Danshui 淡水

Danshui is a sea-side town in northern Taiwan in the 19th century. It is named after the Danshui River; the name means "fresh water". This beautiful small town is popular as a site for viewing the sun setting into the Taiwan Strait. The city is popular with visitors from Taipei and boasts many historical atttractions, and is a families and couples on holidays.

Situated along Danshui River, the town features a vivid street which is full of traditional shops and special local stores. There are some local specialties snacks and drink must try such as Iron eggs (鐵蛋), A-ghey (阿給), Danshuei fish balls (淡水魚丸), Fish crisps (魚蘇), and Sour plum drink (酸梅湯). And also, visitors may take a cruise ride to the Fisherman's Wharf or Bali Village; both of them are famous spots when coming to Danshui.

The Tamsui Ferry Pier are located near the north end of the waterfront area and offer ferries across the river to Bali Township, as well as Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf further north.

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭) is located further downstream from the town itself and offers a boardwalk, chic coffee shops and food windows, and some seafood restaurants. Fisherman's Wharf is also a departure point for tourist boats traveling along Taiwan's scenic northeast coast. The "Lover's Bridge", a single slanted tower cable stay pedestrian bridge, that is modeled after a sailing ship's mast and rigging, spans the harbor. The bridge's illumination changes color at night, making this area a favorite with local couples and romantics, and is also a popular site for shooting Taiwanese drama serials. Outdoor concerts are sometimes held in the amphitheater, and some of the restaurants feature live music at times.

The "Lover's Bridge" 情人桥"

Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭)

淡水小食