Arrive at Tamsui Station
Take the MRT Red Line to its northern terminal. Check the weather and the latest return options for your Fisherman’s Wharf visit.
Transport
Tamsui Station →
Public transport · About 8–9 hours
Tamsui Riverside and Sunset Day Trip
Ride the Red Line to Tamsui for old-street snacks, waterfront history and a sunset finish at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Plan at a glance
- Best for
- Visitors who want a waterfront day with food, history and a sunset finish.
- Start point
- Tamsui Station
- Getting around
- Ride the MRT Red Line, then use local bus or ferry where available.
- Key reminder
- Keep a bus backup if ferry service is affected by weather.
- Not ideal for
- Travelers who prefer an early finish or mountain scenery.
Before you go
- Start in late morning so the waterfront finale aligns with sunset, but check seasonal sunset times.
- Try A-gei before the afternoon because popular shops may sell out.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the old street, riverfront and historic hillside.
- Ferry service depends on weather and operating conditions; keep the bus as your backup.
Tours and activities nearby
Route overview
Tamsui Riverside and Sunset Day Trip
Taste your way along Tamsui Old Street
Follow the lanes and riverfront for A-gei, iron eggs and crisp fish crackers. A-gei shops may sell out, so eat it earlier in the day.
Transport
dàn shuǐ zhàn
Tamsui Station →Eat nearby
淡水阿給 · Snack
Tamsui A-gei
dàn shuǐ ā gěiFried tofu stuffed with braised glass noodles, sealed with fish paste, steamed and covered with a sweet-savory chili sauce—Tamsui’s signature breakfast or lunch snack.
Spicy
鐵蛋 · Snack
Iron Eggs
tiě dànChicken or quail eggs repeatedly braised and air-dried until dark, compact and pleasantly chewy—a portable Tamsui souvenir.
魚酥 · Snack
Fish Crackers
yú sūCrisp, airy batons made with seasoned fish paste and flour, sold in bags around Tamsui Old Street as an easy riverside snack or souvenir.
Explore the historic hillside
Walk or take a local bus toward Fort San Domingo and the Little White House for a compact introduction to Tamsui’s international history.
Transport
dàn shuǐ zhàn
Tamsui Station →Watch sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf
Continue by bus or ferry to the wharf, walk the waterfront and allow enough time to return to the MRT after sunset.
Transport
dàn shuǐ zhàn
Tamsui Station →
Trip plans