New Taipei City Travel

“Tamsui” of New Taipei City is a beautiful river bank with sunset and numerous relics. Whether strolling along the river banks hand in hand or shopping on Old Street, trying the local snacks or enjoying the unparalleled ocean view, all of them present an enjoyable traveling atmosphere. Beginning from the“MRT Tamsui Station”, visit the “Tamsui Old Street” to shop around and taste popular local snacks such as A Gei, fish fries and traditional egg pancakes; then move on to the centuries old white Qing Dynasty architecture the “Little White House” and pose with the romantic half domed archway and corridors. The nearby “Bok Su Lao” is featured with red brick exterior and slanted rooftops, and the “Tamsui Red Castle” with three hundred years of history used to multi-function as a military defense, consular office and dungeon. “Cloud Gate Theatre”is the rehearsal and performance venue of the renowned performance group Cloud Gate. The park contains several works of art, including famous works by sculpting master Ju Ming. Here you can leaf through Cloud Gate selected books and uniquely developed art products of the dancer lifestyle. Finally, transfer to the “Lover’s Bridge” to capture unbeatable ocean views and the beautiful sunset in Taiwan. The neighboring “Fisherman’s Stage” allows visitors to enjoy the gentle ocean breeze and enjoy performances by independent bands.

Jinzibei Historic Trail’s starting point at the Mudan end is the same as that of Canguangliao Historic Trail; Canguangliao exits from Jinguashi, while Jinzibei hiking trail exits from Houtong. After getting off from Shisanceng Old Tree Stop, walk for 15 minutes and you will arrive at “Jinzibei Historic Trail Entrance/Exit”. Along the Trail, visitors will come upon century-old historic sites of Jinzibei and Fengxianshijin Tablet; the total distance of the Trail is approximately 3.4km, and it takes about 2.5 hours to finish walking the Trail. The Trail is mainly made of stone path and stone stairs, which will take some energy to finish the route; but the lush green woods give refreshing coolness along the way. After exiting the Trail, visitors will connect to Jiuqiongqiao Rd. and then Houtong Rd. if they continue going straight. And going further down, visitors will see Ruisan Coal Transporting Bridge and Ruisan Coal Preparation Plant. Walking into the “Vision Hall” transformed from previously the coal preparation warehouse, visitors will have an in-depth experience of the old-time glory of Houtong’s coal mining industry as well as an overview of the local coal mining development through the introduction provided inside the Vision Hall. The other key feature of Houtong would have to be “Cat Village”! Walking over Houtong Cat Bridge, and visitors will arrive at cat lovers’ “promised land” – Cat Village. Let us kindly remind all visitors to follow the rules here, and please do not hit, feed, disturb, or pet the cats, and please do not free your cats here and do not litter. Let’s safeguard this precious “cats’ heaven” together as we enjoy a healing holiday and wander amidst the historic paths.