Shimen District, Administrative district in northern New Taipei City, Taiwan
Shimen is an administrative district along northern Taiwan's coast, featuring mountains, shorelines, and farmland that extend toward the East China Sea. The area combines natural landscapes with a population spread across nine rural settlements.
The area was first documented in 1694 as Shimenshan and developed under Japanese rule before becoming a rural township after 1945. It was incorporated as a district into newly-formed New Taipei City in 2010.
The nine villages here preserve local traditions through temples, markets, and yearly festivals that reflect community bonds. Visitors can observe how these celebrations and everyday gatherings connect residents to their land.
Provincial Highway 2 connects all major locations, and regular buses link the district to New Taipei City center. To explore the scattered villages and coastal areas properly, use available transport and allow enough time for visiting multiple sites.
At Cape Fugui, Taiwan's northernmost point, stands the Fuguijiao Lighthouse that has guided maritime traffic through the Taiwan Strait since its construction. This lighthouse is both a working navigational aid and a popular destination for visitors seeking Taiwan's geographic extremity.
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