signboards and Korean traditional toy experiences. Shops line both sides, offering everything from instant noodles, seaweed, and ginseng to clothing, cookware, and electric blankets. Song Jhao🚇MRT Dingxi StationSong Jhao's warm and low-key sign is hidden inside the market next to Korean Street. The two-story hipster-style dining space is comfortable and cozy. Since its opening in 2022, it has focused on exquisite Sichuan-style cuisine: the must-order dish is Mouth-Watering Chicken, with tender and fresh meat paired with a secret sauce that is numbing, fragrant, and appetizing; Spicy Braised Pork Rice is another signature dish, with distinct grains of rice drizzled with braised sauce and fatty pork cubes, full of collagen and melting in your mouth. As the lights illuminate and the evening begins, Lehua Night Market gradually becomes lively. Located in the heart of Yonghe, this night market has developed since the 1970s into a large-scale night market covering Yongping Road, Section 1 of Baofu Road, and Lane 18 of Baoping Road, merging with the Dingxi shopping district and Beyond Plaza department store into a vibrant area. A-Pa's Taro Balls🚇MRT Dingxi StationThe popularity king of Lehua Night Market—A-Pa's Taro Balls—is deeply loved by taro enthusiasts. The signature "Taro Meets Mud Sugarcane Flake Ice" uses refreshing and delicate sugarcane flake ice as a base, topped with homemade chewy taro balls, dense and rich taro mash, as well as Job's tears, white jade tangyuan, and pearls. The multi-layered textures and rich flavors bring surprises with every bite. The walls covered with sticky notes add to the youthful and vibrant atmosphere. After exploring Lehua Night Market, take the MRT to Banqiao Station. Centered around the multi-rail Banqiao Station, the Xinban Special District is the largest urban-type shopping district in New Taipei City. Every year on the eve of Christmas, the dazzling "Christmasland in New Taipei City" debuts in the Xinban Special District and Fuzhong Shopping Area. Take beautiful photos in the brilliant light zones, enjoy spectacular light shows, and browse the Christmas market to immerse yourself in the holiday atmosphere. Daonegone Lamb🚇MRT Xinpu Station / Xinpu Minsheng StationLocated on the outskirts of the Xinban Special District, Daonegone Lamb is the top choice for a late-night snack after visiting Christmasland. After ordering and taking a number, wait for the piping hot mutton soup and "black gold" braised pork rice to be served. The angelica broth, simmered all day, exudes a sweet herbal fragrance, paired with Australian mutton to warm and nourish the body. The black gold braised pork rice features springy rice grains and fatty pork mince overflowing with collagen, savory and well-seasoned. Paired with a braised egg, it is aromatic and deliciously perfect.

In 1889, Taiwan's first railway was under construction at full speed between Keelung and Taipei. Railway construction workers discovered glittering gold dust in the river in today's Qidu area of Keelung. Those who are seeking wealth traced the river upstream, and eventually found the outcrop of gold vein in Xiaojingua and Dajingua, which kickstarted the gold mining era of Northern Taiwan. The previously quiet Jinguashi and Jiufen therefore entered their golden years. Until 1987, Taiwan Metal Mining Corporation closed the mining business and drew an end to Jinguashi's hundred-year mining history.Different from the strong commercial vibes of Jiufen, after the mining activities ended, Jinguashi became an isolated and quiet little mountain town. The buildings scattered among the emerald hills, the huge Guangong statue guarding the area, and the occasionally seen hikers in the alleys represent the present life of Jinguashi."Let us never forget." During World War II, Jinguashi was once used as a Japanese war prisoner camp. The locals called it "Dubiziliao," which meant the place where foreign prisoners were held. These prisoners of war in Southeast Asia were from Britain, the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the Netherlands. During their imprisonment, they mined copper here under poor living conditions. Most of them did not survive the war and died in Jinguashi. In 1997, Taiwan POW Memorial and Peace Park opened to commemorate the war. "Freedom is not free" reminds the world that peace and prosperity are not easy to come by.Qitang Old Street is an important street of Jinguashi. The old street built along the mountain is the main living circle of the miners in the early years. In its most prosperous period, 80,000 gold diggers gathered here! In addition to restaurants and grocery stores, there were entertainment venues such as jewelry shops, pool halls, and bars! During the Japanese Rule period, it was known as the "Jinguashi Ginza." After the gold mining era ended, the number of residents in Jinguashi plummeted to less than 2,000. Today, the once-bustling Qitang Old Street retains a strong nostalgic atmosphere. The renovated rainbow stairs have become a topic in social media, drawing the world's attention to this mining town in the mountains again.Follow the rainbow stairs up to Jinguashi Quanji Temple, also known as Qitang (Qi Hall). The temple has been built for more than 120 years. It is the belief center of Jinguashi, dedicated to worshiping the Holy Emperor Lord Guan. The most treasured object at Quanji Temple is the largest Guan Gong statue in Taiwan that is made of pure copper and 10.6 meters in height. This statue of Guan Gong reading Chunqiu (the Spring and Autumn Annals) and standing majestically at the high point of Jinguashi against the mountains and facing the sea is the most visible landmark of Jinguashi. It is also the patron saint, blessing generations of Jinguashi people.The 260-meter-high Baoshi Mountain is named after the timed horns here during the Japanese Rule period. From the parking lot of Quanji Temple, you can walk up along the hiking trail and reach the viewing platform in 10 minutes. Facing the sea, Yin-Yang Sea and the North Coast are all within your sight. Looking back at the mountains, you can see Teapot Mountain and Liukeng Slope Cableway right in front of your eyes, surrounded by greenery and between mountains and the sea.Teapot Mountain is the backbone of the Jinguashi area, with an elevation of 602 meters. When viewed from the Jinguashi side, the ore rock at the top of the mountain looks like a teapot without a handle, earning it the cute and memorable name of "earless teapot." Teapot Mountain Trail is the most popular hiking trail in Jinguashi. It takes about 30-50 minutes to reach the top of the mountain from the parking lot of Quanji Temple. It is the most beautiful view in Ruifang. With Keelung Mountain right in front of your eyes, the little town of Jinguashi, the winding roads under your feet, and the boundless blue sky and sea, this spectacular scenery can heal you from your stressful daily life."Asia's No. 1 precious metal mine" was the prestige Jinguashi enjoyed in the past. The settlements formed around gold and copper mines in the old days carried the dreams of countless gold diggers. After the demise of the mining industry, what remained unchanged is the beautiful scenery of mountains and seas. They remain the spiritual home of hikers and Jinguashi people.