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Things to see in New Taipei City (Taiwan): 53 places and when to go
New Taipei City is a major city in Taiwan with around 3,894,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 53 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Museums and art (11), Temples (9). The best known are Presidential Office Building, Taipei, Longshan Temple and Fort Santo Domingo. The best time to come is March to April and October to December; also possible: January to February, May and September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Taiwan · 25.0128, 121.465
- Population
- About 3,894,000
- Places
- 53 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Museums and art (11) · Temples (9) · Nature (9) · Mountains (6) · Architecture (5)
- Best time
- March to April and October to December.
- Also possible
- January to February, May and September.
- Nearest airport
- TSA Taipei (Songshan), 11 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Taman Shan, at 2,130 m.
What to see in New Taipei City
The places in and around New Taipei City, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Presidential Office Building, TaipeiThe Republic of China's government headquarters5.6 km
- Longshan TempleGuanyin temple in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan4.5 km
- Fort Santo DomingoFormer fort in New Taipei18 km
- Mount GuanyinMountain in New Taipei, Taiwan14 km
- Guandu TempleTaoist temple in the Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan12 km
- National Museum of HistoryMuseum in Taipei, Taiwan5.1 km
- Hobe FortFormer fort in New Taipei19 km
- Guandu BridgeBridge in Taiwan13 km
- Bangka Qingshui TempleTemple in Wanhua, Taipei, Taiwan4.9 km
- Zhongshan HallAuditorium in Taipei, Taiwan5.6 km
- Lin Family Mansion and GardenMost complete surviving example of traditional Chinese garden architecture in Taiwan1.0 km
- Taipei Mazu TempleChinese temple5.4 km
- Wulai WaterfallWaterfall in New Taipei20 km
- Snake AlleyMarket in Taipei, Taiwan4.4 km
- Sanchong Yi Tian TempleTaoist temple in Taiwan7.3 km
- Judicial BuildingGovernment building in Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan5.5 km
- Lehua Night MarketNight market in New Taipei4.8 km
- Mingzhi AcademyFormer academy5.4 km
- Little South GateHistoric structure in Taipei, Taiwan5.1 km
- Nanya Night MarketNight market in New Taipei, Taiwan1.2 km
- Formosa Fun CoastTheme park in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan17 km
- Tamsui Lover's BridgeBridge in Tamsui, New Taipei, Taiwan20 km
- Mingchi National Forest Recreation AreaForest in Datong, Yilan County, Taiwan40 km
- Museum of World ReligionsMuseum in New Taipei, Taiwan4.3 km
And the other 29, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Taiwan Education Association Building, National Taiwan Arts Education Center, Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology, Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum, Presidential and Vice-Presidential Artifacts Museum, Tamkang University Maritime Museum, Herbarium of Taipei Botanical Garden, Taiwan Highway Museum
- History: Tamsui Church, Former residence of Chia-kan Yen, Guest House of Imperial Envoys, Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence, Tamsui Longshan Temple, Mackay Mission Hospital, Yinshan Temple
- Temples: Tamsui Fuyou Temple
- Architecture: Guangfu Bridge, Huacui Bridge, Zhongzheng Bridge
- Nature: Tianshangshan, Wenbi Shan, Hongludi Mountain, Sishizhangshan, Taman Shan
- With kids: Yun Hsien Resort
- Hiking: Taipei Skyline branch 7A, Taipei Skyline section 10, Taipei Skyline section 7, Taipei Skyline section 8
When to go to New Taipei City
The best time to visit New Taipei City is March to April and October to December; also possible: January to February, May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:36
- FebPossible11:09
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:35
- MayPossible13:13
- JunBetter not13:33
- JulBetter not13:25
- AugBetter not12:53
- SepPossible12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovBest time10:45
- DecBest time10:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27. In April, 52 of the 53 places are at their best.
When to go to Taiwan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to New Taipei City
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, Taipei (Songshan)), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around Taiwan (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Taipei130 places11 km
- Taoyuan District12 places16 km
- Bade District17 places18 km
- Zhongli District7 places26 km
- Keelung38 places30 km
- Yangmei District8 places34 km
And all of Taiwan, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in New Taipei City?
The best known: Presidential Office Building, Taipei, Longshan Temple, Fort Santo Domingo, Mount Guanyin, Guandu Temple. In all, 53 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit New Taipei City?
March to April and October to December; also possible: January to February, May and September. In June there are 13 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 27.
How do you get to New Taipei City?
The nearest main airport is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 11 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with New Taipei City as the destination and these 53 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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