Hemei Village: 龍洞四季灣鯨魚廣場

New Taipei stretches from the Tamsui River estuary on the Taiwan Strait to the Pacific-facing coast, encompassing urban basins, volcanic hills and the forested mountains of the northeast. It wraps around Taipei City, but much of its territory has a markedly different rhythm: fishing ports, river valleys, hot-spring areas and former mining settlements. In the Pingxi District, the Keelung River cuts through steep, humid hills, while the Pingxi Line recalls the area’s coal-mining past. Lantern releases during the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival have become an internationally recognised local tradition. Jiufen, once a gold-mining town, adds another layer of industrial heritage above the coast. See how New Taipei connects with northern Taiwan by browsing webcams nearby.

Taiwan's terrain ranges from fertile plains along the western coast to steep mountains in the interior, concentrating much of its population on the lowlands. The Central Mountain Range runs through the island, while the Pacific meets a more rugged eastern shoreline and the Taiwan Strait lies to the west. Taipei combines contemporary city life with major cultural institutions: the National Palace Museum preserves an extensive collection of Chinese imperial art. Across Taiwan, night markets are central to everyday eating, serving regional snacks alongside familiar staples. Tea cultivation, especially in upland areas, remains an enduring part of the island's food culture. Explore nearby locations that provide complementary perspectives on Taiwan.