Neihu District

Neihu is an administrative district in northeastern Taipei where residential neighborhoods sit alongside technology parks and forested hills. The area extends from flatlands to mountain slopes, showing a mix of modern office buildings, apartment towers, and green open spaces.

During Japanese colonial rule, the area belonged to a larger rural administrative unit and only became a separate city district in 1990. The shift from farmland to urban space accelerated in the late 20th century with the establishment of large economic zones.

The name refers to a lake that once shaped the area before urban development and land reclamation altered the water features. Temples along the slopes draw visitors who come to participate in traditional ceremonies or walk through the surrounding parks.

The Wenhu metro line connects several stations within the district and offers links to the city center and other parts of Taipei. Some areas sit on slopes and require stairs or inclines, which is worth considering when planning walks.

Many of the streets are named after geographical features or old place names, reflecting the former landscape that has long since disappeared beneath modern construction. Some of the older temples preserve stone carvings and woodwork that recall the time when the area was mainly agricultural.

Location: Taipei

Elevation above the sea: 86 m

Part of: Taipei

Shares border with: Xizhi District, Zhongshan District, Nangang District, Songshan District, Shilin District

Website: http://nhdo.gov.taipei

GPS coordinates: 25.08333,121.58333

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:35