Scenic spot introduction:

Tamsui Township in Taipei faces Bali Township to the south across the Tamsui River, is separated from Beitou District of Taipei City to the east by the Datun Mountains, borders Sanzhi to the north, and faces Fuzhou City of Fujian Province across the Taiwan Strait. Due to its rugged terrain, it has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It was once a bustling commercial port with numerous masts and a reputation for being a bustling commercial port. As most of the streets in the town are built along the river, it has a water town atmosphere and quite a bit of the charm of the water city of Venice.

Attractions distribution:

Tamsui Town in Taiwan is located at the exit of the Tamsui River system in the Taipei Basin, guarding the gateway to northern Taiwan. It was opened to trade in 1858 and is the earliest developed port in northern Taiwan. It is also a town full of history. The old name of Tamsui Town was "Huwei", and "Tamsui" is a general term referring to the area around the Tamsui River.
Tamsui has been a prosperous area with thriving business and culture since ancient times. However, after the Japanese occupation, Tamsui Harbor gradually became clogged up. The rise of Keelung Harbor made Tamsui Harbor pale in comparison, and it declined to become a small local fishing port. However, in today's technologically advanced society, Freshwater Street There are old brick shops everywhere, and several old temples (the oldest of which is Fuyou Palace It is said that it was first built in the 18th century during the reign of Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty. Longshan Temple The construction of the temples and palaces was completed in the 19th century, and the Zushi Temple was completed in the early 20th century. While reflecting the local development history, it also set off a wave of tourism. Walking along the slopes of Tamsui Town, Freshwater Street Every detail of our ancestors’ life is still vivid before our eyes.

Scenic spot qualifications:

One of Taiwan's famous attractions

Scenic spot features:

Photography, hiking, rafting, sightseeing, religion, historical sites, former residences of celebrities, rivers, nature reserves
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Chuntian FaFa: Hello, Taiwan!

Tour route:

Recommended itinerary for a one-day tour in Tamsui:

Longshan Temple → Hezhong Temple→ Catholic Church→ Tamkang Church→ Xingzhongtang → Majie Cemetery → Octagonal Tower Huwei Medical Clinic Consul's Residence Eight Scenic Spots of Tamsui Mangrove Reserve → Shihujiao→ Zhonglun Seawall→ Oxford College Tamkang Farm Teresa Teng Cemetery → Hose head.

Best time to visit:

Suitable for all seasons.

Shopping recommendations:

Oolong tea, marble, jade products, oil-paper umbrellas, coral and shell artworks, Taipei Shilin famous knives, glassware, Yingge Town art pottery, Hsinchu citrus, Pingtung pineapples, Qishan bananas, Taitung citronella oil, Miaoli Dahu strawberries, seafood delicacies such as fried shrimps, torch chicken wings, angelica chicken, Chiayi Xingang candy, Taichung sun cakes, Yilan golden date cakes, icy sticks, Hsinchu rice noodles, Gangshan Three Treasures, Penghu Four Treasures (Wenshi, coral, sea tree, and cat stone are collectively known as the Penghu Four Treasures) and Hualien stone carvings, etc.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Taiwan Province > New Taipei City

How to get there:

Take the Zhinan Bus from Taipei City's Tacheng Street to Tamsui, or take the Xindian Bus from Taipei City's Gongyuan Road to Tamsui, and get off at Tamsui Station.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Taipei Tamsui Ticket Price:

Admission is free.

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day, some attractions are open for limited hours.

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