Hobe Fort, New Taipei City

Name: Hobe Fort
Address: No.34 Alley 6 Section 1 Zhongzheng Road, Danshui Dist, New Taipei City, 25172, Taiwan
Telephone: +886 2 2629 5390

#54 among attractions in New Taipei City

Top attraction, Museum, Historical place, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

Hobe Fort or Huwei Fort is a historical fort located near Fort Santo Domingo, in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. ()

Local name: 滬尾砲台 Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 25°10'46"N, 121°25'44"E

Address

No.34 Alley 6 Section 1 Zhongzheng Road, Danshui DistNew Taipei City 25172 Taiwan

Contact

+886 2 2629 5390

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New Taipei City

Day trips

Hobe Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort San Domingo, Tamsui Art Gallery, Tamsui Old Street, Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum.

~1970 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
Fort San Domingo, New Taipei City
10 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.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Art gallery
Tamsui Art Gallery, Tamsui
19 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...
1.1 miSE
Street, Market
Tamsui Old Street, New Taipei City
27 min walk • The Tamsui Old Street is a street in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
0.9 miSE
Museum
Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum, New Taipei City
25 min walk • The Teng Feng Fish Ball Museum is a food museum about fish balls in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
1.2 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Forest
Wazihwei Nature Reserve, New Taipei City
31 min walk • Wazihwei Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Bali District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is home to egrets, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Tamsui Lover's Bridge, New Taipei City
30 min walk • The Tamsui Lover's Bridge is a bridge in Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
0.8 miSE
Church
Tamsui Church, New Taipei City
20 min walk • The Tamsui Church is a church in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
~790 ftSE
Museum
Drop of Water Memorial Hall, New Taipei City
4 min walk • The Tamsui Itteki Memorial House is a memorial hall in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
0.4 miSE
Park, Historical place
Tamsui Customs Wharf, New Taipei City
11 min walk • 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.
1.5 miSE
Park
Former British Merchant Warehouse, New Taipei City
38 min walk • The Former British Merchant Warehouse is a historical warehouse in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
~810 ftE
Museum
Tamsui Historical Museum, Tamsui
4 min walk • The Tamsui Historical Museum is a museum in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hobe Fort open?

Hobe Fort 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 Hobe Fort?

Nearby attractions include Drop of Water Memorial Hall, New Taipei City (4 min walk), Tamsui Historical Museum, Tamsui (4 min walk), Fort San Domingo, New Taipei City (10 min walk), Tamsui Customs Wharf, New Taipei City (11 min walk).

How to get to Hobe Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hobe Fort:

Bus

Cannon Fortress • Lines: 593, 857, 880, 紅26, 藍海2 (7 min walk)
Youchekou • Lines: 593, 857, 880, 紅26, 藍海2 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf • Lines: V (18 min walk)
Binhai Shalun • Lines: V (20 min walk)

Metro

Tamsui • Lines: R (34 min walk)