Top Things to do in Tamsui
What to do and see in Tamsui, New Taipei: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Tamsui, Taiwan including Tian Yuen Temple, Wuji Tianyuan Temple, Danshuei, Fort San Domingo, Tamshui Former British Consulate, Tamshui Fisherman's Wharf, The Lover's Bridge, Tamshui Old Street, Dan Shui River.
Restaurants in Tamsui
1. Tian Yuen Temple
2. 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.
3. 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!!!
4. 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.
5. Tamshui Former British Consulate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The former British Consulate has a good outlook over the Tamshui River, where it meets the ocean. Tamshui was once an important port. The Consulate is a handsome double story building built of red brick. It performed its consular function until 1980, when sovereignty was returned to the Republic of China on Taiwan. The British, who were amongst the first governments to recognize the People's Republic of China, soon found that dealing with Beijing was not easy going. The former Consulate is a reminder of the British Empire's long involvement in the Far East.
6. Tamshui Fisherman's Wharf
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 417 reviews
Reviewed By bigtupai - Singapore, Singapore
I like this place very much due to its sunset view and the ambient. I will visit this place every time I visited Taipei. From Tamsui MRT station just take bus 26Red to this place. There are some restaurants here, but for me I will have my meal before or after this place at Tamsui old street. On the bridge, you can watch the sunset over the horizon and with sea breeze blowing you will feel very relax and calm. A must visit place in Taiwan.
7. The Lover's Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By CdnLovesTravel787 - Vancouver, Canada
At Tamsui metro stop, outside, you can get on #26 bus to the marina area where a pedestrian Bridge named Love stretches over the marina. At night the bridge lights up and changes colours. A fabulous hotel with all balconies facing the ocean was there too. The marina area is very clean and beautiful and the Lover's Bridge is a highlight of this area. On the bridge the views are amazing for picture taking of sunsets. There were many professional photographers there too with their expensive cameras on tripods for this event. At water level, on a dock, there is a small passenger boat which loads passengers heading back to the wharf where the metro station is at one end. You tap your EZ metro card on a machine on dock and get on - it is part of the metro system. A half hour boat ride after sunset, in the dark, brought us to a very long stretch of a night market that ran for a good mile or so, along the wharf. Trees were wrapped in lights the entire length. Lots of shopping along this stretch. Walking to the end of the stretch, along this very wide wharf, we came back to Tamsui metro station, which was perfectly in place to head home on.
8. Tamshui Old Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,041 reviews
Reviewed By Angel_SG_W - Singapore, Singapore
Love the authentic feel of the housing and atmosphere. Lots of things to shop around. Great offers from shops like Watson. Lots of Soho type shops to shop around, lots of yummy treats to treat (Eg. Flying fish roe sausage, metal eggs, fried or grilled squid, cakes) Love the street performances and support the local artists for their portrait drawing skills. Highly recommend for couples or family to go
9. Dan Shui River
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Threepernine - Singapore, Singapore
We started cycling from Yongfu bridge. There's a bike rental shop there. Cycled around 30km along the river towards Beitou, and saw the view change from river, to mangrove swamp, to factories, to the East China sea. Highly recommended to experience a different side of Taipei.
