Want to play the north but don’t want to go to the tourist spots? Or have you already played so much that you don’t know where else to go?
This article recommends 16 secret attractions/unpopular ways to play at once, and the surrounding private food and recommended itineraries for one-day trips in the north have also been sorted out for you, even if you revisit the old route, you can play new tricks!
| Recommended attractions | Day trip route highlights | Communication method | Remarks / Suitable for groups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandiaoling Tunnel | Ruifang Shuangxi one-day tour: Nostalgic hiking on the railway, checking in at the “mirror pool”, cycling in the tunnel, Shuangxi Old Street | train | All reservations are required; Suitable for couples/parents/children/elders/light hiking |
| 2. Qiandao Lake Crocodile Island | Pinglin Shiding one-day tour: Crocodile Island secret place, tea garden scenery, Shiding & Pinglin Old Street | The bus can be taken to the police station. It is recommended to drive/charter a car | The road is narrow and steep, so be careful when driving; Suitable for couples/parents/children/elders/light hiking |
| 3. Gold Museum | Jiufen Jinguashi one-day tour: Pan for gold with your own hands, experience the daily life of miners, and Jiufen Old Street | Accessible by bus, If the attractions are scattered, it is recommended to drive/charter a car | Suitable for couples/parents/children/elders/with foreign friends |
| 4. Shimen Songshan Terraces | North Coast Day Trip: Century-old stone terraces, seasonal limited flowers (irises from March to May), and mountains and seas are satisfied at once | It is recommended to drive/charter a car | Suitable for parent-child/elderly/light hiking |
| 5. Arabao Bay, Heping Island | Keelung Yehliu one-day tour: The world’s most beautiful sunrise spot, reservation & seasonal secret place | Accessible by bus, You can only drive/charter a car during sunrise | Reservations are limited from May to September; Suitable for some parents/children/elders, outdoor hiking/photography enthusiasts |
| 6. Tamsui Reconstruction Street Love Alley | Tamsui Day Tour: Tamsui’s first old street | It is within walking distance of the MRT to Tamsui Station | Suitable for literary youth/couples/parents-child/elders |
| 7. Yangmingshan Xiaoyintan Waterfall | Yangmingshan Beitou one-day tour: Skip the trail and easily reach the “Milk Waterfall” | You can take the bus, If there are many attractions, it is recommended to drive/charter a car | Suitable for parents and children/elders/don’t like to walk too much/light hiking |
| 8. Neidong National Forest Recreation Area | Wulai Xindian one-day tour: The waterfall with the highest negative ion content in Taiwan, Wulai Old Street | Accessible by bus, If the attractions are scattered, it is recommended to drive/charter a car | Suitable for parents and children/elderly (wheelchairs/strollers accessible)/pet-friendly (waterfall viewing trail only)/light hiking |
| 9. Fugui Art Museum | Yingge Three Gorges One-day Tour: Free private art museum, Yingge Old Street | You can take the train to Yingge Station and walk | Suitable for literary/art lovers |
| 10. Maokong Uncle Wei Tea House | Zoo Maokong Day Tour: Qingshui Model Tea House tea tasting/dining scenery | bus up the mountain + walking, If the attractions are scattered or you want to stay late in Maokong, it is recommended to drive/charter a car | Suitable for couples/friends gathering/parent-child/bringing foreign friends |
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1. Sandiaoling Tunnel|Ruifang Shuangxi one-day tour
The Sandiaoling Eco-Friendly Tunnel has a total length of 3.19 kilometers and is the first “reinforced bicycle path” in Taiwan. The biggest highlight is the design of the “mirror pool” at the end of the tunnel (near the end of Sandiaoling Station), which reflects the greenery of the tunnel and Sandiaoling, making it easy to take pictures! If you can capture the picture of the train passing by, it is even better, it is the most popular photo spot here.
There are also stalactites and bats to see in the tunnel, whether you are riding a bicycle or walking, there is a sense of mysterious adventure, and it is not too hot to walk in the cool summer inside. The whole journey takes about 1 hour to ride and 2.5 hours to walk, and the road is not too difficult to walk overall, and the elderly and children are also suitable for a one-way experience, and it is currently by appointment only, so there will not be too many people!
Google Maps location
Sandiaoling Eco-friendly Tunnel
Opening hours:
- 08:30–16:00, closed on Tuesdays
- Online reservations are required on weekdays and holidays, and there is a guided tour at 09:00 and 14:00 (free).
- Check-in is available at both ends of the tunnel
Precautions
- Be careful of the gaps between the steel bars, it will be difficult to pick up small items such as mobile phones/keys if they fall, it is recommended to use a mobile phone strap; It is also recommended not to wear heeled shoes, trekking poles, strollers, etc. (they will get stuck in the steel seams).
- Mountainous areas may be infested with tiger bees, so it is recommended to wear long-sleeved pants, avoid black clothing and over-smelling perfumes
- There are no water dispensers or toilets along the tunnel, so it is recommended to go to the toilet and fill up with water before entering the tunnel
Day trip route suggestions
You can arrange a half-day tour with the surrounding Peony Old Street and Shuangxi Old Street, and those who like to walk can also add the Sandiaoling Waterfall Group Trail. Or connect along the Pingxi Railway such as Houtong Cat Village and Shifen Old Street, or go to Jiufen Old Street, Jinguashi (Golden Waterfall, Shuinan Cave) and other areas.
By car: It is recommended to park at Sandiaoling Sports Park, Peony Old Street, or under the Golden Bridge near the entrance at the other end, and in the Shuorenli parking lot (but there are traffic restrictions on holidays). There are YouBike stations near the entrances at both ends where you can rent bicycles (there are not many of them, you can check online to see if there are cars: Mudan Station, Sandiaoling Tunnel, Houtong Railway Station), if you are worried about the inconvenience of parking, you can park your car at Houtong Station and take the train back and forth instead.
By train: It is recommended to take the train to Peony Station, you can walk back and forth, or you can start from Peony Station and walk back to Sandiaoling Station/Houtong Station, or take the bus back to Ruifang Station; You can also take a ride to Houtong Station, ride YouBike all the way to Sandiaoling Tunnel, return the car to Mudan Station, and then take the train to leave.
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Sandiaoling Waterfall Group: You will pass through the three-tiered waterfall, with a total length of about 2.7 kilometers, starting in front of Shuoren Elementary School, it is recommended to walk at least to the skyscraper waterfall
- Houtong Cat Village: A cat slave paradise, satisfying to take pictures of cats and scenes
- Pingxi Wanggu Waterfall: Quite a secret but easy to walk, about a 15-minute walk from Wanggu Station
- Sungai Old Street: A relatively unpopular old street, it still retains its simple taste, you can have some snacks by the way: Sungai Cai Bing, Haishan Bakery, Ajuan Snacks
- Brother Kuan: There are pasta, iced drip coffee, tiramisu and other Italian dishes, there is no reservation service, it is recommended to check the fan page first to see if there are any holidays
- Cafe Hytte：Ruined Old House Coffee with no landmark found on Google Maps (near Sandiaoling Station, address: No. 113, Yuliao Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City)
2. Qiandao Lake Crocodile Island Secret Land|Pinglin Shiding One-day Tour
Crocodile Island Secret Land is located in the Shiding Mountain area, overlooking the Emerald Reservoir from the “Crocodile Island Viewing Platform”, it really looks like a big crocodile surrounded by blue-green lake, the scenery is super beautiful and healing on a sunny day!
However, the mountain road up is really narrow and steep, it is difficult to drive and there are very few parking spaces, it is recommended to park near the Bishan Police Station and walk for about 30 minutes to go up less stressful. Motorcyclists can ride it directly, but be careful of the steep road!
Google Maps location
Crocodile Island viewing platform
Precautions
There is a bus next to the Bishan Police Station, but it is more recommended to drive or charter a bus.
Day trip route suggestions
There are many relatively less crowded attractions in Shiding and the neighboring Pinglin districts, in these two districts to see the tea plantations, walk on the trails, and visit the two old streets at once, the one-day trip itinerary is very fulfilling and rich~
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Danlan Ancient Road: Walking along Shiding Creek can reach Shiding Old Street, the road is flat and easy to walk, with shade from trees, close to the stream, and not too sunny
- Shiding Old Street: The range is very small but worth visiting and tasting tofu dishes, recommended must-eats: Fubao Restaurant, Chen Ji Tofu Health Snack, Shiding Old Street Grandma’s Mochi
- Bagua Tea Garden Observation Deck: Another good place to dine and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qiandao Lake, with lake view and tea garden view
- Pinglin Tea Museum: A good place to learn about Taiwan’s tea history, very suitable for those interested in tea culture
- Nanshan Temple Landscape Platform: Suitable for watching the sunrise and the sea of clouds with tea garden landscape, and you can see the stars at night
- Xiakengzikou Creek Water Recreation Area: A secret place for parent-child water play, with toilets and parking lots next to it
- Shiding Xujia Noodles: You can make noodles with your own hands and experience flowing noodles, suitable for parents and children to have fun together
- Shanlai Guesthouse: A small shop suitable for bringing children, next to Jiuxiangen Water Park where you can play in the water, the noodles and desserts are delicious
- Kasa Lin Nostalgic Cuisine: Special tea dishes, worth trying, recommended to order Baozhong tea fried rice, stinky tofu floss, white cut chicken, and chicken soup that you will never regret
- Happy Kitchen: A century-old stone house restaurant, the nostalgic atmosphere is very good, I recommend the must-try sea bass, white cut chicken, and tea oil noodles
- Pinglin Old Street: Recommended tea-flavored snacks are must-try Pinglin Old Street tea eggs, Dezhi Tea Garden tea cake, and Didi Xiang tea-flavored ice cream
- Shiding Skull Meat Old Store: All kinds of old-fashioned snacks, delicious and cheap, the signature skull meat is a must-order
3. “Gold Museum” gold panning experience|Jiufen Jinguashi one-day tour
The Gold Museum is the first museum park in Taiwan with the theme of “mining culture”, and the editor thinks the most interesting activity is the gold panning experience, as long as NT$100 you can dig out shiny gold sand from the sand and gravel by yourself, and you can also take it home in a small glass bottle as a souvenir, which is very suitable for bringing children to experience, and it is also suitable for a group of friends to play!
Another paid experience activity is to enter the mine tunnel, actually wear a hard hat, walk in the dark and damp passage, and travel through time and space to experience the daily life of the miners at that time, which is also worth experiencing. Finally, don’t forget to take a look at the “Treasure of the Town Hall” – the pure gold brick weighing 220 kilograms and worth more than 100 million yuan, be sure to reach out and touch it and take a group photo.
Google Maps location
Opening hours:
- Gold Museum: Monday~Friday 09:30–17:00; Saturday 09:30–18:00; Closed on the first Monday of every month (free for outdoor parks; Full ticket in the museum NT$80)
- Gold panning experience sessions: weekdays 11:30/13:30/14:30; holidays 10:30/11:30/13:30/14:30 (individual independent travel can refer to the group method to make reservations by phone, or you can buy tickets on site, but the number of people is limited and there may not be a quota; Ticket price NT$100)
Precautions
- Please check the latest opening status of the experience event on the New Taipei City Gold Museum fan page
Day trip route suggestions
It is suitable for planning a one-day trip with Jiufen Old Street, Golden Waterfall, Yinyang Sea and other Jiufen and Jinguashi attractions. It is recommended to decide on the gold panning experience first, and then arrange to walk around Jiufen Old Street, drink tea, eat taro balls, or arrange light hiking attractions such as Baoshi Mountain and Teapot Mountain Trail along the way.
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Earless Teapot Mountain Hiking Trail: You can overlook the Yin and Yang Sea, and the scenery along the road is super beautiful, only the big stone section at the top of the mountain is more difficult
- Jilong Mountain Hiking Trail: A good place to enjoy the sea view and night view of Jiufen Mountain City, which is loved by foreign tourists
- Baoshi Mountain Plank Road: The simplest and easiest to walk, you can get to the viewing platform in 5 minutes from the parking lot, the stairs are easy to walk, but it is sunny
- Bu Ti Ting:A popular IG check-in spot, a little off the road, few parking spaces nearby, but the scenery is magnificent
- Shuinan Cave: The nearby Shuinan Cave refinery ruins, thirteen-story ruins, and golden waterfall are all distinctive, suitable for taking pictures, and are recommended to visit
- Wugu Tea Grain Jiufen Food Tea House: Eat ochazuke with beautiful scenery, it is very suitable for sitting when you are tired of walking in the old streets
- NexttotheWaterfall Bar next to the waterfall: A secret bar, you can also visit nearby cafes and bookstores
- Yeshi Cafe: The space is spacious and comfortable, with good lighting, and it is great to drink tea/pet cats/enjoy the scenery
- Peak Tofu Pudding: The ingredients are real, suitable for a bowl before and after walking on the trail
- Old miner’s canteen: The view is good, red yeast rice fried rice and sausages are recommended
- White striped fish rice noodle soup: A small shop in Qitang Old Street, the price is a bit expensive, more suitable for dining with multiple people
- Zhang Ji Traditional Fish Balls: A time-honored snack bar in Jiufen Old Street, there are many people on holidays, but the food is served quickly and the turnover rate is high
More attractions and must-eat food recommendations: [Jiufen Shifen One-day Tour] Itinerary/Attractions/Food/Transportation Lazy Bag
4. Shimen Songshan Rice Terraces|North Coast One-day Tour
Songshan Terraces, located in the Shimen Mountains of New Taipei City, is the only century-old stone terrace in Taiwan made of Yangmingshan volcanic rock. Although everyone may be most looking forward to seeing the green landscape, in fact, the Songshan Terraces have their own style in all seasons, but it is most recommended to come during these two seasons to enjoy the flowers:
- Iris bloom from March to May (this is the best time to come!) ）
- Cosmos sways in mid-to-late June
The surrounding community has toilets and sells some special agricultural products, if you don’t want to just see the sea when you come to the north coast, it is recommended to come and take a look~
Google Maps location
Centennial terraces – Shimen Songshan
Opening hours:
24 hours (the most suitable for the flower season from March to June)
Precautions
There are not many parking spaces on the roadside, so it is recommended to park in the Qingshan Waterfall parking lot during the flower season holidays and then walk over to the terraced fields.
Day trip route suggestions
The north coast is a good place for northerners to watch the sea and relax, and most of the popular routes are along the Taiwan 2 line, from Sanzhi Repulse Bay, Shimen Baisha Bay, all the way to Jinshan Old Street. You can also take a dip in Jinshan Hot Springs, “soaking in hot springs and enjoying the sea view”, which is the most complete way to play on the north coast!
If you want to arrange more mountainous attractions, you can also focus on the attractions in Sanzhi and Shimen, which are enough, and the mountains and seas are satisfied at once~
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Qingshan Waterfall: Very close to the terraces, a good place to climb mountains and play in the water in summer (closed due to the impact of the typhoon, you need to check the latest opening status in advance)
- Shimen Cave: The sea cave landscape, after passing through, it is even more “unique cave heaven”, you must come to take pictures and check in
- Linshan Nose Trail: One of the filming locations of the movie “The Secret That Can’t Be Said”, suitable for watching the sunset
- Sansheng Trail: A popular cherry blossom viewing trail in Sanzhi, you can also come to enjoy the tung flowers
- Cowboy Manor: Casual farm + American restaurant, suitable for families of all ages
- Jinshan Hot Springs: There are four categories of hot springs with different characteristics worth trying, free public baths are recommended: Zhongshan Hot Spring Park, Dapeng Foot Bath Park; High CP value hot spring club recommendation: San Francisco Governor Hot Spring, Jinyong Spring
- 168 Seafood: A seafood stir-fry restaurant recommended by Shimen locals, must-order special dishes: curry bread, candied tomatoes
- Grandma Stone Flower Jelly: Near Baisha Bay, fresh and not very sweet, refreshing to cool off
- Mishidi Far North Blue Dot: A sea view café next to Baisha Bay, with large indoor floor-to-ceiling windows that are perfect for eating dessert while looking at the sea
- Sea Sunrise Ocean Coffee: Jinshan Sea View Cafe, a must-take photo of the glass house on the top floor
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Recommended North Coast attractions, sea view cafes, and seafood restaurants: North Coast one-day tour: 8 must-visit attraction recommendations (recommended new attractions, sea view cafes, and seafood restaurants).
Most of the northern secret attractions such as Shimen Songshan Rice Terraces are located in mountainous or remote areas, public transportation is inconvenient, parking spaces are limited, it is easy to spend a lot of time looking for parking spaces by self-driving, and there is a distance between scenic spots, especially mountainous scenic spots across the sea.
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5. Heping Island Alabao Bay Secret Place|Keelung Yehliu One-day Tour
Alabao Bay can be said to be Keelung’s secret treasure – all kinds of strange rocks and rocks are available, and it is also known as one of the “21 most beautiful sunrise observation spots in the world”. Due to long-term closed conservation, the geological landscape is super intact and almost undisturbed, and there are two ways to visit this secret place:
- In-depth environmental explanation of the secret place: It is only open in the summer from May to September every year, with a reservation guide system, and only 300 people can enter per day. The tour lasts about 1-1.5 hours, and the professional commentary is full of rewards, allowing tourists to better understand the North Coast from different angles.
Registration method: You can register on-site but there may not be a quota, it is recommended to book a guided tour in advance (early bird: NT$200/person, on-site NT$170/person, including tickets, insurance, equipment, and guided tours)
- Sunrise group: 04:00-08:00 from May to September, the route will be adjusted according to the tide and weather conditions of the day, limited to 30 people per day, and each ladder must register for more than 10 people (inclusive) to enter the park on the same day.
Registration method: Online reservation registration must be completed 7 days before the visit (NT$350/person, including tickets, parking fees before 8:00, insurance fees, equipment fees and administrative fees)
Both activities have a limited number of people, so you don’t have to worry about crowds, if you want to explore the secret place of Alabao Bay, you must seize the summer!
Google Maps location
Heping Island GeoPark Heping Island GeoPark
Opening hours:
- Heping Island Geopark: 08:00-19:00 from May to October; 08:00-18:00 from November to April (NT$120 for full ticket, NT$60 for student tickets)
- Secret Deep Environment Explanation: May to September 9:30-12:30 or 14:00-17:00, only morning/afternoon slots a day
- Sunrise group: May to September 04:00-08:00
Precautions
Heping Island also has rich activities such as handmade soap, DIY sea glass charms, real-life puzzles, SUP, ama diver experience, etc., and you can even camp overnight.
Day trip route suggestions
If you haven’t seen the Queen’s Head of Yehliu yet, it is recommended to travel all the way from Yehliu to the entrance of Keelung Temple to eat and drink, the route is simple, easy, photogenic, and delicious!
The focus of the itinerary can be on Keelung’s attractions, such as Badouzi, Chaojing Park, Waimu Mountain and other sea views, paired with Keelung’s specialties and market delicacies that locals also love to go to, and finally end with the latest landmark “Keelung Tower” and Skywalk to enjoy the night view of Hong Kong~
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Keelung Tower: Keelung’s latest landmark, you can take the elevator directly to the viewing platform and overlook the scenery of Keelung Harbor, suitable for watching the night view and good weather during the day
- Heping Island Saltwater Pool: There is a natural saltwater pool and hydrophilic facilities, and it is great to play in the water in summer
- Ren’ai Market: A treasure trove of food for locals, it is recommended to come in the morning, recommended must-eat: Daguanyuan salted glutinous rice balls & pork liver sausage, Wu Ming Noodle Restaurant, Shunji freshly fried braised pork, two whole tempura, Feng sushi, Sanqi No. 1 Cafe
- Shen’ao Railway Bicycle: It is recommended to ride from Shen’ao Station to Badouzi Station for easy downhill
- Turtle Roar Fishing Port (Fisherman’s Market): Yehliu Fishing Port, a crab resort for tasting Wanli from September to December
- Ashin’s Stove Cafe: An aboriginal-style seafood restaurant, the interior has its own characteristics.
- Lepin Xitang: The café on the third floor of the Heping Island Visitor Center, with an invincible sea view, is suitable for drinking afternoon tea and blowing air conditioning
- There is ice on the island: an old house converted into a small ice shop, there are all kinds of traditional ice products, and the old-fashioned noodle tea series is not bad
- Sankeng Caitou Braised Food: Keelung’s local alleys are folk food, including jigula, sweet and spicy, and various offal, the soup can be refilled, and the small shop is very traditional and old-fashioned
More Keelung/Yehliu attractions & food recommendations: [Keelung Yehliu One-day Tour] Itinerary/attractions/food/transportation lazy bag
6. Tamsui Reconstruction Street Love Alley|Tamsui Old Street one-day tour
When it comes to Tamsui, everyone may think of Tamsui Old Street the fastest, but in fact, Reconstruction Street is the first old street in Tamsui, and (the alley next to the Herb Street house) has a more old street feel. This is actually the only way for Taiwanese writer Wang Changxiong to send his crush home, so it has left the reputation of “Love Alley”, which also makes this hidden path more literary and youthful, which is very suitable for travelers who like to take pictures and pursue a sense of literature and art.
Occasionally, there will be markets in this area on holidays, and if you come to Tamsui Old Street, you can stop by for a stroll~
Google Maps location
Reconstruction Street Love Alley
Day trip route suggestions
Exit the Tamsui MRT Station and walk along Tamsui Old Street, the end of the “Tamsui 3D Image Painting Staircase” is the Reconstruction Street Love Alley, and there is also a Japanese police dormitory nearby to stop by.
It’s no problem to stay in this area of Tamsui Old Street for a half-day/one-day trip, or you can take a boat to the Bali Left Bank Park and Thirteen Lines Museum on the other side.
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Qinghua Deer Park: A newly opened staghorn fern-themed landscape coffee, the park is very large, but it is far from other freshwater attractions
- Tamsui Cultural Park (Shell Warehouse): The red brick building is antique, and it is recommended to take a walk when there is an exhibition
- Shalun Beach: A secret place to watch the sunset in Tamsui, you can take the Danhai Light Rail to arrive, but it is not suitable for playing in the water
- Tada Eikichi’s Former Residence: Japanese-style architecture and courtyard are very comfortable, and yukata rentals are available for experience
- Wu Deng Yi Art Museum: The newly opened art museum, in addition to enjoying the exhibits, the museum space itself is also super photogenic
- One Drop Memorial Hall: A building moved from Japan, symbolizing the friendship between Japan and Taiwan, the flow is well planned, and both indoor and outdoor are worth savoring
- First Fishing Port River Embankment: A popular place to watch the sunset, the first row of river views
- Yingzhuan Road Late-night Street: A gathering place for local snacks that only insiders know, if you are tired of eating Tamsui Old Street, you may wish to move your position here (recommended: Scarecrow Chicken Steak, Huwei Tofu Pudding, Qingshui Street Aji)
- Tamsui Jiukan 28: An old house café with a retro interior, very old-fashioned, and no fixed business hours
- Wufu Canteen: A traditional food snack bar in the market, recommending salty porridge and fried three fresh rice
More recommended attractions around the Tamsui one-day tour: [Taipei City Tamsui One-day Tour] Itinerary/attractions/food/transportation lazy bag
7. Yangmingshan Xiaoyintan Waterfall|Yangmingshan Beitou one-day tour
Xiaoyintan Waterfall can be called the easiest “Milk Waterfall” in Yangmingshan, just near the famous landmark Yangmingshan Flower Clock, just walk in by the road, you can see the waterfall without walking on the trail, and it is easy to get there by bus! Because the water quality of the waterfall contains sulfur minerals, it has a milky white color and sometimes a blue-green luster, attracting many tourists to take photos and check in.
You can park at the Flower Clock parking lot, it only takes 2-5 minutes to walk to Xiaoyin Pond, and there is a trail next to the waterfall to continue up and connect other attractions, but because the stone steps of the trail are slippery, it may not be suitable for the elderly and children. (You can go to the waterfall to cool off)
Google Maps location
Opening hours:
Yangmingshan Visitor Center and tourist service stations are open: 9:00-16:30
Precautions
The stone steps are slippery during the rainy season or after the rain, so be careful when walking.
Day trip route suggestions
There are Caoshan Pavilion, Yangmingshan Flower Clock, Yangming Bookstore, Caoshan Waterfall Suspension Bridge, etc., which are suitable for walking together, and then connect with the main attractions of Yangmingshan – Zhuzi Lake, Lengshuikeng, Xiaoyou Pit, Dream Lake, Qingtiangang, etc., or specialize in hiking on several trails, stay at Yangmingshan Night View Restaurant at night to dine and enjoy the scenery, or go down to Shilin Night Market/Beitou Hot Springs, all of which are very smooth and fulfilling one-day trip itineraries.
You can also arrange Yangmingshan and Beitou for half a day each~
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Caoshan Waterfall Suspension Bridge: A new attraction that has just been completed, cool and easy to walk, and you can walk to Bamboo Lake
- Yangmingshan U.S. Military Dormitory Group: Very exotic, green space suitable for picnics, many cafes/restaurants nearby where you can eat: Douliu Forest, Starbucks Caoshan Store, BRICK YARD 33 1/3 U.S. Military Club
- Beitou Market: A local food distribution center, Short Cai Braised Pork Rice, Huang Ji Sauerkraut Lu Pork Rice, Nutritious Oysters, Gao Kee Tea House, etc. are all popular must-try gourmet snacks
- Central New Village: A well-planned dependent village, with many exhibitions and volunteer guides, suitable for literary youth/couple dates/parent-child/elderly outings
- Gunkanyan Chinshan Trail: Entering from Yangming University, the stairs are easy to walk, and you can walk to Gunkanyan in about 30 minutes, the scenery is beautiful and suitable for taking pictures
- Caoshan style medicinal restaurant: sesame oil chicken soup, noodles, and bamboo shoot chicken soup are all very good
- Wild vegetable house ramen: All kinds of wild vegetables are very special, and they feel very healthy and burden-free
- Wujia Beef Noodles: A famous restaurant in Beitou, the soup is more flavorful, and the braised platter is also recommended
- Ah Hui Bo Carrot Cake: A popular breakfast next to Beitou Market, it’s really delicious, you can call to make a reservation in advance
- Shui’s small rolled rice noodles: fresh and delicious, only open 11:00-13:00 a day, closed on Mondays
- Seafood street noodles: Locals line up for snacks, and they taste better with spiciness
More Yangmingshan night view restaurants & local food, Beitou attractions food recommendations: [Yangmingshan Beitou one-day tour] itinerary/attractions/food/transportation lazy bag
8. Neidong National Forest Recreation Area|Wulai Xindian one-day tour
Neidong Waterfall, one of the Neidong National Forest Recreation Area, has been shown to be the forest recreation area with the highest negative ion content in Taiwan.
There are three main trails in the park, of which the “Waterfall Viewing Trail” is about 1 kilometer long, flat and easy to walk, and wheelchairs and strollers can also walk. It only takes 30 minutes to reach Leshui Bridge and Neidong Waterfall, which is very suitable for the whole family to come together and stay for 2-3 hours to enjoy forest bathing~
Google Maps location
Neidong National Forest Recreation Area
Opening hours:
- 08:00-17:00 on weekdays and 07:00-17:00 on holidays
- Tickets: Full ticket (weekdays) NT$65, (holidays) NT$80; half ticket NT$40
Precautions
You can bring furry children with you, but the scope of activities is limited to the “Waterfall Viewing Trail” area, and you need to fill out the admission affidavit in accordance with the regulations.
Day trip route suggestions
In addition to the Neidong Forest Recreation Area, Wulai Old Street, taking a sightseeing trolley to enjoy Wulai Waterfall, Unxian Paradise, etc. are all popular attractions in the surrounding area.
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Wulai Old Street: Full of Atayal cultural atmosphere, there are many aboriginal specialty snacks to try, recommended stores: Atayal Balai Food Shop, Achun Food, Jacob Aboriginal Wild Boar Sausage, Millet Maji, Wulai Water Hibiscus Freshly Grilled Millet Mochi (Founding Store), Mountain Food House, Ma Shoumi Blood Cake
- Xinxian Trail: There are shaded and cool trails with small waterfalls along the way, you can soak your feet when you are tired, and wheelchairs/strollers can also come
- Fumori Hanji Soup House: A popular landscape hot spring house, you can purchase additional meals and have a hot spring afternoon tea date
- Galaxy Cave Waterfall: The most fairy-like IG check-in trail in Xindian, taking pictures is very meaningful
- Guishan Power Plant Popsicles: Local old-fashioned ice cream, there are many flavors, a must-buy when passing by
- Junji Canteen: A local restaurant full of cypress fragrance, spiced crispy chicken and fried rice are a must-try
- Ah Hui Beef City: A popular beef hot pot/stir-fry restaurant in Xindian, I recommend hot pot
- Xiaole Exquisite Noodle Restaurant: The chef is a former Din Tai Fung chef, known as the replacement version of Din Tai Fung, pork ribs, red oil stir-fry, hot and sour soup, and egg fried rice are all must-orders
- Kung Fu Pork Private Kitchen Good Noodles: A textured Chinese noodle restaurant, beef noodles have a variety of soup bases to choose from, the taste is heavy but delicious
- Xindian North Duck and Duck Meat Soup: Copper plate delicacy, the duck rice sauce is very flavorful
9. Fugui Art Museum|Yingge Three Gorges one-day tour
In the lively alleys of Yingge Old Street, there is a low-key and artistic oasis – Fugui Art Museum. Although it is a private art museum, its artworks and exhibition space are very textured. From time to time, there will be exhibitions of works by domestic and foreign artists, and every time I come to Yingge, it is like opening a gift package, thinking about what surprises I will encounter this time!
The art museum is free of charge and can be visited freely, but you cannot take photos in the museum, it is highly recommended for travelers who like art and enjoy a quiet space, you must come to see Yingge Old Street~ There is also a museum in Sanyi (and a restaurant)!
Google Maps location
Fugui Art Museum FUGUEI Art Museum
Opening hours:
10:00–19:00, closed on Tuesdays
Day trip route suggestions
It is recommended that Yingge and the Three Gorges can play together, connecting the newly opened New Taipei City Museum of Fine Arts, Yingge Ceramics Museum, Yingge Old Street, Three Gorges Old Street, Common People’s Art Museum and other attractions are very rich, and there are many indoor attractions that are not afraid of too hot or rainy. If you like handmade experience, you can also arrange hand-pulling embryo and indigo dyeing experience activities.
For those who like outdoor activities, there are also Yuanshan Rock, Wuliao Jianshan, Yingge Stone Hiking Trail, etc. to challenge!
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- New Taipei City Museum of Fine Arts: Newly opened in 2025, there are not many exhibits/exhibitions at present, but it is suitable for taking children for a walk
- Yingge Ceramics Museum: The ceramic handicraft experience is great, and the outdoor turf & water play area is suitable for walking children
- Commoner Art Museum: A small art museum converted from an old house, the greenery is very beautiful, and the café on the second floor is also worth visiting
- Yuanshan Rock: A good place to climb high and enjoy the scenery, it only takes 5 minutes from the Yuanshan Big Bell parking lot, but it is not easy to meet the car
- Wuliao Jianshan: A difficult mountaineering route, you need to pull ropes, use your hands and feet along the way, and require a certain amount of physical fitness but the scenery is beautiful
- Yingge Stone Hiking Trail: At first, there are many stairs and relatively steep, but overall it is easy to walk, the length is not long, and you can reach the observation deck in about 30 minutes
- Xinwangji porcelain: There are many handmade courses to experience, with air conditioning, suitable for bringing the whole family together
- Teaday – Tea House Canteen: The price is a bit expensive but the atmosphere is very good, and the dining environment and food are very textured
- Changying Meatballs: An old local meatball shop, it is a fried meatball but the texture is closer to the chewy texture of steamed meatballs
- Grandma’s tofu pudding: A tofu pudding with a slight burnt aroma, and the sugar water with ice is not too sweet
- Brother Tumbler Rice Cake: Locals love the store, Tube rice cake, taro pork rib crispy rice noodles, a set is just right
- Fumeixuan Bakery: The founding store of croissants – a must-buy souvenir in the Three Gorges
- Gubo’s handmade rice moss: Affordable snacks in the local area, delicious side dishes, many choices, and fast serving
- Lailai Braised Food: Vegetarian braised food with air conditioning, you can taste the sweetness of the original ingredients
- Host Restaurant Pavilion: A must-order for nostalgic old-fashioned pork rib rice, very suitable for bringing foreign friends
10. Maokong Uncle Weishu Tea House|Zoo Maokong one-day tour
Create a cat village with clear water mold style and large glass floor-to-ceiling windows, quietly hidden in Maokong Mountain. The scenery is beautiful, especially the dining space on the third floor has a large table spacing, a wide view from the window, and a different artistic conception on rainy days. Enjoying the scenery while having a light meal or a cup of hot tea gives you a sense of escape from the busy city life, and you are reluctant to leave when you come……
The food is very exquisite, you can feel the store’s intentions from the menu design, very suitable for couples on weekend dates, or three or five friends to chat and relax, it is recommended to make a reservation in advance!
Google Maps location
Opening hours:
11:00–20:00, closed on Wednesdays
Precautions
- The dining time is limited to 2 hours, and the minimum consumption per person is NT$300
- It is recommended to make an appointment first; The number of seats is limited and no assigned seats will be accepted
Day trip route suggestions
In the morning, you can go to the zoo or visit National Chengchi University, and in the afternoon, take the Maokong cable car or drive up to Maokong to enjoy the scenery, overlooking 101, walking on the trails, drinking tea leisurely, or you can come up later to the popular store “Invitation Moon Tea House” to drink tea and enjoy the night view.
Nearby attractions & private food recommendations
- Taipei Zoo: The largest zoo in Taiwan, you can go again and again, and have different experiences and ways to play with different people
- Maokong Cable Car: The easiest and most scenic way to go up the mountain, it is worth experiencing it once if you have never taken it
- National Chengchi University Daxian Library: The architectural design and lighting are very good, you can go in and take a look if you have the chance
- Camphor Tree Trail: Gentle and easy to walk, but not much shade
- Invitation Moon Tea House: Open 24 hours a day, the first choice for making tea and chatting at night to watch the night view
- Maokong Tea House: The tea-flavored ice cream is delicious, if you like the strong taste of tea, it is recommended to choose Tieguanyin
- Feng Feng Tea House: Maokong time-honored tea restaurant, the second floor is open, suitable for bringing elders
- Maokong Mountain Tea – Landscape Restaurant: A good choice for a scenic gathering, the portion size is quite large, it is recommended to try the tea oil noodles, tea fried rice, and osmanthus bamboo shoots
- Small apartment Apt.cafe: A warm little café that the editor loves very much, with cats, you can go and sit down after visiting the National Chengchi University campus
- Li Bai Breakfast x coffee: A literary style breakfast shop with many meal choices
- Muzha Kuba: Suitable for drinking with friends at night, chatting with skewers
Recommended unpopular spots for one-day trips in Taipei city
- Treasure Rock: A literary and youth settlement near the Gongguan business district, the sense of life of local residents + the art style of ruins is very special, suitable for photography enthusiasts
- Xiaoguanyin Mountain Wooden Plank Road (Treasure Hunting Trail): There is shade and easy to walk on the wooden plank trail, you can stop by to go to Treasure Rock, and then go to visit the Gongguan Night Market
- Pocket Museum: Small but exquisite, rich in collection, you can take children to see the mini version of the world
- Shuhuo Memorial Paper Museum: Taiwan’s first paper-themed museum, where you can experience the fun of making paper with your own hands, not far from the pocket museum
- Botanical Garden: The green building greenhouse in Yuanshan Flower Expo Park is very cool, suitable for summer to escape the heat, take a leisurely walk after dinner, and the nearby Taipei Fine Arts Museum can also be visited
- Air Force Sanchong Village: There are some cultural and creative shops/specialty restaurants in the dependent village, there is a market on holidays, all kinds of travelers are suitable for walking, and nearby parks are suitable for walking children
More recommended attractions, shopping locations and one-day tour routes in Taipei:
【Taipei City Tamsui One-day Tour】Itinerary/attractions/food/transportation lazy bag
Further reading: Recommended one-day tour attractions in the central and southern regions
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