Tamsui is a small city in the north of Taipei and popular amongst tourists and Taiwanese people that come here for the weekend. The most important attractions are the historic buildings that reflect the Western influence in the past and the riverbank on which you can relax while listening to street musicians or enjoy the numerous cafés and restaurants. Tamsui is perfect for a day trip from Taipei because it takes only 45 minutes by MRT (Subway) to reach Tamsui. Here are the top things you have to see in Tamsui.
Hobe Fort
Tamsui Art & Culture Park
Danshuei Presbyterian Church
Alethia University & Oxford College
Yinshan Temple
Tamsui Customs Officer’s Residence
George Mackay Statue
Fort San Domingo & Former British Consular Residence
Hobe Mackay Hospital
Longshan Temple
Tamsui Custom’s Wharf
Missionary House
