Top Things to do in Tamsui / Bali District
What to do and see in Tamsui / Bali District, Taiwan: The Best Things to do
Visiting Taipei? Don't limit your sightseeing to the city center. Also known as New Taipei City, Xinbei covers more than 2000 square kilometers of Taiwan, including coastlines, hot springs, temples, historic landmarks and more. At Yeliu Coast, strange and fascinating rock formations rise from the rocky coastline. The Lin Ben-Yuan Family Abode and Garden is a tranquil place featuring graceful Chinese landscaping.
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1. Tian Yuen Temple
2. Tamshui Yuandao Guanyin Temple
3. Wuji Tianyuan Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By the_traveller_greg - Greater London, United Kingdom
It's a beautiful temple worth to visit. From Taipei I took the train to Tamsui Station and continue with local bus. A bit crowded but everything in order. People Q so everything smooth. At the temple it self no admission fee and very lucky to see the beautiful cherry blossom.
4. Balizuo Bay Bike Path
5. Cloud Gate Dance Theatre
6. Danshuei
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,791 reviews
Reviewed By chianggggggg
When it comes to attractions in Taipei, one place you can’t miss is Tamsui. Along the coast, there is an old street that you must visit. I think that watching the sea while walking on the old street is Tamsui’s best feature. In Tamsui, you must try fish crisps, fried shrimp rolls, iron eggs and Agei, which are all traditional snacks. Also, Tamsui is an excellent place to watch the sunset, there is a good platform located at the end of Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf. So I guess you can visit Tamsui at lunch time, after tasting the snacks and walk around, than put the sunset at the last, it will be a wonderful trip!!!
7. Fort San Domingo
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Tamkang High School
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By 619je - Keysborough, Australia
George Leslie Mackay was a Canadian. He was a pioneering Presbyterian missionary in 19th century Taiwan. Apart from Tamkang High School, he also was instrumental in founding the Mackay Hospital in Taipei. Oxford College, which he founded, evolved into Aletheia University Mackay is famous in Taiwan and Canada for his devotion to the people of Taiwan and his life-long vocation as a Christian missionary in Taiwan.
