Shimen Kite Park

Taipei Attractions

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The hometown of kites, the best place on the northern coast for kite flying.

Address:Lao Mei Community, Lao Mei River, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253

Shimen Kite Park Introduction

Shimen Kite Park, located near Shimen Laomei, covers an area of approximately 6 hectares and is one of the most suitable sites for kite flying and international competitions in Southeast Asia. It originated from the annual Shimen Kite Festival held in the Shimen District. To this day, it attracts many kite enthusiasts from both domestic and abroad every year, bringing significant tourism benefits to the area. The establishment of the kite park allows kite enthusiasts, families, and couples both locally and internationally to have an appropriate place to fly kites and enjoy the pleasure of flying with the wind. Shimen District is known as the "Hometown of Kites" due to its geography being conducive to kite flying, making the promoted kite festival a characteristic event of the district. Each year, it draws numerous kite experts from domestic and abroad to showcase their skills, with an array of colorful kites soaring in the sky, presenting a spectacular sight. During the event, participants are also encouraged to display creativity by innovating on traditional kites from their childhood, not only engaging in flying but also in making them, allowing for the appreciation of many unique and creative designs that inject new vitality into kite culture.

Shimen Kite Park Travel Information

Address:Lao Mei Community, Lao Mei River, Shimen District, New Taipei City 253


Transportation Methods:【Public Transport】1. Take Kuo-Kuang Bus or Keelung Bus from Keelung to Jinshan to Tamsui, and get off at Baisha Bay Station to reach Baisha Bay. 2. Transfer at Tamsui MRT Station to Tamsui Bus towards Shimen, Jinshan, or Keelung, and get off at Baisha Bay Station to reach Baisha Bay. 3. From Tamsui, take the Tamsui Bus heading to Jinshan, and get off at Baisha Bay Station to reach Baisha Bay. 【Driving】1. Taipei → Shilin → Zhuwei → Hongshulin → Taiwan Provincial Highway 2 → Sanzhi → Shimen 2. National Highway No. 1 → Wugu Interchange → Route 64 → Wugu (towards Tamsui) → Guandu Bridge → Zhuwei → Hongshulin → Taiwan...


Other Nearby Attractions: Laomei Green ReefFugui Cape Recreation AreaFuguijiao Wind Art CampShimen Lover's TempleFugueijiao Fishing PortCape FuguiShimen Wedding Dress PlazaShimen CaveBaisha Bay Visitor CenterNorth Coast and Guanyin Mountain National Scenic Area


Nearby Cuisine: Touwei Tea ManufacturingAnna CafeChun Jin Live SeafoodShimen Farmers' Association Rice DumplingsSanzhi Little Pig Light Meal CafePizza OlmoLiu Family Rice DumplingsLianjia Honey Agar JellyPolar Blue DotMisty - The Northern Blue Point


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