New Taipei City Travel

In recent years, Shiding has held the "Shiding Oolong Oriental Beauty Tea Festival" with a range of activities to attract more people to Shiding, to revive Shiding's past glory as a tea production area. Thanks to its tea production in the early days, Shiding was a tea trading center between Pinglin, Shenkeng, and Shuangxi, and Shiding Old Street was a lively affair. However, since the opening of the No.1 Highway, Shiding’s traffic hub status has been taken over by Pinglin. The overtaking led to decline, but a few tea gardens and tea houses remain. Today, when you come to Shiding Old Street, a century-old tofu shop, stilt houses, the Skyless Street, Old Iron Shop, etc., give visitors a glimpse into Shiding’s prosperous past.

Ancient Kyoto-style century-old temple is hidden in Xizhi?! Gongbei Temple in Xizhi is well-known for maple appreciation during fall. Besides the beautiful maples’ red, Gongbei Temple that was built in 1906 is now more than a century old, and the stone-paved double arch bridge outside the Temple is equally classic and elegant. Paradise does not end here, following Xiwan Road and continue into the woods, there hides a lake surrounded by the mountains – it is Xinshan Dream Lake! The name “Dream Lake” originates from the frequent foggy sight during winter, which gives it a misty and fantastical ambiance, making it a popular attraction for many newlyweds’ wedding photo shoot! Following the hiking trail up into Xinshan and having a bird’s-eye view of Dream Lake, tourists will feel the tranquility and be freshened up from the summer heat. On the return trip back to downtown Xizhi, visitors are recommended to visit Xizhi Old Street on their way home. It is where Xizhi began its development and where many historic sites have been preserved. In this neighborhood, there are the old Babao Glass Noodle shop of more than 30 years and the legendary 6-decade-old savory porridge shop; and the evening market by the train station offers a wide array of hearty tasty eats. As the sky grows dark, the twinkling star lights over the Keelung River, and the winding S-shaped Starlight Bridge also shines like the stars in a galaxy after it is lit up at night. There is no better ending for your day as you take a walk after enjoying the street eats while enjoying the starry light!