Tamsui Sea Trade Tour
- Explore Tamsui - the sea trade intersection on the edge of the Far East, where the Spanish, Dutch, English and Chinese history coincided since the Age of Discovery!
- Visit the local scenery of Tamsui District known for its waterfront nature facing the Taiwan Strait, artisan communities, and amazing street food!
- Discover the hidden heritage of Tamsui as a miniature of Taiwanese history and see how traces of European, Chinese, British, Japanese, Australian and American influence are shaped into local architecture!
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What to expect
Located at the estuary of the Tamsui River, the story of Tamsui mirrors the history of Taiwan. Before the 17th century, Tamsui was a trading post between the indigenous peoples and foreign seaside merchants and eventually saw Spanish and Dutch colonization, before being conquered by Qing China in 1683. After Qing China lost the Second Opium War in 1858, however, Tamsui was forced to open to foreign businesses as part of the signed treaty. The opening of the treaty port forever changed the local scenery and saw the beginning of Tamsui’s development as a strategic seaport between the most powerful colonial empires in the world such as Britain, France, and later Japan. Today, Tamsui is one of the most popular sites among visitors to Taipei with its unique seaside scenery and historic neighborhoods. On this Tamsui Sea Trade Tour, join us for a journey through time and explore historic sites such as the famous Fort San Domingo, British and Japanese official residence houses, colonial-style architecture, and the famous Tamsui Wharf known for its sunset-by-the-sea view!
Reviews
Was an interesting tour , the place was charming with lots of old building’s architectural. Lots of things to see and plenty of foods and beverages. The guide is friendly and very informative.
The tour guide was well prepared, very friendly and attentive. The selected scenic spots are suitable, especially the scenery in Hongmao City at dusk is very good! However, the itinerary is very tight and there is obviously not enough time. The walking time for each scenic spot should be extended, especially in Hongmao City.