So beautiful you want to visit a hundred times

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So beautiful you want to visit a hundred times
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Route 2 Taiwan-Seaside walk
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1 day
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Public & Family

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      Stroll in Tamsui and visit historical sites that are telling the stories of the past. Here, you can enjoy fun games for families with children, audio-visual entertainment, gourmet, and shopping all in one place. You can also enjoy marine leisure activities at the fishing port or go to Lover’s Tower to see the world-class beautiful sunset. With the coastal scenery along Danhai Light Rail, it is guaranteed that you will want to visit again soon.

      Travelling by light rail is a top choice when visiting Tamsui so you don’t need to drive and can relax. You can enjoy the museums, old streets, food, and sea views, while being green and reducing your carbon footprint! Take Danhai LRT that is designed based on Jimmy’s artwork or visit the historic buildings with implications of Huwei culture. Take a walk to the historical sites and feel the history and art of Tamsui.

      If you want to have more options, go to the FAB GREEN VILLAGE. There is a movie theater and a shopping center. It is a good place to take a break. Remember to walk to Fisherman’s Wharf to capture the sunset in photos.

      Discovering local delicacy is an important task for many tourists. There is great food around the Blue Coast Line of LRT such as Little River Hotpot and Hezheng Bakery Kitchen. Through collaborating with local farmers, these restaurants offer organic food and local specialties, promoting the original flavor and seasonal food. Besides the classic snacks at the Old Street, be sure to explore these season-limited delicacies!
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      One-Day Riding Historical Tour in Tamsui
      "Tamsui is an ancient city incorporated with history, humanities, beautiful scenery and cuisine. New discoveries that differ from time to time are always ready for the tourists with more fun to enjoy!" Take the MRT to Tamsui Station and rent a YouBike. Starting from the "Gold Coast Bikeway", enjoy the beautiful scenery along the river bank while sampling the foods sold by vendors along the seashore. Ride down the way and you should pass the art sculpture built to commemorate the arrival of Priest Mackay. There are 8 hundred-year-old Chinese banyan trees for people to enjoy a cool break and overlook the Tamsui River scenery and the "Gold Coast" with its beautiful sunset, Besides, there are newly built large art installations that use recycled objects like the "Iron Horse King Kong" and "Customs Wharf." Then, you can visit Taiwan's first western-style hospital in northern Taiwan to understand Dr. Mackay's profile and the medical environment at that time. One of the top five companies in Tamsui, the "Douglas lapraik & Co." has great significance in Tamsui’s sailing history. Next, drop by Taiwan's first private house that is equipped with tap water equipment, the "former residence of Takada Eikichi, which is a rare well-kept Japanese construction built with Taiwan red cypress. Then move forward to the artist's favorite, the world famous "Tamsui Wenhua A gei" where it is recommended to order a serving of a gei and a bowl of fish ball soup for a snack. Then, continue the trip to the "Little White House," a Spanish-style white construction which newlyweds enjoy as the shooting site of wedding photos; then go to the "Fortress San Domingo" and the "Former British Consulate", both of which feature western constructions with their display of relics. Afterwards, visit "Oxford College", which was built by Mackay in an integrated style of eastern and western culture and the "Presbyterian Church," a Gothic architecture. The last stop of the trip is to observe the beautiful sunset at Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, then take a boat back to Tamsui MRT Station as the ending of a one-day ancient city small tour that is both productive and cultural.
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