Shezi 社子

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Shezi is a narrow peninsula at the convergence of the Tamsui River and Keelung River in Taipei. Around the island is a bike path, where you can enjoy the surrounding scenery, spot birds and wildlife, and take a break from the city. There are also other water sports available here, such as sail surfing. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei.

Historical Background:

Shezi (社子) is a subdistrict of Shilin District in Taipei, Taiwan, located on an alluvial plain between the Keelung and Tamsui Rivers. Originally inhabited by the indigenous Ketagalan people, the area developed into a settlement known as Shezi and gradually evolved through centuries of geological changes, agricultural development, and urban expansion. Due to severe flooding caused by Typhoon Kit in 1953 and subsequent flooding concerns, the government imposed long-term construction restrictions on much of the area, particularly Shezidao, which significantly slowed its urban development and preserved much of its traditional landscape. Over the years, river engineering projects and infrastructure development transformed the area from an island into a peninsula connected to central Taipei. Today, Shezi has a population of approximately 10,000 people and is divided into ten villages, with ongoing debates over urban redevelopment, flood prevention, environmental conservation, and residents’ interests. Recent development plans include the construction of the Taipei Metro Circular Line’s northern section, with a station in Shezi expected to open in 2032.

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Tours:

You can check out tours to Taipei such as a Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour, Beitou and Yeliu Day Tour, Beitou and Tamsui Day Tour, Beitou and National Palace Museum Tour, Beitou Muslim Friendly Tour, Beitou Arts and Culture Tour, Flower Season Tour, and more on Klook here or KKday here.
You can also check out the Beitou Fun Package from KKday which includes a one-day transportation coupon, hot spring coupon, and coupon for over 8 souvenir shops in Beitou.

Where to Stay:

High end: We recommend Wellsping Silks Beitou, which is perhaps the fanciest hotel in Beitou is the Wellspring Silks Beitou, which towers like a behemoth over the cityscape. Here you can probably find the best quality and services in all of Beitou.
Budget Hotels: We also recommend Water House which seems like perhaps the best deal for the money in Beitou. Breakfast and private baths are included. There are also public bathing areas. The hotel is across from Beitou Park.

Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality accommodation selection in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Beitou Hot Spring Hotel Guide here, our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

How to get there:

By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 2 north toward Shilin. The peninsula is just behind the intersection where Provincial Highway 2 crosses over the river to Shilin. There is limited paid parking near the side of the road in places.  
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus/MRT: From Taipei Main Station, take bus 2 to Shezi. The ride takes about half an hour. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan’s landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan’s many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

Map:

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Drone Footage

Check out our 360 degree panorama of the area above.

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Our Journey:

I have been cycling to Shezi once, and I had a great time. The biking trails there are great, and there are a lot of places to watch birds and wildlife. The trail also goes in one big loop.

We drove a car there, parked on the side of the road, rented some

Some ducks in a nearby pond.

China Cultural University.

Bird spotted.

More ducks.

White Egret.

More bikers along the trail. There are also quite a few spots to stop and rest and watch birds.

Away those bikers go.

Across the river, you can see Guandu and Beitou.

And here we see the legendary excavator boat in its native habitat. They come here to dredge the river so it is deep enough for boats to pass in.

Also they have come in and cut down the mangroves which act to muddy the landscape and extend the land.

Speedboat on the water.

One man chooses to walk the path less travelled by.

A fisherman on the Keelung River.

Kite surfers on the Keelung River.

Close up on one of the kite surfers.

Kite Surfer with Guandu Temple in the background.

Another closeup on a kite surfer.

Looking at the tip of Shezidao Park with Wugu across the river.

View of the Taipei 101 in the distance.

Riding back.

Another view of the trail.

Ferry boat nearby.

You can check out more photos in the album above.

Shezi Night Market

If you keep riding far enough, you will reach Shezi Night Market (社子夜市), which is a long eating and shopping area on the Shezi Peninsula in Shilin District of Taipei. The night market is small and also doubles as a wet market during the day. You will not find many tourists here, making it an authentic local night market experience. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taipei…(read more)

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