Things to do in New Taipei

Taiwan can get quite chilly in the winter, and it's so nice to soak in a hot spring when you're traveling and feeling cold. The scenery is beautiful too. They were considerate enough to let us in 10 minutes early because we had kids, and up to two children can enter for free (height restrictions apply).

The hotel is very posh and the facilities are relatively new compared to the others. love the serenity of the public bath, with options ranging from 24 deg to 44 deg. they even have a monthly special. They also have a salt scrub room on top of the usual sauna. I feel like going for the public bath offers better value than going for thematic rooms as such but of course individual preference matters. The condition of the individual bathrooms can be improved.

We had a great lantern experience in Shifen and booked through Happy Lantern. The photos and videos taken by the staff were amazing, we loved every single one of them. They really knew how to capture the best moments. We also appreciated that they let us be the ones to release the lantern ourselves, which made the experience even more special and meaningful. Highly recommended!

The entire tour was smooth and fun. We’re really grateful for our tour guide, Libby, who never missed on giving us the necessary information and clear instructions before we could reach our next destination. They’re very particular with the schedule though and we completely understand since it’s a holiday and that’s why we’re also thankful for Libby for the constant reminder of the time. All the sceneries were worth seeing. It began to rain hard in Jiufen though so it was very foggy but we were still able to visit the tea house (it was closed though). Just an FYI that many well-known shops are closed and they close early (before 4pm) during CNY’s eve so manage your expectations when you travel during this time of the year. Overall, Libby gave us so much convenience during the tour. She’s a really great guide.

We enjoyed Yehliu. The line for the Queen’s Head rock formation is veryyyy long though so we decided not to take a picture. We had fun exploring the rest of the place though. Purchasing the tickets through Klook is very convenient. Just have your voucher/QR code scanned and you’re good to go.

Although there's a queue to get in, the staff will contact you by phone so you don't have to line up! It's not too crowded inside, so the quality of the fun is maintained. It's a lot of fun, and my kid says they want to come again next week!

We bought the ticket on the spot, right before taking the train itself. Very convenient. The train ride was normal, but at least we didn't have to hike up there. The waterfall was just a short distance from the train station.

A trip to High 5 Amusement Park is definitely worth it! The park offers a wide variety of attractions, from thrilling roller coasters to family-friendly rides, making it perfect for visitors of all ages. The environment is clean and well-maintained, and the staff is friendly and helpful, which makes you feel secure. The dining options are also good and reasonably priced. I especially enjoyed their themed shows – the atmosphere was lively and fun. The only minor drawback is that it can get crowded on weekends, and you may have to wait in line for some of the more popular rides. However, overall, the experience was very enjoyable, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to relax and have some thrills!

Amazing view of the resort on top of the mountain, was mesmerized how it was constructed and the view going to the top, seeing the water falls & lots of trees. Truly an amazing experience. Cable car ride was also smooth, it can accomodate how many persons per ride and yet feels safe. They also have boat ride that can try for 30minutes.