2025 Shimen District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

As a sea lover, I visited the beautiful Linshanbi Geological and Ecological Trail and stopped by the popular restaurant 'Hi! Old House is Open' café for some delicious food. The trail's signature scenery includes wild lilies along the path, sharply defined wind-eroded rocks, and the algal reef coast. If you have enough energy, you can walk all the way to Baisha Bay; along the way, you can enjoy the intertidal zone and play in the water. The Linshanbi wooden boardwalk was featured in the movie 'Secret,' and the café at the trail entrance, 'Hi! Old House is Open,' was our rest stop for the day. It's a beautiful coastal ecological trail that's easy to walk and suitable for the whole family. There's a free parking lot next to Linshanbi Fishing Port. Please park properly without obstructing others. Non-fishing port personnel should not enter the fishing port. 💰Average spending: Free parking lot

#100 Ways to Travel #North Coast Attractions #North Coast Cafe #Beach There are many cafes along the Kitahama Highway. Near the famous "Tiaoshi Station" on the North Coast, I found a better niche attraction. It may have become popular now. This time I went to the Kusari No. 1 store. There is a road with traffic lights in front of the store, and the atmosphere of Kamakura, Japan is full! The music of Slam Dunk started playing🤣 🌟The second floor is open-air with a good view. Although it is relatively hot, you can wait until the weather is cooler to enjoy the sea and coffee. The pictures taken against the zebra crossing are really super clean and beautiful. It is also a standard shooting position to shoot from the roadside to the sea💕However, as the popularity increases, there will be no seats if you don’t come at 2-3 o’clock... 💯The food and beverage in this cafe is quite good. Not only is the scenery beautiful and the decoration is beautiful, the coffee and desserts are also very good! You don’t have to go abroad, you can see such beautiful scenery in Taiwan! 📍No. 1, Alilao, Shimen District, New Taipei City Take bus No. 862/863 from Tiaoshi Station and get off at Zhuzihu Road. The Caoli No. 1 store is across the street~

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Coral and Shell Temple uses a large number of shells and corals for decoration. For example, the walls, beams, pillars, giant fish, incense burners, etc. are all made of shells. Hundreds of kinds of corals and tens of thousands of shells were used to complete it. It looks very strange and spectacular when viewed up close. The temple was originally located in Sanzhi, New Taipei City, and was moved to Shimen District and opened to the public in early 2022. The new Shell Temple is larger and more beautifully decorated, and the newly built coral tunnel is particularly stunning. At present, the temple has not been fully built, and only the first floor and the coral tunnel are open to tourists. If you want to visit the tunnel, you must first go to the temple to burn incense and pay homage to Master Jigong, and if possible, add some incense money. 📍Address: No. 99, Kanzijiao Road, Fuqili, Shimen District, New Taipei City 🕰️Business hours: 09:00-17:00, holidays 09:00-17:30#March Good Place 2025

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Fu Chi Fishing Port is located near Cape Fugui in Shimen District, New Taipei City. It was originally just a small fishing village that caught fish to supply local needs. Because of its good bay terrain, wide sea surface, and hidden terrain, it has excellent conditions for port construction. It is famous for its abundant flower crabs, with an annual output of more than 300 metric tons. There are also many other fish, shrimp, clams, lobsters, and squids. Here you can also enjoy the vast and unparalleled sea view. What is very special is that he has a motorcycle station (Figure 5-7), which is a motorcycle parking lot. It is very beautifully designed and does not look like a parking lot at all. There are also swings (Figure 3-4). Walking along the harbor bridge, the sea view is really beautiful. Under the sunlight, the sea water appears transparent with different shades of color. At the end of the road is the bus stop (Figures 14-15), which is also the most beautiful bus stop I have ever seen.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 The Happy Double Heart Park in Shimen District covers an area of ​​2,600 square meters. It combines Shimen's local fishing method with the existing image of "Happy Shimen" to allow people to understand the early historical characteristics of Shimen Laomei when visiting the park. Walking around the entire park, you can witness the process of two dolls getting to know each other, falling in love and getting together. It is so cute, and the various art installations are also very attentive. The highlight of the Happy Twin Hearts Park is the "Dream Web" installation art, which is made up of a giant stainless steel frame and colorful glass. Under the sunlight, different light and shadow changes are produced. There are also interactive experience facilities such as the conch sound-controlled lifting device, the lighthouse man image square, and sampan-shaped seats. The park itself has a flood retention capacity of 300 cubic meters and also has flood prevention and disaster reduction functions such as slowing down the occurrence of floods downstream, reducing the impact of floods and the sedimentation of mud and sand. 📍Address: 2F, No. 64-1, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 In the Laomei Maze in Shimen District, New Taipei City, there is a mysterious totem Bagua formation, hidden in the Fugui Cape Park on the North Coast. The red brick walls are connected into a complex winding walkway, and this novel design attracts many tourists. Although the maze is not big, it is full of mysterious totems, as if it is an alien relic, and has become a popular check-in spot for visitors to the North Coast. There are stairs in the center of the maze where you can go up and overlook the maze (Figure 4). There is also a platform in front of the maze where you can climb up and overlook the maze from a distance (Figure 8). The entire Fuguijiao Park is full of greenery and very comfortable to walk in. This maze is just like its name, it is not easy to find. Please note that the entrance to the Laomei maze is at the entrance behind Fuguijiao Park (Figure 13). 📍Address: No. 27, Fenglin Road, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253

Taiwan's first multimedia picture book town, where stories from picture books are brought to life on the walls of the community, is located in the northernmost community of Taiwan. Here, you can see nostalgic grocery stores (Figures 13-14), a stage (Figure 17), and a hardware store (Figure 18). With vibrant graffiti, the old community has a new look, making it very attractive. Shimen District in New Taipei City is the northernmost rural area in Taiwan. Laomei Elementary School, which has a history of 120 years, collaborated with a media company to transform the old community's image by bringing self-made picture books to the community walls, turning Laomei into a picture book town. From the oldest Laomei Elementary School, children paint in the community, bringing the character Xiaomei into the community, ensuring that children always keep their dreams alive. Xiaomei's dream has truly come true. The Dentsu Group, adhering to the spirit of corporate social responsibility, developed the old rural community, allowing children to see opportunities and hope, and promoting the economic development of Laomei.

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Xinxizhou Mountain is located next to Xizhou Park of Shimen Reservoir, and is across the Shimen Dam from Shimen Mountain. Xizhou Mountain and Shimen Mountain are both listed among the 100 Small Peaks in Taiwan, but they are not difficult to climb. Both mountains are famous mountains in Taoyuan, and many people go there to exercise on weekends. We started and ended our climb at Xizhou Park at Shimen Reservoir. Walking on the dry dirt mountain road of Xinxizhou Mountain really made me miss it and my happiness index was off the charts (Taipei was misty and rainy)! On the way back, we stopped by to visit the secret place of larch in Bade. Although we didn’t visit during the yellow, orange and red season of larch, the secret place was still very beautiful. We stopped along the way to take pictures on the fallow fields planted with cosmos and lupines. The silvergrass beside the ponds swayed in the wind, as if waving to us: shine on me, shine on me…

Traveling along the Tamsui-Kinmen Highway on the northern coast of Taiwan, you'll come across a unique building that looks like a cruise ship from the outside but is actually a B&B inside. Out of curiosity, we decided to stay for a night and have a barbecue. Love Boat Seaview B&B, the northernmost ship-shaped landmark in Taiwan. Although it was just a two-day, one-night trip, staying in a seaview room facing the ocean and welcoming the sunrise was a blissful experience. Staying at the Love Boat Seaview B&B feels like being in the Mediterranean, with its charming beach scenery and beautiful views, it's very therapeutic. The art installations at the Love Boat Seaview B&B are also great for photos. The guest rooms at the Love Boat Seaview B&B feature large floor-to-ceiling windows with a 180º panoramic sea view. The B&B also offers relaxing and therapeutic amenities like mahjong and karaoke. If you have a large group and want to enjoy a barbecue, you can inquire about food and equipment at the front desk in advance! 📍Address: No. 1-25, Zhongyang Rd., Shimen District, New Taipei City 253, Taiwan

#2月好地方2025 The Laomei Maze is located in the park and is suitable for children to walk around and have a feel for the direction and the feeling of a closed space. There are two points in the middle where you can stand high up and view the exit of the entire maze. Walking through the Laomei maze is a simple yet interesting maze journey! Address: No. 27, Fenglin Road, Shimen District, New Taipei City, Taiwan #TaiwanTravel #NewBeijing

Address: Linshanbi Parking Lot, Demao Village, Shimen District, New Taipei City. Bus: Take the Tamsui Bus 862 from Tamsui MRT Station to 'North Coast Scenic Area Administration Station', then walk to the destination. There is a wooden trail at Linshanbi, which is well-planned and maintained, making it perfect for walking or cycling. The sand here is beautiful, and there is black sand, which is said to have a higher iron content. The coastline is well-maintained, and many people come here to relax, picnic, and play in the water. Everyone is conscious of taking their trash home, leaving a clean beach for the next group of visitors.

Happiness Double Heart Park is a large green park located in Shimen District, New Taipei City, covering an area of 2,600 square meters. It combines the local fishing method of 'Qian Gu' and the imagery of 'Happy Shimen,' allowing visitors to relax while learning about the history and culture of the Laomei area in Shimen. It is also an important rest stop on the North Coast Bicycle Path, connecting nearby attractions such as Fugui Cape, Fuji Fishing Harbor, and Shimen Bridge. Address: 2nd Floor, No. 64-1, Shimen District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

#myfoodies We dropped by this cafe after visiting Shimendong. Strategically located in front of the bus stop, it is pretty hard to miss. The view of the cafe was great, facing the ocean without anything blocking it’s view. The decoration in the cafe is minimalistic, and they have outdoor seatings by the entrance and rooftop. They serve only coffee and desserts. It’s a great place to chill, enjoy coffee and the view. Address: 253001, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Shimen District, 阿里荖1號 Price: ~NTD200-300/pax Nearest but stop: Zhuzihu Rd. Intersection (Bus 862,863) #awesomepic

Caoli Store No. 1 is located in Shimen District. It is a small coffee shop with a sea view. The most charming thing is the zebra crossing leading to the sea at the door. It is a good place to relax with friends on the weekend and go to Keelung or Yangmingshan for dinner after dinner. It is not easy to park, so try to arrive as soon as it opens! #Beach Photography Tips #Beach Cafe #Holiday Outing