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The Atlas Obscura Guide To New Taipei City

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in New Taipei City, Taiwan

Updated May 29, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in New Taipei City

Futuro House Exterior

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Wanli UFO Village

A rare pod of derelict midcentury Futuro and Venturo houses lines a semi-abandoned beachfront resort outside Taipei.
Houtong Cat Village

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Houtong Cat Village

Once a prosperous mining village, this tiny Taiwanese town is now overrun with cute cats.
A dragon figure made out of seashells and coral.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Fufudingshan Shell and Coral Temple

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.
The shelter.

Keelung City, Taiwan

100-Year Bomb Shelter

A secret passageway from World War II is now a quirky pedestrian shortcut.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

‘Mountain Home’

A forgotten hiker’s lodge, now reclaimed by the forest, with its chimney standing as a lone sentinel of the past.
A view of the Sandiaoling bike tunnel.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Sandiaoling Bike Tunnel

A century-old rail tunnel turned eco-friendly cycling path.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Landing Spot of Dr. Mackay

This statue of a medical missionary is sometimes used to gauge flood levels during typhoons.
The tiger inscription is visible on a rock.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

The Tiger Inscription

A 19th-century stone carving welcomes hikers on a historical trail between mountain and sea.
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