Guanyin Coastal Recreation Area
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Tamsui Station (淡水)
Tamsui Station (淡水)
Located at the northern tip of Taiwan, Tamsui is located along the north coast about 40 minutes from Taipei by MRT and very accessible as a day trip, especially popular with locals during the weekend. Home to a variety of western colonial, Japanese, southern Fujianese, and native Taiwanese cultural and architectural attractions, Tamsui is a must visit location for all visitors to the Taipei area.
Most renowned for its amazing sunset landscape, Tamsui is home to a large array of restaurants, cafés, shops, hawker stalls, street performers, traditional cultural performances, and is the gateway to Taiwan's scenic North Coast.
A special attraction ticket for tourists is available for NT$80, permitting access to Tamsui Museum, Hongmao Cheng, Tamsui Customs House Museum, and Hobe Fort.
Within the past few years, the official English spelling of the town has reverted to Tamsui, a Romanization of the Taiwanese Hokkien version of the town's name, roughly pronounced in Hokkien as dǎm zwèe. This change only occurred in English, as the large majority of people still refer to the town by its Mandarin name of dànshuǐ. On signage, Tamsui may be referred to as Danshui, Tansui, Tamshui, or any similar variant.
How to get there:
Take the Red Line 2 to Tamsui (淡水), the northern terminus station. Upon exiting the station, turn left to reach Tamsui Old Streetand the waterfront.
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Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (渔人码头) (Lover's Bridge)
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (渔人码头) (Lover's Bridge)
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is a scenic spot at the western tip of Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Its predecessor was the "Tamsui Second Fishing Port" on the right bank of the Tamsui Riverestuary, an important fishing harbor in the early history of north Taiwan.
One of the most famous locations in Taiwan, the Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is well known for its beautiful sunsets, seafood, and, more recently with young people, its high amount of party boats.
Within the past few years, the wharf has gone through a major renovation process, building several new buildings including restaurants, hotels, shops, and the Lover Bridge of Tamsui, completed in 2003. At night, the bridge illuminates with a wide variety of colours.
Since the wharf is located a bit outside of Taipei City, some visitors choose to stay overnight nearby the wharf.
The wharf is located in Tamsui (淡水, Danshui) north of the Tamsui Old Street (淡水老街) area nearby Shalun Beach (沙崙).
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is a popular shooting location for Taiwanese serial dramas. If you are a fan of Taiwanese television serial dramas, you may recognise locations around the wharf!
The restaurants around the wharf frequently host live bands to provide entertainment for guests.
Party boats in Taipei generally depart from Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf.
The wharf is home to the Tamsui [Danshui] Lovers' Bridge (淡水情人橋), 情人桥 in simplified Chinese.
How to get there:
After arriving at Tamsui Station (淡水), Red Line 2, take bus number 26 towards Fisherman's Wharf (漁人碼頭).
By Boat:
The wharf hosts a ferry pier for ferries that operate the route along the Tamsui River. Ferries operate between the wharf and Tamsui Old Street, Bali, and Dadaocheng ferry pier (大稻埕碼頭) in Taipei City (located next to Daqiaotou MRT Station) or Zhongxiao Wharf in New Taipei City. Simply swipe an Easycard and board the boat. It's a great way
Guanyin Cave (Kuanyin Cave)
Guanyin Cave (Kuanyin Cave)(Lyudao Township,Taitung Country,Taiwan)
Guanyin Cave is a limestone terrain formed by rising coral reefs that were long eroded by underground rivers. Inside the cave is a stone Guanyin statue. According to legend,a group of fishermen on the island lost their directions in the sea. A fire ball came to sight and guided them to the seashore. They followed the fire ball and found the statue; thus an altar was setup here to make offerings.
Some Taiwanese people travel to Green Island only to pay their respects to the Goddess of Mercy at Guanyin Cave. The underground cavern has a stalagmite that is supposed to look like the deity. You can’t miss it, it’s wrapped in a red blanket. I wouldn’t say that the Guanyin Cave is a must-do on your trip to Green Island. That said, it’s still the most important religious site on the island and the colorful Chinese arch at the entrance is worth a picture or two.
Address:
Address Near Nanzai Lake on round-the-island highway, Lyudao Township, Taitung County.
How to Get there:
From Taitung Station, Ride a bus going to Fugang Fishery Harbor.
Take a ferry going to Green Island (Lyudao Township).
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