About Tamsui:

About Tamsui ………......

Transportation ………......

Tourist attractions ………......

Tamsui is a town with a special historical back- ● Tamsui Old Street ………...... ground dating back over 400 years. It was called “Huwei” in the olden days. The current ● Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf ………...... name “Tamsui” is ● Eight miles ………...... derived from the . ● Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology ….

The name ● Tamsui River Mangrove（Hongshulin） “Tamsui” means "fresh water". The Conservation Area ………...... town is popular as ● Hongmao Castle（）... a site for viewing sun sets over the

Strait. It plays a significant role in Taiwanese ● Huwei Fort ………...... culture. ● Tamsui Longsan Temple ………......

● Oxford College ………...... Tamsui has a special geog- raphy and a beautiful land- Accommodation and Cuisine ………...... scape. Therefore, since an- cients times, it has been among Taiwan’s most popular landscapes. It has a beautiful nickname --- “The Eastern Venice”.

Transportation:

You can take the bus or the train from Hsinchu to Taipei.

● Taipei Subway (MRT)

● Bus

● Taiwan Railway (Train)

Tamsui Tourist attractions: Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf: Eight miles:

Tamsui Old Street: ✽ Check out the scenic A park on the river’s left Walking on the old streets views from Fisher- bank. man’s Wharf. along the riverbank, visi- tors may view the historic ✽ The pier is a popular place for locals to buildings and try the tasty stroll. local dishes, such as fish It can be reached by ferry. dumplings, Agei (fried ✽ At night, it is a popular dating desti- meat pastry) and hard eggs The dock is a good nation for teenagers. place for marvelous views of the sunset. ✽ Lean against the Transportation: The park features biking fence enjoying the trails. Take MRT red line called “Tamsui line” to Tamsui relaxing breezes and Station. From there, all destinations are within sights at the Tamsui River mouth. walking distance. It is a great spot for picnics and ✽ In the evening, this outings with friends and The most famous dish in in Tamsui is the best place to family. is named “Iron Eggs”. watch the sunset.

The area’s most famous ice cream The greensward is an excellent

street vendor. spot to relax in the sun. Transportation: Take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Then, In this store, you can view exotic take the ferry to the wharf. Bus route Red 26 pro- animals. vides another way to get there. Wading is allowed on the river

Stinky tofu, the most famous food in bank. Taiwan.

Onion meat strings. A combination of meat and onions. Transportation: Take the MRT Red line to Tamsui Station. Then, take the Roasted Squid. Famous for ferry over to 8 Mile Park. it’s juiciness and texture.

Shihsanhang Museum of Tamsui River Mangrove Earthenware vessel Archaeology: with a human face Bronze knife Handle （Hongshulin）Conservation Area: The Shihsanhang  Located quite near the Museum of Hongshulin MRT station Archaeology (the station just before the is one of the most important resources in Tamsui Terminus) is the the Eight miles district.. It combines cul- Hongshulin mangrove ture, leisure and education. swamp.  The largest area of ho- mogenous mangrove swamp of a type called shuibitzai(Chinese name :) ; ★ Shihsanhang Museum Opening Hours: kandelia candel in Chinese. Gold ornament General Open- 1. Monday-Sunday,9:30AM-5:00PM ing Times: No- 2. National Holidays,9:30AM-5:00PM vember-March Coins found(from Hang,  You can take a Summer Open- 1. Monday-Friday, 9:30AM-6:00PM Tang, Sung Dynasty) bike in this ing Times:April- 2. Saturday-Sunday, 9:30AM-7:00PM place. October 3. National Holidays, 9:30AM-6:00PM

★ Tamsui River Mangrove（Hongshulin） Rest Days: Closed on the first Monday of every Conservation Area Opening Hours: month (When a National Holiday falls on the first Monday, the Museum open Opening Tuesday-Sunday,9:00AM- as normal but will be closed the fol- Times: 4:30PM lowing day.) Rest Days: Closed on Monday Chinese New Year's Eve and New Year’s Day Transportation: Election days Transportation: Take MRT Red Line to Guandu Station. Then, Necessary closures, as announced by Take the MRT Red Line to Hongshulin Station. the museum take the Red 13 Bus to the Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology. Next, follow the Tamsui River bike path to the

Ticket price: Free nature reserve.

Tamsui Longsan Temple: Hongmao Castle Huwei Fort:

（Fort San Domingo）:  Hobe Fort or Huwei Fort  Longhand Temple, (Chinese: 滬尾砲台) The temple features a commanding Bo- Fort San Domingo was dhisattva statue. originally called "Santo Domingo City", built by the  Spanish in the17th century. Hobe Fort is located in Taipei City – Tamsui. The Dutch defeated the Spaniards and seized the city, the Dutch called it "orange".  About 8 hectares in size, the Fort was built by the first governor of Taiwan Ming-chuan Liu.  It is designated as a level 3 histori- ★ Huwei Fort Opening Hours: cal site.

Opening Tuesday-Friday,9:30AM-5:00PM Times: Saturday-Sunday,9:30AM-6:00PM ★ Hongmao Castle（Fort San Domingo） Rest Days: Closed on the first Monday of every month, Chinese New Year's Eve and Chi- Transportation: Opening Hours: nese New Year's Day. Take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Opening 9:30am - 10pm (After 6pm; only outdoor Officials will announce closing for any Then, you can walk to Longsan Temple. Times: garden and coffee garden are open to the necessary reasons, please visit public) Tuesday to Sunday. For more information, please contact: 02-2629-5390 Rest Days: Closed on the first Monday of every month, Chinese New Year's Eve and Chi- nese New Year's Day. Officials will announce closing for any necessary reasons, please visit. For more information, please contact:02-26231001

Transportation: Transportation: Take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Then, take the Red 826 or 836 bus to Hongmao Castle Take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Then, you can Stop. take Red 26 Bus to Huwei Fort (Golf Course) Stop.

Oxford College: Accommodation and Cuisine: Service:

 This is the front of Tamsui Station.  The hotel offers ◆ Founded by the British high speed internet to missionary Dr. Mackay, all guests. (Guests it was named for his must bring their own hometown of Oxford. computers).  Mini refrigerator and complimentary min- eral water. ◆ Prior to the school’s  Complimentary toiletries. construction, from 1872 to 1880, Dr. Mackay  Breakfast is included in the room price. conducted is his work outside.

 Tamsui MRT station is located opposite the ◆ The building was bus terminal, so making transfers quite conven- designed by Dr. Mac- ient. kay with traditional Chinese architectural features.

Transportation: Take MRT Red Line to Tamsui Station. Then, you can take the Red 26 or 836 bus to Oxford College. Transportation: 1. Take the MRT Red Line to Tamsui Stati, them  The SOLAR hotel is conveniently located in walk over to Chung Cheng Rd. the center of the district, enabling guests to walk 2. Bus: Chih-Nan Bus (Red 26, Red 27, to shops, restaurants, and a variety of cultural No.2 ,No.10)； Taiwan Bus, Tamshui Bus, San- destinations. Chung Bus.

Tasty food: Tamsui shrimp rolls

Fried rolls filled with a mix- Fish ball soup ture of minced shrimp and Ground fish in a mild soup. pork. .

A-Ma’s Restaurant is famous Try the famous steaks of for its plum soup. . Tamsui’s old Steak House.

Glutinous rice sausage Delicious rice sausages Tamsui ice shavings(Bo ai no.6) with a sweet chili Shaved ice served with a variety sauce. of sweet toppings. Customers can choose up to 4 toppings per order.

A-gei Fried Tofu, with a complex flavor and a sweet sauce. Jumbo Grilled Calamari A popular snack in night market. You can find it at ferry boat termi- Fried fish crackers nus. A crisp seafood snack.

The jumbo ice cream Green Mussel If you come to Tamsui, don't It’s the most famous food forget to taste the jumbo ice in Tamsui, served hot cream. It's very cheap and de- with vegetables. licious.