New Taipei City Travel

No fear for the heat and no fear for the sweat – summer is the time to go all out! How can literary youth not know about Tamsui Chongjian Street?! Chongjian Street, which is one block away from Tamsui Old Street, is actually the earliest developed business street. It had once lost its glory, but has been rebuilt over the recent years under active promotion of local residents. Integrating old architecture, history, humanities, culture, and performance, as well as Taiwan’s only stair market that takes place every month, Chongjian Street has been revitalized and reborn into a popular attraction for literary youths. On the other hand, there is also Tamsui Customs Wharf, also a top tourist site after it’s re-opening in 2018, which is filled with an artistic ambiance with all kinds of exhibitions and installation art. Along with the vintage red-brick architecture, visitors can easily take gorgeous pictures while learning about the history. Fisherman Stage, which centers on Taiwan’s original music, arts and markets, will take place on August 4th through 25th in 2019. If you’d like to enjoy the night breeze and gourmet food while listening to Taiwan’s music, don’t miss this great opportunity! After listening to the spectacular musical feast, it’s highly recommended to take a stroll at the Fisherman’s Wharf nearby – the snowy white Lover’s Bridge will show its fantastical beauty unseen during daytime after the light sculpture is illuminated at night!

Family memories are built one grain at a time. The Sanxia itinerary we recommend this time combines the outdoors, historic buildings, and handicrafts for a very fun and enriching day that is guaranteed to bring parents and their children closer together! The first stop is “Yunsen Waterfall,” a local secret in Sanxia. The trail passes through a rich eco-system and the awe-inspiring waterfall surrounded by green forests is a perfect place to enjoy a Phytoncide spa. For lunch, head over to the Old Street. “Qingshui Zushi Temple” is the center of local belief and has many followers. See how art was incorporated into the temple architecture and say a quick prayer for your children’s health and safety. Sanxia Old Street has many unique sights such as “Sanxia History Museum.” The old red brick building showcases local history and culture. The “Sanxia Workshop and Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Center” nearby offers indigo dyeing DIY workshops so you and your children can discover the magic of this folk craft for yourself. “Sanxia Arc Bridge” on the bank of Sanxia River is a testament to the rise and fall of the local industry and offers sweeping views of Sanxia’s natural scenery. The final stop is “Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery.” Follow the history of Sanxia through the artworks and fill you and your children’s hearts with wondrous memories.