Trip to Tamsui Old Street (淡水老街) and waterfront in Tamsui District (淡水區; formerly called Danshui District and also spelt Danshuei District and Tamshui Township) in New Taipei City, Taiwan (ROC) on March 26, 2014.
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Located along the Tamsui (Danshui) River, this shopping area offers tourists a wide selection of restaurants, arcades and stores specializing in traditional handicrafts.
Tamsui (淡水, or Danshui, Danshuei, Tamshui) was the center of shipping and commerce in northern Taiwan in the 19th century. The city boasts many historical attractions and is a popular location for viewing the sun setting into the Taiwan Strait.
Tourist attractions:
Hongmao Castle (Fort San Domingo) (紅毛城, or Red Hair Castle)
Tamsui Old Street and waterfront (淡水老街)
The Tamsui Ferry Pier
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭)
Maritime Museum on campus of Tamkang University
Bali Township (八里)
Website: http://www.tamsui.ntpc.gov.tw/web66/_file/1303/upload/EN/html/101%20about%20Tamsui.html
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