Top Things to do in Tamsui
The 7 Best Museums in Tamsui, New Taipei
Discover the best top things to do in Tamsui, Taiwan including 淡水一滴水紀念館, Fort San Domingo, Glastory Arts Center, Tamshui Art House, Tamsui Historical Museum, Kong Yen Yishou Multi-Cultural Museum, Chi Po Lin Museum.
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1. 淡水一滴水紀念館
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Fort San Domingo
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4.0 based on 315 reviews
Fort San Domingo, located on the hilltop overlooking Tamsui River estuary, was established by the Spanish in 1628. It was torn down by the Spanish before they were expelled from Tamsui by the Dutch in 1642. The Dutch then built Fort Antonio near the ruins of Fort San Domingo. Since the local inhabitants in Tamsui at the time referred to the Dutch as "red hair savages," the fort was nicknamed "Hong Mao Chen," meaning the "Red Hair Fortress." In reference to the early Spanish occupation, we now use the original Spanish name Fort San Domingo to represent the historic site, although the actual castle we see today is the Dutch fortress Fort Antonio. Fort Antonio is a two story cube-shaped building, measuring 15.25 meters on all four sides while standing 13 meters tall. The deep foundation, thick walls, and mix of stones and bricks provide the fort with strong and effective fortification. Following the Opium War, the British government leased the fort from the Qing government for their consulate. Modifications were made accordingly for consular business. To accommodate the needs of the consul's family, the consular residence was then built on the eastern side of the fort. This Victorian building was constructed with red bricks and features verandas as well as a four-sided steep roof, providing a warm and delicate atmosphere. The fusion and influence of Dutch and British architecture has painted the "Green Hill" and surroundings with a unique balanced quality.
Reviewed By jluken - Doha, Qatar
A good place learning about history, trade and European colonization.It's also a good spot for taking pictures. A good side trip in Tamsui. Who knew that the Spaniards had a fort nearer to mainland China while they had Manila in possession.
3. Glastory Arts Center
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Glastory Arts Center is a very unique glass art museum. We share all kinds of glass art technique and our artworks here. Our tour guide is fun and interesting. Welcome to explore it.
4. Tamshui Art House
5. Tamsui Historical Museum
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3.5 based on 12 reviews
