Tamsui District is a sea-side district in New Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China. It is named after the Tamsui River; the name means "fresh water". The town is popular as a site for viewing the sun setting into the Taiwan Strait. Though modest in size, it has a large role in Taiwanese culture.
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The Guandu Temple is a folk temple in the Beitou District of Taipei, Taiwan, worshipping the sea-goddess Mazu.
Learn more Book this experienceTamsui is a metro station in New Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is the terminal station of the Tamsui–Xinyi line. The location of the station can be traced back to the same-named station of the now-defunct Tamsui railway line.
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Discover the best tourist spots in the northeast coast of Taiwan on a "PRIVATE" day trip from Taipei. Shifen, Jiufen and Yehliu Geopark's unique landscape.
Book this experienceThe Guandu Bridge is a bridge in New Taipei, Taiwan. It spans over the Tamsui River and links Bali District and Tamsui District. The bridge is a 165 meters long through arch bridge designed by Tung-Yen Lin under T.Y. Lin International. It now carries the Provincial Highway 15.
Learn more Book this experienceTamsui 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 River estuary, an important fishing harbor in the early history of north Taiwan.
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The quiet town of Pingxi located in the Shifen District draws hordes of visitors annually, right around Chinese New Year. It's renowned for its Sky Lantern Festival which sets the sky alight with glimmering lanterns onto which wishes are written. This four-hour tour will guide you through Pingxi's history, as well as famous spots including the Old Street, Shifen Waterfall, and Shifen Railway Station.
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Yangmingshan National Park is one of the nine national parks in Taiwan, located in both Taipei and New Taipei City. The districts that are partially in the park include Taipei's Beitou and Shilin Districts; and New Taipei's Wanli, Jinshan, Sanzhi and Tamsui Districts.
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Shilin Night Market is a night market in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan, often considered to be the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan.
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Secure a spot on this exciting Taipei day tour and let the city's legendary landmarks and contemporary attractions fascinate you. The trip sweeps you off to the globally acclaimed National Palace Museum, home to the world's most extensive collection of ancient Chinese artifacts. Here, the incredible works of art are sure to impress you. The excursion then leads you to the renowned Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a monumental symbol of Taiwan's rich historical culture. Feel local spirituality at the Lungshan Temple and admire the towering Taipei 101, an architectural testament to the city's technological advancement and global integration. In addition, other hidden gems await your discovery on this expedition. This all-encompassing tour offers a riveting exploration of Taipei City's past, present, and future.
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New Taipei City is a special municipality and the most populous city in Taiwan. Located in northern Taiwan, the city includes a substantial stretch of the island's northern coastline and surrounds the Taipei Basin, making it the second largest special municipality by area, behind Kaohsiung.
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The National Palace Museum, located in Taipei, Taiwan, has a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks, making it one of the largest of its type in the world.
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The Taipei Fine Arts Museum is a museum in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is in the Taipei Expo Park. The museum first opened on August 8, 1983, at the former site of the United States Taiwan Defense Command.
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Datong District or Tatung is a district of Taipei City, Taiwan. It is located between the Taipei Metro Red Line and eastern shore of the Tamsui River, and between Civic Boulevard and the Sun Yat-sen Freeway.
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Xingtian Temple is a popular temple in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. This temple is devoted to Guan Yu, the patron god of businessmen, and is relatively recent in origin. This temple is situated on a street corner near the center of the city. Sculptures of dragons feature prominently in this temple's design. It covers over 7,000 square meters.
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The Taipei Guest House is the historical building located at 1 Ketagalan Boulevard, Bo'ai Special Zone, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Taipei Main Station is a railway and metro station in Taipei, Taiwan. It is served by Taiwan High Speed Rail, the Taiwan Railways Administration, and the Taipei Metro.
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Longshan Temple is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. The station is named for the nearby Lungshan Temple.
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