Tamsui Customs Wharf, New Taipei City

Name: Tamsui Customs Wharf
Address: No.259, Zhongzheng Rd, Danshui Dist, New Taipei City, 251, Taiwan
Telephone: +886 2 2623 1001

#145 among attractions in New Taipei City

Relax in park, Park, Historical place

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The Tamsui Customs Wharf is a wharf in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Until today, this is the only remaining pier in Taiwan built by the Qing Dynasty and being used as naval base today. ()

Local name: 淡水港 Opened: 18 July 1862 (162 years ago)Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 25°10'28"N, 121°25'55"E

Address

No.259, Zhongzheng Rd, Danshui DistNew Taipei City 251 Taiwan

Contact

+886 2 2623 1001

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Tamsui Customs Wharf – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Domingo, Tamsui Art Gallery, Tamsui Old Street, Hobe Fort.

~490 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Fort San Domingo, New Taipei City
3 min walk • Fort San Domingo, an imposing historical edifice, stands as a testament to the rich colonial past of Tamsui, a district in New Taipei City, Taiwan. This red-bricked fortress was originally built by the Spanish in 1629, serving as a trading post and military stronghold.
~1980 ftE
Museum, Art gallery
Tamsui Art Gallery, Tamsui
10 min walk • Nestled in the quaint coastal town of Tamsui, just a short trip from the bustling streets of Taipei, lies the Tamsui Art Gallery – a haven for art enthusiasts and culture vultures alike. This gallery is a beacon of creativity that showcases the rich tapestry of...
0.7 miSE
Street, Market
Tamsui Old Street, New Taipei City
19 min walk • The Tamsui Old Street is a street in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Hobe Fort, New Taipei City
11 min walk • Hobe Fort or Huwei Fort is a historical fort located near Fort Santo Domingo, in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
0.6 miSE
Museum
Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum, New Taipei City
15 min walk • The Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum is a food museum about fish balls in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
1.1 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Forest
Wazihwei Nature Reserve, New Taipei City
28 min walk • Wazihwei Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is home to egrets, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs.
0.4 miSE
Church
Tamsui Church, New Taipei City
11 min walk • The Tamsui Church is a church in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
~1420 ftN
Museum
Drop of Water Memorial Hall, New Taipei City
7 min walk • The Tamsui Itteki Memorial House is a memorial hall in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
1.1 miSE
Park
Former British Merchant Warehouse, New Taipei City
29 min walk • The Former British Merchant Warehouse is a historical warehouse in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
~1570 ftN
Museum
Tamsui Historical Museum, Tamsui
8 min walk • The Tamsui Historical Museum is a museum in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
~1320 ftE
Architecture, Historic walking areas, Historical place
Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence, New Taipei City
7 min walk • The Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence is a historical residence in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tamsui Customs Wharf open?

Tamsui Customs Wharf is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tamsui Customs Wharf?

Nearby attractions include Fort San Domingo, New Taipei City (3 min walk), Oxford College, New Taipei City (6 min walk), Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence, New Taipei City (7 min walk), Drop of Water Memorial Hall, New Taipei City (7 min walk).

How to get to Tamsui Customs Wharf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tamsui Customs Wharf:

Bus

Livestock Place • Lines: 593, 857, 880, 紅26, 藍海2 (3 min walk)
Fort Santo Domingo • Lines: 593, 857, 880, 紅26, 藍海2 (3 min walk)

Metro

Tamsui • Lines: R (25 min walk)

Light rail

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf • Lines: V (26 min walk)
Binhai Shalun • Lines: V (29 min walk)