Beers, Cocktails, Food, and Sunset View, the best plan in New Taipei.
About Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街
Tamsui Old Street is packed with tourists and locals, and always feels lively. It is divided into two sections, upper and lower, and you can walk slowly for 2 hours. There are all kinds of delicious snacks and souvenir shops, such as fish cakes, iron eggs, and A-gei. Street performers can be seen everywhere on weekends and holidays. It is a good place for adults and children to relax. If the weather is good, the scenery and sunset are beautiful, and it is a good place to take pictures. There are also many restaurants here where you can enjoy delicious food, but there will be more crowds on weekends and holidays. The stalls in Tamsui Old Street are basically closed after 9pm, so it is best to visit during the day.
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf
The end of Tamsui Old Street leads to Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf, where there is a light rail, making travel more convenient. You can go to the Lover’s Bridge to enjoy the beautiful sunset There are some embankment cafes in the market, which are a place where many couples go on dates. There is a European-style French Starbucks where you can leisurely drink coffee, and then take a walk to enjoy the sea view and the beautiful sunset. This is a great date spot.
Must Try Local Street Foods
A-gei (deep-fried tofu stuffed with winter noodles)
Iron Eggs
Fish Crisps
Tamsui Huge Ice Cream Cone
Take a Boat to Bali
There is also a pier in Tamsui Old Street where tourists can take a boat to Bali. If you plan to take a boat trip, it is recommended to visit on weekdays. On weekends and holidays, you will need to queue up for a long time to wait for the boat.
There are fewer people on weekdays, and it is quite comfortable to sit in the square and enjoy the cool breeze. On holidays, there are people everywhere, but it is also quite lively.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours: 24H
Price
Cost: Free Entrance
The Best Time to Visit
You can go to Tamsui Old Street at 4pm to stroll, shop or eat delicious food. At 5:30 pm you can walk to the Tamsui River to sit down and watch the sunset. The sunset on the river is so beautiful that everyone wants to admire it for a long time. Great place to view sunset. Crowded during the weekends with locals and tourist. On weekends there are street performances along the road which is packed with locals and tourists.
Where to Stay?
How to get to?
Tamsui Old Street
From: MRT(R28 Tamsui Exit 1) → walk 50 meters
Google Map: Tamsui Old Street
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf
From: MRT(R27 Hongshulin → Danhai LRT Tamsui to Fisherman’s Wharf) → walk 200 meters
Google Map: Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf
🔥ChiaTe Pineapple Cake / Delivery or Airport Pickup
■ ChiaTe Bakery Pineapple Pastry-Delivery(Home / Hotel) / Airport Pickup (klook)
Prepare your trip to Taiwan?✈️Buy discounted tickets in advance (Klook)
■ EasyCard and SIM Card Package
■ Taipei 101 Observatory Ticket
■ Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus
■ National Palace Museum Ticket
■ Taipei Fun Pass (Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Taipei MRT, city buses, and 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle)
■ Taipei Transport Fun Pass (Taipei MRT, city buses, 6 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle routes, and Maokong Gondol)
■ Taipei Metro (MRT) Day Pass
■ (Taiwan Pass) HSR + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Day Pass
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Ticket for non-Taiwanese Discounts or Buy 1 Get 1
■ Taiwan High Speed Rail Joint Ticket
■ (Taiwan Pass) Taiwan Railways + MRT + Taiwan Tourist Shuttle