[2025 New Taipei City Attraction] Travel Guide for Shiding Old Street (Updated May)

Taiwan has along of old streets located everywhere, one of which called the old shiding Street located right outside of Taipei City, less than a 30mins drive. Old Shiding Street is popular as this was said to be a small town dating back all the way towards the Qing Dynasty. This is also where you can find ome of the century old toufu store, old blacksmith shops, and several old houses you see being built on cliffs where also a river that passes thru this old scenic town. There are several photo scenic shots here where you can take photo of these old antique houses, old Street architecture and the beautiful blue flowing water thru this town. #shiding #oldshiding #taiwan #taipei #architecture #historical

When you are in old shidong Street, there is 2 place that you should definitely visit, one is the century old toufu store which was closed when we arrive, as we arrive too early in the morning. Another is the New Taipei Shiding Dumpling store located at No. 109之1號, Shiding E St, Shiding District, New Taipei City, 223, facing the road and the river that passes thru the town. One recommendation is to definitely order the dumpling with meat and mushroom, which was also recommended by the locals and the storr auntie, and also the handmade balls with a lightly seasoned soup. You will also be able to sit in an area to eat while enjoying the nice weather, and listen to the amazing water flowing thru the quiet town. #oldshiding #taipei #taiwan #shiding #localfood #dumpling #taiwan #foodie

This afternoon, it is raining lightly in Taipei. Because it is the plum rain season. It always rains lightly every day. My friend and I drove to Shiding to have a dinner of wild bamboo shoots and shell fish. We also made a reservation to stew the lamb for more than 10 hours. Nipples stewed in chicken soup. There was a table full of dishes. The salt-grilled and smoked pork belly, tea-oiled seabass and eel were excellent, and the bamboo shoot shell fish had delicate meat. The other dishes were also good, and I devoured every plate.

#cherryblossom25 Just stumbled upon Shiding Old Street, and wow—this place is like Taiwan’s secret mountain movie set. Picture rickety teahouses clinging to cliffs, a river flowing under the street, and the smell of tea oil in the air. No crowds, just pure old-school charm! First Impressions: “Did I Time Travel?” The moment I stepped onto the wooden suspension bridge, the sounds hit me: Sizzling of mochi on iron griddles Echoes of aboriginal flute music from a hidden shop Gurgling of the river literally beneath my feet (the street’s hollow underneath!) The “Only in Shiding” Moment 😂 Watching a shop cat nonchalantly steal a fish cake from a vendor’s counter, then parade it down the street like a trophy. Zero regrets. Hidden Gem: The “Secret” Tea House 🍵 Tucked behind the main street (look for the tiny staircase), this 100-year-old wooden teahouse has: Creaky floors that sing with every step A balcony hanging over the river Old uncles playing xiangqi (Chinese chess) like it’s 1920 Must-Try Bites: Tea oil noodles (fragrant, slippery, addictive) Black sugar mochi grilled to order (stretchy + smoky) Iron-egg ice cream (sounds weird, tastes amazing) Step Back in Time Itinerary ⏳ ⏰ 10AM: Arrive early (fog still clinging to the mountains) ⏰ 11AM: Cross the hollow street + hunt for the cat burglar ⏰ 1PM: Tea tasting in the cliffside house ⏰ 3PM: Hike to Shiding Thousand Island Lake (15-min drive, insane views) Pro Tips 💡 ✔️ Weekdays = you’ll have the place to yourself ✔️ Bring small bills – many shops don’t do digital payments ✔️ Wear grippy shoes – those stone steps get slippery! Final Thought: Shiding is the Taiwan grandma forgot to tell you about—all the nostalgia, none of the tourist traps. Left with a full belly, a camera roll of misty mountain pics, and zero desire to return to 2024. Who’s ready to explore? Drop your fave forgotten Taiwanese streets below! 👇 #ShidingSecrets